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Sallie Mae Names Steve Turner Chief Technology and Enablement Officer

Veteran Technology Executive to Lead Digital Transformation and Data Strategy

NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Sallie Mae^® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced it has appointed Steve Turner, Chief Technology and Enablement Officer. In this role, Turner will oversee technology architecture and delivery, IT innovation, data, and information, and physical security.

“Joining Sallie Mae is an incredible opportunity to advance a mission that helps students access and complete higher education,” said Turner. “I look forward to leading our technology organization to accelerate innovation and harness data to deliver faster, simpler, and more reliable experiences for the students and families we serve.”

Turner brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience to Sallie Mae. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of Data, Analytics, Insights, and Marketing Technology for Bank of America, leading all aspects of technology including operations, business delivery, risk, and innovation. Prior to Bank of America, Turner spent more than a decade at Walgreens where he led digital transformation in several roles including Chief Information Officer, and Senior Vice President of Digital Operations.

“Steve’s deep experience managing large-scale, customer-focused platforms makes him the right leader to strengthen our technology foundation, drive innovation across the business, and deepen our relationships with our customers,” said Jon Witter, Chief Executive Officer, Sallie Mae. “I’m excited to have him join our leadership team, and I’m confident he will help us raise the bar and deliver measurable results for our business.”

Turner earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Chapman University and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

For more information visit www.salliemae.com.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

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Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision Partner to Launch WAPA Orlando

New broadcast station to bring news and entertainment programming from WAPA-TV to Orlando’s large and rapidly-growing Puerto Rican community

MIAMI & ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision announced a strategic partnership to launch WAPA Orlando, a new full power broadcast television station with programming to serve the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne DMA. WAPA Orlando started broadcasting today on Entravision’s WOTF (Channel 26).

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Powered by Entravision’s local broadcasting expertise, WAPA Orlando will be carried by multichannel video programming distributors throughout the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne region and broadcast programming from WAPA-TV, Puerto Rico’s #1 TV network for 16 consecutive years. The station will be programmed for Central Florida’s Latino population, with a particular focus on the region’s large and rapidly growing Puerto Rican community. The Orlando area is now home to the second largest Puerto Rican population in the continental United States, driven by sustained population growth over the past decade.

WAPA Orlando will take advantage of WAPA-TV’s unrivaled news and entertainment production infrastructure, which now produces 80 hours per week of original content, and will be the first station specifically serving Orlando’s Puerto Rican community. Its programming will feature news and entertainment produced in WAPA’s Puerto Rico studios, complemented by locally produced newscasts branded NotiCentro Orlando from Entravision’s award-winning news organization. The station will initially launch with two daily locally-produced newscasts—morning and midday—with plans to expand to evening and late-night editions over time.

The partnership also establishes a collaborative news framework led by Entravision, leveraging its robust nationwide news resources from stations across 24 U.S. markets to drive expanded local news and editorial coverage for WAPA Orlando. This access to Entravision’s extensive content and resources will complement WAPA Media’s original programming and journalism, enhancing coverage of issues relevant to Latino communities locally and nationally.

“We are excited to bring WAPA’s world class news and entertainment content and programming expertise to Orlando, which is often referred to as Puerto Rico’s ‘79th municipality’,” said Alan J. Sokol, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hemisphere Media Group. “By combining WAPA’s trusted programming and journalism with Entravision’s broadcast infrastructure and market expertise, we are creating a compelling and completely unique local service custom made for the Orlando Hispanic community.”

“The launch of WAPA Orlando reinforces our commitment to delivering relevant, community-focused media in key Latino markets,” said Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Entravision.” This strategic collaboration leverages the complementary strengths of trusted brands to better serve our audiences, distributors, and advertisers throughout Central Florida. Our expertise in local media and news programming will be instrumental in driving WAPA Orlando’s growth, especially as we develop and manage its new standalone digital platform to connect with the Orlando Latino audience.”

Entravision will develop and manage WAPA Orlando’s digital strategy, which includes a rollout of digital platform solutions, including a website. In addition, Entravision will fully handle the sales operations and maintain a dedicated sales team and production staff in the market. As part of its customary service to clients, Entravision will offer creative support, talent-driven integrations, and turn-key video production, alongside traditional commercial & digital buys.

