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VERSANT CEO Mark Lazarus will join The Paley Center for Media's International Council Summit on October 20 for “Leading Through Global Transformation.” The Summit brings together global dignitaries, world leaders, and CEOs from some of the world’s most important companies to advance the exchange of ideas and foster community among peers. Learn more about the summit: https://bit.ly/4cDb8Os

⚡ Axios’ second annual Media Trends Live returns to New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Axios media correspondent Sara Fischer and media reporter Kerry Flynn will lead conversations with: 📈 The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones’ Emma Tucker 📺 Versant Media CEO Mark Lazarus 🎧 iHeartMedia chair and CEO Bob Pittman 🎭 Anonymous Content president and CEO Darren Walker … and more speakers to be announced soon. 🎟️ Learn more and grab your tickets today : https://bit.ly/4zukLZK

A few more moments from #NABJ2026 📸 Thank you to everyone who spent time with VERSANT and our teams throughout the week at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Atlanta. We’re grateful to have been part of it. Swipe through for a look at some of our favorite moments from #NABJ26. ➡️

That’s a wrap on #NABJ2026! 🎤 VERSANT was proud to join journalists, storytellers, and media professionals in Atlanta for a week of community and connection. Across the conference, talent and leaders from MS NOW, CNBC, USA Sports, and VERSANT took the stage to share perspectives on journalism, sports media, personal finance, policy, and the future of the industry — including a live taping of "Clock It" with Symone Sanders Townsend & Eugene Daniels, powered by MS NOW. Thank you to everyone who joined a session, stopped by the VERSANT booth, or connected with our teams throughout the week. Take a look back at some of the highlights from #NABJ26. 👇

If you're at NABJ this week, join Symone D. Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels for a live taping of their podcast, CLOCK IT, powered by MS NOW, featuring special guest La La Anthony. Friday, August 14th at 11am ET. Catch up on recent episodes by following the podcast on Apple Podcasts, or watching and subscribing on YouTube at ms.now/clockit

VERSANT talent is headed to #NABJ2026! 🎤 📍 Wednesday, August 12 • Jarvis DeBerry, Opinion Editor, MS NOW — The Art and Science of Opinion Writing: How To Get Into and Stay in the Game | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | M101 📍 Thursday, August 13 • Jarvis DeBerry, Opinion Editor, MS NOW — Legislating Inequality: Anti-Black Policy Trends in U.S. Law and Governance | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | M106 • Charisse Williams Larado, VP, Talent Strategy & Recruitment, VERSANT — From Reel to Real: Getting Discovered in Sports Media | 2–3 p.m. | L508 • Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, CNBC — Understanding and Building Credit | 3–4:30 p.m. | A707 • Meghan McPeak, USA Sports WNBA Broadcaster — 20th Anniversary of Bill Rhoden’s “Forty Million Dollar Slaves” | Authors Showcase & Sports Task Force Reception | 6:30–8 p.m. | International 4 📍 Friday, August 14 • Eugene Daniels and Symone D. Sanders Townsend of MS NOW — catch a live taping of Clock It with Symone & Eugene, powered by MS NOW | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | A704 If you’re at NABJ, come hear from some of the people helping shape what’s next in media. We’ll see you there!

Today, an extraordinary group of business leaders, foundation executives, and philanthropists joined together with one shared belief: the America of tomorrow will be shaped by the way we invest in kids today. By signing this letter to the next generation, they are doing more than offering words of encouragement. They are sending a powerful message that the success of young people matters to leaders across every sector and that creating opportunity for the next generation is a responsibility we all share. Every day, Club Kids across the country are building the skills, confidence, and character needed to become tomorrow's innovators, workforce leaders, community changemakers, and decision-makers. When leaders unite behind young people, it demonstrates the strength of our shared commitment and the urgency of this moment. America needs Club Kids. And Club Kids need all of us. Thank you to every leader who added their name to this message of support. We invite others to join us in opening doors for the next generation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDCCVPJT #AmericaNeedsClubKids #GreatFutures #YouthDevelopment #Leadership #Philanthropy #CorporateCitizenship . . . David Paine, Jay Winuk, Cory Miller, Greg Weatherford II, Ryan Kish, Fay Twersky, Rick Wurster, Michael C. Creedon Jr., Stephanie Ghertner, Elise Awwad, Duncan MacNaughton, John Caruso, Jane Stafford, Kirk Tanner, Darin Dugan, Michael Hsu, Michael J. Bender, Tim Walsh, Calvin J. Crosslin, David Boone, Mindy Atwood West, Steve O'Donnell, Heather Malkin Nesle, Horacio Barbeito, Andrew Cherng, Todd Penegor, Paul Shoukry, Jim Conroy, Meron Mathias, Bill Rogers, Mark Lazarus, Paul Schmidt, Chris Hobson, Christian Genetski, Sonia Syngal, Steven Layton, Pedro Cherry, Byron Roth, Mike Groff

Attending #NABJ26? Come say hello! We’re looking forward to meeting journalists, storytellers, and media professionals throughout the conference. Stop by the Versant Media booth to learn more about the 265+ opportunities we’re hiring for across our portfolio of iconic brands, including MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, Fandango, and more.

The best stories create worlds audiences want to enter and characters they want to follow wherever the journey leads. At VERSANT, we continue to invest in premium, character-driven storytelling that gives audiences a reason to come together. USA Network’s new original series, Anna Pigeon, brings that commitment to life through a gripping story that takes viewers deep into the wilderness, where every discovery raises new questions and the search for truth never stops. Bringing Anna’s journey from the page to the screen reflects what USA Network does best: pair compelling stories and distinctive characters with the creative talent needed to turn them into can’t-miss television. At the Los Angeles premiere, we were proud to bring together the cast, creative team, and VERSANT colleagues whose work made that journey possible. It was a celebration not only of a new series, but of the collaboration, ambition, and creativity behind every frame. Here’s a look inside the premiere—and at the people bringing the world of Anna Pigeon to audiences.