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Athena Summit: Boosting Your Agency
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Athena Summit: Boosting Your Agency
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Embark on a transformative journey at our second Athena Summit in San Francisco unlike any before it. This full-day experience on December 10, 2025, will be hosted at the Silicon Valley Bank Experience Center.
This immersive day will bring together the brightest women leaders, visionaries, and changemakers to reimagine leadership, career journeys, and the future of work.
From the moment you arrive, you'll step into a curated journey
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Athena Summit: Boosting Your Agency
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Embark on a transformative journey at our second Athena Summit in San Francisco unlike any before it. This full-day experience on December 10, 2025, will be hosted at the Silicon Valley Bank Experience Center.
This immersive day will bring together the brightest women leaders, visionaries, and changemakers to reimagine leadership, career journeys, and the future of work.
From the moment you arrive, you'll step into a curated journeydesigned to expand your thinking, grow your network, and help you shape your Portfolio of Impact(tm).
* Athena's Wisdom Stage: Engage with inspiring keynote presentations and panels featuring thought leaders who will challenge your perspectives on leadership, purpose, and the evolving "why" of work.
* Immersive Interactives: Dive into intimate workshops and discussions in smaller breakout spaces like The Speak Easy and The Wise Owl Vault, where you'll re-envision your career trajectory and explore the power of transitions.
* The Weak Ties Challenge: Build meaningful new connections through structured conversations designed to spark collaboration and opportunity.
* Networking and Connection: Share space with executives, board directors, innovators, and fellow Athena members women who are actively shaping the future.
This Athena Summit is more than an event; it's a catalysta full-day immersive experience designed to challenge your thinking and expand your perspective. You'll leave with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and practical frameworks to navigate your leadership journey with impact.
Goodwin's Mary O'Carroll to be speaking on the "AI as a Teammate" panel, and Mitzi Chang will be speaking on "Trends in Governance."
Space is limited, with priority access for Athena members. The deadline to RSVP is November 25th. Reserve your spot today and start planning your trip if you'll be joining us from out of town.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/events/2025/12/technology-dpc-athena-summit-boosting-your-agency
TikTok Shop Had Our Biggest BFCM Weekend Ever
LOS ANGLES, California, Dec. 4 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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TikTok Shop had our Biggest BFCM Weekend Ever
TikTok is a place for discovery all year long -- and especially during the holiday season, when the app comes alive with engaging Live Shopping events and inspiring content from your favorite creators.
TikTok Shop is where people take that inspiration to shop for what's new and trending by discovering an exciting selection of products from brands both large and small, with exclusive deals across fashion, beauty, kitchen and home,
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LOS ANGLES, California, Dec. 4 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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TikTok Shop had our Biggest BFCM Weekend Ever
TikTok is a place for discovery all year long -- and especially during the holiday season, when the app comes alive with engaging Live Shopping events and inspiring content from your favorite creators.
TikTok Shop is where people take that inspiration to shop for what's new and trending by discovering an exciting selection of products from brands both large and small, with exclusive deals across fashion, beauty, kitchen and home,decor, luxury resale items, food, books, and more. According to a survey* of U.S. TikTok users earlier this fall, 9 in 10 people on the platform are seeking some sort of holiday inspiration or guidance.
With this year's Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025 campaign wrapped, we saw nearly 50% more shoppers who bought something on TikTok Shop in the U.S., compared to the BFCM campaign period last year**.
And over the four-day shopping period alone, TikTok Shop saw extraordinary growth, with sales exceeding $500 million.
Live Shopping sees record-breaking growth for brands & creators
Live Shopping delivered a record-breaking performance throughout this year's BFCM campaign period. As brands and creators find new ways to entertain and inspire loyalty among their communities, Live Shopping continues to evolve, drawing a healthy mix of repeat buyers and new ones.
