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Thumzup Announces Appointment of Dr. Joanna Massey to Board of Directors

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Thumzup Media (NASDAQ: TZUP) has appointed Dr. Joanna Massey to its Board of Directors as an independent director and Chair of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee. Dr. Massey brings over 25 years of executive experience in communications and media, with previous leadership roles at major companies including Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom, and Hasbro.

Her expertise encompasses global brand reputation management, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and digital media strategy. Dr. Massey currently serves on multiple public and private company boards and has experience handling M&A transactions, structured financings, and public offerings. She has also served as Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an investment firm focused on female-led businesses. Dr. Massey holds an MBA from USC and a Ph.D. in psychology from Sofia University.

Thumzup Media (NASDAQ: TZUP) ha nominato Dr. Joanna Massey come direttore indipendente e presidente del Comitato per la Nomina e la Governance Aziendale. La Dott.ssa Massey porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza esecutiva nelle comunicazioni e nei media, avendo ricoperto ruoli di leadership in importanti aziende come Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom e Hasbro.

La sua esperienza comprende la gestione della reputazione globale dei marchi, la gestione del rischio aziendale, la governance societaria e la strategia dei media digitali. Attualmente, la Dott.ssa Massey è membro di diversi consigli di amministrazione di aziende pubbliche e private e ha esperienza nella gestione di operazioni di M&A, finanziamenti strutturati e offerte pubbliche. Ha anche ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Generale presso Golden Seeds, una società di investimento focalizzata su aziende guidate da donne. La Dott.ssa Massey ha un MBA dalla USC e un dottorato in psicologia presso l'Università di Sofia.

Thumzup Media (NASDAQ: TZUP) ha nombrado a Dr. Joanna Massey como directora independiente y presidenta del Comité de Nominaciones y Gobernanza Corporativa. La Dra. Massey aporta más de 25 años de experiencia ejecutiva en comunicaciones y medios, habiendo ocupado puestos de liderazgo en importantes empresas, incluyendo Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom y Hasbro.

Su experiencia abarca la gestión de la reputación de marca global, la gestión de riesgos empresariales, la gobernanza corporativa y la estrategia de medios digitales. La Dra. Massey actualmente se desempeña en múltiples juntas directivas de empresas públicas y privadas y tiene experiencia en la gestión de transacciones de fusiones y adquisiciones, financiamientos estructurados y ofertas públicas. También ha sido Directora General en Golden Seeds, una firma de inversión centrada en negocios dirigidos por mujeres. La Dra. Massey posee un MBA de USC y un doctorado en psicología de la Universidad de Sofía.

Thumzup Media (NASDAQ: TZUP)는 Dr. Joanna Massey를 독립 이사이자 임명 및 회사 운영 위원회 의장으로 임명했습니다. Massey 박사는 Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom 및 Hasbro와 같은 주요 기업에서의 리더십 역할을 포함하여 커뮤니케이션 및 미디어 분야에서 25년 이상의 경영 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.

그녀의 전문성은 글로벌 브랜드 평판 관리, 기업 위험 관리, 기업 거버넌스 및 디지털 미디어 전략을 포괄합니다. Massey 박사는 현재 여러 공기업 및 사기업의 이사로 활동하고 있으며, M&A 거래, 구조화된 자금 조달 및 공모를 처리한 경험이 있습니다. 그녀는 또한 여성 주도 기업에 중점을 둔 투자 회사 Golden Seeds의 전무 이사로 재직했습니다. Massey 박사는 USC에서 MBA를 취득하였고 소피아 대학교에서 심리학 박사학위를 받았습니다.

Thumzup Media (NASDAQ: TZUP) a nommé Dr. Joanna Massey en tant que directrice indépendante et présidente du Comité de nomination et de gouvernance d'entreprise. La Dr Massey apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience exécutive dans les communications et les médias, avec des rôles de leadership précédents dans de grandes entreprises, notamment Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom et Hasbro.

Son expertise englobe la gestion de la réputation des marques au niveau mondial, la gestion des risques d'entreprise, la gouvernance d'entreprise et la stratégie des médias numériques. La Dr Massey siège actuellement à plusieurs conseils d'administration d'entreprises publiques et privées et a de l'expérience dans la gestion de transactions de fusions et acquisitions, de financements structurés et d'offres publiques. Elle a également été directrice générale chez Golden Seeds, une société d'investissement axée sur les entreprises dirigées par des femmes. La Dr Massey détient un MBA de l'USC et un doctorat en psychologie de l'Université de Sofia.

