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Jebbit CEO Tom Coburn Receives Prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year 2022® New England Award as Company Expands Operations into Canada

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Jebbit , the provider of the worlds leading Zero-Party data platform, today announced Tom Coburn, Chief Executive Officer of Jebbit, has been named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 New England Award winner.

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  • Jebbit , the provider of the worlds leading Zero-Party data platform, today announced Tom Coburn, Chief Executive Officer of Jebbit, has been named an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 New England Award winner.
  • Its a testament to the entire Jebbit team and what we are accomplishing together on behalf of our clients, said Tom Coburn, CEO and co-founder of Jebbit.
  • Lacey comes to Jebbit with over 25 years of financial management experience in global, high-growth software companies.
  • Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited operating in the US.

Rosters, Programming and Game Schedules Announced for Dreamville Chi-League Powered by Wilson

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

VIP tickets offer an elevated in-game experience including food and beverage, a Wilson/Dreamville swag bag and reserved courtside seating at each game.

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  • VIP tickets offer an elevated in-game experience including food and beverage, a Wilson/Dreamville swag bag and reserved courtside seating at each game.
  • As part of the Chi-League, Dreamville and Wilson will host weekly community programming in partnership with the Y, including a career panel and several youth basketball clinics led by local NCAA member institution teams and coaches, and Wilson Advisory Staff member, Chris Brickley.
  • Complete rosters for Dreamville Chi-League powered by Wilson are yet to be revealed.
  • Follow @WilsonBasketball and @Dreamville on social media, and visit www.dreamvillechileague.com for more information on surrounding events, rosters, game times and entertainment.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment Selects CommScope to Provide AT&T Center with the Ultimate Mobile Wireless Experience

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced today it has been selected by Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) as the provider for its next generation mobile connectivity transformation at AT&T Center, home of the San Antonio Spurs.

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  • CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) announced today it has been selected by Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) as the provider for its next generation mobile connectivity transformation at AT&T Center, home of the San Antonio Spurs.
  • With CommScopes ERA All-Digital DAS, the AT&T Center will increase its mobile broadband wireless capacity to provide an augmented fan experience utilizing ultra-wideband 5G.
  • They will also experience low latency interaction when they engage with experiences through the recently launched official Spurs Mobile App .
  • All these capabilities require venues to provide fast and reliable wireless networks.

Jebbit Releases Sixth Consumer Data Trust Index Revealing Ranking Consumer Trust in World’s Leading Brands

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Jebbit , the provider of the world's leading Zero-Party data platform, today announced the release of their annual Consumer Data Trust Index (CDTI), a report surveying consumer trust in 100 of the worlds leading traditional, small, and D2C companies.

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  • Jebbit , the provider of the world's leading Zero-Party data platform, today announced the release of their annual Consumer Data Trust Index (CDTI), a report surveying consumer trust in 100 of the worlds leading traditional, small, and D2C companies.
  • In fact, 49% of consumers polled stated that data transparency communications, cookie consent banners, and privacy emails make them trust a brand more.
  • D2C brand Bonobos jumped to #9 from #90, indicating that legacy brand awareness doesnt guarantee a high trust index ranking - 43% trust brands in both D2C and traditional brand categories the same.
  • Jebbit is the provider of the world's First-Party Data platform, The Jebbit platform enables anyone to quickly build beautiful interactive experiences that capture Zero Party Data.

Bally's Becomes An Official Sports Betting Partner Of The New York Yankees

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Monday, August 1, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) announced today a marketing partnership designating Bally Bet as an official sports betting partner of the 27-time World Series Champions. This marks Bally's first sports team partnership in New York after becoming the ninth online sports betting operator in the state in July.

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  • This marks Bally's first sports team partnership in New York after becoming the ninth online sports betting operator in the state in July.
  • Under the agreement, Bally's receives use of New York Yankees trademarks and marketing designations as an official sports betting partner (Bally Bet), an official daily fantasy sports partner (Monkey Knife Fight), an official iGaming partner (Bally Casino), and an official free-to-play gaming partner (Bally Play).
  • Bally's Casino Atlantic City also becomes a proud partner of the New York Yankees.
  • "We are excited to begin this partnership with Bally's," said Michael J. Tusiani, New York Yankees Senior Vice President of Partnerships.