"Live Shopping is where brand love starts -- it's a dynamic, interactive experience that deepens how our users connect with brands on TikTok," said Patrick Nommensen, head of strategic initiatives for TikTok Shop in the Americas. "That immediate, real-time engagement -- introducing audiences to new products, demonstrating their value, and facilitating direct interaction -- is what builds trust, strengthens community, and turns interest into long-term loyalty."
When compared to last year's BFCM campaign period, brands and sellers hosting livestreams experienced 84% sales growth during this year's; and, shoppers tuned into over 760K livestream sessions hosted by sellers and their favorite creators, generating over 1.6 billion views. PoP Mart had one of the most popular livestreams, with the SKULLPANDA x Wednesday Plush as a top selling item.
Holiday shopping and livestreams aren't over yet: there are more exciting events and deals to come from brands and creators across all categories. Don't miss @KimKardashian hosting her first LIVE on Dec. 3rd. "We've put together something special -- surprises, festive moments, exclusive deals, giveaways, and bundles you can only experience in the livestream. I can't wait for everyone to tune in," said Kardashian.
Holiday Inspiration for All
Our survey also revealed that 1 in 3 TikTok users say they need some help or inspiration finding holiday gifts to give. Fortunately, 83% of TikTok Shop shoppers report discovering new products on the platform, according to GlobalData research -- often through creators' GRWM or before-and-after videos. This means trends -- from lip plumpers that give a fuller-lip look to cushion foundations that blur on camera -- can sell out almost overnight. This year, TikTok Shop's engaged community of creator affiliates posted nearly 10 million shoppable videos during the campaign.
"I'm sure you've had that moment where you're scrolling, not looking to shop, and then you find something that catches your eye that you have to have," said Nommensen. "TikTok Shop makes it easy to be inspired and find the perfect something for everyone on your list, including yourself."
As our community grows, so does the opportunity for brands of all sizes to connect with their own unique audiences on TikTok and inspire their next purchase. In fact, brands with $10M+ annual revenue grew their TikTok Shop sales 76% year-over-year, compared to the 2024 BFCM campaign period.
And as always, the safety of our platform remains a top priority for us. For example, between January and June 2025: more than 40 million products were proactively rejected from being listed on TikTok Shop for IPR violations, and over 2 million products were detected by TikTok Shop and taken down for Intellectual Property Report (IPR) violations after being listed.
This holiday season, TikTok Shop is where shopping is fun, and the experience of discovering new products and brands brings people joy. TikTok Shop brings together the energy of creators, the innovation of sellers and brands, and the power of community to create a holiday season that's as personal as it is shared.
Here's to a 2025 holiday season full of discovery, connection, and joy -- powered by TikTok.
*U.S. national survey conducted by Morning Consult in partnership with TikTok between October 29-31, 2025, among 2,205 Americans aged 18+
**The 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign period was Nov. 12th through Dec. 1st. The 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign period was Nov. 13th through Dec. 2nd.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/tiktok-shop-had-our-biggest-bfcm-weekend-ever?lang=en
[Category: BizMedia]
In a Divided Media Landscape, C-SPAN Draws Almost Perfectly Balanced Audience
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSxrep) -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release:
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In a Divided Media Landscape, C-SPAN Draws Almost Perfectly Balanced Audience
The 2025 Magid survey aligns with earlier studies revealing that C-SPAN's viewers have historically represented a balanced mix of conservatives, liberals, and moderates.
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A new fall 2025 Magid Research report shows that C-SPAN draws an almost perfectly balanced audience across political ideologies. According to Magid, among the 90 million
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSxrep) -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release:
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In a Divided Media Landscape, C-SPAN Draws Almost Perfectly Balanced Audience
The 2025 Magid survey aligns with earlier studies revealing that C-SPAN's viewers have historically represented a balanced mix of conservatives, liberals, and moderates.
