WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / On September 5, 2025, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) released an important new study, "The Coming Storm – Part III: As The Trump Administration Moves To Limit Hamas, Hizbullah, Houthi, ISIS, And IRGC Use Of Cryptocurrency And Blockchain, More Action Will Be Needed As These Groups Quickly Adapt." The study’s lead author is MEMRI Executive Director Steven Stalinsky, Ph.D., and it is part of the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) and Cyber & Jihad Lab (CJL) projects.

This report is a follow-up to two major MEMRI studies on terrorist and extremists use of cryptocurrency: the 2019 report on the threat of jihadis’ use of cryptocurrency, "The Coming Storm: Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency," as well as the 2022 report on the threat of cryptocurrency use by domestic terrorist groups, "The Eye Of The Storm: [Domestic] Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency – Part II – Following In Jihadis’ Footsteps, Neo-Nazis Turn To Cryptocurrency" by Dr. Stalinsky and the research team at MEMRI’s Violent Extremism Threat Monitor (VETM).

In the preface to Part I of this series, the late Lt.-Gen (ret.) Vincent R. Stewart, former Deputy Commander of the United States Cyber Command, former Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) director, and former Senior Advisor and Chairman of the MEMRI Board of Advisors, highlighted the study’s groundbreaking research: "This study is the first significant research of its kind to show the scope of cryptocurrency use by terrorist organizations and their supporters, for fundraising and for financing attacks, purchasing equipment, supporting fighters and their families, and more."

He went on to emphasize that report’s importance for all those involved in counterterrorism efforts: "This landmark study shows undeniably that the future of terrorist funding and fundraising is happening now. The threat is too important to overlook; it must be researched and solutions must be arrived at, and this study is an important step in this direction. It will help educate those involved in the daily work of counterterrorism, and is a must-read for all those in government, the military, and academia who are concerned about this dangerous development."

This newest study in the series notes that because terrorist groups and their supporters now use and depend on cryptocurrency every day to fund their activities around the world, a clearly defined policy to stop such activity is long overdue. The second administration of President Donald Trump has included the crypto industry as a major part of its monetary policy – and it should also prioritize targeting terrorist use of cryptocurrency in its planned strategy to tackle jihadi fundraising.

Lead author Dr. Steven Stalinsky explained about the report: "MEMRI’s team of researchers from its CJL and JTTM have found in 2025 a sharp increase in terrorist use of cryptocurrency, which is at its all-time high as these groups use continues to grow in sophistication. The Trump administration has done an excellent job at targeting these bad actors, but they are very adaptable and continue to look for new ways to use cryptocurrency."

Since 2014, members of the MEMRI CJL and JTTM team of researchers around the world have been studying terrorist groups’ reliance on cryptocurrency, closely monitoring which groups favor which types, the purposes they use it for, and whether and under what circumstances they choose to open new crypto wallets or continue using particular wallets. From their earliest use of crypto, they have continued to develop and expand that use, with little or no pushback from the companies in question.

Fully credentialed members of media and government agencies may request a full copy of the report from JTTMSUBS@MEMRI.ORG.

To date jihadi groups have, on a range of platforms, raised tens of millions of dollars, even possibly billions, in cryptocurrency for "funding field operations," purchasing weapons and materials for weapons manufacturing for carrying out "qualitative operations" to "confront terrorism and occupation." Their appeals are in many languages – not just Arabic, but also English, Turkish, Russian, Spanish, French, and many others spanning the globe.

While jihadi groups have embraced leading cryptocurrency wallets and companies, they have also started dabbling in creating their own alternatives to try to fundraise for jihad overtly and covertly using cryptocurrency. Across the U.S. and the West there are jihadi users of cryptocurrency; other facilitators of this "financial jihad" include sheikhs and organizations, whose calls and outreach on this matter have escalated since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, among other examples.

Terrorist groups and followers from Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi, ISIS, and the IRGCare documented in this study.

ABOUT THE JIHAD & TERRORISM THREAT MONITOR (JTTM)

The MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) scrutinizes Islamist terrorism and violent extremism worldwide, with special focus on activity within and emanating from the Arab world, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, as well as on attacks and activity in the West inspired and encouraged by the Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Qaeda, and other global jihad organizations. This activity includes lone-wolf attacks by residents of Western countries.

The JTTM monitors imminent and potential threats posed by various terrorist and violent extremist organizations – such as ISIS, Al-Qaeda and its affiliates, and emerging jihadi groups – and individuals. These threats, whether strategic, tactical, military, conventional, non-conventional, or cyber, may be against national security and public safety in the U.S. and the West, or against these countries’ crucial interests and assets worldwide. It also examines and analyzes the ideological motivations behind these threats, and includes a decade and a half of archives of exclusive content on jihad and terrorism.

