Entertainment Industry Services News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For several decades now, casting director Jacqui Pitman, owner/CEO of Pitman Casting Inc. and PartyPit Productions Inc., has played a crucial role in the success of numerous long-standing TV shows. With her creative insight, Pitman has contributed to over 500 shows, including iconic staples like “America’s Most Wanted,” “Price is Right,” “Let’s Make a Deal,” “Face Off,” and “Big Brother 2.” Pitman served as the casting director for ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor” and is now casting for the highly anticipated spinoff series, “The Golden Bachelorette.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SureThing Productions, a renowned name in the entertainment industry.

AVON, Conn., Sept. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, in its continuing bid to diversify and expand into the global specialty markets, today announces the acquisition of Reel Media, LLC, a leading provider of insurance solutions for the broader entertainment and sports industries.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Paul Lopez has joined its Entertainment & Sports practice as a principal. He joins as part of the Los Angeles team and will be based in Irvine, California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Peter Marshall has joined its Entertainment & Sports practice as Managing Principal, Media Services.

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jencap Group, LLC (Jencap), the wholesale program management and binding authority business of Galway Insurance Holdings LP (Galway), has acquired London-based Worldwide Hole ‘N One Ltd. (WHNO).

GYMPIE, Australia, April 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ArtistScope, a leading developer of copy protection for more than 20 years, has released a new version of CopySafe Video Protection. This new version is especially designed for professional video publishers and includes desirable features that enable them to distribute the highest quality video.

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Broadway is back in 2021! Broadway Barter, celebrating 25 years of trading media for producer empty seats, announced that it is giving its support to Broadway by offering all theaters the opportunity to prepare, if not already done, with the state-of-the-art air filtration upgrade using Ultra Violet protection.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 20, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants announced today that it has been named by Morgan Stanley to offer risk management services to their sports and entertainment clients through their Global Sports & Entertainment Directors via the EPIC Select model. EPIC Select is a new bespoke service model focused on asset management and risk mitigation for successful individuals and businesses in the Sports & Entertainment industry.

LONDON, Ontario, March 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices announced the winners of the 2020 Voicey Awards through a week-long social media campaign. The leading marketplace for voice over services hosts these awards annually to showcase the voice actors who are at the top of their craft.

LONDON, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices.com has released their tenth annual trends report that looks at creative services industries – including advertising, education, media, entertainment, technology, and more – and provides insights into trends that impacted them in 2020 and makes predictions for trends in 2021.

WILDOMAR, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SAG Production comes to Wildomar! Surprisingly, in the midst of a pandemic when most businesses are operating in limited capacities or closed altogether, Wildomar Movie Ranch continues to develop partnerships with film producers to bring projects to the Inland Empire., Sussman-Hoyt PROductions announced.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Good Heart Catering in Los Angeles is excited to welcome back those slowly returning to offices and film productions in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Far too many people look back at their life with regret for the opportunities they let slip through their fingers, and the dreams they left unrealized. Mike Sington knew from an early age he wouldn’t be one of those people.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Olea Kiosks, Inc., a leading provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, announces the hiring of channel sales and partnerships industry expert, Rusty Gaynes, as Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships.

LONDON, Ontario, June 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices.com, the world’s leading marketplace for voice over services, and Voicify, the enterprise conversational experience platform deploying to voice assistants, have formed a partnership to help brands serve their customers better through the power of the human voice.

LONDON, Ontario, June 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices.com, the world’s leading marketplace for voice over services, is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, “The Voices Experience.” Hosted by Voices.com founder and CEO David Ciccarelli, “The Voices Experience” is a glimpse behind the curtains at the tech company and an exploration of the voice acting community

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Holidays are now over, time to get in the know with all upcoming 2020 events! So Cal Industries shares helpful tips when attending these MUST go to festivals this year. The listed festivals are entirely diverse, based on a variety of music genres such as rock, pop, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music. Also, differentiating each by the designated setting and music genre for all you festivalgoers and soon to be festival attendees!

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kimball Entertainment is a full-service Entertainment Co. based in Beverly Hills, California. Founder Keri Ann Kimball has found a unique way to bring her relationships and assets to this multidimensional company by integrating a strategic coaching team in house at Kimball Entertainment.

WILDOMAR, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The wait is over! The official launch of the newly formed Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. is finally here. This includes the premiere of its nearby Wildomar Movie Ranch. Specialty entertainment services are taken to the next level in the infotainment and edutainment categories.

MIAMI, Fla., June 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 800Casting Company is always vigilant about finding ways to serve and has secured its place in the entertainment industry as the number one innovator of casting software. Today, the company is introducing a completely FREE new service called Cast Assist which helps all casting directors and filmmakers simplify and enhance their work process.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., May 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today the EraNova Institute issues a business alert: “Showbiz shows a better way to pay.” EraNova’s Director and author of the report, Dick Samson, says, “For non-employees in entertainment and insurance, getting the money due you has often been a chore. Now, for the likes of Tom Hanks and Lady Gaga, it’s more of a breeze; and soon may be for everyone involved in insurance.”