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A new fall 2025 Magid Research report shows that C-SPAN draws an almost perfectly balanced audience across political ideologies. According to Magid, among the 90 millionAmericans who are active C-SPAN users (engaged across platforms in the past six months) 28% of viewers identify as conservative, 27% as liberal or progressive, and 41% as moderate. The data also shows cross-viewing across parties -- Republicans watch Democrats, Democrats watch Republicans, and moderates watch all sides -- reinforcing C-SPAN's unique standing as a neutral platform trusted across the political spectrum.
A Pew survey earlier this year (https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2025/06/10/the-political-gap-in-americans-news-sources/) reported that viewers of every other national television news outlet are significantly weighted toward either the conservative or liberal end of the political spectrum.
The 2025 Magid survey figures fit into a decades-long pattern: C-SPAN has consistently drawn a large, civically engaged, and ideologically balanced audience in ways that are remarkably stable over time. The Pew Research Center in 2004, Hart Research in 2014, and Ipsos research studies in 2021 and 2023 each found that C-SPAN's viewers represented a balanced mix of liberals, conservatives, and moderates, aligning closely with the current Magid findings and mirroring the broader ideological makeup of the country. At a time when Republicans, Democrats, conservatives, and liberals have sorted themselves into media environments of largely like-minded thinkers, C-SPAN stands out as a rare exception: a place where conservatives and liberals watch in similar numbers. In today's polarized media environment, such balance is increasingly rare.
C-SPAN continues to serve as a nonpartisan public space where Americans across ideologies follow the workings of their government. For 46 years, the network has operated as a nonprofit, privately funded organization with no government support, offering the public direct, unfiltered access to federal proceedings. The 2025 Magid results, reinforced by decades of research, underscore C-SPAN's enduring mission of neutrality, transparency, and open access to government--and the lasting trust viewers place in that commitment.
Magid is a leading consumer intelligence and business solutions firm that uncovers what drives human behavior and translates those insights into predictive, actionable strategies for clients. This survey was conducted among a census-representative sample of 2,000 U.S. adults.
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About C-SPAN:
C-SPAN, the private nonprofit public affairs media organization providing Americans with unfiltered access to government proceedings, was created in 1979 as a public service by the cable television industry and is primarily funded through fees paid by cable and satellite television companies that provide the C-SPAN Networks to subscribers. C-SPAN connects with millions of Americans through its three commercial free TV networks, CSPAN Radio, C-SPAN podcasts, the C-SPAN Now app, a new connected-TV streaming app C-SPAN Select, C-SPAN.org and various social media platforms. The C-SPAN Networks' video-rich website contains over 300,000 hours of searchable and shareable content.
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Original text here: https://static.c-spanvideo.org/files/pressCenter/New+C-SPAN+Audience+Data+Released.pdf
[Category: BizMedia]
Delta Air Lines: 2026 Medallion Status - What to Know Before Year End
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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2026 Medallion Status: What to know before year end
SkyMiles(R) Members can look forward to refreshed Choice Benefits and easy ways to earn MQDs toward 2026 Medallion Status. And with MQD thresholds for 2027 staying the same, Members can plan confidently while making the most of earning opportunities before Dec. 31.
As a Centennial year for the books begins to wind down, SkyMiles(R) Members are making their final moves to secure 2026 Medallion Status before Dec. 31. Learn more about what's new - and what's staying
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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2026 Medallion Status: What to know before year end
SkyMiles(R) Members can look forward to refreshed Choice Benefits and easy ways to earn MQDs toward 2026 Medallion Status. And with MQD thresholds for 2027 staying the same, Members can plan confidently while making the most of earning opportunities before Dec. 31.
As a Centennial year for the books begins to wind down, SkyMiles(R) Members are making their final moves to secure 2026 Medallion Status before Dec. 31. Learn more about what's new - and what's stayingthe same - when it comes to earning and enjoying elite benefits.
From refreshed Choice Benefits to the return of Elevate Your Status and everyday ways to earn beyond the flight, SkyMiles is giving Members more flexibility, more value and more ways to personalize your loyalty experience. And with MQD thresholds to qualify for 2027 Medallion Status staying the same, Members can earn toward elite status with no added requirements.