ABOUT THE CYBER & JIHAD LAB (CJL)

The MEMRI Cyber & Jihad Lab monitors, tracks, translates, and researches jihadi, secular, and other types of hacktivist groups and activity emanating from the Middle East, Iran, and South Asia, and studies jihadis on social media and online, with a focus on their use of encryption and other technologies. It works with tech companies to help come up with solutions for dealing with jihadis and terrorists online, and with legislatures to help develop laws for tackling this phenomenon. It also assists the business community in matters of cyberattacks and cyber threats from these sources.

MEMRI research and translation efforts on identifying jihadi and hacktivist activity have provided crucial resources to educate policymakers, media organizations, the public, and others. MEMRI asks for your help to continue this important work through tax-deductible donations.

About MEMRI:

Exploring the Middle East and South Asia through their media, MEMRI bridges the language gap between the West and the Middle East and South Asia, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, Urdu-Pashtu, Dari, Turkish, Russian, and Chinese media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends.

Founded in February 1998 to inform the debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East, MEMRI is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. MEMRI’s main office is located in Washington, DC, with branch offices in various world capitals. MEMRI research is translated into English, French, Polish, Japanese, Spanish and Hebrew.

MEMRI – Middle East Media Research Institute: www.memri.org

MEMRI TV – www.memri.org/tv

Jihad & Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) – www.memri.org/jttm

Cyber & Jihad Lab (CJL) – www.memri.org/cjlab

MEMRI Twitter: https://twitter.com/memrireports/
MEMRI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59Cpk70K2TwdmApJOTuW9g/videos

MEMRI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memrireports/

Contact Information:

MEMRI
media@memri.org
202-955-9070
www.memri.org

SOURCE: Middle East Media Research Institute

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The 100% woman-owned consulting firm partners with healthcare organizations to help them understand, implement, and optimize the federal government’s complex 340B Drug Discount Program.

SARASOTA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / Ravin Consultants , a national leader in advising healthcare organizations on the federal 340B Drug Discount Program, will be featured on an upcoming episode of "Trending Today" that will air on Fox Business. The episode will outline how Ravin Consultants’ educational approach helps healthcare providers optimize their 340B Programs, improving financial sustainability while expanding access to care for underserved populations.

"Trending Today" is an award-winning TV series that profiles the world’s leading inventors, innovators, and business visionaries, offering an exclusive look at how they are reshaping industries and inspiring change.

The episode explores Ravin Consultants’ unique expertise in the 340B Program, which helps health centers and hospitals that serve impoverished communities. Under the program, the healthcare organizations can purchase medicines at significant discounts, allowing them to offset costs and expand care for uninsured and low-income patients.

The show features Ravin Consultants’ comprehensive approach of education, optimization, and empowerment. Its unique four-pillar methodology — eligibility, implementation, compliance, and optimization — has helped dozens of healthcare organizations get started with the 340B program and has helped increase the revenue of already existing programs by up to 400%. Ravin Consultants also advises organizations on how to reinvest these hidden savings into meaningful community health initiatives.

"At Ravin Consultants, we believe healthcare organizations shouldn’t have to choose between doing good and staying financially strong," said Jennifer Lockwood, Founder and CEO of Ravin Consultants. "The 340B Program is more than a discount, it’s a lifeline. Our job is to help providers unlock every dollar they’re entitled to and then turn those savings into a real, measurable impact for the communities they serve."

One key to the firm’s approach is its proprietary Ravin Consultants Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind data platform that consolidates claims across multiple third-party administrators into a single, user-friendly interface. This tool empowers healthcare leaders with real-time insights into pharmacy performance, provider referral trends, and ESP compliance, solving one of the biggest pain points in the 340B space: data fragmentation. "Our clients told us they were spending hours each week trying to reconcile data from different systems," said Rob Ferraro, Principal and COO of Ravin Consultants. "We built the Dashboard to give them back that time — and to bring clarity and control to their 340B programs."

The episode also explores other factors contributing to Ravin Consultants’ rapid growth and placement on the Inc. 5000 list, such as its expansion into areas such as clinic development, credentialing and real-time analytics, and how it maximizes employee performance through providing flexible, family-friendly work environments and career development for the "Ravineers" team.

That combination of innovation, impact and inspiration grabbed the attention of the "Trending Today" team.

"We’re committed to telling the stories of companies that are both transforming their industries and improving the lives of others," said Liz Plummer, the show’s executive producer. "Ravin Consultants stood out to us not only for its expertise in helping healthcare providers navigate the 340B Program, but also its reputation to be a steadfast ally to its clients, not just a consultant."

For more than a decade, "Trending Today" has explored and examined global innovations across diverse sectors, including technology, business and development, health and wellness, and luxury lifestyles. The show can be viewed nationwide on Fox Business, A&E, and Bloomberg networks, delivering compelling programming to millions of households.

To learn more about "Trending Today," visit www.trendingtoday.com .

