Versant Media

Congratulations to our CEO Mark Lazarus, who was honored with the Broadcasters Foundation of America's Golden Mic Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the broadcast industry. In his acceptance remarks, Mark shared a powerful reminder of why their work matters: “Broadcasting is not just about ratings, rights, or revenue. It is about people.” That belief has defined his career and continues to shape the way we think about serving audiences and supporting our communities. From news and sports to primetime and seven Olympic Games, Mark’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to the power of shared experiences and the importance of strong partnerships. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and grateful for the impact Mark continues to make across our industry. Congratulations, Mark.

Golf Channel will provide more than 65 hours of tournament and studio coverage of THE PLAYERS Championship this week, highlighted by our first "Live From" programming of the year from the iconic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. Read more >>> https://bit.ly/4louz0J

We're proud to share that Fandango has been named the recipient of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Cause Marketing Award. Will McIntosh accepted the award on behalf of Fandango and VERSANT last week at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Board of Governors meeting in Dallas, TX. The recognition highlights Fandango’s national Round Up for Boys & Girls Clubs of America campaign, which raised more than $2.6 million in its first year by inviting moviegoers to round up their ticket purchases to support local Clubs. By integrating giving directly into the moviegoing experience and pairing it with co-branded promotions and film activations, including The Bad Guys 2 premiere, the campaign helped expand access to arts, media, and storytelling experiences for young people nationwide. Congratulations to the Fandango team and our partners at Boys & Girls Clubs of America on this meaningful milestone. We are proud to see this work recognized and even more proud of the impact it continues to make.

Will McIntosh spoke with Deadline about how VERSANT is approaching its next phase of growth across its digital platforms, specifically focusing on Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. That momentum includes the recent acquisition of INDY Cinema Group, now rebranded to Fandango1. The move expands how Fandango supports exhibitors, building on INDY’s exhibitor-first foundation with enhanced solutions that help theaters strengthen operations and deepen relationships with moviegoers. This is large step in Fandango’s broader effort to bring more value to the entire cinema ecosystem, from moviegoers to exhibitors and cinema operators. Read the full conversation on Deadline: https://bit.ly/47DUcoq

Congratulations to Andrew Ross Sorkin for receiving the First Amendment Award from Puck and the French Embassy at their fourth annual First Amendment Gala last week in Washington. Through his work at CNBC, Andrew continues to elevate thoughtful conversations around business, policy, and financial reporting. A well-deserved honor — Congratulations, Andrew!

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These 2026 YTD wins are proof of focused execution across our key priorities: delivering premium content, expanding our audiences, and scaling digital platforms. Just a glimpse of the momentum underway — with more ahead ➡️

Yesterday, we announced an extension of our media rights agreement with the PGA of America and NBC Sports, which is highlighted by USA Sports’ live coverage of the 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Our partnership with the PGA of America dates back to USA Network’s exclusive live coverage of the 1989 Ryder Cup at The Belfry and reinforces USA Network’s robust portfolio of prestigious golf events. Read more >>> https://bit.ly/4smNdrR

On our earnings call, we shared what made 2025 such a defining year: ✔️ Established as a standalone public company ✔️ Strengthened leadership across four growing markets ✔️ Accelerated premium content, brand reach, and digital growth And more to come 🚀

TODAY → Key health care leaders will gather at the CNBC Cures Summit to discuss the various issues blocking medical progress for the rare disease community. Stakeholders with the ability to drive real change will join the stage with Becky Quick to dive deep into these topics and provide actionable insight into what can be done to fix these problems. Join us for an afternoon of reimagining health care, unlocking bold and new solutions, and accelerating a future where scientific breakthroughs for the rare disease community drive better outcomes for us all. Watch the Summit via a free livestream. Register for the livestream here: https://bit.ly/4kPZ2V5 #CNBCCures #raredisease #healthcare #medicine