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Lensbaby Announces Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer Giveaway

Lensbaby

Lensbaby, the leader in award-winning creative effect camera lenses, is excited to announce its much anticipated Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer Giveaway taking place Nov. 22-30. For 16 years, Lensbaby has been an ally of the unusual, and an advocate for the unique — this weeklong opportunity will offer eligible Lensbaby Photographers the opportunity to win over $25,000 in gear and prizes and mentorship calls with Lensbaby ambassadors. In addition, eligible candidates will be automatically entered to win one-on-one mentorships with Lensbaby co-founder Craig Strong and nearly 20 of Lensbaby’s most talented ambassadors including: Lindsay Adler, Fashion Photography Icon. Known for her work in Marie Claire, Elle Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar and L’Officiel, Adler is one of the most sought after speakers who teaches on the industry’s largest platforms and at the most prestigious of photography events. Kathleen Clemons, Award Winning Flower Photographer. Based in New England, Clemons is known in multiple photography circles for her creative use of natural light and unique, stunning flower portraits. Now, through the end of 2021, Lensbaby lenses and accessories are 15% off. As the Portland-based company gears up for its “ Shoot Extraordinary ” conference December 7-9, 2021 it will be extending savings onto photographers and videographers. As part of the upcoming Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer Giveaway, Lensbaby has hand-selected a few of its most sought-after lenses and accessories from 2021. OMNI Creative Filter System Features: Professional & repeatable in-camera effects Use with your existing prime & zoom lenses - both auto & manual focus Available in two sizes - Small & Large Includes three unique effect wands Explore new creative possibilities by adding an Expansion Pack Sol 45 Features: 45mm focal length f/3.5 fixed aperture Sweet Spot effect Lightweight & compact Bokeh blades to add texture Obscura Optic Features: 50mm Zone Plate: f/32; Pinhole Sieve: f/64; Pinhole: f/161 Effects: Zone Plate, Pinhole Sieve, Pinhole Velvet 56 Features: 56mm focal length f/1.6 aperture Velvet effect 1:2 macro capability Composer Pro II with Sweet 50 Features: 50mm focal length f/2.5 aperture Sweet Spot effect Includes Composer Pro II Body & removable Sweet 50 Optic Part of our unique Optic Swap System Join us for the Lensbaby “Shoot Extraordinary” Photography Conference 2021 on December 7th! Click here to register and claim your free spot today. Registered conference attendees will be automatically entered to win prizes including a grand prize worth over $25,000. About Lensbaby Lensbaby creates tools that enable photographers and videographers to find their unique visual voice. For over 16 years, they have been manufacturing high-quality creative effects lenses, optics and accessories out of their Portland, Oregon headquarters. Lensbaby sells its products on its website as well as through a worldwide network of retailers and distributors. For more information, visit www.lensbaby.com Lensbaby, “Shoot Extraordinary” ### Purchase is necessary for entry. Eligibility includes all US and Canadian based purchases at Lensbaby.com from November 22nd 12:01 am through November 30th 11:59 pm. Eligible recipients will be entered into the random stocking stuffer giveaway for gift cards, prizes, and one-of-a-kind mentorship opportunities. The Lensbaby Secret Santa Stocking Stuffer is Sponsored by Lensbaby.com. Some restrictions apply. See Site for details. Contact Details Michael Anthony VP Sales and Marketing, Lensbaby Michael@lensbaby.com Andrea Larson PR & Marketing, M&P Digital Creative Agency andrea@mcmillanphillips.com Company Website https://lensbaby.com/

November 23, 2021 08:32 AM Pacific Standard Time

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100 Houstonians in Harris and Ft. Bend Counties Awarded a Total of $1 Million Through Comcast RISE, National Initiative to Support Small Business Owners