About "Trending Today"
"Trending Today," the acclaimed television series airing on A&E, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, captures the entrepreneurial ambition that drives innovation around the world. Each episode highlights the latest technologies, market trends, and groundbreaking ideas through a thoughtfully selected lineup of inventors, innovators, and thought leaders. Crossing a wide range of industries, including consumer products, luxury lifestyles, health, and technology, "Trending Today" features companies and people who are pushing boundaries and redefining excellence. To learn more, visit www.trendingtoday.com .

About Ravin Consultants
Ravin Consultants is a 100% woman-owned consulting firm helping healthcare organizations maximize the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Acting as an extension of your team, we bring unmatched expertise in compliance, optimization, and audit readiness with a hands-on, mission-driven approach. Every dollar saved through 340B is a dollar reinvested in patient care and community impact–and we ensure programs are compliant, sustainable, and built for long-term growth. To learn more, visit www.ravinconsultants.com .

Media Contact

Liz Plummer
Executive Producer | Trending Today
Liz@trendingtoday.com
P: 561.290.9820
W: www.trendingtoday.com

Lauren Navas
Chief Marketing Officer | Ravine Consultants | MBA
press@ravinconsultants.com

SOURCE: Trending Today

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / New to The Street, one of the longest-running U.S. and international financial media platforms broadcasting as sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television, today announced a media partnership with Sharps Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:STSS, STSSW), a medical device and drug delivery company. The announcement comes as Sharps Technology revealed its first major digital asset acquisition-over 2 million SOL, the native asset of the Solana blockchain-valued north of $400 million.This acquisition makes Sharps Technology the largest publicly-listed Solana treasury globally, funded by a PIPE Transaction which could raise up to $1 billion in aggregate gross proceeds if all of the warrants are exercised.

Under the agreement, New to The Street will produce and distribute a 12-part televised series and supporting media content that highlights Sharps Technology’s dual focus: advancing healthcare safety solutions and pioneering a strategic digital asset treasury anchored in Solana (SOL). The content will include monthly features on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television, reaching millions of U.S. households, supported by New to The Street’s global digital ecosystem of 3.4 million YouTube subscribers on New to The Street TV, extensive social channels, earned media pickups, and Times Square billboard visibility.

"This will be one of New to The Street’s main focuses over the next year-educating the public on Sharps Technology’s unique position at the intersection of healthcare innovation and blockchain strategy," said Vince Caruso, CEO and Executive Producer of New to The Street. "Sharps Technology’s bold acquisition of Solana as a treasury asset is one of the most compelling moves we’ve seen in the public markets."

Sharps Technology confirmed that its SOL acquisition was funded through a recent PIPE equity raise with up to $1 billion in aggregate gross proceeds if all of the warrants are exercised and that it will provide regular updates on holdings and performance to ensure maximum transparency for shareholders.

The first televised feature is scheduled to premiere later this month from the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York City, with additional episodes airing throughout 2025 across broadcast, digital, and outdoor platforms.

About Sharps Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:STSS)

About Sharps Technology

Sharps Technology is an innovative medical device and pharmaceutical packaging company offering patented, best-in-class smart-safety syringe products to the healthcare industry. The Company’s product lines focus on providing ultra-low waste capabilities that incorporate syringe technologies that use both passive and active safety features. Sharps Technology also offers products that are designed with specialized copolymer technology to support the pre-fillable syringe market segment. For additional information, please visit www.sharpstechnology.com.

The Company has adopted a digital asset treasury strategy focused on accumulating SOL, the native digital asset of the Solana blockchain, leveraging capital markets raises that produce consistent on-chain yield generation. Sharps Technology will provide access to the Solana network, the fastest and most used blockchain in the world.

About New to The Street

New to The Street is one of the longest-running U.S. and international business television brands, broadcasting weekly as sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg Television to over 225 million homes worldwide. Our fast-growing YouTube channel, with 3.3M+ subscribers in 40+ countries, makes us one of the most powerful finance platforms across TV, digital, and social media.

For more than 16 years and 600+ episodes, New to The Street has featured leading companies and executives from Goldman Sachs, Ford, Ernst & Young, IMG Academy, and hundreds of emerging growth innovators. We deliver Predictable Media™ by combining national TV, earned media, Times Square billboards, and social reach – guaranteed visibility that drives awareness, credibility, and investor engagement.

With expansion into Europe and Asia and a clear path to 5M+ YouTube subscribers by 2027, New to The Street continues to set the standard as the premier media platform for public companies and visionary leaders.

Media Contact; Monica Brennan Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New To The Street

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / The inheritance was not in a will. It was buried in bank statements, drained from 401(k)s, and etched in the exhausted eyes of a daughter who sold her future to buy her mother more time. This is the legacy Alzheimer’s leaves in America; not just fading memory, but the quiet theft of financial security, dignity, and peace of mind, years before the final goodbye.

While headlines spotlight pharmaceutical breakthroughs, the reality in millions of homes is a different story: desperate arithmetic and impossible choices. Do I pay for my child’s tuition or my parent’s memory care? Do I work the night shift to pay the mortgage, or do I stay home to provide the 137 hours of unpaid care each month? Medicare provides the cruelest answer of all: $0 coverage for long-term custodial care.

