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NHLPA Launches NHLPA UNLMT – A Bespoke Initiative Designed to Maximize NHL Players’ Experience

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Born of the NHLPA’s commitment to empowering NHL players to connect, engage, and excel, NHLPA UNLMT utilizes a truly bespoke, by-the-players, for-the-players approach, helping players become the best they can be during their hockey career and for years to come.

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  • Born of the NHLPA’s commitment to empowering NHL players to connect, engage, and excel, NHLPA UNLMT utilizes a truly bespoke, by-the-players, for-the-players approach, helping players become the best they can be during their hockey career and for years to come.
  • Players can explore and unlock their strengths and interests through a best-in-class assessment experience, and guidance from NHLPA UNLMT personal strategists to seek out pathways and mentors to support them in carving out their own unique path.
  • The initiative ensures players receive one-on-one support every step of the way, driving meaningful outcomes for them in the process.
  • “With this initiative, we are focused on providing individualized support for each player so that they can excel both during their playing career and in the future,” said Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director.

Verizon Business Takes 5G Innovation Sessions to New York City

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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“The 5G Innovation Sessions are a true showcase of the capabilities Verizon Business brings to the table.

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  • “The 5G Innovation Sessions are a true showcase of the capabilities Verizon Business brings to the table.
  • We aren’t talking hypotheticals – we are talking about reality.”
    Innovations featured will include 5G Edge Accelerated Access, 5G Edge Cashierless Checkout, 5G Edge Aerial Inspections, 5G Business Internet, Robotic Dog, Private 5G, and a Rapid Response Connectivity Unit.
  • “We are thrilled to once again collaborate on the 5G Innovation Sessions with our long-term strategic partner Verizon,” said Graham Osborne, Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Unit Verizon with Ericsson North America.
  • In New York City, over 26,000 students have been reached across 29 schools through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program.

Signify scores LED and connected lighting upgrade for the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers at home venue FLA Live Arena

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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"Curating a world-class fan experience continues to be a driving mission of our franchise," said Rob Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People and Facilities, Florida Panthers.

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  • "Curating a world-class fan experience continues to be a driving mission of our franchise," said Rob Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People and Facilities, Florida Panthers.
  • "Signify's cutting-edge lighting solutions not only provide us with the enhanced flexibility to bring FLA Live Arena to life in ways that were never before possible, but also notably increase the building's energy efficiency."
  • Signify and the Panthers also replaced its existing, high-maintenance High Pressure Sodium fixtures in the parking lot with Lumec RoadFocus Plus LED luminaires .
  • NGU Sports Lighting partnered with Signify on the sports lighting installation at FLA Live Arena.

ServiceNow and the National Hockey League Announce Multiyear North American Partnership

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Knowledge 2023-- ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone and the National Hockey League today announced a multiyear North American partnership.

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  • Knowledge 2023-- ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone and the National Hockey League today announced a multiyear North American partnership.
  • As an Official NHL Partner, ServiceNow will enhance game day operations, streamline employee productivity, and support new connected fan experiences.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005224/en/
    ServiceNow and the National Hockey League announce multiyear North American partnership (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “ServiceNow helps fundamentally change the way organizations operate—including one of the largest, most successful sports leagues in the world,” said Bill McDermott, chairman and chief executive officer at ServiceNow.
  • Our collaboration marks the most in-depth transformation of a sports league through ServiceNow to-date—and it’s only just beginning.

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Subway® Steps into the Arena as the Official Sandwich of Gaming Giant 100 Thieves In addition, Subway will become the marquee partner of its League of Legends professional team.
  • Shuffling back and forth from practices, games, and tournaments can make it challenging to get nutritious meals on the table.
  • That's why Eggland's Best has partnered with Little League® to help fuel the next generation of busy sports families!
  • Pickleball Kingdom's state-of-the-art facilities offer players a customized experience, with an abundance of indoor courts, equipment, tournaments, and professional instruction.