Comcast Houston

Comcast today announced the 100 recipients of the Comcast Rise Investment Fund grants. Each small business will receive a one-time $10,000 grant from the fund. More than 100 businesses in the area will also receive technology and marketing resources. The recipients are among nearly 6,700 entrepreneurs nationwide who have been selected through the Comcast RISE program, which provides marketing, technology, and capital support to small business owners. “We are proud of all of our small businesses, the impact they have in Fort Bend County is invaluable. Many of our business owners, particularly our minority owned businesses, have faced unprecedented challenges over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and require a wide range of support to help their businesses survive,” stated Fort Bend County Judge KP George. “The Comcast Rise Investment Fund Grant provides these business owners with the critical financial lifeline and the resources needed so they can sustain and grow their businesses.” Through Comcast RISE, the company also announced it is on track to support 13,000 small businesses by the end of the year with marketing or technology support such as a TV campaign, production of a TV commercial or consulting services from Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, or computer equipment, internet, voice or cybersecurity services from Comcast Business. “Since we launched Comcast RISE a year ago, we have assisted more than 200 small businesses throughout the Houston area with either marketing, technology, or monetary grants. This round of Comcast RISE grants will provide even more small business owners of color with the resources and tools they need to thrive,” said Ralph Martinez, senior vice president for Comcast’s Houston region. “We look forward to empowering their success.” To further build on the program’s success and provide support to even more small businesses, Comcast also announced today a major expansion to eligibility, enabling all women-owned small businesses nationwide to apply. This expansion recognizes and seeks to help address the persistent inequities women continue to face in accessing the resources and funding that are critical to success. Comcast RISE and the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, initially launched as a response to help small businesses owners of color hardest hit by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, continue to focus on uplifting small businesses, ensuring they continue to prosper in an ever-shifting post-pandemic economy. “As we continue to rebuild and emerge from the effects of the pandemic, small businesses will continue to be the backbone of our economy – and we must take every opportunity to help them thrive,” said Dave Watson, President and CEO, Comcast Cable. “Looking forward, this expansion will enable Comcast RISE to further empower and strengthen even more small businesses that are the heart of our local communities across the country.” In the year since its inception, Comcast RISE has awarded more than $11 million in grants and $50 million in in-kind support for marketing and technology services, impacting more than 6,700 entrepreneurs of color in 432 cities across 34 states. By the end of 2022, 13,000 businesses across the country are expected to benefit from the Comcast RISE initiative, either through the grant program or from the resources provided through Effectv and Comcast Business. In addition to the financial and business support services provided, a key part of the program is ensuring the long-term sustainability of businesses. To help address this, Comcast invests in and partners with organizations such as Ureeka to provide ongoing mentorship and resources to help small businesses succeed over the long-term. Comcast RISE, which stands for Representation, Investment, Strength, and Empowerment, is part of Project UP, Comcast’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and help provide underrepresented small business owners with access to the digital tools and funding they need to thrive. Over the next 10 years, Comcast has committed $1 billion to programs and partnerships that will reach an estimated 50 million people with the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. The program will continue to be open to racially and ethnically diverse small business owners and the expanded Comcast RISE eligibility to all women-owned businesses will be effective on January 16, 2022. More information and the applications to apply for either the grant program or marketing and technology services are available at www.ComcastRISE.com. To help drive outreach and awareness about Comcast RISE and provide additional support, training and mentorship, Comcast has also awarded $50,000 in grants to local community partners – Houston Hispanic Chamber, Houston Black Chamber, Empresarios Latinos Foundation, Houston LGBT Chamber, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Greater Houston Women’s Foundation and East End Chamber of Commerce. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social. About Effectv Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, helps local, regional and national advertisers use the best of digital with the power of TV to grow their business. It provides multi-screen marketing solutions to make advertising campaigns more effective and easier to execute. Headquartered in New York with offices throughout the country, Effectv has a presence in 66 markets with nearly 35 million owned and represented subscribers. For more information, visit www.effectv.com. Contact Details Comcast Foti Kallergis +1 832-986-0196 Foti_Kallergis@comcast.com Comcast Misha McClure +1 832-547-6783 Misha_McClure@cable.comcast.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

