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FreeWheel has announced key promotions within its executive team, naming Katy Loria as U.S. Chief Revenue Officer, Michael Lawlor as Chief Operations and Service Officer, and Chris Rouser as Head of Human Resources. These leaders will enhance FreeWheel's focus on the evolving TV advertising ecosystem. Loria will lead revenue strategy, Lawlor will centralize operations for efficiency, and Rouser will drive talent management. With extensive experience, they aim to position FreeWheel for growth in a shifting advertising landscape.

Comcast Advertising has appointed James Rooke as its new President, succeeding Marcien Jenckes, who will lead a joint venture with Charter. Rooke, formerly General Manager of Effectv, will oversee Comcast's advertising brands, including Effectv, FreeWheel, and AudienceXpress. Since joining Effectv in January 2020, he has driven the transformation towards a multi-screen, audience delivery model, enhancing data-driven advertising strategies. Rooke aims to leverage his experience to advance Comcast Advertising during a transformative period in television advertising.

Comcast has launched the Xfinity Stream app on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, enabling subscribers to access live, on-demand, and DVR programming within their homes. The app boasts a redesigned, user-friendly interface enhancing content discovery through personalization and editorial recommendations. Senior VP Michael DelCiello emphasized the company’s commitment to evolving entertainment experiences. The app can be downloaded from the App Store, joining other streaming options on the devices.

The latest CIO research, sponsored by Masergy and Fortinet, reveals accelerating investments in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, driven by the need for sustainable remote work. Key findings highlight that 94% of respondents experienced increased SASE adoption. Users reported significant benefits exceeding expectations in connectivity, security performance, and cost savings. The study also underscores the importance of solutions integrating SD-WAN, cloud security, and AI. Over 200 IT leaders from U.S.-headquartered companies were surveyed, reflecting strong market interest in converging security and networking.

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) will host a conference call on July 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its Q2 financial results, following a press release issued that morning. The call will be available live on its Investor Relations website. A replay can be accessed after 11:30 a.m. ET on the same day until August 4, 2022. Comcast connects over 57 million customers in the U.S. and Europe, focusing on broadband, wireless, and streaming services.

Comcast NBCUniversal and FaceForward Productions have partnered to launch The Black Beauty Effect, a groundbreaking docuseries premiering this fall exclusively on the Black Experience on Xfinity channel. The three-part series showcases influential Black women in the beauty industry, highlighting their contributions to social change. Featured personalities include Jackie Aina, Whitney White, and Mikki Taylor. Each episode explores different beauty aspects—hair, skin, and makeup—revealing both progress and challenges within the industry.

FreeWheel has partnered with AMC Networks to launch a fully self-service linear addressable solution aimed at enhancing access to previously unreachable advertising inventory. This innovation allows programmers to manage multi-screen campaigns effectively, addressing key industry challenges regarding audience targeting and inventory monetization. The solution promises real-time optimization, self-service capabilities, and automated scheduling for identifying addressable inventory. AMC Networks plans to roll out national addressable slots with Amazon as its advertising partner, signaling a significant shift in TV advertising dynamics.

Comcast is launching a new employee volunteerism program called Team UP, celebrating its return to in-person activities. This initiative involves hundreds of employees volunteering across six projects in Philadelphia, joined by Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The program aims to strengthen community ties and engage employees year-round. With a legacy of over seven million hours of service since 2001, Team UP will provide ongoing volunteer opportunities aligned with Comcast's mission to enhance community impact.

Comcast Advertising has released its annual report recommending that advertisers allocate 20-30% of their premium video budgets towards streaming and the remainder to traditional TV. The report, based on data from over 20,000 campaigns, highlights key insights such as a 45% increase in digital ad views and an 80% year-over-year growth in programmatic ad views. It emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions for optimizing advertising strategies in a complex market.