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Kimberly Flynn Promoted to President of XA Investments LLC

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torsdag, april 11, 2024
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XA Investments LLC (“XAI”), a Chicago-based alternative investment management and consulting firm, today announced that Kimberly Flynn, CFA, has expanded her leadership role at the firm with her promotion to President.

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  • XA Investments LLC (“XAI”), a Chicago-based alternative investment management and consulting firm, today announced that Kimberly Flynn, CFA, has expanded her leadership role at the firm with her promotion to President.
  • In 2020, Ms. Flynn introduced the firm’s consulting practice to assist clients with developing US and UK registered closed-end funds.
  • Prior to joining XAI, she led Nuveen Investment’s Global Structured Products Group which was responsible for the listed closed-end fund business.
  • Kim has successfully established XA Investments as the go-to source for consulting services to help alternative asset managers launch their own registered funds.

Smith+Nephew teams up with UFC to be first-ever Preferred Sports Medicine Technology Partner

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måndag, mars 25, 2024
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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces it has been named the Preferred Sports Medicine Technology Partner of UFC – the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and one of the foremost global brands in all of sports.

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  • Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces it has been named the Preferred Sports Medicine Technology Partner of UFC – the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and one of the foremost global brands in all of sports.
  • “We’re thrilled to have Smith+Nephew join us for the first time as an Official UFC Partner,” said Robby Miller, Vice President, UFC Global Partnerships.
  • “Through hard work, significant investment, and groundbreaking innovations like the UFC Performance Institute, UFC has become the industry leader in athlete health and safety in combat sports.
  • We are proud to partner with UFC and share a common goal to get patients back in the game quickly, safely, and effectively,” said Scott Schaffner, President Sports Medicine, Smith+Nephew.

UFC® Names Hostage Tape Official Sleep Aid Partner

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torsdag, april 4, 2024
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UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hostage Tape, a leading sleep aid company, today announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.

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  • UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hostage Tape, a leading sleep aid company, today announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404032148/en/
    Hostage Tape mouth tape is the "Official Sleep Aid of the UFC".
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    Under the new agreement, Hostage Tape will become the Official Sleep Aid Partner of UFC with global exclusivity in several product categories, including mouth tape, nose strips, and sleep masks.
  • For a limited time, Hostage Tape is offering a UFC Hostage Tape sample pack with five nights of mouth tape & nose strips.

U.S. Properties Group Signs New Lease with UFC GYM at The Streets of Indian Lake – Hendersonville, Tennessee

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tisdag, mars 19, 2024
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The opening of UFC GYM at The Streets of Indian Lake is anticipated by the summer of 2024.

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  • The opening of UFC GYM at The Streets of Indian Lake is anticipated by the summer of 2024.
  • UFC GYM is owned locally by George Girgel, a resident of Franklin, Tennessee and a successful entrepreneur in Tennessee and other states.
  • “We share a passion to make UFC GYM one of the most successful brands in the fitness industry.
  • What’s more, they can do so in a facility that is second-to-none.” - Mark Mastrov, Executive Chairman, UFC GYM.

Sports Innovation Lab Expands Women's Sports Club Roster, Announces Plans to Shake Up IAB NewFronts

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onsdag, april 3, 2024
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BOSTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The preeminent network for women's sports media and sponsorship advocacy will enter its second year of operation, receiving a major boost: an expanded partner roster of top-tier brands. Sports Innovation Lab announced today its Women's Sports Club will once again be powered by Ally Financial following a successful inaugural year, and is thrilled to announce EA SPORTS, Google, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, Scripps Sports, and Trailblazing Sports Group have joined as official "powered by" partners for 2024.

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  • The Women's Sports Club, a curated network formed by Sports Innovation Lab, officially launched at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2023 with a mainstage panel held in front of a maximum-capacity crowd.
  • Women's sports fans spend more per fan than general sports fans on the brands that sponsor the sports they love.
  • "Billions of media dollars are spent to reach decision-making Gen Z sports fans every year," said Gina Waldhorn, Chief Marketing Officer at Sports Innovation Lab.
  • The Women's Sports Club NewFront is set to take place on May 2, 2024; more information can be found here .

