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Great American Media’s Bill Abbott Touts the Future of Values-Driven Entertainment at NRB 2025

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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media, joined industry leaders at the NRB 2025 International Christian Media Convention in Grapevine, Texas, as a featured panelist in the Vision for the Future of Values-Driven Media forum.

The discussion explored the rapid expansion of values-driven content, the increasing demand for faith- and family-focused storytelling, and how media leaders are shaping the industry’s future.

Moderated by Adele Malpass, President of the Daily Caller News Foundation, the panel featured insights from Raymond Arroyo (Fox News), Cheryl Chumley (The Washington Times), and Yurisan Cordero (TelevisaUnivision). Together, they examined the evolving media landscape and the growing audience demand for uplifting, values-based entertainment.

Faith, Family, and the Future of Media

“The demand for storytelling that uplifts, inspires, and reflects the principles audiences cherish has never been stronger,” said Abbott. “At Great American Media, we’ve built a thriving network by remaining steadfast in our commitment to faith, family, and country—offering content that resonates deeply with viewers seeking alternatives to mainstream entertainment.”

Abbott highlighted the unprecedented success of Christmas programming, a genre he reinvigorated for TV—first at Fox, then at Hallmark, and now at Great American Media—as an example of uplifting entertainment that attracts audiences. He noted that while many networks face declining viewership, Great American Family, the company’s linear cable network, has experienced significant audience growth by delivering meaningful, heartwarming stories year-round. In Q4 2024, Great American Family was the only network in its peer group to see household audience growth, according to Nielsen.

That momentum has continued into 2025, Abbott said, citing the success of County Rescue, which premiered its second season this week as part of Great American Family’s “Faith & Family Sundays” programming event. “Faith & Family Sundays” features 30 consecutive weeks of new episodes from the network’s original series, bringing faith and family together through compelling storytelling. Other series in the lineup include When Hope Calls and Vindication (Season 4).

“Our audience tunes in expecting to be uplifted and inspired,” Abbott said. “Other networks may shock and surprise, but we provide entertainment without compromise—delivering high-quality storytelling that aligns with our values.”

Faith-Based Media in the Digital Age

The panel also discussed the influence of digital media and Big Tech on faith-based entertainment, addressing issues such as censorship and content moderation as audiences shift from traditional cable to digital platforms.

Abbott emphasized that digital platforms are breaking down barriers, making values-driven content more accessible than ever. However, he urged technology providers to apply fair and consistent standards to faith-based content. “Free speech is free speech,” he said.

As part of its digital expansion, Great American Media has grown its streaming footprint through Great American Pure Flix, a premier faith and family streaming platform.

“The technology of storytelling has evolved, but the need for faith-affirming narratives remains constant,” Abbott concluded. “As long as audiences continue seeking these stories, we’ll be here to tell them.”

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands, including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and Great American Faith & Living.

Great American Family is the flagship linear TV network, featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and classic series that celebrate faith, family, and country.Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts, and entertains with content you can confidently stream with the entire family.Great American Faith & Living is an unscripted companion network to Great American Family, celebrating faith, family, and country every day and every season.Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV are FAST channels (free ad-supported streaming TV) that further expand the company’s reach.

Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of U.S.-based family offices and merged with SONY Television’s Pure Flix in 2023.  

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
 pamslay@gacmedia.com 
 media@crosswindpr.com

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Gloo Invests in Cutting-Edge Technology and Growth Consultancy: Servant

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Strategic partnership builds on shared commitment to serve the faith ecosystem with innovation and technology solutions

BOULDER, Colo., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gloo, a leading technology platform for the faith ecosystem, announced an investment in Servant, a strategic consultancy that helps organizations drive growth, lead digital transformation, and build scalable platforms. The investment strengthens the Gloo commitment to serve the faith ecosystem — which includes churches, parachurches and non-faith-based organizations — by equipping them with technology, resources, and services.

Servant works with a variety of faith and mission-based organizations, including Come and See, YouVersion, OneHope and Maxwell Leadership. Through its partnership with Gloo, Servant has been instrumental in supporting digital transformation for ministries and faith-based initiatives.

“We see so many incredible organizations that have made significant missional impact in the ecosystem,” said Scott Beck, CEO at Gloo. “But even strong organizations sometimes need help taking their strategy, growth, and offerings to the next level of effectiveness. Our investment in Servant is an investment in the ecosystem, as Servant brings their world-class consulting services coupled with Gloo tools and capabilities to better serve the world-changing organizations that turn to them for guidance.”

With this investment, Servant will continue to operate under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Ben Elmore, alongside its existing executive team. Scott Beck, co-founder and CEO of Gloo, will continue to serve on the Servant board of directors, ensuring continued alignment between the two organizations.

“At Servant, we’ve seen firsthand how partnerships with mission-driven organizations can transform bold visions into meaningful impact,” said Elmore. “This collaboration with Gloo aligns perfectly with our core principle of collaborating wherever possible and building only when necessary. Servant attracts the industry’s best talent to come and pour themselves out to serve the Church, offering not just their skills but their calling. Together, we’re empowering churches and ministries to thrive in the digital age while expanding audience reach, enhancing donor engagement and streamlining organizational efficiencies.”