In 2025, the Alzheimer’s Family of Friends Foundation (AFOF) is refusing to let this crisis remain invisible. The nonprofit has launched a bold $2 million fundraising campaign; not to fund distant laboratory research, but to provide direct, immediate relief to caregivers and families who need help tonight.

The Math of Desperation

The crisis is staggering, and the numbers tell a grim story:

• Skilled Nursing Facilities: More than $110,000 per year; the cost of a luxury estate for a single room.

• Home Care: $21 per hour, or more than $40,000 annually for part-time assistance.

• Unpaid Caregiving: 137 hours per month; the equivalent of a second full-time job.

"We’ve medicalized dementia while refusing to medicalize its care," says Dr. Eleanor Chang, geriatric economist. "It is like diagnosing cancer but forcing patients to buy their own chemotherapy pumps."

This vacuum has created what AFOF calls "the underground economy of desperation." Families are pawning heirlooms, selling military medals, and taking payday loans at 300% interest. Some even delay their own life-saving treatments to keep a parent alive.

Donate Now to stop this cycle of despair.

The $2 Million Lifeline: Where the Money Will Go

AFOF’s campaign is a rebellion against financial collapse. Every dollar has a clear destination:

1. $1.5 Million: Direct Family Assistance – Emergency grants to stop evictions, subsidize adult day care, and cover what insurance ignores; from wheelchair pads to funeral costs.

2. $300,000: Administration & Oversight – Ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient delivery of aid.

3. $200,000: Marketing & Outreach – Expanding awareness and reaching isolated families who believe they are alone.

This funding empowers AFOF’s cornerstone programs: caregiver respite hours, crisis grants, financial navigation support, and dignity funds. These aren’t abstract initiatives; they are lifelines.

Why This Matters Now

Alzheimer’s research is essential, but science moves slowly. Families need relief today.

• $3,500 can prevent a family from being evicted.

• $18,000 funds a year of adult day care.

• $110,000 pays for a full year in skilled nursing.

"Families are mortgaging their futures to provide care," says Miriam Okafor, Executive Director of AFOF. "We cannot ask them to wait decades for a cure. We must give them support before dinner tonight."

Be part of the resistance; Donate Now.

How You Can Help: Join the Family of Friends

AFOF offers multiple ways for individuals and corporations to take action:

• The 24-Hour Challenge: All donations made today will be doubled by a coalition of matching donors.

• The Continuous Care Circle: A pledge of $100/month covers exactly what Medicare won’t; non-medical essentials that protect safety and dignity.

• The Legacy Pledge: Designate AFOF in your estate plan, leaving future generations a legacy of compassion.

Ways to give:

Online: Donate now through AFOF’s secure portal.
Corporate Sponsorships: Align your brand with a movement of dignity and compassion.
Mail Checks To:
Alzheimer’s Family of Friends, Inc.
5999 Caladium Lane
Thomson, GA 30824

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A Legacy Worth Leaving

"When you donate to AFOF, you’re not just giving money; you’re giving peace of mind," Okafor adds. "You are lifting the weight of impossible decisions off a caregiver’s shoulders. You are giving a family their future back."

The inheritance of Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be one of financial ruin. Together, we can rewrite the legacy into one of compassion, dignity, and shared responsibility.

Donate Now and become the lifeline a family desperately needs.

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Press & Partnership Inquiries: press@theafof-foundation.org

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Disclaimer:

This is a sponsored advocacy piece presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Family of Friends Foundation (AFOF). The powerful narrative and urgent call to action reflect the editorial style and mission-focused perspective of the foundation and its supporters.

While the article is based on verified data from AFOF, AARP, and public health agencies, its primary aim is to illuminate the caregiver crisis and mobilize reader support. The emotional framing and descriptive language are intentionally used to convey the profound human and financial impact of Alzheimer’s disease on families.

The statistics on care costs, caregiver hours, and charitable allocation of funds are presented as reported by the foundation. AFOF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Evrima Chicago maintains a strict distinction between its own fact-based reporting and sponsored content that supports community organizations. This piece falls into the latter category, published in recognition of the critical nature of the cause.

Readers are encouraged to learn more about AFOF’s mission and financials directly at https://theafof-foundation.org.

SOURCE: Evrima Chicago LLC.

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The acclaimed television series will highlight how TurboTenant has helped more than 800,000 investors nationwide through its user-friendly platform.

CONTACT
Liz Plummer
Executive Producer
Trending Today
Liz@trendingtoday.com
P: 561.290.9820
W: www.trendingtoday.com

SOURCE: Trending Today

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / New to The Street, one of the longest-running sponsored and syndicated television brands for public companies, today announced it has signed a one-year media partnership with CISO Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:CISO), a leading provider of managed cybersecurity and compliance services.

Under this partnership, CISO will be featured prominently across New to The Street’s national broadcast, digital, and outdoor platforms. The program will deliver a consistent flow of high-quality investor communications and brand storytelling designed to amplify CISO’s market position.

