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So Vang Joins ONE Media 3.0

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ONE Media 3.0 has appointed So Vang as Vice President for Emerging Technologies, effective immediately. Vang will lead the deployment of Next Generation broadcasting technologies, enhancing the company's strategic decisions in this domain. Previously, he held a significant role at the National Association of Broadcasters, spearheading ATSC 3.0 platform deployment. His experience includes developing innovations for targeted advertising and interoperability testing. This appointment aims to bolster ONE Media 3.0's mission in advancing broadcasting capabilities within the competitive landscape.

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  • Appointment of So Vang adds expertise in Next Generation broadcasting technology.
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Media 3.0 announced today that So Vang has joined the company as its Vice President for Emerging Technologies.

In this role, Mr. Vang will be responsible for engineering elements of the company's overall deployment of Next Generation broadcasting and related technologies.  He will be an integral part of ONE Media 3.0's tactical decisions on deployment of current broadcast systems and platforms, including new business use cases. 

"We're delighted to welcome So as a key contributor to our executive group," said Mark Aitken, ONE Media 3.0's President.  "He brings a wealth of direct, critical experience to the cutting edge of broadcasting.  His in-depth work on many of the technologies we are pursuing, along with his extensive relationships with a host of industry players, will add immense value to our deployment efforts.   He's part of the elite corps of innovative thinkers, and we are extremely happy to have him join our team."

Mr. Vang was most recently the Vice President of Advanced Technology at the National Association of Broadcasters, leading the strategy and technology development to drive successful deployment of the ATSC 3.0 interactive platform. He was also a key facilitator with broadcasters, consumer electronics companies and broadcast equipment vendors to support the launch of the NextGen broadcast system across the country.  Specifically, among his accomplishments, Mr. Vang managed the development of the first NextGen TV Home Gateway; developed and demonstrated technology and business cases for advanced targeted advertising, usage measurement, and data analytics; developed and managed an interoperability testing program to support the Next Gen TV ecosystem; and helped to develop a conformance test suite and logo program for Next Gen TV products.  Prior to work at the NAB, Mr. Vang was Vice President of Advanced Media Platforms at CableLabs, responsible for directing and managing the OpenCable project, an initiative of the cable television industry.

Mr. Vang said, "Being on the razor's edge of innovation in the broadcast world is the heart of ONE Media 3.0's mission.  I'm pleased to be part of the team and look forward to contributing to that vision."

About ONE Media 3.0

ONE Media 3.0, headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD, was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), with a vision to build and globally deploy the Next Generation Broadcast Platform, enabling broadcasters to be competitive across all platforms in delivering enhanced video and data services. For more information about ONE Media 3.0, see www.onemediallc.com.

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SOURCE ONE Media 3.0, LLC

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Who is So Vang and what is his role at ONE Media 3.0?

So Vang is the newly appointed Vice President for Emerging Technologies at ONE Media 3.0, responsible for leading the deployment of Next Generation broadcasting technologies.

What are So Vang's previous experiences before joining ONE Media 3.0?

Before joining ONE Media 3.0, So Vang was Vice President of Advanced Technology at the National Association of Broadcasters, where he led the ATSC 3.0 platform deployment.

What is the vision of ONE Media 3.0?

ONE Media 3.0 aims to build and deploy the Next Generation Broadcast Platform, enabling broadcasters to enhance video and data services.

What does the appointment of So Vang mean for Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI)?

So Vang's appointment may positively impact Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI) by strengthening its leadership in Next Generation broadcasting technologies.

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