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Release – Townsquare Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2024 Results

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Released : 10/08/2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare” or the “Company”) announced today that it will release third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The Company will host a conference call to discuss certain third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The conference call dial-in number is 1-800-717-1738 (U.S. & Canada) or 1-646-307-1865 (International) and the conference ID is “Townsquare”. A live webcast of the conference call as well as the press release disclosing the Company’s results will be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at www.townsquaremedia.com.

A telephone replay of the conference call will be available through November 14, 2024. To access the replay, please dial 1-844-512-2921 (U.S. & Canada) or 1-412-317-6671 (International) and enter confirmation code 1142541. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website.

About Townsquare Media, Inc.
Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include a subscription digital marketing services business, Townsquare Interactive, providing website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization, social media and online reputation management as well as other digital monthly services for approximately 23,575 SMBs; a robust digital advertising division, Townsquare Ignite, a powerful combination of a) an owned and operated portfolio of more than 400 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data, and b) a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform; and a portfolio of 349 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 U.S. markets strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States. Our portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com and NJ101.5.com, and premier national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com, and Loudwire.com. For more information, please visit www.townsquaremedia.com, www.townsquareinteractive.com, and www.townsquareignite.com.

Investor Relations
Claire Yenicay        
(203) 900-5555
investors@townsquaremedia.com

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Source: Townsquare Media Inc.

Release – Stream Hatchet, a GameSquare Company, Announces Partnership with Gaming Powerhouse Bungie

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December 11, 2023

GameSquare’s SaaS solutions to enable Bungie to elevate its content and creator programs

FRISCO, TX / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2023 / Stream Hatchet, a GameSquare company (“GameSquare”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GAME)(TSXV:GAME), proudly announces an innovative partnership with Bungie, a leading force in the game publishing world. Bungie will utilize Stream Hatchet’s advanced analytics capabilities to gain profound insights into audience engagement across live streaming and social media platforms. The partnership includes the influencer CRM capabilities of Sideqik, also a GameSquare company, to seamlessly scale and manage Bungie’s creator and affiliate programs.

Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare, stated: “Our collaboration with Bungie marks a significant milestone for Stream Hatchet and Sideqik as we benefit from the complementary nature of their offerings. We’re thrilled to empower Bungie with the data and insights that are needed to elevate engagement with the gaming community. We are excited to work with Bungie and support their innovative content and experiences.”

Bungie, renowned for creating iconic franchises like Destiny and Marathon, will use GameSquare’s SaaS based tools to develop a data-driven approach that will empower Bungie to fine-tune their content delivery strategies and enhance their connection with the gaming community. Furthermore, Stream Hatchet enables Bungie to strategically plan and benchmark content and title releases against competitors, ensuring each launch captures the attention of the gaming community to reach its full potential.

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

GameSquare is a vertically integrated, digital media, entertainment and technology company that connects global brands with gaming and youth culture audiences. GAME’s end-to-end platform includes GCN, a digital media company focused on gaming and esports audiences, Cut+Sew (Zoned), a gaming and lifestyle marketing agency, USA, Code Red Esports Ltd., a UK based esports talent agency, Complexity Gaming, a leading esports organization, Fourth Frame Studios, a creative production studio, Mission Supply, a merchandise and consumer products business, Frankly Media, programmatic advertising, Stream Hatchet, live streaming analytics, and Sideqik a social influencer marketing platform.

For more information, visit www.gamesquare.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to the closing of the proposed transaction, the Company’s future performance and revenue; the Company’s ability to execute its business plan; and the proposed use of net proceeds of the transaction. These forward-looking statements are provided only to provide information currently available to us and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, assurance or definitive statement of fact or probability. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the Company being able to grow its business and being able to execute on its business plan, the Company being able to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, the Company being able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities and the Company continuing to attract qualified personnel to supports its development requirements. These assumptions, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve its objectives, the Company successfully executing its growth strategy, the ability of the Company to obtain future financings or complete offerings on acceptable terms, failure to leverage the Company’s portfolio across entertainment and media platforms, dependence on the Company’s key personnel and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties including impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and any variants. These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company which are discussed in the Company’s most recent MD&A. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. GameSquare assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Corporate Contact

Lou Schwartz, President
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Investor Relations

Andrew Berger
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: ir@gamesquare.com

Media Relations

Chelsey Northern / The Untold
Phone: (254) 855-4028
Email: pr@gamesquare.com

SOURCE: GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

Release – GameSquare to Report Q2 2023 Financial Results on August 14, 2023

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08/08/2023

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2023 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (“GameSquare“, or the “Company“) (NASDAQ:GAME)(TSXV:GAME) announced today that it expects to release its second quarter 2023 financial results after the close of business on Monday, August 14, 2023. A copy of the news release will be available on the investor website.

