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Stagwell's (STGW) Brand Performance Network Appoints Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer. Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) Brand Performance Network (BxP), today announced the appointment of Shannon Pruitt as Global Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Shannon will be responsible for business development, marketing and communications globally for BxP, where she previously served as Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer.
  • The Brand Performance Network flips the script by treating brand and performance as a single, unified action," said Shannon Pruitt.
  • After joining Stagwell in 2020, Shannon was elevated to Global Chief Content & Partnership Innovation Officer of BxP in 2021.

Stagwell (STGW) Agencies 72andSunny, Allison, Anomaly, Colle McVoy, Doner, HUNTER, KWT Global and Team Epiphany Drive Big Game Moments On and Off the Field

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is proud to represent six national in-game advertisements in this year's Super Bowl LVIII, for clients including Bud Light, Budweiser, E*Trade, National Football League (NFL), Paramount+ and United Airlines. Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.

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  • Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.
  • "Once again, our agencies have delivered and supported Big Game spots with Big C creative thinking," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I look forward to Stagwell continuing to drive special moments like these as we prepare to host Sport Beach, our flagship activation at Cannes Lions 2024, this June."
  • Ally Financial " Saving for that Ad " – With Anomaly's help, Ally aired a 30-second spot on Paramount+ during the Big Game.

New Era Cap announces Super Bowl LVIII Champions Collection celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs

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Monday, February 12, 2024

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era Cap LLC, the international sports and lifestyle brand and official sideline cap for the National Football League, has unveiled its Super Bowl LVIII Champions Collection celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs and their road to becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 20 years.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era Cap LLC, the international sports and lifestyle brand and official sideline cap for the National Football League, has unveiled its Super Bowl LVIII Champions Collection celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs and their road to becoming the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 20 years.
  • NFL® SUPER BOWL™ LVIII CHAMPIONS LOCKER ROOM CAP: The chrome white cap features the Chiefs' logo on the center front of the cap underneath the words "Super Bowl Champions" with the roman numerals LVIII on the left front.
  • NFL® SUPER BOWL™ LVIII CHAMPIONS SIDE PATCH COLLECTION: Available in 59FIFTY, 9FIFTY, 39THIRTY, 9FORTY, and 9TWENTY profiles, this team-colored cap features the Chiefs' primary logo on the front with an embroidered Super Bowl LVIII Champions side patch on the right side.
  • NFL® SUPER BOWL™ LVIII PARADE COLLECTION: The all-black 9FIFTY and 9FORTY profiles feature the Chiefs' embroidered logo centered on the front of the cap with the words "Super Bowl LVIII" above it and the script "Champions" below it.

Modern Football Technology Announces Cris Carter and Andy Beal as Board Advisors

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Football Technology, an innovative Analytical AI and sports technology startup, announced today that Hall of Fame football player, Cris Carter, and the Founder of MaxPreps, Andy Beal joined the Company to support its continued growth and execution. Carter and Beal join a team of industry veterans leading the company to the next stage of growth.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Football Technology , an innovative Analytical AI and sports technology startup, announced today that Hall of Fame football player, Cris Carter, and the Founder of MaxPreps, Andy Beal joined the Company to support its continued growth and execution.
  • Modern Football Technology's platform is a game-changer for coaches and teams alike, offering real-time insights that were once unimaginable.
  • The addition of Carter and Beal will bring invaluable knowledge and business experience to Modern Football Technology, and marks a significant vote of confidence in the Company's potential.
  • "It's always sweeter to achieve success as a team, and we are honored to have the support of Cris Carter and Andy Beal as we work towards our growth goals," said Christian Masegian, CEO and co-founder of Modern Football Technology.

Westwood One Presents Super Bowl LVIII Game-Day Coverage With an All-Pro Broadcast Team

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

 NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official network audio broadcast partner of the National Football League (NFL), will present comprehensive live coverage and play-by-play of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11, 2024, when the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs meet the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Super Bowl LVIII will be the 51st time Westwood One will broadcast America’s biggest sporting event.

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  • Super Bowl LVIII will be the 51st time Westwood One will broadcast America’s biggest sporting event.
  • Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play duties for the Super Bowl for the 14th straight year, with Super Bowl XXXIV MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner returning for the sixth consecutive year as lead analyst.
  • Dean Blandino will also join the radio broadcast booth as rules analyst for this year’s Super Bowl.
  • ET Super Bowl LVIII Game Broadcast with Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner, Dean Blandino, Laura Okmin, Mike Golic, Scott Graham, and Devin McCourty
    Listeners can hear Westwood One’s Super Bowl LVIII coverage on approximately 600 terrestrial radio stations nationwide as well as on westwoodonesports.com , SiriusXM, NFL+ and via the NFL App.