Partnership Deliverables

Long-Form Broadcast Interviews: Minimum of one monthly interview filmed at the Nasdaq MarketSite or NYSE, with additional interviews scheduled for material news. These segments will be distributed nationwide as sponsored programming on Bloomberg Television and FOX Business.

National Television Commercials: 50 prime-market commercials annually, plus 30 nationally distributed 30-second spots per month across Bloomberg and FOX Business.

NewsOut Amplification: Every CISO press release amplified through the NewsOut platform, ensuring targeted reach, broader awareness, and measurable impact.

Social Media & Digital Campaigns: Daily posts across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram, with monthly analytics reports. Broadcast interviews will also be syndicated to New to The Street’s rapidly growing 3.3M+ subscriber YouTube channel.

PR Amplification – Media Integration: NTTS PR placement alongside every CISO announcement, with additional awareness campaigns across Stocktwits, Seeking Alpha, and other investor forums.

Investor Engagement: Inclusion in NTTS-hosted investor events and conferences, including the October 22, 2025 investor conference, complete with full video recording and global distribution.

Leadership Commentary

Vince Caruso, Co- Founder and CEO of New to The Street, commented: "CISO Global is solving one of the most urgent challenges in the corporate world-cybersecurity. We are thrilled to deliver a one-year comprehensive media campaign that ensures their story is heard by millions of viewers and investors across Bloomberg, FOX Business, YouTube, social media, and outdoor platforms."

David Jemmett, CEO of CISO Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CISO), added: "We’ve reached an inflection point, driven by the rapid growth of our software business. Partnering with New to The Street gives us a high-impact platform to showcase our momentum and strategy, ensuring investors have clear visibility into the value we are creating. As we scale, this communication will play a critical role in strengthening investor confidence and reinforcing the long-term opportunity ahead."

About CISO Global

CISO Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CISO), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an industry leader in AI-powered cybersecurity software, managed cybersecurity, and compliance that delivers comprehensive solutions designed to protect organizations from the latest cyber threats. The company protects the most demanding businesses and government organizations against continuing and emerging security threats and ensures their compliance obligations are being met. For more information about the company, visit ciso.inc; see the following link to join the investor relations email alerts.

Media /Communications; Monica Brennan Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

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AMSTERDAM, NL / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. ("MFE") announces that, pursuant to Article 23, Paragraph 1, Sentence 1, No. 3, of the German Takeover Act (Wertpapiererwerbs- und Übernahmegesetz, WpÜG) and as provided for thereunder, the final announcement relating to the number of shares tendered to the voluntary tender offer launched on 8 May 2025 by MFE over all ordinary shares of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE as of 1 September 2025 at 24:00 hrs. CEST and regarding the fulfillment of the offer condition has been published.

The aforementioned announcement is available on MFE’s website (section "Governance" > "Voluntary public takeover offer by MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V. to the shareholders of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE").