Shareholders, investors, interested parties, and media are encouraged to join the Company’s earnings call via webcast on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET. The call will be hosted by Justin Kenna, GameSquare’s CEO and will be joined by other members of GameSquare’s management team. Please join the call at https://services.choruscall.ca/links/gamesquare2023q2.html.

About GameSquare Holdings, Inc.

GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME | TSXV:GAME) is a vertically integrated, digital media, entertainment and technology company that connects global brands with gaming and youth culture audiences. GameSquare’s end-to-end platform includes GCN, a digital media company focused on gaming and esports audiences, Cut+Sew (Zoned), a gaming and lifestyle marketing agency, USA, Code Red Esports Ltd., a UK based esports talent agency, Complexity Gaming, a leading esports organization, Fourth Frame Studios, a creative production studio, Mission Supply, a merchandise and consumer products business, Frankly Media, programmatic advertising, Stream Hatchet, live streaming analytics, and Sideqik a social influencer marketing platform. www.gamesquare.com

Media and Investor Relations
Andrew Berger
Phone: (216) 464-6400
Email: IR@gamesquare.com

Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, to: the Company’s future performance and revenue; continued growth and profitability; the Company’s ability to execute its business plan; and the proposed use of net proceeds of the Offering. These forward-looking statements are provided only to provide information currently available to us and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, assurance or definitive statement of fact or probability. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions which include, but are not limited to: the Company being able to grow its business and being able to execute on its business plan, the Company being able to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, the Company being able to recognize and capitalize on opportunities and the Company continuing to attract qualified personnel to supports its development requirements. These assumptions, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to achieve its objectives, the Company successfully executing its growth strategy, the ability of the Company to obtain future financings or complete offerings on acceptable terms, failure to leverage the Company’s portfolio across entertainment and media platforms, dependence on the Company’s key personnel and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties including impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and any variants. These risk factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company which are discussed in the Company’s most recent MD&A. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. GameSquare assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: GameSquare Holdings, Inc.



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Townsquare Media (TSQ) – Another Industry Leading Performance

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include a subscription digital marketing services business, Townsquare Interactive, providing website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization, social media and online reputation management as well as other digital monthly services for approximately 26,800 SMBs; a robust digital advertising division, Townsquare IGNITE, a powerful combination of a) an owned and operated portfolio of more than 330 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data, and b) a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform; and a portfolio of 321 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 U.S. markets strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States. Our portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com and premier national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

Beats Q1 estimates. The company reported another industry leading performance in the first quarter with revenues up 2.9% to $103.1 million, beating our $100.9 million estimate. We estimate that industry revenues likely will be down in the range of 3% to 5%. First quarter adj. EBITDA was $19.4 million, which beat our $17.9 million estimate.  

Digital surpasses 50% of revenue. Digital revenue grew 8% in the quarter, accounting for 54% of total revenue. Impressively, Digital contributed 63% of total operating profit. The Digital revenue growth was fueled by the company’s Digital Advertising solutions business, which was up 15%, making up for the slight decline in Townsquare Interactive revenue. 


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Release – Smadex Welcomes Phil Gontier as Chief Revenue Officer

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12/13/2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Smadex, an Entravision company (NYSE: EVC), is delighted to welcome Phil Gontier as Chief Revenue Officer. Phil joins Smadex following six years of leading Liftoff to become one of the largest global programmatic ad platforms for Apps, Games and Brands. Blackstone took a majority stake in Liftoff in 2021.

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Phil Gontier, Smadex Chief Revenue Officer

Previously, Phil was Head of Mobile for Twitter EMEA, leading a team focused on servicing the needs of top global brands and apps. He joined Twitter through the TapCommerce acquisition and was instrumental in accelerating the growth of Twitter’s mobile ad business in EMEA by more than 2,000% within a two-year period.