Station Details

• Station: WAPA Orlando
• Call Letters / Channel Position: WOTF-TV (Channel 26)
• Market: Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne DMA
• Launch: February 2, 2026
• Distribution: MVPD systems throughout the DMA Including Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T U-Verse, DirecTV, Dish and others

About Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.:

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. is the leading U.S. multi-platform media company targeting the high-growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with industry-leading television and radio networks and digital offerings. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hemisphere owns and operates WAPA Media, a conglomerate that includes WAPA TV, the leading broadcast television network and preeminent content producer in Puerto Rico, WKAQ 580AM and KQ105 FM, the leading AM and FM radio stations in Puerto Rico, sports network WAPA Deportes, and WAPA Digital. Additionally, Hemisphere has five leading U.S. Hispanic cable networks (Cinelatino, Pasiones, WAPA América, CentroAméricaTV, and Televisión Dominicana), two Latin American cable networks (Cinelatino and Pasiones), rising FAST channels in the U.S. (WAPA+, TODOCINE, Todo Novelas, Más Pasiones, and ES24), and an international content distribution company.

About Entravision:

Entravision (NYSE: EVC) is a media and advertising technology company. In the U.S., we provide video, audio, digital and creative marketing services to local and national advertisers through a portfolio of heritage television and radio stations plus digital advertising services that primarily target Latino audiences. Our advertising technology business provides programmatic advertising technology and services to advertisers and app developers on a global basis. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under the ticker: EVC. Learn more about us at entravision.com.

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TravelHost Releases Guide to the Top Romantic Getaways in Each U.S. State, Perfect for a Long-Weekend Valentine’s Trip

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TravelHost, the premier travel destination publication, released its comprehensive guide to 50 of their top destinations for a long, romantic weekend getaway. From coast to coast, TravelHost has the perfect destinations for couples to find their next adventure, no matter where they live.

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, this guide offers couples plenty of inspiration for memorable getaways; from Southern charm and historic streets to snow‑covered mountains and desert sunsets, the guide highlights standout destinations in every region of the country.

“When it comes to choosing a place to celebrate love, every state has something worth highlighting,” said Lauren Gordon, TravelHost editor-in-chief. “In a time when long trips can be out of budget, we aimed to help narrow down a spot for every couple that can be rejuvenating without a far trek, but also offered options for couples who are adventurous.”

Highlights from the list include:

• Savannah, Georgia — Spanish moss‑lined streets, candlelit dining and strolls through historic squares set a romantic mood in the South.
• Sedona, Arizona — Sunset views, spa escapes and iconic red rock scenery create a desert landscape ideal for couples seeking a nature‑infused retreat.
• Sun Valley, Idaho — Quaint mountain town charm and candlelit eateries offer cozy winter romance and outdoor adventure.
• Mesquite, Nevada — Mild winter weather and wide‑open desert landscapes combine with serene resort vibes for a peaceful, intimate getaway.
• Cape May, New Jersey — Victorian architecture and winter beach walks offer classic coastal romance without the summer crowds.

The TravelHost list also showcases destinations that range from classic romantic favorites to under‑the‑radar towns, giving couples options whether they’re seeking urban elegance, outdoor beauty, historic charm or quiet seclusion.

Other notable mentions include Stockbridge, Massachusetts, with its Norman‑Rockwell feel and fireside inns; Nebraska City, Nebraska, known for its relaxed small‑town warmth and boutique hotels; and Taos, New Mexico, where couples can soak in natural hot springs or take a hot‑air balloon ride above dramatic canyons.

The full list of destinations across the United States can be found here.

About TravelHost

TravelHost is the premier travel destination resource designed to make travel easy, accessible, and memorable for everyone. With over 50 years of experience serving millions of travelers worldwide, TravelHost connects audiences through its information-rich website, social media platforms and iconic magazines found across the country. Powered by local market hosts, writers and TravelHost owners—true experts in their communities—the brand delivers hand-selected recommendations on where to stay, eat, shop and explore, as well as offers readers a unique viewpoint into major travel news that impacts them. As part of The Arena Group’s portfolio of trusted media brands, TravelHost continues to help travelers make informed choices, from business trips to once-in-a-lifetime vacations.

About The Arena Group

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc (NYSE:AREN) is a brand, data and IP company that builds, acquires, and scales high-performing digital assets. We combine technology, storytelling, and entrepreneurship to create deep content verticals that engage passionate audiences across sports & leisure, lifestyle, and finance. Through our portfolio of owned and operated brands including TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, the Adventure Network (Surfer, Powder, Bike, etc), ShopHQ and others, we deliver trusted content and meaningful experiences to millions of users each month. Visit us at thearenagroup.net to learn more.

