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TKO Merges UFC® and WWE® Live Events Groups

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木曜日, 5月 23, 2024

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has integrated the UFC and WWE Live Events teams into one unit, creating one of the strongest live events portfolios in all of sports and entertainment.

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  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has integrated the UFC and WWE Live Events teams into one unit, creating one of the strongest live events portfolios in all of sports and entertainment.
  • The integrated unit, the TKO Live Events Strategy Team, will drive revenue growth strategies across key areas, including live event development and scheduling, tourism incentive programs, ticketing, and fan experiences.
  • “Demand for live sports and entertainment has never been stronger, and we believe our portfolio of events will continue to drive the growth of our business,” said Andrew Schleimer, Chief Financial Officer, TKO.
  • WWE’s Premium Live Events in the quarter – Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber – delivered record gross gate revenue.

The CW Network Announces Its Seven-Night Primetime Schedule for 2024-2025

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木曜日, 5月 16, 2024

The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable.

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  • The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable.
  • When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter.
  • JOAN is written by acclaimed screenwriter Anna Symon (“The Essex Serpent”) and directed by BAFTA award-winner Richard Laxton (“Rain Dogs”).
  • The series is produced in association with All3Media International and The CW Network.

Conagra Brands Brings Snacks for Every Taste to 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo

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月曜日, 5月 13, 2024

CHICAGO, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, has packed plenty of snacks for a road trip to Indianapolis and the National Confectioners Association's 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo. With an impressive $3.2 billion1  snacks portfolio, Conagra's offerings include meaty fuel-ups, satisfying salty snacks, and craveable sweet treats. The Sweets & Snacks Expo, the premier annual event for the confectionery and snack industries, takes place May 14-16, at the Indiana Convention Center.

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  • CHICAGO, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading branded food companies, has packed plenty of snacks for a road trip to Indianapolis and the National Confectioners Association's 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo.
  • "The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the perfect venue to showcase our diverse collection of snack brands and innovation," said Lucy Brady, President, Grocery and Snacks for Conagra Brands.
  • Throughout the Sweets & Snacks Expo the Conagra Brands sales team connects with customers to discuss in-store solutions that accelerate sales growth.
  • For more information on Conagra Brands, including innovation from the company's roster of nearly 100 brands, visit conagrabrands.com, or visit Booth #22438 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo.

Fanatics Events Announces Inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC: A Three-Day Summer Festival Supersizing Sports, Culture and Collector Fandom

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木曜日, 4月 11, 2024

Today, Fanatics Events, the live and special event division of digital sports platform Fanatics, announced details for its first flagship event, Fanatics Fest NYC.

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  • Today, Fanatics Events, the live and special event division of digital sports platform Fanatics, announced details for its first flagship event, Fanatics Fest NYC.
  • Sitting at the nexus of sports fandom, culture and collecting, Fanatics Fest NYC will bring together fans across all sports to celebrate their passions under one roof at New York City’s Javits Center from Aug. 16 – 18.
  • “Sports fans deserve a place to gather, celebrate their passions and foster new ones, and Fanatics Fest NYC aims to do just that,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events.
  • Fanatics Events will release details on additional in-market fan and collector events later this year.

WrestleMania XL Becomes Most Successful Event in WWE History

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that WrestleMania XL became the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history.

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  • WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that WrestleMania XL became the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history.
  • GATE: WrestleMania XL broke the previous record set by WrestleMania 39 by 78 percent, with 145,298 in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field over two nights.
  • FAN EVENT: WWE World at WrestleMania, in partnership with Fanatics Events, is now the highest-grossing and most-attended fan event in company history.
  • SOCIAL: WrestleMania XL became the most socially viewed WrestleMania of all time, with over 660 million views consumed over the two days.

Netflix to Become New Home of WWE Raw Beginning 2025

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火曜日, 1月 23, 2024

This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.

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  • This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122475252/en/
    Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time.
  • WWE’s award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025.
  • “It marries the can’t-miss WWE product with Netflix’s extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years.

The CW Network to Become the Exclusive Broadcast Home to WWE NXT

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火曜日, 11月 7, 2023

The CW Network will become the official broadcast home to WWE NXT in October 2024.

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  • The CW Network will become the official broadcast home to WWE NXT in October 2024.
  • The five-year agreement marks the first time in its 13-year history that WWE NXT – which showcases WWE’s hottest up-and-coming Superstars – will air on a broadcast television network.
  • WWE NXT will debut on The CW Network in October 2024 and air 52 live weekly events throughout the season.
  • WWE NXT joins a growing roster of live sports on The CW Network, including ACC football and basketball games airing every Saturday throughout the season and LIV Golf.

SmackDown Returns to USA Network as Part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal

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木曜日, 9月 21, 2023

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.

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  • WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.
  • “NBCUniversal has been a tremendous partner of WWE for decades,” said WWE President Nick Khan.
  • Demonstrating the deeply engaged WWE audience on USA, WWE NXT (+27%) and WWE Monday Night Raw (+15%) are up double-digits year-over-year in the target demographic.
  • WWE Monday Night Raw and WWE NXT will continue to air on USA Network through September 2024.

Tampa Bay to Host 2024 Royal Rumble®

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水曜日, 9月 13, 2023

WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, today announced that Tampa Bay will host the 37thRoyal Rumble in 2024.

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  • WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, today announced that Tampa Bay will host the 37thRoyal Rumble in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913701933/en/
    Tampa Bay to Host 2024 Royal Rumble® (Photo: Business Wire)
    WWE will head to town for an entire weekend of events across St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, Fla., highlighted by the Royal Rumble on Saturday, January 27 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
  • This marks the first time that Royal Rumble will be held in Tampa Bay in front of fans since 1995.
  • “Thanks to our partners at the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, we look forward to a fantastic schedule of events in January.”
    “We are excited to welcome WWE back to Tropicana Field for the 2024 Royal Rumble,” said Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman.

A touchdown of a partnership: Lincoln Financial marks 20 years of Lincoln Financial Field and partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles

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火曜日, 8月 29, 2023

Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of Lincoln Financial Field and its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the opening of Lincoln Financial Field and its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Lincoln Financial Field, affectionately known as “The Linc,” has been a landmark in Philadelphia since its opening in August 2003.
  • As an iconic Philadelphia landmark, the 20th anniversary of Lincoln Financial Field is a milestone for the local community.
  • Lincoln Financial Group’s partnership with the Eagles extends well beyond the football field.