November 23, 2021 09:31 AM Central Standard Time

American Translators Association Calls for Fair Working Conditions for Translators and Subtitlers in the Entertainment Industry

American Translators Association

The American Translators Association (ATA), the largest professional organization for translators and interpreters in the U.S., has shared an open letter in response to recent statements in the press and on social media about a shortage of professional translators and subtitlers. The letter is a call for fair working conditions for translators in the entertainment industry. “There is no shortage, but instead a disconnect between the value of this skilled work and the pay offered, leading to a perceived lack of qualified professionals available for these jobs and subpar subtitles in the world’s most popular titles in film and TV,” ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo stated in the letter. President Sánchez Zampaulo also noted that current practices within the entertainment industry “devalue subtitlers’ work, discourage truly qualified professionals from accepting these jobs, and impede international viewers’ enjoyment of these titles.” “On behalf of the American Translators Association, I urge film and television production studios and the language service providers they contract with to refocus on a quality subtitling process, which starts with hiring professional subtitlers at professional rates rather than unskilled multilingual labor at pay that can work out to well below minimum wage,” President Sánchez Zampaulo stated. “The veritable explosion of international entertainment options is a positive development and producing high-quality subtitles is in the best interest of studios, streaming platforms, and viewers. The professionals who work painstakingly to craft the multilingual versions of our favorite movies and shows should be able to share in the revenue generated thanks to their work.” Founded in 1959, the American Translators Association’s primary goals include fostering and supporting the professional development of translators and interpreters and promoting the translation and interpreting professions. ATA, based in Alexandria, Virginia, has nearly 10,000 members in over 100 countries. For more information on ATA, please visit www.atanet.org. Contact Details WantLeverage Communications Julie Livingston +1 347-239-0249 julie@wantleverage.com Company Website https://www.atanet.org

November 22, 2021 08:19 AM Eastern Standard Time

It’s the Most Wonderful Tims of the Year! New holiday packaging, festive beverages and baked goods in restaurants starting today, and giftable merchandise arriving soon!

Tim Hortons

It’s the Most Wonderful Tims of the Year! Starting today at Tim Hortons® restaurants across the U.S., guests can start getting into the holiday spirit with every cup of coffee and box of donuts they enjoy, or by sampling from our annual limited-time festive menu. And with a new lineup of Tim Hortons holiday merchandise also available this month, guests can get a head start on scratching some names off their gift list. This year’s holiday packaging includes different designs for each size of hot beverage cup, with both white and red cups in the collection. Whimsical graphic touches include heart-nosed reindeer, holiday trees with a coffee cup base, and donut-shaped ornaments, wreathes and snowmen. Donut boxes also feature this year’s fun new holiday design elements. “Our guests have come to expect some fun surprises from us every holiday season and we’re excited to be unwrapping this year’s new packaging, our festive menu lineup and a range of gift ideas and stocking stuffers for Tims fans,” saidHope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer for Tim Hortons. “The annual tradition of rolling out our holiday packaging, menu and merchandise marks a fun time of year that inspires smiles and good cheer and gets us all ready to start spreading the spirit of the holiday season.” The holiday beverages lineup includes: Holiday Tree Donut: A yeast tree-shaped donut filled with venetian cream and topped with green fondant and festive nonpareil sprinkles. Peppermint Hot Chocolate: A velvety Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Peppermint flavored beverage topped with whipped topping and sprinkled with crunchy Peppermint pieces. Peppermint Mocha Latte: A creamy espresso-base and Peppermint Mocha flavored beverage served Hot or cold, topped with whipped topping and sprinkled with crunchy Peppermint pieces. Peppermint Mocha Iced Capp is back in our holiday menu, blends the flavors of A rich Chocolate mint Peppermint syrup with our classic frozen coffee beverage, topped off with whipped topping and sprinkled with crunchy Peppermint pieces A lineup of giftable holiday merchandise will also be available in participating restaurants this month, including holiday-themed ceramic mugs and a matching tree ornament that features the same mug design, plus festive stainless steel tumblers. For further information please contact mediainquiries@timhortons.com Tim Hortons® is one of North America's largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of guest tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, teas and our famous Iced Capp® beverages), fresh baked goods, hot breakfast sandwiches, breakfast snacking items, and other food products. Tim Hortons has more than 4,800 system wide restaurants located in Canada, the United States and around the world. More information about the company is available at www.timhortons.com. Contact Details Adrianna Lauricella +1 212-230-1800 tims@abmc-us.com Company Website https://www.timhortons.com/