Amsterdam (the Netherlands)-Cologno Monzese (Milan, Italy), 4 September 2025

Department of Communications and Media Relations

Tel. +39 022514.9301

e-mail: press@mfemediaforeurope.eu

https://www.mfemediaforeurope.com

Investor Relations Department

Tel. +39 022514.8200

e-mail: investor.relations@mfemediaforeurope.eu

https://www.mfemediaforeurope.com

Important Notice

This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell ProSieben shares. The final terms of the takeover offer, as well as other provisions relating to the takeover offer are set out solely in the offer document authorized for publication by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) and in the offer amendment. Investors and holders of ProSieben shares are strongly advised to read the offer document and the offer amendment and all other documents relating to the takeover offer as soon as they have been made public, as they will contain important information. The offer document for the takeover offer (in German and a non-binding English translation) with the detailed terms and conditions and other information on the takeover offer are published amongst other information on the internet at https://www.mfemediaforeurope.com/en/governance/voluntary-public-takeover-offer-to-the-shareholders-of-prosiebensat-1-media-se/. The takeover offer will be implemented exclusively on the basis of the applicable provisions of German law, in particular the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (Wertpapiererwerbs- und Übernahmegesetz – WpÜG), and certain securities law provisions of the United States of America relating to cross-border takeover offers. The takeover offer will not be conducted in accordance with the legal requirements of jurisdictions other than the Federal Republic of Germany or the United States of America (as and to the extent applicable). Accordingly, no notices, filings, approvals or authorizations for the takeover offer have been filed, caused to be filed or granted outside the Federal Republic of Germany or the United States of America (as and to the extent applicable). Investors and holders of ProSieben shares cannot rely on being protected by the investor protection laws of any jurisdiction other than the Federal Republic of Germany or the United States of America (as and to the extent applicable). Subject to the exceptions described in the offer document, the offer amendment, and, where applicable, any exemptions to be granted by the respective regulatory authorities, no takeover offer will be made, directly or indirectly, in those jurisdictions in which this would constitute a violation of applicable law. This press release may not be released or otherwise distributed in whole or in part, in any jurisdiction in which the takeover offer would be prohibited by applicable law. The Bidder reserves the right, to the extent permitted by law, to directly or indirectly acquire additional ProSieben shares outside the takeover offer on or off the stock exchange, provided that such acquisitions or arrangements to acquire will comply with the applicable German statutory provisions, in particular the WpÜG, and Rule 14e-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"), and the offer price is increased in accordance with the WpÜG, to match any consideration paid outside of the takeover offer if higher than the offer price. Shareholders should be aware that the Bidder may purchase securities, for example, in open market or privately negotiated purchases. If such acquisitions take place, information on such acquisitions, including the number of ProSieben shares acquired or to be acquired and the consideration paid or agreed, will be published in German and in a non-binding English translation without undue delay if and to the extent required under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, the United States or any other relevant jurisdiction. The takeover offer will be made for the securities of a German company admitted to trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange (Bourse de Luxembourg) and will be subject to the disclosure requirements, rules and practices applicable to companies listed in the Federal Republic of Germany, which are different from those of the United States and other jurisdictions in certain material respects. The financial information relating to the Bidder and ProSieben included elsewhere, including in the offer document and the offer amendment, are prepared in accordance with provisions applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany and are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States; therefore, it may not be comparable to financial information relating to United States companies or companies from other jurisdictions outside the Federal Republic of Germany. The takeover offer will be made in the United States pursuant to Section 14(e) of, and Regulation 14E under, the Exchange Act (subject to certain exemptions therefrom), and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Shareholders from the United States should note that ProSieben is not listed on a United States securities exchange, is not subject to the periodic requirements of the Exchange Act and is not required to, and does not, file any reports with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Any contract entered into with the Bidder as a result of the acceptance of the takeover offer will be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. It may be difficult for shareholders from the United States (or from elsewhere outside of Germany) to enforce certain rights and claims arising under United States federal securities laws (or other laws they are acquainted with) since the Bidder and ProSieben are located outside the United States (or the jurisdiction where the shareholder resides), and some or all of their respective officers and directors reside outside the United States (or the jurisdiction where the shareholder resides). Shareholders of ProSieben may not be able to sue a non-United States company or its officers or directors in a non-United States court for violations of United States securities laws. It also may be difficult to compel a non-United States company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a United States court’s judgment. To the extent that this press release contains forward-looking statements, they are not statements of fact and are identified by the words "intend", "will" and similar expressions. These statements express the intentions, beliefs or current expectations and assumptions of the Bidder and the persons acting jointly with it. Such forward- looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections made by the Bidder and the persons acting jointly with it to the best of their knowledge, but are not guarantees of future accuracy (this applies in particular to circumstances beyond the control of the Bidder or the persons acting jointly with it). Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and are usually beyond the Bidder’s control or the control of the persons acting jointly with it. It should be taken into account that actual results or consequences in the future may differ materially from those indicated or contained in the forward-looking statements. It cannot be ruled out that the Bidder and the persons acting jointly with it will in future change their intentions and estimates stated in documents or notifications or in the offer document or in the offer amendment.

SOURCE: MFE-MEDIAFOREUROPE N.V.

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TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 4, 2025 / Specificity (OTCID:SPTY), the digital marketing agency redefining precision advertising through its hybrid ad-tech and agency model, today announced two significant milestones in its ongoing expansion. CEO Jason Wood was recently featured on The Street Reports Podcast, where he outlined the company’s forward-looking vision for the future of digital marketing, AI, and Web3. At the same time, Specificity strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Eddie Olavarria as Director of Digital Marketing Performance, a role that will be central to driving the company’s next phase of growth and international expansion, initially throughout Europe.

"Specificity’s CEO Jason Wood Discusses Growth, AI, Web3 Marketing and more…"

In his first appearance on The Street Reports Podcast, CEO Jason Wood detailed how Specificity is changing the ad-tech landscape by combining cutting-edge AI with a no-nonsense agency model. Wood highlighted how Specificity’s proprietary technology eliminates wasted ad spending by filtering out bot traffic before dollars are spent, ensuring brands only reach real human audiences.

Wood outlined how Specificity is reshaping the ad-tech landscape by pairing advanced AI with a results-driven agency model. He emphasized how the company’s proprietary technology prevents wasted ad spending by filtering out bot traffic before campaigns launch, ensuring that brands connect only with verified, high-intent human audiences.

"Our tech stack solves two problems," Wood explained during the interview. "Automation for scale – which is critical in capital markets – and the elimination of bot traffic before spending. That’s how we build audiences that drive real ROI."

Wood underscored Specificity’s advantage as Web3, and blockchain-driven autonomy reshape the landscape of consumer privacy and targeting. "Big Tech profits from fraud and wasted ad dollars," he noted. "Our mission is to challenge that system and guide brands into a future where precision targeting and transparency set the standard." The Street Reports Podcast Listen Now!

