New York, NY May 14, 2020: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) today announced its strategic investment in leading event management and technical production agency LDJ Productions. The investment diversifies PMC’s existing portfolio of media brands that includes Rolling Stone, Variety, Robb Report, SHE Media, Deadline, ARTnews, and WWD, and will fuel PMC’s ability to further leverage its brands’ world-class content with an in-house live media team.

“Having worked with Laurie and her exceptional team across various PMC brands’ events, we know first-hand the quality of people at LDJ,” said PMC Chairman and CEO Jay Penske. “While some might only see a challenging environment for all live events and experiences, I see an opportunity to partner with one of the finest experiential agencies in the world and more closely collaborate with LDJ’s unparalleled ability to deliver innovative, quality experiences across our brands for many years to come.”

With a brilliant team of designers, engineers and show producers, LDJ brings to PMC its proven commitment to present creative and innovative solutions that amplify the guest experience, create brand loyalty, and leave attendees with long-lasting impressions. Additionally, LDJ has invested significantly in LDJ+, their “Virtual Event” platform, and is a leader in customizable, enterprise-level service as the industry pivots to connecting with their audiences digitally while maintaining a high-quality production value.

With this collaborative partnership, PMC brings to LDJ its operational expertise along with the potential for new business development and escalated growth.

“Jay has assembled some of the very best brands in the world under the PMC umbrella and we are thrilled to join the growing team,” said LDJ CEO Laurie DeJong. “We look forward to leveraging our expertise with PMC’s ambitious and forward-thinking brand leaders as we collectively dream up new ways to provide meaningful experience-driven connections for our clients.”

Based in New York, LDJ’s diverse clientele includes Fortune 500 companies worldwide across a variety of industries that include fashion, beauty, tech, media, finance, and luxury automotive. Having already worked with PMC brands Rolling Stone, WWD and SHE Media, LDJ will seamlessly extend across PMC brands’ industry expertise in entertainment, luxury, tech, fashion, beauty, art and lifestyle.

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About LDJ Productions
LDJ Productions is a leading experiential production and creative agency headquartered in New York City. With an eclectic industry array and a diverse clientele, LDJ is positioned at the forefront of brand innovation and at the intersection of live media, arts, culture, and commerce. LDJ’s mission is to form lasting client partnerships, encouraging growth, use of innovative technologies, and a return on live and digital experiences. Their focus is on amplifying the guest experience while creating brand loyalty and leaving lasting impressions. Learn more at www.ldjproductions.com.

About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 240 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs, executives, and thought-leaders in business markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s technology, entertainment, retail, fashion, beauty, art and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 12 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global business leaders and influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its constellation of iconic brands, please visit www.pmc.com.

Penske Media Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
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+1 310-925-0424

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• Along with social distancing, face masks are increasingly becoming a familiar sight in cities around the country and are regarded as helpful in limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
• One enterprising artist has come up with a unique twist on face mask designs — adding a straw hole, so that even though you may be worried enough about catching the COVID-19 coronavirus to want to wear a face mask, it doesn’t have to get in the way of your drinking.
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The rift in America over face masks keeps getting worse.

Retailers near where I live are increasingly posting signs that announce something along the lines of — if you want to shop here, you have to wear a mask to come inside. It’s believed that masks, as a complement to social distancing, can help limit the spread of the virus by blocking germs you might expel. Since, remember, people can be infected with the coronavirus and not know it, so seemingly healthy people have a role to play in limiting the spread. Meanwhile, everyone has been sending the American public mixed signals, shall we say, when it comes to the importance of masks. President Trump refuses to wear one. Regulations vary from city to city. People have gotten into fistfights at stores over masks – and, as if all that wasn’t enough, the CDC recently said it doesn’t have any data about whether or how much face masks work in providing protection from the coronavirus. Confused yet?