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Western Alliance Bank Expands Note Finance Team in New York With Addition of Market Manager Ian Hawk

Seasoned Commercial Real Estate and Private Credit Professional to Support Growing Demand for Note Finance Solutions

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Alliance Bank today announced that Ian Hawk has joined the company as New York market manager for the Note Finance Group, expanding the bank’s presence in one of the nation’s most competitive private credit hubs .

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In this role, Hawk provides Western Alliance Bank’s differentiated leverage solutions to New York-based private credit platforms, offering clients nearly a decade of experience across public and private real estate, capital markets, origination and AI‑driven financial analysis to deliver deep data-driven insights to facilitate informed decision-making.

“We’re pleased to enhance Western Alliance Bank’s Note Finance presence within the New York region with the addition of Ian Hawk, who has strong experience and relationships with key real estate lenders, portfolio managers and institutional investors,” said Mark Roberts, National Sales Manager for Western Alliance Bank’s Note Finance Group. “Ian is well prepared to help Western Alliance expand the availability of note finance and single note-on-note products and solutions in this region, which is experiencing growing demand for tailored, flexible financing.”

Hawk brings extensive experience with commercial real estate financing, including collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), mortgage brokerage, and debt and equity capital for real estate developers and institutional and entrepreneurial sponsors across all asset types. He joins Western Alliance from Lument and previously worked for Dwight Securities Management, Walker & Dunlop and Fitch Ratings.

“Western Alliance Bank is at the heart of the note finance industry, with a distinctive entrepreneurial approach that focuses on ways to say ‘yes’ and do deals,” Hawk said. “Having served on both sides of the note finance relationship, including managing capital markets at a debt fund, I’m excited to bring my insights into what clients are seeking from note finance solutions to better meet their needs in this competitive landscape.”

Hawk earned his Bachelor of Finance degree from the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. He is active in his community, having served as a volunteer firefighter with the Woodmere Fire Department, as well as working with Project Ezrah, a community organization that provides job placement and other services to families in need.

Western Alliance Note Finance, a national banking group within Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers flexible, custom-tailored solutions and exceptional service that private lenders can rely on. The experienced relationship banking team is a trusted, committed resource empowering funds nationwide to access financing quickly. For more information, visit Western Alliance Note Finance.

About Western Alliance Bank

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance excels at helping businesses of all sizes capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. For more information on our offerings, subsidiaries and affiliates, visit Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Note Finance

Western Alliance Note Finance, a national banking group within Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers flexible, custom-tailored solutions and exceptional service that private lenders can rely on. The experienced relationship banking team is a trusted, committed resource empowering funds nationwide to access financing quickly. The Note Finance Group is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has $90 billion in assets and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. With significant national capabilities, the Note Finance Group delivers the reach, resources and deep industry knowledge to help businesses capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow. For more information, visit Western Alliance Note Finance.

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Ian Hawk, Seasoned Commercial Real Estate and Private Credit Professional to Support Growing Demand for Note Finance Solutions

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ACV Demonstrates VIPER, AI-Powered Inspection Towers, at the 2026 National Automobile Dealers Association Conference

Drive-through imaging technology standardizes service lane appraisals and enables consumer vehicle acquisition at scale

BUFFALO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACV (NYSE: ACVA), the leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial partners, today announced the next wave of availability for the VIPER Early Access Program, extending its industry-leading inspection technology, vehicle data and pricing capabilities to more dealers ready to unlock consumer vehicle acquisition at scale in the service lane.

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VIPER, which stands for Vehicle Inspection Platform for Enhanced Reporting, is a hardware set that includes two vehicle imaging towers and Virtual Lift, an undercarriage scanner, easily installable in a dealership’s appraisal lane or service drive. It uses high-resolution imaging and AI-powered vision solutions to leverage ACV’s industry-leading data library and automatically capture a vehicle’s condition as it drives through VIPER. In seconds, the system produces a consistent digital condition summary, and a real-time valuation offer or range—giving dealers a powerful new way to source inventory directly from their service lane. VIPER reduces manual effort and enables fast vehicle appraisal, acquisition and retail photos at scale and with precision.

“We already demonstrated that dealers can significantly improve their trade ratio and consumer vehicle sourcing by using ClearCar and ACV MAX, and now VIPER expands our offering to help standardize and streamline the process,” said George Chamoun, chief executive officer of ACV. “We’ve spent years building a massive database of vehicle data intelligence, and with that strong foundation of structured data and our advanced AI, we can empower dealers to seamlessly acquire more inventory and retail vehicles faster.”