Thumzup Media (NASDAQ: TZUP) hat Dr. Joanna Massey als unabhängige Direktorin und Vorsitzende des Nominierungs- und Corporate Governance-Ausschusses ernannt. Dr. Massey bringt über 25 Jahre Führungserfahrung in den Bereichen Kommunikation und Medien mit, darunter leitende Positionen in großen Unternehmen wie Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom und Hasbro.

Ihr Fachwissen umfasst das Management der globalen Markenreputation, das Enterprise-Risikomanagement, die Unternehmensführung und die digitale Medienstrategie. Dr. Massey ist derzeit Mitglied mehrerer Aufsichtsräte von öffentlichen und privaten Unternehmen und hat Erfahrung in der Abwicklung von Fusionen und Übernahmen, strukturierten Finanzierungen und öffentlichen Angeboten. Außerdem war sie als Geschäftsführerin bei Golden Seeds tätig, einer Investmentfirma, die sich auf von Frauen geführte Unternehmen konzentriert. Dr. Massey hat einen MBA von der USC und einen Doktortitel in Psychologie von der Universität Sofia.

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  • Appointment of experienced board member with 25+ years of executive experience
  • Dr. Massey has made a significant personal investment in Thumzup
  • Addition of expertise in M&A, structured financings, and public offerings
  • Strong background in corporate communications and media from major companies
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  • Dr. Massey also serves as Lead Independent Director for KULR Technology Group and has served on several public and private company Boards handling M&A transactions, structured financings, initial public offerings and follow-on public offerings
  • Previously, Dr. Massey held roles as Head of Communications at Condé Nast Entertainment and as a C-Suite Corporate Communications executive in numerous public companies, including Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, Viacom, Discovery and Hasbro

Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thumzup Media Corporation ("Thumzup" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TZUP), an emerging leader in social media branding and programmatic marketing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joanna Massey to its Board of Directors. Dr. Massey serves as an independent director and Chair of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee.

Dr. Massey brings over 25 years of executive experience in communications and media, advising Fortune 500 companies, startups, and non-profits. She has held leadership roles, including Head of Communications at Condé Nast Entertainment and Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS Corporation, and Viacom, Inc. (now Paramount Global). Her expertise spans global brand reputation management, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and digital media strategy.

Currently, Dr. Massey serves as a public and private company Board Director in various positions, including Chairman of the Board, Lead Independent Director, Chair of Nominating & Corporate Governance, Chair of Compensation, and a member of several Audit, Pricing and M&A Committees. In addition, Dr. Massey is a management consultant, and has served as Managing Director at Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm with over $175 million invested in nearly 250 female-led businesses. She holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D. in psychology from Sofia University, and she has participated in numerous leadership networks, including the National Association of Corporate Directors, Women Corporate Directors, and the Exceptional Women Alliance.

“We are pleased to have Dr. Massey join our Board of Directors. Her expertise across both private and public sectors, along with her significant personal investment in Thumzup, will provide significant value to our shareholders and support our continued growth,” stated Robert Steele, Chief Executive Officer of Thumzup.

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About Thumzup®

Thumzup Media Corporation (Thumzup) is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and other digital payment systems.

Thumzup was featured on CBS Los Angeles and in KTLA.

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FAQ

What experience does Dr. Joanna Massey bring to Thumzup's (TZUP) board?

Dr. Massey brings over 25 years of executive experience in communications and media, with leadership roles at Condé Nast Entertainment, Lions Gate Entertainment, CBS, and Viacom. She has expertise in brand management, corporate governance, and digital media strategy.

What position will Dr. Massey hold on Thumzup's (TZUP) board?

Dr. Massey will serve as an independent director and Chair of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee at Thumzup.

What is Dr. Massey's investment involvement with Thumzup (TZUP)?

According to the announcement, Dr. Massey has made a significant personal investment in Thumzup, demonstrating confidence in the company.

How might Dr. Massey's appointment impact Thumzup's (TZUP) growth strategy?

Dr. Massey's experience in M&A transactions, structured financings, and public offerings, combined with her media industry expertise, is expected to provide significant value to shareholders and support Thumzup's continued growth.

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