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• Netflix streams in some European countries have reverted back to normal HD quality after Netflix reduced streaming bitrates back in March.
• Netflix’s initial decision came in response to the coronavirus pandemic which left millions of people in countries across the world stuck at home and glued to their TVs.
• YouTube and Amazon in March also downgraded their video quality in Europe, but there’s no word as to when they’ll revert back.
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With the coronavirus leaving tens of millions of people across the world stuck at home, Netflix back in March decided to downgrade the quality of its video streams in Europe from HD to standard definition. The impetus behind the decision was to reduce the strain on ISPs and to ensure a robust viewing experience for all subscribers.

Now, with many cities across the globe slowly but surely starting to reopen, FlatpanelsHD is reporting that Netflix streams have returned to their normal HD quality in a number of European countries.

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• Spotify introduced two new offers on Thursday to try to convince more people to sign up for Premium.
• New users can get three months of Spotify Premium for free if they sign up before June 30th. Once the trial period ends, they will be charged the monthly price of whichever plan they chose.
• Lapsed Spotify Premium users can also get three months for $9.99 until June 30th.
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If you’ve been waiting for the right time to try Spotify Premium, this is it. On Thursday, Spotify began offering two new deals that should tempt free users to give the paid version a shot. Starting today, first-time users can get three months of Spotify Premium for free across all of the service’s plans including Duo, Family, and Student.

Additionally, any members who canceled their Premium subscriptions on or before April 14th, 2020 can sign back up and get three months of service for $9.99. That’s about $20 off over the next three months, and you’ll get access to all of the features you lost when you decided to cancel, such as unlimited skips and offline listening. Users in all markets other than Japan have until June 30th, 2020 to take advantage of these offers.

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• The Bose SoundSport Free True Wireless Earbuds are the first and only cord-free earphones Bose has made, and they’re priced at $199.
• When Bose’s best new Bluetooth buds went on sale at $169 for Black Friday, the flew off store shelves.
• Head over to Amazon right now and you’ll find them on sale for even less, with prices starting at just $139.
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There’s no question that Apple’s AirPods are the best-selling true wireless earbuds on Amazon right now, which makes sense since regular AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro are all on sale with deep discounts. In fact, they’re the best-selling Bluetooth earbuds out there even when they’re listed at full price. They’re certainly not the only option though, and there’s a killer deal right now at Amazon for anyone who values sound quality more than popularity or style.

The Bose SoundSport Free True Wireless Earbuds have more than 11,000 5-star ratings on Amazon and for good reason. They offer a compact design, solid battery life, and the fantastic sound quality you’ve come to expect from any Bose audio product. Needless to say, you’ve also come to expect hefty price tags from Bose products, and the SoundSport Free buds are definitely pricey at $199. Thanks to some deep discounts right now at Amazon though, you can snag a pair for either $139 or $149 depending on which color you choose. At either price, you’re paying less than the $169 they cost on Black Friday so you can rest assured that you’re getting a great deal.

Bose SoundSport Free, True Wireless Earbuds, (Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones for Workouts and…: $139.00 – $149.00

Here’s some key info from Amazon’s product page:

No wires mean no limits. And Bose sound sport free headphones are completely wireless, so you can enjoy total freedom of movement with nothing not even a single cord in your way. The acoustic package is designed to deliver sound so clear and powerful it will motivate you to go faster, lift heavier and train longer. Bluetooth technology transmits music from your phone to the headphones, so music plays reliably and consistently whether your phone is in your nearby gym bag, pocket, or strapped to your arm.

Worried your earbuds will fall out during your workout? Don’t be. “Stay hear” sport tips are built to stay comfortably in place, even when you’re training hard. And if you can’t find an earbud, all hope is not lost. You can track down lost earbuds using the Bose connect app’s “find my buds” feature. It shows when and where the earbuds were last connected to your phone. Still having trouble finding your earbuds? Don’t worry, an audio signal from the headphones can Alert you to their location.

Don’t sweat your sweat (or the weather) either, because water repellent materials Inside the earbuds help keep moisture out. Off a single charge, the earbuds play for up to five hours, and the fully charged case gives you an additional 10 hours of music, ready to play when you are. When not in use, the charging case is designed with built-in magnets to keep the earbuds securely in place. Play or pause tracks and access your phone’s Siri or your Google assistant right from the earbud. You can even take phone calls, through the right earbud only.