National Hockey League Engages Fans with Alltroo's Online Fundraising Platform

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, fans will have an opportunity to contribute directly to some of the charitable causes supported by the recently named nominees for the National Hockey League's King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Alltroo, in conjunction with the National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League.

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  • King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominees raise awareness, critical funding for charitable causes
    MINNEAPOLIS, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, fans will have an opportunity to contribute directly to some of the charitable causes supported by the recently named nominees for the National Hockey League's King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Alltroo , in conjunction with the National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League.
  • King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominees raise awareness, critical funding for charitable causes on Alltroo.com.
  • Co-founded by Jason Zucker of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who is also the recipient of the 2019 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, Alltroo is an online platform committed to creating a positive impact by raising money for nonprofits and charities that transform lives.
  • Each of the two runners-up will receive a $5,000 donation, in addition to the funds raised through the Alltroo fundraising campaigns.

Scripps reports Q1 2023 financial results

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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Scripps will air the games on its local station KMCC, and its Las Vegas ABC affiliate KTNV will provide marketing and promotion.

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  • Scripps will air the games on its local station KMCC, and its Las Vegas ABC affiliate KTNV will provide marketing and promotion.
  • During the first quarter, connected TV revenue for Scripps' national networks grew 46% over Q1 2022.
  • "Despite the ongoing macroeconomic challenges, Scripps had several bright spots in our first-quarter financial results.
  • First-quarter 2023 results by segment compared to prior-period amounts:
    Revenue was $312 million, down 4.5% from the prior-year quarter.

Vegas Golden Knights and Scripps partner on multi-year agreement to air NHL team's games

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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LAS VEGAS and CINCINNATI, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vegas Golden Knights and Scripps Sports have signed a multi-year agreement to bring all locally broadcast Golden Knights games for free to residents of Nevada and surrounding states within the team's broadcast territory. 

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  • LAS VEGAS and CINCINNATI, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vegas Golden Knights and Scripps Sports have signed a multi-year agreement to bring all locally broadcast Golden Knights games for free to residents of Nevada and surrounding states within the team's broadcast territory.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) to televise all non-nationally exclusive Golden Knights games with full distribution on cable, satellite and over-the-air television.
  • Scripps will air Golden Knights games on its local station KMCC-TV, which is currently airing programming from ION, Scripps' national entertainment network.
  • The Vegas Golden Knights broadcasters, led by the multi-Emmy Award winning duo of Dave Goucher and Shane Hnidy, will remain on the call for Scripps Sports' games.

LOUD AND LIVE WELCOMES STEVE ZIFF AS CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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MIAMI, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loud And Live, a leading marketing, entertainment and live events company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Ziff as its new Chief Business Officer. Steve brings to the company over two decades of experience as a strategic marketer and business development leader, with an impressive track record across agencies, professional sports and entertainment organizations.

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  • MIAMI, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loud And Live, a leading marketing, entertainment and live events company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Ziff as its new Chief Business Officer.
  • Ziff brings over 20 years of marketing and brand expertise across sports and entertainment to Loud And Live.
  • Loud And Live is known for its expertise in marketing, creating unique content, delivering unforgettable live events, and providing entertainment experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide.
  • With the addition of Steve Ziff to its leadership team, the company is well-positioned for continued success and growth across its respective industries.

The U.N. and Eradicate Hate Global Summit Joined Liverpool Football Club to Launch Global Campaign

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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LIVERPOOL, England, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  "Something needs to be done," – Has become an American mantra after each mass shooting that is too often inspired by hate-fueled extremism. Yet despite the national outcry, nothing seems to ever change.

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  • "We've learned over time that a point of commonality among many extremists is a love of sports," said Laura Ellsworth, co-chair of the Eradicate Hate Global Summit.
  • And, it was that massacre that ultimately led to the formation of the Eradicate Hate Global Summit.
  • The Eradicate Hate Global Summit hopes to garner wide global buy-in to its Sports Working Group's Game Plan by athletes, teams, and leagues from around the world.
  • To review "The Game Plan" of the Eradicate Hate Global Summit's Sports Working Group, go HERE .