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HISENSE USA AND NBA ENTICE FANS TO "UPGRADE" THIS BASKETBALL SEASON

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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SUWANEE, Ga., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a global leader in the consumer electronics and home appliance industries, further solidifies its position as the Official TV and Home Appliance Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), tipping off its annual "Upgrade Season™" campaign today – just in time for the NBA season. The Upgrade Season campaign runs now through November 30, 2023 and will be promoted across various NBA social media channels, YouTube Select and participating retailer channels.

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The Upgrade Season campaign runs now through November 30, 2023 and will be promoted across various NBA social media channels, YouTube Select and participating retailer channels.
"Our annual 'Upgrade Season' is the Hisense ultimate sales event and reflects our brand's commitment to delivering performance and quality – all at an exceptional value – a competitive advantage only Hisense can deliver," said David VanderWaal, Brand Marketing Head of Hisense Americas.
Whether you're hitting the court with NBA 2K24 or catching your favorite teams live, Hisense has just what you want.
To learn more about Hisense USA and its premium TV and home appliance offerings, visit Hisense-usa.com and follow @HisenseUSA on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , Twitter and YouTube .

Getty Images Renewed as Official Photographic Partner of Major League Baseball

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced a renewed partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) that sees Getty Images continue as an Official Photographic Partner of MLB.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today announced a renewed partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) that sees Getty Images continue as an Official Photographic Partner of MLB.
As an Official Photographic Partner, Getty Images’ award-winning sport photographers and editors will deliver high-quality imagery from every MLB regular season game and dozens more Playoff and World Series games, all to be distributed exclusively on gettyimages.com.
To further build on the long-standing relationship, Getty Images and MLB are partnering to increase representation, diversity and inclusion within the industry and the content used by the world’s media, clients, partners and licensees.
Along with MLB, Getty Images is an official photographer or photographic partner to over 120 of the world’s leading sports governing bodies, leagues, and clubs, including the PGA TOUR, FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, International Cricket Council, UEFA, National Hockey League, NASCAR, PGA of America, National Basketball Association and Manchester United.

Art Meets Athletics in Celebration of African American Achievement at St. Jude Spirit of the Dream

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Later in life, he created and auctioned an original work of art with all proceeds donated to St. Jude.

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Later in life, he created and auctioned an original work of art with all proceeds donated to St. Jude.
"When I think about honoring the dream of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, I think about his spirit of belief and faith,” said Fordjour.
St. Jude Spirit of the Dream celebrates the achievements of African Americans who have made significant contributions to Memphis and beyond while embodying the spirit of the St. Jude mission.
Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Evergent Launches Sports Accelerator to Optimize Monetization for Sports Programming

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergent, the customer management and monetization leader for streaming and D2C sports businesses, today announced the launch of its new Sports Accelerator package, a suite of features designed to optimize monetization of live event programming for sports OTT providers.

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergent, the customer management and monetization leader for streaming and D2C sports businesses, today announced the launch of its new Sports Accelerator package, a suite of features designed to optimize monetization of live event programming for sports OTT providers.
Evergent’s Sports Accelerator addresses the most challenging aspects of subscription management and monetization for sports programming, including reducing churn between professional sports seasons, navigating couch rights and blackout restrictions, and supporting channel sales and global payment processing.
The new Sports Accelerator package from Evergent is purpose-built to address the seasonal, location-specific nature of live sports programming.
“Our new Sports Accelerator package was built with the fan in mind, simultaneously improving the user experience and reducing customer churn.

17th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, Presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, Returns to New York

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

SUFH raises awareness and funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.

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SUFH raises awareness and funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.
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Stand Up for Heroes is sponsored by Bread Financial and presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival .
“I’m thrilled to announce the 17th annual Stand Up for Heroes, an amazing night of hope, healing, and laughter to honor our nation’s veterans and their families,” said Bob Woodruff, ABC Correspondent and Co-Founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
“Last year, we proudly contributed to the foundation’s efforts to help more than 11,000 veterans live more stable and successful lives.

Detroit Pistons of the NBA Hits a Three-Pointer in Enterprise Storage: Cost Savings, Consolidation, and Ease of Use with Infinidat

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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By making this transition, the Pistons will be able to save significantly on capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX).

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By making this transition, the Pistons will be able to save significantly on capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX).
The Infinidat solution’s ease of use also scores high points with the Pistons’ IT team, delivering autonomous automation.
Mainline Information Systems was instrumental in bringing the Detroit Pistons and Infinidat together and orchestrating a winning strategy that outperformed the competition.
The opportunity to deliver high performance, 100% availability, and ease of use, coupled with cost savings, is a very powerful reason that we appreciate our strong partnership with Infinidat.”