National Basketball Association Team Miami HEAT Uses UKG Pro to Overcome Sports Team Payroll Challenges

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced that the Miami HEAT, a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and manager of the FTX Arena, is using UKG Pro to administer its complex payroll and satisfy its reporting needs.

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  • UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced that the Miami HEAT, a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and manager of the FTX Arena, is using UKG Pro to administer its complex payroll and satisfy its reporting needs.
  • The Miami HEAT organization is responsible for the professional basketball team as well as year-round entertainment at the FTX Arena.
  • After going live on Pro, the HEAT took advantage of the solutions configurability and detailed, out-of-the box reporting to automate its complex payroll obligations and maintain a lean payroll team.
  • Pro is well designed for the sports industry, said Rose Pearson, payroll director at the HEAT.

LIDS INTRODUCES NEW BRICK & MORTAR RETAIL CONCEPT WITH LIDS UNIVERSITY

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Monday, July 25, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer Lids announced the launch of Lids University (Lids U), a new retail concept dedicated to collegiate sports product and apparel. Created as a space for fans to purchase products from their favorite schools, Lids U stores will open in key college markets and serve each local community they're within.   

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer Lids announced the launch of Lids University (Lids U), a new retail concept dedicated to collegiate sports product and apparel.
  • Lids U was developed in response to loyal Lids consumers seeking more NCAA product from the retailer.
  • Lids Sports Group operates stores under the Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Fanzz, Yankees Clubhouse Shops, Dodgers Clubhouse, Cardinals Clubhouse, and numerous other nameplates.
  • To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram ( @lids ), Facebook ( @lids ), Twitter ( @lids ), or LinkedIn .

NBA to Stream Select 2022 Drew League Games Globally Beginning July 23

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Starting Saturday, July 23, select 2022 Drew League games will be streamed globally on the NBA App and NBA.com .

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  • Starting Saturday, July 23, select 2022 Drew League games will be streamed globally on the NBA App and NBA.com .
  • The Drew League made its debut on NBA digital platforms on July 16 with an exciting matchup featuring LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan.
  • As part of the collaboration, premier Drew League summer games will stream on NBA platforms on select weekends from Saturday, July 23 through the championship game on Sunday, August 21, with priority for games featuring NBA players and top competition.
  • This is an extremely exciting year for the Drew League, and we are thrilled to collaborate with the NBA to bring the league to more fans across the globe, said Chaniel Smiley, Drew League Commissioner.

Tanduay Sells More Than 23.7M 9-Case Liters in 2021, Is Declared World's Number 1 Rum for 5th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

"Tanduay has stayed ahead of the game because of the diligence of the people behind it -- the local farmers who harvest the heirloom sugarcane we use for our rums; the people working at our distillery bottling plants; our research and development group; and our marketing team. Together, they have continued Tanduay's winning legacy," said Tanduay President and COO Lucio Tan III.

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  • Drinks International Millionaires' Club Editor Shay Waterworth confirmed the news in a letter addressed to Tanduay.
  • "As editor of Drinks International's The Millionaires Club supplement, which gathers data from spirits brands all across the world, I can confirm that Tanduay was the number one selling rum brand in the world in 2021," stated Waterworth.
  • The leading Filipino rum brand, according to the results of Drinks International's latest research, sold more than 23.7 million of 9-liter cases last year.
  • Tanduay also ranked as the sixth best-selling spirit brand in the world across all categories.

Tanduay Sells More Than 23.7M 9-Case Liters in 2021, Is Declared World's Number 1 Rum for 5th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Drinks International Millionaires' Club Editor Shay Waterworth confirmed the news in a letter addressed to Tanduay.

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  • Drinks International Millionaires' Club Editor Shay Waterworth confirmed the news in a letter addressed to Tanduay.
  • "As editor of Drinks International's The Millionaires Club supplement, which gathers data from spirits brands all across the world, I can confirm that Tanduay was the number one selling rum brand in the world in 2021," stated Waterworth.
  • The leading Filipino rum brand, according to the results of Drinks International's latest research, sold more than 23.7 million of 9-liter cases last year.
  • Tanduay also ranked as the sixth best-selling spirit brand in the world across all categories.