The strategic partnership enables Gloo and Servant to expand capabilities to more churches, ministries, and mission-based enterprises, helping them innovate, expand, and thrive while serving their communities. Visit Servant.io for more information.

Gloo is a leading technology platform for the faith ecosystem, providing values-based AI, resources, insights and funding so people and communities flourish and organizations thrive. Gloo serves over 100,000 faith, ministry and nonprofit leaders and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Servant.io is a leading provider of digital consulting to the faith ecosystem, serving the world’s leading kingdom organizations. The company is on a mission to enable the Global Church to grow, thrive, and flourish in a digital age by building beautiful, elegant and impactful strategies, products and digital experiences. Servant equips organizations to hone their vision, solve complex problems, and grow their capacity with digital solutions. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, they serve as a permanent fixture within the Christian ecosystem.

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Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies Names Patrick Daly as Chief Business Officer

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Daly, a 30-year veteran of the healthcare industry, is the latest leadership addition to help Terumo BCT unite business areas and fuel enterprise growth

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT), a medical technology company, today announced the addition of Patrick Daly as its Chief Business Officer as the company continues to expand its capabilities to meet evolving market segments. Daly joins Terumo BCT with over 30 years of business and healthcare industry experience, both domestically and internationally. Most recently, he built the MedTech Global Data franchise at IQVIA, a provider of technology solutions to the life sciences industry.

Daly has spent his career building commercial capabilities to deliver organic and inorganic growth. Before joining IQVIA, he was President and CEO of Cohera Medical, and he remains an independent Board Director for BioStem Technologies. He has held successive senior leadership roles in strategic marketing, sales and business development across various regions and businesses of Johnson & Johnson. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Foreign Area Studies from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

“Patrick’s experience acquiring capital and building strategic partnerships complements his experience monetizing data and solutions. This uniquely positions him to integrate our offerings and drive innovation across our business models and go-to-market strategies,” said Antoinette Gawin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Terumo BCT. “His diverse experience will help accelerate our ambitions for double-digit growth.”

“It is a great moment to join Terumo BCT as it continues executing its long-term vision for growth and to meet patients’ unmet needs globally,” said Daly. “I am focused on ensuring our full portfolio, connected with data, software and services, will play a growing role in helping our customers solve healthcare’s toughest challenges, while advancing disease research, therapeutic development and improved access to safe blood worldwide.”

About Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a medical technology company. Our products, software and services enable customers to collect and prepare blood and cells to help treat challenging diseases and conditions. Our employees worldwide believe in the potential of blood and cells to do even more for patients than they do today. This belief inspires our innovation and strengthens our collaboration with customers.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies’ customers include blood centers, hospitals, therapeutic apheresis clinics, cell collection and processing organizations, researchers and private medical practices. Our customers are based in over 150 countries across the globe. We have 750+ granted patents, with more than 150 additionally pending.

We have global headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado, U.S.A., along with five regional headquarters, eight manufacturing sites and six innovation and development centers across the globe. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a subsidiary of Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543), a global leader in medical technology.

 

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Newline Reintroduces DV Premier: The Next Evolution in LED Display Technology

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Newline Interactive is proud to announce the launch of the newly-updated DV Premier, a state-of-the-art custom LED display that redefines visual excellence with Chip on Board (COB) technology.

ALLEN, Texas, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Newline Interactive, a global leader in interactive displays and AV technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the newly-updated DV Premier, a state-of-the-art custom LED display that redefines visual excellence with Chip on Board (COB) technology. Designed for superior durability, enhanced brightness, and an immersive viewing experience, DV Premier is the ultimate solution for high-performance display applications.

COB technology directly mounts light-emitting chips onto the PCB board, eliminating common pixel failure issues and allowing for an ultra-fine pixel pitch. Compared to conventional SMD packaging, COB omits key fabrication steps, enhancing LED stability and protection. This innovation enables unmatched brightness levels exceeding 1000 nits, twice the brightness of traditional LED displays, and a 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering over 28 trillion colors for lifelike visuals.

DV Premier also features a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle, 120Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth motion, and ultra-high contrast with no glare or reflection, ensuring stunning clarity from any perspective. Built for reliability, the display is dust-proof, moisture-proof, water-resistant, and collision-proof, while front maintenance access streamlines servicing. Additionally, flip-chip common cathode technology reduces energy consumption by over 40%.

“With the DV Premier, we are taking LED display technology to the next level,” said Chris Bradford, President of Newline Interactive. “This display combines cutting-edge COB technology with superior brightness, contrast, and durability, making it the perfect solution for businesses and organizations that demand the highest quality visuals. It’s a game-changer in the industry.”

With unparalleled image quality, robust durability, and cutting-edge efficiency, the DV Premier is the future of LED displays.

For more information, visit https://newline-interactive.com/usa/products/dv-premier/

About Newline Interactive

Headquartered in Allen, Texas, Newline Interactive is a leading supplier of audio-visual technology and innovative software that increases productivity and enables collaboration. Newline Interactive develops products that help organizations in a wide range of vertical markets including financial services, education, healthcare, law enforcement, manufacturing, municipalities, and legal services. For more information, visit www.newline-interactive.com.

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Ashlea Dunagan, Newline Interactive, 1 8882330868, adunagan@newline-interactive.com, https://newline-interactive.com/usa/ 

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