"Specificity Expands Leadership Team with Eddie Olavarria to Accelerate ROI and Global Reach"

Building on this momentum, Specificity is proud to announce the appointment of Eddie Olavarria as Director of Digital Marketing Performance.

Eddie brings more than 20 years of expertise in paid media, analytics, and conversion optimization, with a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar advertising budgets and consistently delivering 4x+ ROAS. Over his career, he has helped businesses across diverse industries transform digital ad spend into measurable growth.

In his new role, Eddie will lead performance marketing strategies, advanced analytics, and campaign optimization-driving outcomes that go beyond impressions and clicks. His results-driven approach aligns seamlessly with Specificity’s mission to eliminate industry waste and deliver smarter, sharper, and more ethical marketing solutions.

"Eddie is a powerhouse addition to our leadership team," said Jason Wood. "He’s not just a marketer; he’s an innovator who knows how to scale brands profitably. His obsession with data, precision, and meaningful ROI makes him the perfect fit for Specificity as we continue to build momentum."

About Specificity

Specificity (OTCID:SPTY) is a digital marketing firm that combines the strengths of agency creativity with proprietary ad-tech innovation. The company’s hybrid model ensures clients benefit from both human-driven strategy and AI-powered precision. By eliminating fraudulent traffic before ad dollars are spent, Specificity delivers unprecedented efficiency, higher ROI, and unmatched targeting accuracy across industries and global markets. For more information, visit: www.specificityinc.com

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Chris Gruening
Vice President, Client Services
chris@specificityinc.com

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Landmark Federal Antitrust Case Seeks Significant Damages

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 3, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") announced today that the Company’s subsidiary, Newsmax Broadcasting, LLC, has filed a major federal antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corporation and Fox News Network, LLC (collectively, "Fox") in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

The suit, led by prominent antitrust litigators at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., accuses Fox of engaging in an extensive and unlawful campaign to block competition in the market for right-leaning pay television news, including Newsmax.

Newsmax’s action seeks damages under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, the Florida Antitrust Act, and the Florida Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices Act. Under federal law, any damages awarded in this case will be trebled – meaning Fox faces significant financial liability if Newsmax prevails.

The complaint alleges that Fox has abused its dominance in the right-leaning pay TV news market for years by coercing distributors into unfair carriage agreements designed to exclude or marginalize competitors like Newsmax.

Fox News, described in the complaint as a "must-have" channel for distributors, leverages its market power to impose restrictions that harm consumers, stifle competition, and drive up costs across the pay TV ecosystem.

Among the exclusionary tactics detailed in the complaint:

• No-Carry Provisions: Fox conditions access to Fox News on agreements by distributors not to carry or to restrict competing right-leaning news channels.

• Financial Penalties: If distributors carry Newsmax, Fox forces them to also carry low-demand channels like Fox Business or Fox Sports 2 in their most widely viewed tiers – triggering potentially tens of millions in extra fees.

• Confidential Drag-Down Provisions: These clauses penalize distributors for placing Newsmax in basic packages by requiring simultaneous promotion of Fox’s less popular channels.

• Intimidation Campaigns: Fox has allegedly pressured its guests to not appear on Newsmax, as well as has run online smear campaigns and hired private investigators targeting Newsmax executives to damage the Company’s credibility.

The result, the complaint asserts, is that Fox has deliberately blocked Newsmax’s growth in critical distribution platforms such as Hulu, Sling, Fubo, and other major platforms.

Internal Fox communications cited in the complaint reveal that senior executives and talent saw Newsmax as a competitive threat following the 2020 election. Texts, emails, and memoranda show Fox leaders acknowledging that Newsmax’s growing audience could "drastically change the landscape" of cable news, including:

• Then-Fox host Tucker Carlson warned that "an alternative like Newsmax could be devastating to us."

• Fox News President Jay Wallace told CEO Suzanne Scott that Fox was on "war footing" over Newsmax’s rise.

• Fox Chairman Rupert Murdoch instructed Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott that Newsmax "should be watched" as a result of press stories about the network.

• Other executives tracked Newsmax’s bookings and content, openly strategizing about ways to contain the new competitor.

Harm to Competition and Consumers

The lawsuit alleges that Fox’s exclusionary conduct has had far-reaching consequences:

• Higher Prices: By blocking competition, Fox has extracted supracompetitive carriage fees – charging distributors nearly $2.20 per subscriber per month, double CNN’s fees and six times MSNBC’s. These inflated costs have been or likely will be passed on to consumers.

• Reduced Consumer Choice: Millions of right-leaning viewers who want an alternative have been denied access to Newsmax on affordable basic packages, leaving Fox as the only viable option.

• Delayed Growth of Newsmax: Fox’s practices have prevented Newsmax from reaching critical mass with distributors, advertisers, and audiences, costing the Company hundreds of millions in lost carriage fees and advertising revenue.