November 22, 2021 06:02 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Osmo Kicks Off Black Friday With Up to 60% Off Exclusive Kits & Bundles at PlayOsmo.com (11/25 - 11/29), and Cyber Monday Deals of Up to 40% Off at Amazon

Osmo

Osmo announces an exciting holiday sale that encourages kids ages 3 to 10+ to explore reading, writing, math, coding, drawing, creative problem-solving, and more. From 11/21 through 12/4, get 30% off bestselling kits and games at PlayOsmo.com, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Meijer, PC Richard’s, Kohl’s, and select InMotion airport locations. To kick off Black Friday, Osmo offers up to 60% off select kits and bundles at PlayOsmo.com from 11/25 to 11/29; and on Cyber Monday, Osmo offers special deals of up to 40% off select products through its Amazon store. From 11/21 to 11/27, Target offers a Black Friday deal on an Osmo bestseller, while Walmart offers holiday rollbacks on eight Osmo exclusives through 1/15/22. Bestselling kits and games at 30% off through 12/4 at PlayOsmo.com, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and other retailers include: Genius Starter Kit (base included) Little Genius Starter Kit (base included) Coding Starter Kit (base included) Creative Starter Kit (base included) Pizza Co. (base required) Detective Agency (base required) Super Studio Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends (base required) Super Studio Disney Princess (base required) Super Studio Disney Frozen 2 (base required) Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop (base required) Math Wizard and the Secrets of the Dragons (base required) Exclusive Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals at PlayOsmo.com From 11/25 to 11/29, Osmo offers exclusive deals of up to 60% off specific kits and bundles at PlayOsmo.com, which include: Essential Math Bundle (60% off) Early Literacy Bundle (60% off) Ultimate Expansion Bundle (60% off) Kindergarten Starter Kit (60% off) Super Osmonaut Starter Kit (40% off) Preschool Starter Kit (40% off) Genius Family Starter Kit (40% off) Explorer Starter Kit (40% off) Math Wizard Bundle (up to 30% off) Pretend Play Bundle (30% off) The full list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at PlayOsmo.com can be viewed here. Exclusive Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon Osmo’s Amazon Deal of the Day runs on Cyber Monday (one day only)--starting at 12:01 AM Pacific Time--and features 30% off several items, including the bestselling Genius Starter Kit for iPad (includes base set), in addition to 40% off Genius Starter Kit + Family Game Night for Fire Tablet (includes base set). The full list of Black Cyber and Monday deals at Amazon can be viewed at Osmo’s Amazon store. Exclusive Black Friday Deals at Target Target offers a Black Friday deal of 40% off the Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad from 11/21 to 11/27. The full list of Osmo‘s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at Target can be viewed here. Exclusive Holiday Deals at Walmart Through 1/15/22, Walmart offers holiday rollbacks of 13-20% on these items: Super Studio Disney Princess Starter Kit for iPad Super Studio Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Starter Kit for iPad Sticks & Rings Starter Kit for iPad Monster Starter Kit for iPad Words Starter Kit for iPad Numbers Starter Kit for iPad Pizza Co. Starter Kit for iPad Detective Agency Starter Kit for iPad The full list of Osmo’s holiday specials at Walmart can be viewed here. About Osmo Osmo is an award-winning STEAM brand whose products are used in over 50,000 classrooms and 2.5 million homes. It is building a universe of hands-on play experiences that nourish the minds of children by unleashing the power of imagination. The company brings physical tools into the digital world through augmented reality and its proprietary reflective artificial intelligence. Osmo is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and is part of BYJU’S, a global leader in online learning. Learn more at PlayOsmo.com. For information about its educational division, Osmo for Schools, visit schools.playosmo.com. Contact Details Carolyn Kamii +1 310-251-0550 carolynkpr@gmail.com Company Website http://www.playosmo.com