San Antonio Spurs Guard Blake Wesley Returns Home to Host Youth Basketball Clinic in South Bend, Indiana

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

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SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Antonio Spurs* guard Blake Wesley, with the support of Herbalife – a premier health and wellness company and community – and Joe Abunassar – renowned trainer, founder of IMPACT Basketball, and president of Herbalife IMPACT Basketball Center in Las Vegas – teamed up to host free basketball clinics this weekend for boys and girls ages 6 to 17 at Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana.

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"It's a great feeling to come home and give back to the community that helped raise me," said Blake Wesley of the San Antonio Spurs.
"We are excited to have some fun with the kids while teaching them about basketball, nutrition, life, and the importance of working hard in school.
The partnership between Wesley, Herbalife, and IMPACT Basketball represents a joint commitment to community development and empowering the next generation of athletes.
*Herbalife is not affiliated with, nor are its products and services endorsed by, the San Antonio Spurs or the National Basketball Association.

Bosch Power Tools Supports Local Communities by Partnering with NFL Carolina Panthers & NBA San Antonio Spurs

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

MT. PROSPECT, Ill., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Bosch Power Tools announced two new partnerships with the National Football League's Carolina Panthers and the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs, as the franchises' official power tool, power tool accessories, and measuring tool partner.

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As the Official Power Tool, Power Tool Accessories, and Measuring Tools of the Carolina Panthers & San Antonio Spurs, Bosch Builds Community Momentum Through Parasports Spurs and Panthers "Keep Pounding Day" Events
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PROSPECT, Ill., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Bosch Power Tools announced two new partnerships with the National Football League's Carolina Panthers and the National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs, as the franchises' official power tool, power tool accessories, and measuring tool partner.
Bosch Power Tools will partner with these iconic teams by co-sponsoring community activation efforts in both cities to engage with the communities locally.
"The Panthers are excited to work alongside the Bosch Power Tools team on our annual Keep Pounding Day," said Carolina Panthers Team President, Kristi Coleman.

HSN AND FANATICS TEAM UP TO ENHANCE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR SPORTS FANS

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Monday, August 21, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN, a leader in multiplatform video commerce, and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform and leading provider of licensed sports merchandise, today announced a new partnership that will provide fans with an extensive collection of high-quality products from several major sports leagues. HSN will now offer a significant assortment across sports, styles and sizes of league and team merchandise under one partner, amplifying the consumer experience for fans of many sports. The move provides HSN with their largest-ever collection of team merchandise to-date.

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HSN will now offer a significant assortment across sports, styles and sizes of league and team merchandise under one partner, amplifying the consumer experience for fans of many sports.
The move provides HSN with their largest-ever collection of team merchandise to-date.
"By combining HSN's expertise in live shopping and video storytelling with Fanatics' extensive selection of licensed merchandise, we will bring an unparalleled and engaging sports shopping experience to our customers," says Rob Robillard, HSN Chief Merchandising Officer.
"Fanatics is a trusted leader in sports merchandise and joining forces with them provides an enhanced shopping experience that is unlike any other."

AAF ADVERTISING HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT GOES PRIME TIME

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the "unifying voice for advertising," announced eight new inductees into its prestigious AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement (AHOA). The AHOA celebrates those individuals aged 40 and younger who are helping to lead the industry forward. They were elected following a months-long process that included a rigorous review of the candidates by an esteemed group of industry leaders including former inductees and top marketers representing media, agencies, consumer goods, and social platforms. Induction ceremonies will take place on Thursday evening, November 16 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City. It will be the first time in the 30+ years of the AHOA that induction ceremonies take place in "prime time."

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AAF Special Event Set to Honor Top Marketers From American Family Insurance, Blavity, Inc., Equity Quotient, Essence Ventures, Group Black, NBA and State Farm
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the "unifying voice for advertising," announced eight new inductees into its prestigious AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement (AHOA).
"This year's inductees are all-stars who aren't just evolving how we do marketing, they're changing culture itself"
"The AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement is a shining example of why our industry's future looks so bright," said Steve Pacheco, President & CEO, AAF.
"It is the gold standard in recognizing industry talent who are making a notable impact to the advertising community."
In addition to being inducted into the 2023 AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement, Perfecto will also receive the Jack Avrett Volunteer Spirit Award for industry service.