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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE RELEASES NEW CREATIVE FOR 2023 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

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Monday, April 17, 2023

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The National Hockey League (NHL) today unveiled its new creative for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Three new spots will rotate and run across the NHL's digital and social media platforms before making a national TV debut tonight during First Round game broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN2, SN, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC and TVA Sports, and tomorrow night on TBS. (Photos and credits are available here.)

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    NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --The National Hockey League (NHL) today unveiled its new creative for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
  • "We hope these spots remind all sports fans how special the Cup is, and why the Stanley Cup Playoffs are so meaningful to so many different people."
  • The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight.
  • NHL, the NHL Shield, and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League.

NEW Tim Hortons Legends Trading Cards launch today featuring NHL Alumni and Team Canada Women's legends including Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser, Patrick Roy, Angela James, and many more!

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Collectors also have a chance to win autographed cards in their packs of Tim Hortons Legends Trading Cards including: 1 of 99 Wayne Gretzky signed cards, 1 of 33 Patrick Roy signed cards, and 1 of 22 Hayley Wickenheiser signed cards.

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  • Collectors also have a chance to win autographed cards in their packs of Tim Hortons Legends Trading Cards including: 1 of 99 Wayne Gretzky signed cards, 1 of 33 Patrick Roy signed cards, and 1 of 22 Hayley Wickenheiser signed cards.
  • TORONTO, April 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Tim Hortons is launching the first-ever Tim Hortons Legends Trading Cards set, featuring 180 of some of the best and most influential NHL Alumni and Team Canada Women's hockey players to hit the ice, including Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser, Patrick Roy, Angela James and many more.
  • The Tim Hortons Legends Trading Cards collectable binder and the front of each pack of cards feature Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser and Patrick Roy.
  • The Alumni logo is a registered trademark of the NHL Alumni Association and is used under license by Tim Hortons.

Jordan Altman Joins Ropes & Gray in New York

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ropes & Gray announced today that Jordan Altman, a highly regarded IP transactions lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner, bringing his broad deal experience to the firm's award-winning IP transactions, M&A and private equity practices. He is based in the firm's 500-lawyer New York office.

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  • We're confident that Jordan will help us take our transactional practice to a whole new level, especially in the technology industry.
  • "Jordan has made an indelible impression on his clients and also our lawyers at Ropes & Gray," said Melissa Rones, IP transactions partner and practice co-chair.
  • "Joining Ropes & Gray is a privilege and a terrific opportunity," Jordan said.
  • Ropes & Gray has added several new partners in the firm's New York office, most recently welcoming Ariel Deckelbaum who joined the firm's M&A practice.

Wells Fargo Center Partners With Evolv For Fan Security Solution

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
  • The Wells Fargo Center will feature Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution for Flyers games as well as concerts and other touring events at the arena, allowing fans and to pass through security in a faster, easier and more welcoming manner.
  • Officials at the Wells Fargo Center learned about Evolv having seen it used at other facilities in different sports leagues.
  • Wells Fargo Center is now the third professional sports venue in Philadelphia to partner with Evolv to enhance their visitor security screening experience.

The CFO Leadership Council Highlights Conference Keynote: Andy Fastow, The Former Enron CFO presenting "The CFO's Ultimate Cautionary Tale"

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

BOSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC), a professional association whose mission is to empower senior financial executives to realize success, highlights Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron. The keynote tells all in this revealing session, The CFO'S Ultimate Cautionary Tale: Lessons from Enron's Former Finance Chief.

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  • The CFO Leadership Council a professional association whose mission is to empower senior financial executives highlights East Conference Keynote: Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron.
  • The session will be the Ultimate How To: on Recognizing and Sidestepping risk.
  • BOSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC) , a professional association whose mission is to empower senior financial executives to realize success, highlights Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron.
  • The keynote tells all in this revealing session, The CFO'S Ultimate Cautionary Tale: Lessons from Enron's Former Finance Chief.

