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Entrepreneur and Action Sports Veteran Shaun Neff Joins X Games Ownership Group as an Investor and Advisor

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a historic and successful event in Aspen last month, entrepreneur Shaun Neff today announced that he has officially joined sports and entertainment brand X Games Ownership Group as an investor and advisor to accelerate the brand's expansive strategy.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a historic and successful event in Aspen last month, entrepreneur Shaun Neff today announced that he has officially joined sports and entertainment brand X Games Ownership Group as an investor and advisor to accelerate the brand's expansive strategy.
  • X Games already announced its return to Ventura for Summer X Games June 28-30, dates for additional new events will be announced in the coming months.
  • As the founder of Neff Headwear, X Games' newest investor is no stranger to the Action Sports industry.
  • X Games has already seen substantial viewership and engagement growth since the MSP Sports Capital acquisition.

3rd Annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction Kicks Off Online with Exclusive Items Donated by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, Travis Barker, Tenacious D, Steve Aoki, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp, Big Daddy Kane, Stephen Schwartz, Songwri

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top musical talent is coming together to help support the next generation of songwriters and bring music education to young people as part of the third annual Holiday Auction for The ASCAP Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting music creators. In the past year alone, ASCAP Foundation programs benefited more than 300,000 people, including 60,000 students from 700 schools.

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  • In the past year alone, ASCAP Foundation programs benefited more than 300,000 people, including 60,000 students from 700 schools.
  • The auction takes place online at www.ascapfoundation.org/auction23 from today through December 14.
  • "It has been incredible to see the donations pour in from ASCAP's top members as we work together to raise funds to support future music creators.
  • It is truly a one-of-a-kind auction for music fans, and we thank our supporters from the bottom of our hearts for their generosity."

Excellence and Innovation: Mixhalo Takes Home Two Prestigious AV Awards

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mixhalo, the ultra-low latency networking technology that streams high-fidelity audio to fans at live events in real-time, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Audio Technology of the Year and Event Technology of the Year awards at this year's AV Awards.

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  • Being honored at the AV Awards is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of the entire Mixhalo team.
  • The AV Awards, held earlier this month in London, is the unrivaled badge of excellence for the audio-visual industry and the benchmark for the highest possible professional standards and best practices.
  • "Being honored at the AV Awards is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of the entire Mixhalo team," said Corey Laplante, President & COO of Mixhalo.
  • -- In April 2023, NASCAR announced that it would become the first motorsports organization to offer Mixhalo features through its own app.

LAFC AND PACSUN UNITE SOCCER AND STYLE WITH THEIR FIRST EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE COLLECTION

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Friday, September 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), known for its dynamic gameplay and passionate fanbase, and California-based retailer Pacsun expand on their community partnership to introduce dedicated merchandise, encapsulating sport and streetwear. Launching on September 1st, the limited-edition apparel collection incorporates LAFC's bold black and gold colors and striking crest.

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  • Pacsun continues to meet consumers where they live, creating an outlet for self-expression by merging fashion with their interests.
  • With the ever-growing popularity of Soccer in the United States, the partnership stands as a testament to Pacsun's consistent relevancy in pop culture and style.
  • Pacsun dives deeper into the world of Major League Soccer through this creative collaboration, broadening the LAFC fanbase nationwide.
  • Together, Pacsun and LAFC teamed up with the Bresee Youth Center to provide local students with necessary apparel and supplies.

BMO Celebrates Pride with the Return of "Rainbow Deposits" in support of Rainbow Railroad

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

For every rainbow deposited, BMO will donate $1 to Rainbow Railroad , up to $50,000 CAD.

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  • For every rainbow deposited, BMO will donate $1 to Rainbow Railroad , up to $50,000 CAD.
  • Rainbow Railroad is a global non-profit organization that helps at-risk members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community get to safety.
  • Since its inception in 2006, Rainbow Railroad has helped more than 9,263 2SLGBTQ+ individuals from 69 different countries.
  • The BMO Pride Employee Resource Group, consisting of 2,100 2SLGBTQ+ and ally employees guides the bank's commemoration and celebration of Pride.

Angel City FC Announces TicketManager as Official Ticket Management and Corporate Ticket Re-Sale Partner

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has teamed up with TicketManager to provide the company's technology and services to corporate clients, including corporate partners, suite holders, corporate season ticket members and club seat holders at BMO Stadium.