Here's what to know as you plan your final flights, vacations and purchases of 2025.
Updates to Choice Benefits
Diamond and Platinum Medallion(R) Members enjoy access to exclusive Choice Benefits - customizable options designed to reflect what matters most to each of Delta's most loyal Members. Beginning Feb. 1, 2026, Members will see the following changes to 2026 Choice Benefits options:
"The SkyMiles program is built on a foundation of listening to our Members and evolving to meet their needs," said Dwight James, S.V.P. - Customer Engagement & Loyalty and CEO, Delta Vacations. "The latest Choice Benefits updates reflect Member feedback and our commitment to delivering an experience that rewards loyalty in a variety of ways. Earning and keeping the trust of our Members means being transparent about changes and continually investing in the experiences that matter most."
To ensure we continue to deliver the benefits our Members' loyalty deserves, for those that select Choice Benefits at the lower value prior to February 1, 2026, Delta will deposit the difference by mid-February 2026. For those that select Choice Benefits at the higher statement credit values prior to their decrease on February 1, 2026, no adjustments will be made, and you will receive the higher statement credit value. All other exclusive Choice Benefits options remain unchanged.
The final stretch: 3 simple ways to earn MQDs
Whether you're aiming to reach Medallion Status for the first time, leveling up to the next tier or making a comeback, there's still time to make it happen before Dec. 31. Here are a few smart ways to make the most of the final stretch:
1. Fly with Delta and partner airlines:
Earn MQDs based on the ticket price (excluding taxes and fees and Main Basic tickets) when you fly on Delta-ticketed flights or with one of more than 20 trusted partner airlines. Plus, Award Tickets and Upgrades with Miles (excluding Main Basic) also earn $1 MQD per 100 miles redeemed. It's a simple way to earn toward Medallion Status while enjoying the elevated experience that comes with flying Delta and our partners.
2. Use your Delta SkyMiles(R) American Express Card:
Holiday shopping, travel and everyday purchases can help you earn MQDs when you use your eligible Delta SkyMiles(R) American Express Card. And don't forget: Platinum, Platinum Business, Reserve and Reserve Business Card Members receive an MQD Headstart of $2,500 per Card type each Medallion Qualification Year.
3. Book a Delta Vacations package:
Delta Vacations is one of the most powerful tools in your MQD-earning toolkit. Members earn MQDs on the entire package price--not just the flight portion. That means your flight, hotel, rides, and activities all count toward Status with $1 MQD per $1 spent on the vacation package*. Plus, you can earn up to 10,000 bonus miles on flight + hotel getaways booked through the platform.
Enjoy the return of Elevate Your Status
Elevate Your Status is back by popular demand, giving Members more flexibility and control over how to secure their 2026 Medallion Status. Through Dec. 31, eligible U.S.-based SkyMiles and Medallion Members can make a one-time MQD purchase to reach the next Medallion tier for 2026.
The limited-time program returns with a meaningful update: 100% of proceeds (excluding processing fees*) will go directly toward funding sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)--a certified alternative jet fuel that can reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel.
Learn more about how Elevate Your Status works.
No change to MQD thresholds for 2027 Status
In case you missed it, Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQD) thresholds to qualify for 2027 Medallion Status are staying the same - so Members can look forward to earning toward Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver Medallion Status without any added requirements next year.
Need a Status check? The app makes it easy to stay on top of your SkyMiles journey as your go-to tool for tracking MQDs and progress toward achieving the next Medallion Tier.
* Earn Toward Medallion Status with Delta Vacations Terms and Conditions
All SkyMiles Program rules apply. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide. Offers void where prohibited by law. Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) will be apportioned between all travelers in the booking. Other restrictions apply. To review how MQDs are awarded, please visit https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-vacations/skymiles-member-experience/earn-miles.