Fanatics to Become the National Hockey League’s Official On-Ice Uniform Outfitter Starting with the 2024-25 Season

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

“This expansion of our partnership with Fanatics is a reflection of our shared commitment to innovation, performance, and serving our Players and fans,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. “Fanatics is a sports industry market leader and with its proven track-record in e-commerce and retail operations, licensed fan merchandise and performance gear -- including the popular NHL replica jerseys and Authentic Pro performance and training products -- our Players and fans should look forward to what Fanatics will bring to the best uniforms in all of sports.”

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  • The National Hockey League (NHL) and its longstanding partner Fanatics, today announced a new 10-year agreement which, beginning with the 2024-25 season, will see Fanatics become the League’s authentic outfitter of on-ice uniforms and supplier of authentic jerseys at retail.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230321005235/en/
    The new Fanatics on-ice NHL uniforms will build upon the growing collection of performance and technical products that Fanatics currently makes for professional athletes.
  • Fanatics will continue to work closely with the NHL to prepare for the debut of its on-ice uniforms during the 2024-25 season.
  • NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League.

NFL Season Recap: Mashgin Saves Football Fans 3.5M Minutes of Game Time, the Equivalent of 6.5 Years

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mashgin, the world's fastest touchless self-checkout system, today announced its kiosks have saved National Football League (NFL) fans more than 3.5 million minutes of waiting in line, the equivalent of 6.5 years of game time in the 2022 season — a data point based on 843,000 transactions rung through Mashgin self-checkout kiosks across 10 NFL stadiums. Mashgin's AI-powered, computer vision-based self-checkout enables fans to spend more time watching the game and less time waiting in line – delivering a superior fan experience, while also generating up to $20M in additional annual concessions revenue per stadium or arena.

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  • Mashgin instantly identifies and rings up the price of packaged goods, drinks and open plated food items (e.g., nachos, hot dogs, combination plates, etc.)
  • "We have received incredibly positive feedback from fans who have used Mashgin units due to the exceptional speed of service.
  • Mashgin has more than doubled its presence across the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, since sports stadiums began reopening in late 2020.
  • Mashgin's real-world success proves earlier market research showing that fans would spend 42% more on stadium concessions if lines were cut in half .

Stub Boxoffice Is the Best Place to Get NHL Tickets for This Year's Season

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

As an online resale marketplace, Stub Boxoffice exists as an all-in-one service that helps hockey fans find second-hand tickets for NHL games and events.

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  • As an online resale marketplace, Stub Boxoffice exists as an all-in-one service that helps hockey fans find second-hand tickets for NHL games and events.
  • From start to finish, the process of buying NHL tickets with Stub Boxoffice is streamlined and seamless.
  • With the powerful capabilities of Stub Boxoffice, buying NHL tickets has never been easier.
  • Learn more about the best place to buy tickets for this year's season at stubboxoffice.com .

Roku Is One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

This year, Fast Company named Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) one of the top 10 most innovative companies in North America , for the brand’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.

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  • This year, Fast Company named Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) one of the top 10 most innovative companies in North America , for the brand’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230302005502/en/
    Roku is one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.
  • Roku has 70 million active accounts, and more than 85 billion hours were streamed across its platform in 2022.
  • Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2023) is available online here , as well as in-app via iTunes and on newsstands beginning March 14.

THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION® APPOINTS FRANK STEPHAN PRESIDENT OF THE NEVADA REGION TO OVERSEE ACCLAIMED SUMMERLIN® COMMUNITY

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today that Frank Stephan has been named President of the company's Nevada region, where he will oversee the acclaimed Summerlin® master planned community in Las Vegas. Stephan succeeds long-time regional president Kevin Orrock, who has played a key role in the growth and success of the community since its inception. Orrock will remain with Howard Hughes as a senior advisor.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard Hughes Corporation ® (NYSE: HHC) announced today that Frank Stephan has been named President of the company's Nevada region, where he will oversee the acclaimed Summerlin® master planned community in Las Vegas.
  • Stephan succeeds long-time regional president Kevin Orrock, who has played a key role in the growth and success of the community since its inception.
  • "I am honored to join the exceptional team at Howard Hughes that has developed Summerlin into one of our country's most desirable locations," said Stephan.
  • "I look forward to helping Summerlin continue on its path of unparalleled success in the Nevada region and providing the extraordinary quality of life that is emblematic of every Howard Hughes community."