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  • The most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has teamed up with TicketManager to provide the company's technology and services to corporate clients, including corporate partners, suite holders, corporate season ticket members and club seat holders at BMO Stadium.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005153/en/
    Official Ticket Management and Corporate Ticket Re-Sale Partner (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Business customers of Angel City FC will receive TicketManager's technology at no cost.
  • "Angel City is committed to providing a world-class experience to our fans," said Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder and President, Angel City FC.
  • TicketManager enables companies to sell unused tickets with one click by automatically pricing unused tickets and handling fulfillment and delivery.

PACSUN STRENGTHENS HOMETOWN TIES WITH LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pacsun announced its official partnership with Los Angeles Football Club as a Community Outreach Associate Partner for its 2023 regular season. Pacsun will be an official associate sponsor for the LAFC Youth Leadership Program, integrating in several events and programming throughout the year with the Club that benefit local students and kids throughout Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pacsun announced its official partnership with Los Angeles Football Club as a Community Outreach Associate Partner for its 2023 regular season.
  • Pacsun will be an official associate sponsor for the LAFC Youth Leadership Program, integrating in several events and programming throughout the year with the Club that benefit local students and kids throughout Los Angeles.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with the Los Angeles Football Club, the LAFC Youth Leadership Program, and the Breese Youth Center as their only LA-based style partner.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Pacsun to the Black & Gold Family," said Alex Truitt, VP of Partnership Marketing at LAFC.

NASCAR Taps Mixhalo to Enhance Live Audio Options as Part of Immersive Fan Experience

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mixhalo, the ultra-low latency networking technology that unlocks high-fidelity, augmented audio for fans at live events, today announced its latest technology partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). As the first motorsports organization to adopt the technology, NASCAR joins teams across MLS, the NBA, and the NHL, as well as artists like Sting and Metallica, by allowing fans to unlock unparalleled, customizable in-ear audio experiences using their mobile phones and headphones.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mixhalo , the ultra-low latency networking technology that unlocks high-fidelity, augmented audio for fans at live events, today announced its latest technology partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR ).
  • NASCAR has long offered unprecedented access to live audio, enabling fans to listen in on communication among drivers, crew chiefs, spotters and officials during races.
  • This new audio feature will be available within the NASCAR Tracks App beginning with select races toward the end of the 2023 season.
  • "It is a privilege for us to now partner with NASCAR to take their grandstand experience to the next level!"

White Sox Announce Partnership With TicketManager for 2023 Season

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Chicago White Sox today announced the club’s first full season with TicketManager, a leading ticket and guest management software empowering companies to make client entertainment easy, as the organization’s official corporate ticket management partner.

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  • The Chicago White Sox today announced the club’s first full season with TicketManager, a leading ticket and guest management software empowering companies to make client entertainment easy, as the organization’s official corporate ticket management partner.
  • Continuing the partnership that began last season, business accounts managing White Sox season ticket plans, including premium seating areas, have immediate access to TicketManager’s cutting-edge technology, at no cost for all White Sox games as well as all professional and college sports in the greater Chicago area.
  • “The White Sox take great pride in ensuring our business and corporate clients have access to best-in-class technology that fits seamlessly into their operations,” said Brooks Boyer, White Sox chief revenue and marketing officer.
  • “The White Sox were among the first professional sports teams to identify the multitude of benefits from providing event management services to their business clients at no cost,” said TicketManager CEO and Co-Founder Tony Knopp.

MORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS TO CELEBRATE MLK DAY OF SERVICE AT THE LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM

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Monday, December 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Works invites the Los Angeles community to kick off 2023 in service at the largest volunteer event in LA commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy. At the LA Memorial Coliseum in 1964, Dr. King addressed 15,000 Angelenos on the issues of race relations and human dignity. In 2023, L.A. Works continues our long tradition of honoring Dr. King's legacy on the national holiday by empowering Angelenos to take collective action in the fight for food and climate justice.

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  • SPONSORS INCLUDE: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, California Volunteers (Office of the Governor), Jonathan Club, KCET, LISTOS California, Los Angeles Magazine, NBCUniversal, Kaiser Permanente, Target, Cohn Reznick, Discover Los Angeles, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, Los Angeles Football Club, Los Angeles Lakers, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, University of LaVerne, Wescom Foundation, Albertson's, and the Canadian Consulate.
  • For more than 30 years, L.A. Works has mobilized Angelenos as volunteers to strengthen the fabric of Los Angeles.
  • The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a living memorial to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I, has been a civic treasure for generations of Angelenos.
  • Located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, the Coliseum is a 77,500 capacity multi-purpose stadium which opened in 1923.