November 22, 2021 03:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

Prepping for the Holidays with Ereka Vetrini

YourUpdateTV

The holiday season is undoubtedly one of the best times of year, but it can also be one of the busiest and most stressful. While we’d all like to be spending time with friends and loved ones, it is easy to get bogged down by a growing shopping list or wondering if you have crossed off every name on your gift list. Recently, TV Host, Lifestyle Expert and Working Mom, Ereka Vetrini, teamed with DoorDash on a satellite media tour to discuss how Nationwide Shipping can help take some of the stress out of hosting. A video accompanying this announcement is available at:: https://youtu.be/ZBiUn46y7dw With Nationwide Shipping on DoorDash and Caviar consumers can order delicious meals and items from iconic restaurants and retailers across the country and have them delivered directly to their doorstep from anywhere in the nation in just a few days. For those who may not be able to gather with their loved ones in-person this holiday season, DoorDash can help show them how much you care. With Nationwide Shipping, whether you’re looking for a unique holiday present, know someone who’s missing a taste of home, or simply want to show friends and family that you’re thinking of them, DoorDash now offers a new way for you to ship delicious gifts to loved ones this holiday season and beyond. From the exclusive Sweet Potato Pie Dream Cake from Hoboken, New Jersey’s Carlo’s Bakery, to an exclusive fried turkey from Nashville’s Big Shakes, and Fresh Lobsters from Get Maine Lobster, this is a gift your loved ones will actually be excited to receive. Other delicious crowd-pleasers you can find on DoorDash include New York’s Baz Bagels Bagel Making Kit, cupcakes from California’s Gotta Have S'more, coffee from Oren’s Daily Roast, and much more. The best part - it’s fast. Nationwide Shipping on DoorDash will arrive anywhere in the country in 2-4 business days. For more information, head right to DoorDash.com or TryCaviar.com or download the apps to your mobile device! About Ereka Vetrini: Ereka Vetrini is a TV Host, Lifestyle Expert, Brand Spokesperson, Producer, Blogger and proud mom of two. Ereka is currently the host of Lifetime’s Access Health. Access Health brings you the latest cutting-edge developments and innovations in medicine, nutrition and fitness, so women everywhere can take charge of their health starting today! She is also a regular contributor to NBC’s 1st Look and NY Live. As an on-air correspondent for NBC she covers the hottest spots to dine, travel and shop! Ereka was previously the host of TLC Sunday Brunch where she brought you the very best brunch & cocktail recipes, styling tips and so much more! As a mother of two, Ereka enjoys spending every spare minute running after her 9 and 7 year-old. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 18, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Premier Rugby Sevens Crushes Expectations in 2021 Debut