Bose SoundSport Free, True Wireless Earbuds, (Sweatproof Bluetooth Headphones for Workouts and…: $139.00 – $149.00

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• A coronavirus test used by the White House and touted by Trump as “game-changing” may miss up to half of COVID-19 infections, a new paper suggests.
• The research was conducted by New York University but has not yet been peer-reviewed.
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When the novel coronavirus pandemic began spreading across the planet, scientists scrambled to come up with tests that could rapidly detect if someone was infected or not. Unfortunately, after months of using various tests, it’s become clear that some are more reliable than others. In a new study by New York University, researchers put the test developed by Abbott Laboratories through its paces.

The researchers compared results from that test, called the ID NOW molecular COVID-19 rapid test, with the results from other tests known to be more accurate, but also more time-consuming. They found that the ID NOW tests — which President Trump has promoted during a public briefing and is used at the White House — missed at least one-third of coronavirus infections that were accurately detected by other tests.

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• Amazon is running a Gold Box deal on Anker’s most popular Bluetooth speakers, slashing several different models to their lowest prices of the year so far.
• Prices start at just $16.99 for the Anker Soundcore Mini and climb to $69.99 for the phenomenal Anker Soundcore Flare+ Portable 360° Bluetooth Speaker, which normally sells for $100.
• These deals are available for one day only, so the prices will just back up to regular retail at midnight tonight.
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Amazon’s deals are what draw people to the retailer’s site, but it completely abandoned its deals section for quite a while as it shifted focus to delivering medical supplies to hospitals. Now that the first wave of novel coronavirus infections is dying down, Amazon is finally back in action when it comes to deals. The retailer’s deals section had completely disappeared for a while, but it now has a prominent link again on the homepage. Even more importantly, Amazon is once again running great Gold Box deals each day.

On Thursday, Amazon’s Gold Box sale sets its sights on Anker portable Bluetooth speakers. There are four deals in total and prices start at just $16.99 for the Anker Soundcore Mini, which has more than 21,000 5-star ratings. The best-selling Anker Soundcore Boost is down to $44.99 from $60 and the more powerful $90 Anker SoundCore Pro+ is on sale for $50.99. Last but certainly not least, the $100 Anker Soundcore Flare+ Portable 360° Bluetooth Speaker that will blow you away is on sale for $69.99, matching the all-time low for this model.

Remember, these are one-day deals that will all disappear at midnight tonight, so don’t miss out.

Anker Soundcore Mini

• Compact And Powerful: Super-portable Bluetooth speaker delivers powerful sound and robust bass through an advanced 5W driver and passive subwoofer.
• Unstoppable Music: Micro SD support and AUX capability provide endless audio options.

Anker Soundcore Mini, Super-Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 15-Hour Playtime, 66-Foot Bluetooth…: $16.99

Anker Soundcore Boost

• Boost Your Bass: Enhance your audio at the press of a button with patented Anker BassUp technology. Make your music sing, with solid lows at any volume.
• Superior Sound: Dual drivers and twin subwoofers deliver 20W of powerful, high-fidelity audio. Boasting room-filling sound—ideal for podcasts, through to parties.

Portable Speakers, Anker Soundcore Boost 20W Bluetooth Speaker with BassUp Technology, 12H Pla…: $44.99

Anker SoundCore Pro+

• Heavyweight sound: Premium 25-watt audio is delivered by four professionally-tuned drivers and a digital signal processor to ensure every layer of Audio is delivered flawlessly
• Boosted Bass: Exclusive BassUp Technology adds new depth to the soundscape, ensuring bass is deep and resonant even at low volumes
• Extended playtime: play for up to 18 hours non-stop and use the built-in USB port to charge your devices while you listen

Anker SoundCore Pro+ 25W Bluetooth Speaker with Enhanced Bass and High Definition Sound, 18-Hou…: $50.99

Anker Soundcore Flare+

• 360° sound: two back-to-back full-range drivers are combined with dual passive bass radiators and tweeters to deliver 25W of all-around sound with breathtaking clarity.
• Bass up technology: Precision EQ adjustment and driver configuration injects low-end power for heart-thumping beats.
• Beat-driven light show: a halo of LEDs reacts and phases in time with the beat—multiple themes and illumination patterns can be customized via the sound core app.

