Promises

Former MediaLink Chief Michael Kassan Fires Back at UTA’s ‘Smear’ Effort, Citing ‘Broken Promises’

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – United Talent Agency (UTA) has made amendments to its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan, shifting its initial claims to arbitration. The lawsuit now includes new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against Kassan, who has denounced the litigation as a “smear” effort. UTA claims that Kassan blurred the lines between personal and business expenses during his time with the company, which acquired MediaLink for $125 million in December 2021. Although several claims have been dropped, UTA still accuses Kassan of threatening to breach the noncompete clause in his contract. … Read more

Gerety Awards 2024 Promises New Categories and Earth Prize for Creative Excellence

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Paris, France – The prestigious Gerety Awards has opened its doors for entries, unveiling an impressive lineup of 15 locations for the executive jury sessions. Spanning across major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, these sessions will play a crucial role in determining the winners in various categories. One of the defining aspects of the Gerety Awards is its inclusion of the agency and production company of the year from each country, selected from the entrants of the Portfolio Cut. In an exciting development for 2024, the Gerety Awards has introduced … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: Amazon Slapped with $46.7M Penalty for Unfulfilled Voice Technology Promises with Alexa and Echo

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Portland, Oregon – In a recent jury verdict, online retail giant Amazon has been ordered to pay a staggering $46.7 million in relation to a lawsuit surrounding its Alexa and Echo voice technologies. The verdict was reached after a trial held in Cumberland County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by a home security company called Alarm.com, which alleged that Amazon had violated its patents with the development and use of Alexa and Echo devices. Alarm.com claimed that Amazon’s voice-activated technologies infringe upon their patents relating to remote home security systems. Following the trial, the … Read more

Arizona Governor Promises Accountability for Voucher Program and Water Management in State of the State Address

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her second annual state of the state address on Monday, vowing to address the accountability of the state’s school voucher program and update laws regarding groundwater use in rural areas. The Democratic governor also criticized the federal government for closing a port of entry along the Arizona-Mexico border due to an influx of immigrants, highlighting her decision to send National Guard members to assist with the situation. Hobbs’s address comes as Arizona faces a $400 million budget shortfall in the current fiscal year and an additional $450 … Read more