Premier Rugby Sevens

Coming off its successful Inaugural Championship event in October, Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) has positioned itself as the league of the future as it prepares for a nationwide launch in 2022. PR7s’ debut was a watershed moment for the sports industry, as they became the first U.S. sports league to launch with men and women earning equal pay. The league made history as the first professional women’s rugby league in North America. Supported by six league sponsors and broadcast partners at FOX Sports and TSN, PR7s announced it will formally launch in 2022 with a series of events across North America. “Our debut in 2021 was more than just a proof of concept for rugby sevens in North America,” said Owen Scannell, CEO of Premier Rugby Sevens. “Based on the feedback we received from our fans, players, and partners, our debut turned out to be the launching pad for a rocket that’s about to take off next year. This is the perfect sport at the perfect time. We will expand our touring model to multiple North American cities, widen our broadcast reach, create new and exciting ways to engage fans through gaming, and offer innovative, custom content and activations for new partners. We have a shortlist of cities and dates for 2022 and will be finalizing our schedule in the coming weeks.” The Fox Sports telecasts of the PR7s Inaugural Championship attracted a cumulative audience of 472,000 viewers across FS1 and FS2 in the US, with additional live viewing on TSN3 in Canada and Facebook outside of North America. Other key indicators of success include: Total social media impressions: 5.7 million Total social media engagement: 177,000+ Instagram engagement rate: 7.05% (vs industry average of 1.79% for sports teams ) Matchday web traffic increase: 398% Matchday all-platform audience growth: 32% As the league continues to grow, PR7s announced they have started a search to expand and scale their league, including a search for specialists in marketing, finance, HR, on-field talent scouting, and partnership development. Job seekers can apply at https://prsevens.com/careers/. About Premier Rugby Sevens Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) is a groundbreaking professional sports league in North America that debuted on Oct. 9, 2021, on Fox Sports and TSN. PR7s is the first league of its kind with both women’s teams and men’s teams under one umbrella with equal pay. With a focus on accessibility and entertaining content for fans, the league will showcase the electrifying sport of rugby sevens through a single-day touring format in cities across the United States and Canada. To learn more about Premier Rugby Sevens, go to PRSevens.com and follow the league on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Contact Details Eric Nemeth eric.nemeth@prsevens.com Company Website https://prsevens.com/

November 18, 2021 01:29 PM Eastern Standard Time

COMCAST INVESTS $16 MILLION TO EXPAND BROADBAND SERVICE TO MORE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT COLORADO

Comcast Colorado

Comcast today announced it invested more than $16 million to expand its network and connect more rural communities in Colorado since the end of 2020, including major projects in the towns of Eagle, Gypsum and Kremmling. These network expansions are the most recent examples of the company’s investment in Colorado to ensure residents and businesses have access to innovative, reliable, fast and secure broadband services. Since 2017, Comcast invested more than $1.3 billion in technology and infrastructure developments in Colorado, including upgrades to its broadband network. “We live and work in Colorado, and our commitment is to deliver innovative media and technology experiences and an incredible customer experience with our broadband. It is what we do,” said J.D. Keller, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Mountain West Region, which covers Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. “We’re innovating to bring you incredible products you can use to connect and protect, entertain and communicate now and into the future.” Comcast is a leader in the global 10G initiative, which leverages new standards and technology to dramatically increase speeds. In 2020, the company demonstrated 1.25-gigabit-per-second (Gbps) symmetrical speeds over a live network. Earlier this year in Colorado, the company conducted a lab test of “Full Duplex DOCSIS 4.0” technology and showed the ability to deliver 4-Gbps upload and download speeds. “Since Comcast’s founding more than 50 years ago, our mission and purpose has been to connect people to the moments and experiences that matter most,” said Stephanie Rideau, Senior Director of Business Development for Comcast’s Mountain West Region. “Thriving communities are built on connections whether they are hard wired or through experiences that bring us together. The more that people in our communities are connected with each other, the more we share, grow, and succeed.” “Broadband intersects with Economic Development in many ways. It can be the deciding factor for expanding or relocating businesses, effectively creating or eliminating the opportunity to retain and grow jobs,” said Kim Woodworth, Executive Director for the Economic Development Council of Colorado. “Reliable broadband services are essential to competitive communities. Comcast’s network investment ensures that our community can support any healthcare, educational or business data needs, and keep pace with the broader economy,” added Jeremy Rietmann, Gypsum Town Manager. The network expansions Comcast is currently completing in Eagle, Gypsum and Kremmling, bring the entire suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to these communities. In addition to Gigabit Internet service and unique home WiFi control capabilities with xFi, residential customers in these communities have access to all Xfinity services, including the award-winning Xfinity X1 video platform, Xfinity Home, and Xfinity Mobile. Comcast provides unmatched value to Xfinity Internet customers through superior WiFi coverage, control of connected devices with xFi in the Xfinity App, xFi Advanced Security for cyber security protection at the gateway level, a free Xfinity Flex 4K streaming device, as well as access to Peacock Premium and thousands of hours of free content. Businesses in these areas can get the full suite of Comcast Business products and services, including Ethernet network speeds up to 100 Gbps. Comcast continues to invest in its Colorado network to meet consumer demand, providing among the fastest, most reliable Internet speeds over its fiber-rich network, and one of the fastest in-home WiFi experiences. Comcast also offers Internet Essentials, the national’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program, providing low-cost broadband service, digital literacy training and discounted computers. In the last 10 years, more than half a million people in Colorado have been connected through Internet Essentials. ### Media contact Leslie Oliver, Comcast Colorado Email: leslie_oliver@comcast.com Mobile: 303.810.6326 About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company with three primary businesses: Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Comcast Cable is one of the United Statesâ largest high-speed internet, video, and phone providers to residential customers under the Xfinity brand, and also provides these services to businesses. It also provides wireless and security and automation services to residential customers under the Xfinity brand. NBCUniversal is global and operates news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks and Resorts. Sky is one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content through its pay television services. It also provides communications services, including residential high-speed internet, phone, and wireless services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original content, and has exclusive content rights. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Leslie Oliver +1 303-810-6326 leslie_oliver@comcast.com Company Website https://colorado.comcast.com/

