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LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) and PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Appoint 25-Year Finance Executive Craig Christensen as Interim CFO of Each Company to Drive Financial Excellence, Execute M&A Strategy and Scale B2B and AI Growth
Christensen is a seasoned CFO and finance executive with 25 years of experience leading financial strategy and operational excellence. Has held senior roles at global organizations, where he built and led high-performance finance teams, supported 20 M&A transactions, including buy-side deals and exits, supported a $122M public equity offering, and the execution of corporate strategy. LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), a leading music, entertainment, and techno
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