“We are thrilled to have Phil Gontier join the Smadex and Entravision family. Having Phil on board is a validation of our growth potential. He brings a wealth of global commercial go-to-market experience as well as trusted relationships across the App, Gaming and AdTech ecosystem,” said Jordi de los Pinos, Founder and CEO of Smadex. “With his proven track record of successfully growing global businesses, I am excited to work with Phil and take Smadex to the next level.”

As Chief Revenue Officer, Phil will focus on accelerating Smadex’s Global Growth. He will lead and spearhead an established team in the US, Europe and Asia, in addition to attracting additional talent.

“On a personal and professional level, it’s always about the people, relationships and impact,” said Phil Gontier. “I spoke with trusted connections, including customers of Smadex, and felt strongly about the opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping to spearhead and accelerate the growth of Smadex. Smadex’s parent company, Entravision, has strong financials and is committed to investing in growth. This gives me tremendous confidence in our ability to execute, while tapping into synergies that will bring value to customers across Entravision’s digital and traditional media footprint.”

About Smadex

Smadex is a Programmatic Growth Platform that powers performance, direct response and brand advertising campaigns across in-app, mobile web, audio and CTV. With transparency and contextual targeting at its core, customers can rely on Smadex as a trusted partner to run privacy-centric advertising campaigns with optimized creative strategies to deliver performance. Smadex scales campaigns with advanced machine learning algorithms that are customizable – fed by a multitude of contextual signals and first-party data to find audiences that resonate and convert for your app, game, brand or offer. We are focused on helping customers unlock performance and scale in a privacy compliant manner to build long term sustainable value. Smadex is a business unit of Entravision.

About Entravision

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our dynamic portfolio includes digital, television and audio offerings. Digital, our largest revenue segment, is comprised of four business units: our digital sales representation business; Smadex, our programmatic ad purchasing platform; our branding and mobile performance solutions business; and our digital audio business. Through our digital sales representation business, we connect global media companies such as Meta, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify with advertisers in primarily emerging growth markets worldwide. Smadex is our mobile-first demand side platform, enabling advertisers to execute performance campaigns using machine learning. We also offer a branding and mobile performance solutions business, which provides managed services to advertisers looking to connect with global consumers, primarily on mobile devices, and our digital audio business provides digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers in the Americas. In addition to digital, Entravision has 49 television stations and is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravision also manages 45 primarily Spanish-language radio stations that feature nationally recognized, Emmy award-winning talent. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under ticker: EVC. Learn more about our offerings at entravision.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Release – Salem Media Group Schedules Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Teleconference

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October 27, 2022 12:00pm EDT

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that it plans to report its third quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on November 3, 2022.

The company also plans to host a teleconference to discuss its results on November 3, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. To access the teleconference, please dial (888) 770-7291, and then ask to be joined to the Salem Media Group Third Quarter 2022 call or listen to the webcast.

A replay of the teleconference will be available through November 17, 2022 and can be heard by dialing (800) 770-2030 – replay PIN number 2413416, or on the investor relations portion of the company’s website, located at investor.salemmedia.com.

ABOUT SALEM MEDIA GROUP:

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Evan D. Masyr
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(805) 384-4512
evan@salemmedia.com

Source: Salem Media Group

Released October 27, 2022

Release – Salem Media Group to Present at the LD Micro Main Event XV Investor Conference

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October 20, 2022 12:00pm EDT

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM), announced today that it will present at the Annual LD Micro Main Event XV investor conference at 4:00 P.M. Central Time on October 26, 2022. The presentation will be available on the investor relations portion of the company’s website www.salemmedia.com prior to the company’s presentation.

ABOUT LD MICRO/SEQUIRE:

LD Micro began in 2006 with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world. What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space. For more information, please visit ldmicro.com.

In September 2020, LD Micro was acquired by SRAX, a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies. Through its premier investor intelligence and communications platform, Sequire, companies can track their investors’ behaviors and trends and use those insights to engage current and potential investors across marketing channels. For more information on SRAX, visit srax.com and mysequire.com.

ABOUT SALEM MEDIA GROUP:

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Evan D. Masyr
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(805) 384-4512
evan@salemmedia.com

Source: Salem Media Group, Inc.

Released October 20, 2022