"Fox has sought to protect and expand its monopoly power in the right-leaning pay TV news market by engaging in a suite of anticompetitive behaviors," the complaint states. Fox’s unlawful and exclusionary conduct "has harmed not just Newsmax and other competitors," but also "consumers and competition itself."

Newsmax is represented by Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., and Sperling Kenny Nachwalter, LLC, two of the nation’s premier antitrust litigation firms.

Both firms have extensive experience taking on monopolistic conduct and have successfully litigated complex cases involving dominant players in telecommunications, media, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

"Fox’s behavior represents a textbook abuse of monopoly power," said Michael J. Guzman, lead counsel for Newsmax at Kellogg Hansen. "The law is clear: competition, not coercion, should decide what news channels Americans can watch. By leveraging its must-have status, Fox has blocked new voices, suppressed consumer choice, and extracted excess profits."

"Fox may have profited from exclusionary contracts and intimidation tactics for years, but those days are over," said Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax CEO. "This lawsuit is about restoring fairness to the market and ensuring that Americans have real choice in the news they watch. If we prevail, Fox’s damages could be tripled under federal law – an outcome that would send a powerful message to any company that thinks it can monopolize public discourse."

The complaint underscores that Fox’s conduct harms not just Newsmax, but the competitive process itself. By keeping rivals off affordable distribution packages, Fox has denied millions of Americans the diversity of viewpoints that a healthy marketplace of ideas requires.

"American democracy depends on a vibrant and competitive media landscape," Ruddy added. "Fox has acted as a gatekeeper, silencing emerging voices and overcharging consumers. Our lawsuit seeks not only justice for Newsmax, but also to protect the rights of viewers who deserve choice and fair pricing."

Newsmax is asking the federal court to:

• Declare Fox’s conduct unlawful under federal and state antitrust laws.

• Award monetary damages as permitted by law.

• Enjoin Fox from continuing exclusionary contracts and monopolistic practices.

• Order equitable relief to restore competition in right-leaning pay TV news.

Additional information regarding the suit is available here: https://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax/media/PDFs/NewsmaxFoxComplaint.pdf

About Newsmax
Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation’s leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major pay TV providers. Newsmax’s media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse."

For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
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MIDLAND, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / September 3, 2025 / Chris and Casey Keefer, known worldwide as The Keefer Brothers, announce the launch of a digital basecamp, a new member-driven content hub and companion app that brings together adventure storytelling, skill-building courses, personal growth content, leadership lessons, and a proven mindset system for those seeking more out of life.

For 25 years, the Keefer Brothers have lived the life they share on screen, building brands, scaling businesses, producing award-winning content and television series, all while forging their approach to life in the most unforgiving environments. Enduring over 365+ days off-grid, they have developed a deep playbook of skills, strategies, and mindset frameworks that fuse raw outdoor roots with elite entrepreneurial execution.

The digital basecamp will serve as the home for:

• The Code: A Wilderness Forged Operating System for Life – A framework that blends hard-earned lessons from the wild with real-world strategies to help members push limits and thrive in modern life.

• Skill-Building Hunt Academy – In-depth, on-demand educational modules led by industry experts. The first course, Alaska DIY 101, distills 15 years of experience into a step-by-step guide for planning and executing a successful DIY Alaska hunt.

• Exclusive Hunting and Fishing Content – Behind-the-scenes footage, Dropped archives, and original film series like Generation Wild, a high adventure youth-focused collaboration with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s.

• Personal Growth Resources – Practical tools to apply wilderness lessons to daily life, relationships, and business.

• Community & Access – Member forums, live Q&As, challenges, and exclusive opportunities to connect directly with the Keefer Brothers.

• Contests and Experiences – Opportunities to win hunts, participate in skunkworks projects, gear-giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions.

"We’ve built brands, survived off the land, and spent decades learning what it takes to thrive in high-stakes environments, in the wild and in business," says Chris Keefer. "This content hub brings that experience together for people ready to challenge themselves and live a bigger story."

This digital basecamp takes the Keefer Brothers’ mission beyond entertainment, creating a space where adventure fuels growth. Future plans include interactive experiences, exclusive gear drops, and collaborations with outdoor brands and creators.

"Our scars become your skills," adds Casey Keefer. "The wild taught us to suffer with purpose, lead with grit, and live with fire. We’ve thrived in the toughest places on earth, but this is where we plant our flag for the future, for those ready to climb life’s second mountain and live a story worth telling."

The Keefer Brothers’ digital basecamp is available now at www.keeferbrothers.com, with the companion app available on Apple and Google Play stores.

About The Keefer Brothers

Chris and Casey Keefer tell stories that sharpen, leading with proof rather than hype. For over 25 years the brothers have been successful entrepreneurs, hunters, anglers, guides, and storytellers. Their approach to life is built upon fire-tested leadership, faith-driven freedom and unapologetic self-reliance. They’re here to cultivate a mindset that outlives them. One that teaches the next generation to stand tall, hunt hard, lead well and never flinch at the unknown.

Media contact: media@keeferbrothers.com.

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