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CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025

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CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025
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CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025

2025-05-07 22:29 Last Updated At:22:41

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2025--

CheckedUp , one of the nation’s largest all-digital media networks in healthcare settings across the country, today announced the launch of two media products at the 2025 IAB NewFronts: an exclusive slate of original TV shows, streaming on the CheckedUp Network, and IAB compliant programmatic enablement across its national digital network.

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These two offerings mark CheckedUp’s debut at the IAB NewFronts and represent a major milestone in the company’s mission to transform media in healthcare settings through innovation, automation, and compelling storytelling.

The new CheckedUp health programmatic advertising platform delivers targeting across the company’s expansive national digital screen network. With this launch, marketers, brands, and media agencies can now activate and scale campaigns more efficiently within healthcare environments—reaching consumer audiences in trusted, uncluttered, wellness-driven spaces where attention is high and minds are engaged.

“Our platform introduces a new standard for how brands engage with their audiences in healthcare settings,” said Dr. Richard Awdeh, CEO and Co-Founder of CheckedUp. “We’re combining the power of technology with the impact of contextually relevant messaging.”

Alongside its new ad tech offering, CheckedUp is unveiling two original TV shows developed in collaboration with The Point Studios: Inside This Life, which presents in-depth conversations between physicians and patients on diagnosis, condition, and treatment options; and The Pulse: Real Talk, featuring unfiltered discussions between physicians delving into today’s most critical healthcare issues. These programs feature authentic conversations, compelling storytelling, and real-life patient journeys. Designed to inform, inspire, and promote healthy decision-making, the series will stream exclusively across CheckedUp’s National TV network.

“Media has the power to shape behavior, spark conversations, and ultimately improve health outcomes,” said Mark Awdeh, President and Co-Founder of CheckedUp. “By combining trusted medical expertise with engaging narratives, we’re helping patients connect with healthcare in more personal, empowering ways.”

CheckedUp’s presence at the IAB NewFronts signals its emergence as a category leader in healthcare media, committed to scalable, tech-enabled solutions that align with the evolving needs of modern healthcare consumers. The company’s new tools reflect a growing demand for personalized, meaningful content and smarter, more efficient advertising in medical environments.

Under the leadership of Dr. Richard Awdeh and Mark Awdeh, CheckedUp has experienced 40% year-over-year growth, expanded its national specialty network, and solidified its role as the premier specialty-focused, digital healthcare media network in the U.S.

About CheckedUp

CheckedUp is one of the nation’s largest all-digital media networks in healthcare settings across the country. CheckedUp acquired Health Media Network, and its affiliated media properties, in 2022 and is backed by Rockbridge Growth Equity.

CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025

CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025

CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025

CheckedUp Debuts Two Original TV Series and Launches Programmatic Advertising at IAB NewFronts 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie José Fernandez's bunt single in the second inning led to two unearned runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Saturday night.

With runners at first and second, Fernandez dropped a bunt to the third-base side of the mound. Braves pitcher Bryce Elder picked it up and threw wildly to first, allowing Gabriel Moreno and Nolan Arenado to score.

Michael Soroka (2-0) allowed one run in five innings for the Diamondbacks. He gave up four hits and one run. He threw 91 pitches in walking three and striking out three.

Taylor Clarke, Jonathan Loáisaga, Juan Morillo and Paul Sewald each pitched a 1-2-3 relief inning, with Sewald picking up his third save.

Elder (1-1) still hasn't allowed an earned run this season in 13 innings, but he took the loss on Saturday because of his own error. He pitched seven innings, giving up four hits, walking one and striking out eight.

The Braves’ run came in the second. Mike Yastrzemski led off with a walk, advanced to second on an infield out and scored on Dominic Smith’s two-out single to left.

Neither team had a runner after the fifth inning.

The Braves are playing 13 days in a row to open the season. Even with the loss Saturday, they're 6-3 — a stark contrast to last season’s 0-7 start that the team never really recovered from on the way to a 76-86 season, the franchise’s worst since a 72-90 finish in 2017.

Mauricio Dubón’s leadoff single in the fifth, clocked at 105 mph, went off — or through — the glove of Arizona shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who had to replace the equipment before play resumed.

Arizona sends RHP Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 7.50) to the mound in Sunday’s series finale. Atlanta has not yet announced a starter.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates a home run by Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble)

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) celebrates a home run by Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rebecca Noble)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald (38) celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald (38) celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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