BURBANK, Calif., April 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new online casting platform and production management tool – VoiceForce.net – aimed at the $15 billion voice-over market, has been launched by Voice Force, a small group of voice industry professionals headquartered in Burbank, California.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leading Cloud video solutions provider IntelliMedia Networks’ two products have been shortlisted for 2019 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards (NAB 2019 Booth SU 8924). This Los Angeles based media-tech company delivers personalized video experiences across all screens and has proven track record in video management, publishing, analytics, and monetization.

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Protecting equipment during travel preserves sensitive equipment from damage, as Western Case shares firsthand how blow molded carrying equipment cases and custom foam packaging protects equipment. The in-stock, semi-custom, and custom designed carrying cases can fit any kind of equipment just right to prevent damage.

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Resource Factory, a custom fiberglass sculpture company, announced partnership with Disney’s Scenic Shop for the “Gods of the Vikings” exhibit of the four Norse Gods in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion, the installation of three Garfield sculptures along Fairmount, Indiana’s Garfield Trail, and their continuing investment in future growth by expanding production capacity with a new, third rotocast machine.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 17, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This year EMRG’s Media Event Planner Expo in New York City has been extended to two days of networking and education for those in the event planning industry. The event will kick off on October 2, 2018 with an educational series at TKP New York Conference Center followed by a day of meeting with exhibitors on October 3 at Metropolitan Pavilion.

PALM BEACH, Fla., April 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Palm Beach-based pyrotechnics company Sparktacular FX Machines today announced three new Cold Spark Technology (CST) pyrotechnic simulators scheduled to drop in early June. These new patented and trademarked CST machines use Spark Pack Granules that are heated and propelled into the air and react with oxygen to produce the spark effect that has previously only been seen in Gerb pyrotechnics.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Exiting his role as Prime Focus Technologies President after completing his earn out and roll-out of the company’s award-winning DAX Platform, Patrick Macdonald-King has agreed to join the Advisory Board of film and tech finance firm Hyperion Media Group to help create a fund focused on content, and the intersection of content and technology.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Geek Club Books, Inc., an autism nonprofit, today launched #Activate4Autism movement, a public awareness campaign as a part of National Bullying Prevention Month. The autistic are often misunderstood, marginalized, undervalued and 3 times more likely to be victims of bullying. The campaign brings together voice, stage and film actors, children’s authors, comic artists and autistic advocates who activate their voices for autism, speaking out for acceptance and inclusion.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EMRG Media is excited to announce it’s hosting the fifth year of the Event Planner Expo, a premier events and hospitality tradeshow. This year its speaker lineup is more impressive than ever and will take place on Oct. 4, 2017, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MONTVILLE, N.J., April 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DJ Splash, a premier entertainment service for weddings, corporate events and private parties across the New Jersey/New York Metro area, is now offering one stop shopping for wedding and special events with new expanded services including: a full photo and video production department, event lighting crew and photo booths.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The largest voice-over marketplace in the world, Voices.com, has announced the launch of an industry roadshow, set to take place across the United States this upcoming Spring 2017. The event is LevelUp – a fast, 1-day information sharing event that will bring voice actors, coaches, and clients together like never before for a fast-paced day of workshops and networking.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Event Planner Expo, is back! This Wednesday, October 5, 2016, EMRG Media is hosting The Event Planner Expo at The Metropolitan Pavilion. The Event Planner Expo is known to have the best venues and services in the event planning industry as well as an exclusive speaker series.

LONDON, Ontario, April 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Voices.com, the go-to online marketplace for voice-over, is pleased to announce a $2 million working capital investment from BDC Capital. The company will use this capital to acquire additional space, tools, and hire more people to maintain momentum as it is working to solidify its leading market position.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The New York Event Planner Expo, sponsored by EMRG Media, is proud to announce its celebrity host, Colin Cowie, in the upstairs VIP Lounge, for this year’s Expo at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 8, 3-8 p.m. Mr. Cowie is a contributor to NBC’s The Today Show and a popular personality on HSN, as well as the party planner of choice for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Utelogy, which makes software for control, management and analytics of audiovisual systems for business and education, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Integrated Media Pty. Ltd in Adelaide, Australia.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While Labor Day may signal the unofficial end of summer, it also signals the beginning of the event planning season. That’s why EMRG Media is excited to announce the Event Planner Expo – a premier event planner networking event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion on October 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LONDON, Ontario, June 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industry-leading Voices.com is celebrating the registration of its 100,000th voice talent member with the launch of a new website, rebuilt from the ground up. Part of the project included the implementation of ‘responsive design,’ a design technique that accurately resizes the contents of a web page to any screen, regardless of its scope or device.

BOULDER, Colo., March 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TeamSnap, a leading web service for managing sports teams and leagues, today announced it had expanded its staff in response to strong customer growth. ‘We are adding customers at over twice the rate we were at this time in 2011. We seem to be hitting a real sweet spot and we needed to build our own team to support and extend this growth,’ said David DuPont, CEO of TeamSnap.