Transforming the Service Lane Into a High-Confidence, High-Volume Acquisition Channel

For many dealerships, the service lane remains an under-utilized, high-intent acquisition opportunity. Traditional appraisals are inconsistent and often vary based on staffing. On a busy day, service advisors do not have time to make an offer to a consumer for their vehicle, and used car managers are busy in the front of the house. ACV’s vehicle valuation tool, ClearCar, paired with the inventory management platform, ACV MAX, already enables consumer vehicle acquisition in the service lane. With the addition of VIPER, dealers can accelerate the appraisal process, and increase consistency and scale—all while maintaining the accuracy ACV pricing is known for. Combined with the right process, the service lane can automatically generate and deliver a precise offer to every service center customer. VIPER extends ACV’s data ecosystem and AI capabilities along with ACV’s marketplace, ACV MAX and ClearCar, directly into fixed operations, all through the convenience of a comprehensive connected mobile app.

ACV has been beta-testing VIPER with a limited number of franchise dealers and within its own remarketing centers. ACV has partnered closely with dealerships to integrate the system into their existing vehicle acquisition workflows. Most ACV Pilot program dealers were already successfully using ClearCar and/or ACV MAX, and are now starting to leverage VIPER to standardize and scale their operations.

VIPER Early Access Program Details

ACV is excited to open the next round if its VIPER’s Early Access Program to a limited number of dealers at the 2026 NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Show on February 3-6 at booth #2723W. In addition to installation and training, VIPER’s Early Access Program includes the following capabilities:

• Acquisition, with ClearCar – Dealers provide a quick, competitive customer offer on every vehicle scanned.
• Trades, with ACV MAX – Automated appraisals in ACV MAX from the VIPER mobile app. Appraisals include all vehicle information, inspection photos with annotated damages, and automated customer offer. Also includes predicted retail price in the next 30 days and competitive analysis.
• Tire Health – VIPER automatically scans all 4 tires from multiple angles to accurately detect damage and see detailed tread depth measurements to the nearest 1/32”. Tire Health is the first of several Vehicle Health applications we are launching.
• Service Shield – Service Shield protects dealerships from costly dispute claims by providing instant access to have video and photo records of every vehicle inspection. If a customer claims their vehicle was damaged during service, they can quickly pull up timestamped visual evidence showing the exact condition of the car upon arrival.
• Integrations with existing dealership management systems, service drive platform and CRMs – VIPER can automatically push inspection reports into your existing software to minimize operational changes. For a current list of integrations, contact your ACV representative.

Once integrated into the dealership’s workflow, generating appraisals at scale with VIPER empowers dealers to:

• Standardize every appraisal with a consistent, automated capture process

• Enhance repair orders, including tire health or convert the traffic into new retail customers

• Present timely, data-backed offers to service customers

• Integrate VIPER inspection data with their existing tools for enhanced pricing, merchandising and wholesale capabilities

“Dealers tell us every day that the service drive is full of untapped opportunity,” said Vikas Mehta, chief operating officer at ACV. “The technology we’ve built with VIPER makes it simple to put a number on every car with speed, consistency and confidence. It’s the same inspection and pricing rigor dealers expect from ACV—now brought directly into the dealership.”

Interested dealers are invited to make an appointment at the show and visit the ACV booth #2723W to learn more. Broader availability is expected later in 2026.

More information is available by contacting an ACV representative or visiting acvauto.com or acvauctions.com.

About ACV

ACV is on a mission to transform the automotive industry by building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplaces and data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable.

ACV offerings include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ACV Capital, MAX Digital, True360, and ClearCar. For more information about ACV, visit www.acvauto.com.

Trademark reference: ACV, the ACV logo, and ClearCar are registered trademarks or trademarks of ACV Auctions, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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A truck passes through ACV’s VIPER inspection towers, where AI-powered imaging captures vehicle condition in seconds to generate a standardized digital condition summary and real-time valuation range.

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ACV’s VIPER inspection towers installed in a dealership service drive, designed with a compact footprint that fits easily into existing lanes while enabling AI-powered vehicle condition capture.

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An AI-powered damage detection snapshot generated by ACV’s VIPER, highlighting detected vehicle condition details as part of a standardized digital condition summary.

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A tire quality assessment generated by ACV’s VIPER, using AI-powered imaging to evaluate tread condition as part of a standardized vehicle inspection.

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