November 18, 2021 09:00 AM Mountain Standard Time

AMPEX BRANDS NATIONAL DAY OF GIVING FEEDS NEIGHBORS IN NEED

AMPEX BRANDS

Ampex Brands, a local Yum! Brands Inc. and 7-Eleven franchisee and owner/operator of Au Bon Pain, is celebrating its 11 th annual National Day of Giving today by donating more than 23,000 meals in communities surrounding over 350 Ampex KFC and Pizza Hut locations across twelve states. Economically disadvantaged students and families were given free meals by way of school events and homeless shelter outreach. National Day of Giving was created by Ampex Brands CEO Tabbassum Mumtaz, an immigrant raised in poverty who started his career with an entry-level job at a local fast-food restaurant. Today, he owns more than 400 Pizza Huts, KFCs, Taco Bells and Long John Silver’s restaurants. In 2021, he purchased bakery-café chain Au Bon Pain. Mumtaz believes in giving back, stating, “as you grow in your success, don’t raise your standard of living, raise your standard of giving.” The company hosted school-based events near its Richardson-based headquarters, where local restaurants donated over 4,000 meals to students in the Dallas, Richardson and Plano Independent School Districts. In Dallas and Richardson, Mumtaz and other corporate staff handed out free KFC meal boxes and Pizza Hut pizzas at E.B. Comstock Middle School and Forest Lane Academy, where an overwhelming majority of the student population are economically disadvantaged. In Plano, the company delivered meal vouchers to the district’s 500 students who are classified as homeless. Beyond the Dallas area, another 19,000 meals were donated by Ampex’s Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut locations. Staff members identified their community’s most disadvantaged populations, and each location donated 50+ meals to local homeless and Veteran shelters. “We are honored to serve our neighbors through the National Day of Giving,” said Ampex Brands CEO Tabbassum Mumtaz. “Many of our guests have weathered another difficult year. This is one way we lend a hand because even small gestures can add up to make a difference.” ABOUT AMPEX BRANDS Founded in 2005 by Tabbassum Mumtaz, Ampex Brands LLC is a Yum! Brands and 7-Eleven franchisee with almost 600 QSR and fast-food restaurants and convenience stores. The Richardson, Texas-based company employs more than 6,500 team members in 12 states. In 2021, Ampex Brands acquired Au Bon Pain, catapulting the company into the franchisor role and expanding its footprint internationally. Contact Details Center Reach Communications Tracy Henderson +1 720-989-3530 tracy@centerreachcommunication.com

November 18, 2021 08:06 AM Central Standard Time

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