VAB Examines NFL 2023 Season's Record-Breaking Viewership Growth

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 season broke records for the NFL as long-time fans and new audiences huddled together to enjoy the communal experience of live sports on TV. Was that all just the Taylor Swift Effect? What other key factors were there? And what's the role of modern measurement solutions in this current landscape? The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) answers those questions and more in After Further Review…Ready For It? Examining NFL's 2023 Season Viewership Growth.

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  • Examining NFL's 2023 Season Viewership Growth .
  • "2023 was a terrific audience growth year for NFL Football, with growth spikes across all important measures and across both streaming and linear platforms.
  • Among the key factors of audience growth for 2023 NFL primetime games:
    The 'Swifties Effect' is real and the hype around Taylor Swift attending Chiefs games drew female audiences to the live NFL broadcasts.
  • NFL viewership saw double-digit growth across linear TV and streaming as more viewers tuned in to watch from inside, and outside, their home.

Sports Nutrition Market Size Expected to Reach $81 Billion by 2030 as Workout Nutritional Supplements Demand Rises

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

It said: “The sports nutrition market segmentation has been bifurcated by end-user into commercial, bodybuilders, recreational users and athletes.

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  • It said: “The sports nutrition market segmentation has been bifurcated by end-user into commercial, bodybuilders, recreational users and athletes.
  • The athlete's category held the majority of the market share with respect to the sports nutrition market revenue.
  • Additionally, the U.S. sports nutrition market held the largest market share, and the Canadian sports nutrition market was the fastest-growing market in the region.
  • Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the sports nutrition market grow even more.

Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, Drone Incursions at Stadiums Are on the Rise

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Cathy Lanier, the National Football League's Chief Security Officer, has stated drone incursions nearly doubled between the 2021-22 and 2022-23 regular football seasons, from 1,300 to 2,500.

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  • Cathy Lanier, the National Football League's Chief Security Officer, has stated drone incursions nearly doubled between the 2021-22 and 2022-23 regular football seasons, from 1,300 to 2,500.
  • Super Bowl LVIII will be held in Las Vegas on February 11.
  • In total, Dedrone recorded 4,046 drone flights across 374 events that violated TFRs around 59 global stadiums it protects.
  • With 2024 bringing both Super Bowl LVIII and the 2024 Summer Olympics, we must take these threats seriously,” continued Wenger.

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 24 Predicts Kansas City Chiefs to Win Second Consecutive Super Bowl

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Across a multitude of experiences onsite in Las Vegas, digital content, and through play in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24, EA SPORTS is squarely at the center of football culture.

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  • Across a multitude of experiences onsite in Las Vegas, digital content, and through play in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 24, EA SPORTS is squarely at the center of football culture.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205436359/en/
    Madden NFL 24's official prediction has the Kansas City Chiefs beating the San Francisco 49ers, 30-28, in Super Bowl LVIII.
  • “We can’t wait to celebrate the biggest week in football with our fans, partners and extended football family through in-game connection, on-the-ground experiences and epic entertainment.”
    A snapshot of all things EA SPORTS and Madden NFL 24 around Super Bowl LVIII:
    SHARE: Did Madden NFL 24 get it right?
  • Madden NFL 24 officially predicts Patrick Mahomes to become the third player ever to win back-to-back Super Bowl MVPs as the Chiefs top the 49ers, 30 to 28, in a back-and-forth thriller.

The Huntsman Family Foundation and James "JB" Brown Emmy Award Broadcaster Announce Global Movement to End Stigma of Mental Health

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Friday, February 2, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huntsman Family Foundation is heading to Las Vegas to begin its groundbreaking "Message of Hope" to end the stigma associated with Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction. The Huntsman Family Foundation is committed to providing comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health, and substance use disorders treatment. Through groundbreaking research and support, we cultivate hope and remind you, "You are not the only one." The Huntsman Family Foundation will be working with James "JB" Brown, the host of CBS NFL Today, as it engages with several long-standing initiatives that lift humanity and increase awareness, including:

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  • The Huntsman Family Foundation is heading to Las Vegas to continue its groundbreaking movement to end the stigma associated with Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huntsman Family Foundation is heading to Las Vegas to begin its groundbreaking "Message of Hope" to end the stigma associated with Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction.
  • The Huntsman Family Foundation is committed to providing comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health, and substance use disorders treatment.
  • The family is building a more just world where mental health has parity with physical health, and no one suffers in silence."