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Original text here: https://news.delta.com/2026-medallion-status-what-know-year-end
[Category: BizTravel]
Coherent Corp. Launches 300mm Silicon Carbide Platform for AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Coherent Corp., Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, a leader in photonics, announced a significant expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) capabilities with the introduction of a next-generation 300mm platform. This development is specifically engineered to meet the rapidly increasing thermal efficiency demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure.
The company leveraged its extensive knowledge from its existing 200mm SiC platform to create this larger solution. As modern data centers require higher power density, faster switching, and superior thermal management,
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Coherent Corp., Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, a leader in photonics, announced a significant expansion of its silicon carbide (SiC) capabilities with the introduction of a next-generation 300mm platform. This development is specifically engineered to meet the rapidly increasing thermal efficiency demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure.
The company leveraged its extensive knowledge from its existing 200mm SiC platform to create this larger solution. As modern data centers require higher power density, faster switching, and superior thermal management,the move to larger diameter SiC wafers is critical for achieving major gains in energy efficiency and thermal performance.
While the immediate focus is on thermal management applications within data centers, Coherent is also advancing its 300mm SiC technology for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) devices, and power electronics, supported by continuous materials innovation and expanded manufacturing capacity.
A Senior Vice President and General Manager at Coherent stated that AI is fundamentally changing the thermal landscape in data centers, making silicon carbide an essential material for scalability. The executive confirmed that the company plans to ramp up high-volume production of the new platform, which will deliver enhanced thermal efficiency leading directly to faster and more power-efficient AI data center operations.
The new platform's SiC substrates offer essential qualities such as low resistivity, high homogeneity, and high thermal stability. These superior properties boost energy efficiency in data infrastructure. The technology also supports thinner, more efficient waveguides for AR/VR headsets and reduces the cost per chip in power electronics applications like electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
-- Lin Andre Vitin, Targeted News Service
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Source and date of original text: Dec. 3, 2025, https://www.coherent.com/news/press-releases/Coherent-expands-silicon-carbide-platform-with-300mm-capability-to-support-growing-demand-of-ai-and-datacenters
[Category: BizElectronic Products]
Carlyle Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy John Redett to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2025 US Financial Services Conference
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025:
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Carlyle Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy John Redett to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2025 US Financial Services Conference
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy John Redett will present at the Goldman Sachs 2025 US Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at approximately 11:20 AM EST.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of Carlyle's website at ir.carlyle.com.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025:
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Carlyle Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy John Redett to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2025 US Financial Services Conference
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy John Redett will present at the Goldman Sachs 2025 US Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at approximately 11:20 AM EST.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of Carlyle's website at ir.carlyle.com.A replay will be available on the same site following the event.
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About Carlyle
Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across its business and conducts its operations through three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $474 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2025, Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,400 people in 27 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group.
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Original text here: https://www.carlyle.com/media-room/news-release-archive/carlyle-cfo-john-redett-present-goldman-sachs-conference
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
AT&T to Webcast Fireside Chat With John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Dec. 9
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 4 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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AT&T to Webcast Fireside Chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Dec. 9
Tune in for a fireside chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. ET. Webcast available live and for replay.
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AT&T to webcast fireside chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.
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AT&T (NYSE:T) will webcast a fireside chat with John Stankey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Inc., at the
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DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 4 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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AT&T to Webcast Fireside Chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Dec. 9
Tune in for a fireside chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. ET. Webcast available live and for replay.
Key Takeaways:
AT&T to webcast fireside chat with John Stankey at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference.
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AT&T (NYSE:T) will webcast a fireside chat with John Stankey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Inc., at theUBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The conversation is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. ET.
To hear more, tune into the webcast live or listen to the replay on the AT&T Investor Relations website. Viewers should start the webcast a few minutes before the planned start time in case the conference schedule changes.
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About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
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Original text here: https://about.att.com/story/2025/stankey-ubs-conference.html
[Category: BizTelecommunications]