Soundcore Flare+ Portable 360° Bluetooth Speaker by Anker, Huge 360° Sound, IPX7 Waterproof,…: $69.99

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• Though millions of Americans are still waiting to receive their coronavirus stimulus checks, which were part of the $2.2 trillion emergency relief bill Congress passed at the end of March, congressional leaders are ready to debate an all-new emergency bill that could include money for a new round of direct payments to Americans
• This new coronavirus stimulus package, however, may not end up resembling the last coronavirus stimulus in at least one respect, however — Republicans seem less inclined for this bill to be as large, which might put the idea of new stimulus checks in danger.
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A spokesman for US Senate finance committee chairman Chuck Grassley told NBC News this week that a massive new coronavirus stimulus package pushed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and headed toward a vote tomorrow will be “DOA in the Senate.” For those of you hoping Congress might fund an additional round of direct coronavirus stimulus payments, following up on the first round of checks as large as $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for couples, that might be bad news.

Why? For starters, the $2.2 trillion measure Congress passed back in March was, at the time, the biggest such emergency relief legislation in US history. This new bill — which, among other things, proposes giving as much as $6,000 to households — would be even bigger. It’s a 1,800-page bill that also includes funding for everything from aid to state and local governments ($875 billion) and an extra $75 billion for coronavirus testing, as well as $75 billion for mortgage relief.

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• Amazon is offering the Apple Watch Series 3 today at its lowest price ever, making it the perfect time to see what all the fuss is about.
• People who use an Apple Watch often say they couldn’t imagine being without one, and there are a number of fantastic features that make it easy to see why that would be the case.
• The Apple Watch Series 3 isn’t quite as powerful as the newer Apple Watch Series 5 model, but many people find the Series 5’s main upgrades to be unnecessary.
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I remember when Apple first announced it had plans to release a smartwatch I thought to myself, “that might just be the nerdiest thing I’ve ever seen.” Fast-forward to the present day, and there is absolutely no way I could ever be without my Apple Watch. It’s the greatest iPhone accessory Apple has ever made for one simple reason: it replaces the iPhone for so many things. You no longer need to take out your phone to see notifications, respond to texts and iMessages, control smart home devices with Siri, and so much more. You also have access to zero-touch information thanks to the Apple Watch’s complications, which are basically the widgets Apple has never allowed on the iPhone’s home screen.

Spend a day or two with the Apple Watch and you’ll see how great it is. You’ll also never be able to go back to life without one. Now happens to be the perfect time to discover for yourself what all the full is about because Amazon is selling the Apple Watch at its lowest price ever. Pick up a 38 mm Apple Watch Series 3 right now for just $179, or you can jump to the larger 42 mm Apple Watch Series 3 for $209. Those are both $20 discounts compared to the new lower price of the Series 3 model, but these prices definitely won’t last long.

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black sport Band: $179.00

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) – Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black sport Band: $209.00

Here are some of the key details from the Apple Watch Series 3 page on Apple’ website:

• See how much you Move, Exercise, and Stand.
• Track every way you work out.
• Splashproof. Swimproof. Surfproof.
• Store your favorite songs. Or stream over 60 million with Apple Music.
• Get the exact workout metrics you need. Down to the decimal.
• Never miss a call. Say what?
• Just raise your wrist to ask Siri.
• Ping your iPhone. Hear and see where it’s hiding.
• Pay for coffee, buy lunch, or send money to a friend with Apple Pay.
• Discover a world of possibilities with the App Store on your watch.
• Get a tap when it’s time to turn with Maps.
• Unlock your Mac just by wearing your watch.
• Show your true colors with interchangeable bands.
• Stay in the know with notifications.
• Take a breather with guided mindfulness.
• Track your menstrual cycle with a tap.
• Call emergency services right from your wrist.
• Keep an eye on your heart with heart health notifications.
• Call. Text. Stream. Available cellular connectivity lets you do it all without your phone.

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black sport Band: $179.00

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) – Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black sport Band: $209.00

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