The Binary Holdings Forges Strategic Partnership with NES.TECH, a Leader in Hyper-Secured Infrastructure and DLT Solutions

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tisdag, februari 20, 2024
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Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a strategic move heralding a new era in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and cybersecurity, The Binary Holdings recently unveiled its partnership with NES.TECH. This alliance represents more than a mere merger of two tech powerhouses; it symbolises a convergence of visions dedicated to spearheading new solutions in blockchain technology and hyper-secure digital infrastructure. This endeavour holds the potential to reshape the dynamics of business and consumer interactions in the digital and decentralised landscape.

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  • Strategic Alliance: The Binary Holdings (TBH) joins forces with NES.TECH, marking a significant leap in blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure innovation.
  • Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a strategic move heralding a new era in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and cybersecurity, The Binary Holdings recently unveiled its partnership with NES.TECH.
  • Manit Parikh, CEO of The Binary Holdings said, "We are thrilled to welcome NES.TECH to the TBH family.
  • The union of TBH and NES.TECH is a strategic response to the growing demand for secure, scalable, and efficient digital solutions.

Catalyst Spirits Enters Ready-To-Drink Market with Howler Head & Cola, Signs UFC Superstar as Global Brand Ambassador

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måndag, mars 4, 2024
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LONDON, March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Spirits today announced it is entering the growing global Ready-To-Drink (RTD) market through its popular Howler Head brand – the original super premium banana-flavoured bourbon whiskey and the official flavoured bourbon of UFC®. Howler Head & Cola is now available in Australia and will soon be available in other international markets. In conjunction with the launch, Catalyst also announced former UFC middleweight champion and Australian native Robert Whittaker will serve as the fast-growing brand's newest ambassador, helping to introduce Howler Head & Cola to his home country.

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  • Capitalizing on how the brand is enjoyed around the world, Howler Head is perfectly mixed with rich cola, then canned for convenient, refreshing enjoyment anywhere.
  • Howler Head & Cola is carefully crafted Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with the finest grains and mineral-rich water.
  • Howler Head expanded to Australia in February 2023 and has quickly gained country-wide distribution in the burgeoning local bourbon market.
  • Howler Head is managed by Catalyst Spirits with Campari Group holding a minority interest.

Stagwell's (STGW) Brand Performance Network Appoints Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer

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torsdag, februari 22, 2024
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer. Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.
  • The Brand Performance Network flips the script by treating brand and performance as a single, unified action," said Shannon Pruitt.
  • After joining Stagwell in 2020, Shannon was elevated to Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer of BxP in 2021.

BingX Partners with UFC Fighters Junyong Park and Da Woon Jung

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onsdag, februari 7, 2024
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an exciting expansion into combat sports, the global leading cryptocurrency exchange BingX has announced a partnership with renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters Junyong Park and Da Woon Jung.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an exciting expansion into combat sports, the global leading cryptocurrency exchange BingX has announced a partnership with renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters Junyong Park and Da Woon Jung.
  • Da Woon Jung, also from South Korea, is the former HEAT Light Heavyweight Champion.
  • This spirit finds a parallel in the journeys of Junyong Park and Da Woon Jung, fighters who carve their own path at the UFC.
  • It took Junyong Park and Da Woon Jung years to stand in the Octagon, which is not their endpoint but another start.

ZOA Energy Announces Sponsorship of UFC Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, Themba Gorimbo

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fredag, februari 2, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOA Energy , the better-for-you energy drink company, is proud to announce its partnership with UFC professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOA Energy , the better-for-you energy drink company, is proud to announce its partnership with UFC professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo.
  • Gorimbo is the first Zimbabwean fighter to win in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 73 and a passionate philanthropist who embodies the values of ZOA Energy.
  • "Themba is a prime example of who we want on our team at ZOA Energy to activate the world's potential and inspire others," said ZOA Co-founder and Chief Energy Officer Dwayne Johnson.
  • As part of the sponsorship, Gorimbo will appear in ZOA Energy's social media, point of sale in-store and additional marketing efforts.