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Detroit Sports Commission, Visit Detroit Mark 150 Days Until 2024 NFL Draft

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Monday, November 27, 2023

DETROIT, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 150 days, the 2024 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light will bring free football fun for all and unprecedented national and global media attention to the city of Detroit.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 150 days, the 2024 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light will bring free football fun for all and unprecedented national and global media attention to the city of Detroit.
  • “The 2024 NFL Draft will highlight all that makes Detroit and Southeast Michigan a great place to live, work, invest, and visit,” said organizing co-chair and Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari.
  • "We are so thrilled to connect the NFL Draft to our city center,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
  • Fans can go to visitdetroit.com/2024NFLDraft to learn more about the Draft and also download the NFL OnePass app to make the most of attending and participating in Draft events in Detroit.

Detroit Lions, Comerica Bank Collaboration Returns to "Double the Impact" for My Cause My Cleats Campaign

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

DETROIT, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Lions and Comerica Bank announced today their community collaboration as part of the annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, encouraging the community to "Double the Impact" by donating to F.A.R.M. Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, a non-profit organization focused on the rehabilitation and reuniting of fathers with their children.

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  • For the first $100,000 donated to the campaign, the Detroit Lions Foundation will match each of those dollars contributed through Sunday, December 10.
  • To contribute to the collaboration, Comerica Bank is donating the $10,000 F.A.R.M., a 2023 Detroit Lions Inspire Change social justice initiative grantee and community partner of Comerica Bank.
  • In the first year of the Lions and Comerica's My Cause My Cleats collaboration, the "Double the Impact" campaign raised over $102,000 for the Pure Heart Foundation .
  • The My Cause My Cleats initiative between the Lions and Comerica expands upon their existing partnership and the community impact programs.

METALLICA RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD

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Monday, November 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that legendary hard rock band Metallica has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed acts in the organization's 20-year history.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that legendary hard rock band Metallica has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed acts in the organization's 20-year history.
  • "Metallica is considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time, and for good reason," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • Recognizing Metallica with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award is an honor."
  • Metallica was presented with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award prior to their M72 World Tour's sold-out performance at Detroit's Ford Field.

At Ford Field, Trace3 and Detroit Lions Unveil a New Chapter in NFL Tech

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Monday, November 20, 2023

DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 14th, 2023, an event that may well redefine the future of sports entertainment took place at Ford Field, the proud home of the Detroit Lions. Trace3, a leader in technology solutions and services, unveiled its groundbreaking collaboration with the Detroit Lions, showcasing an innovative Analytics War Room that places the team at the forefront of the NFL's technological revolution.

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  • On November 14th, 2023, Trace3 and the Detroit Lions unveiled a pioneering Analytics War Room at Ford Field, signaling a major leap in NFL technology and fan engagement.
  • DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 14th, 2023, an event that may well redefine the future of sports entertainment took place at Ford Field, the proud home of the Detroit Lions.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown, in attendance with NFL Films, praised the Lions' efforts in connecting with their fans through technology.
  • Her message underscored the state's commitment to technological and economic growth, aligning perfectly with the goals of Trace3 and the Detroit Lions.

Trace3 and Detroit Lions Redefine Operations Strategy and Fan Experience with Analytics War Room Latest Advancements

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Monday, November 6, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Motor City is roaring with excitement as the Detroit Lions unveil the next chapter in their pursuit of gridiron greatness. The Detroit Lions has teamed up with Trace3, a leading technology consultancy, to unveil the latest advancements of Lion's Analytics War Room—the next iteration of Trace3's cutting-edge facility intended to transform operations strategy and enhance fan engagement. This innovative collaboration marks a bold step towards revolutionizing the sport and elevating the Detroit Lions' fan experience to new levels. The collaboration showcases the Lions' commitment to staying at the top of their game and maintaining Detroit's status as the best NFL city, a title recently bestowed upon it by fans and confirmed by a CBS report. This partnership also highlights Trace3's mission to uplift and secure the lives of its clients and their communities, with a special emphasis on the Detroit community, which holds a special place in their heart.

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  • Trace3 has joined forces with the Detroit Lions to introduce the Lion's Analytics War Room best-in-class, the next iteration of a groundbreaking facility reshaping operations strategy and fan engagement.
  • The Detroit Lions has teamed up with Trace3, a leading technology consultancy , to unveil the latest advancements of Lion's Analytics War Room—the next iteration of Trace3's cutting-edge facility intended to transform operations strategy and enhance fan engagement.
  • This innovative collaboration marks a bold step towards revolutionizing the sport and elevating the Detroit Lions' fan experience to new levels.
  • Trace3 has joined forces with the Detroit Lions to introduce the Lion's next-gen Analytics War Room.

Michigan Association of Broadcasters to Welcome More Than 900 Attendees to Discuss and Explore Broadcast Careers at the 2nd Annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters is hosting its 2nd annual Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy at Ford Field on Thursday, November 2nd.
  • More than 900 attendees from seven states are registered to attend the event including students from more than 50 schools from across Michigan.
  • Full details on the Great Lakes Broadcast and Sports Media Academy are available here .
  • The Academy builds on the recent launch of the MAB's "Be There" campaign to recruit new broadcasters to the industry.

Detroit Music Hall Unveils Plans for $122 Million Expansion Designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

At seven stories and 100,000 SF, the Music Hall expansion is the culmination of an extensive 2023 feasibility study. The multipurpose music center will occupy the lot adjacent to the classic 1928 Music Hall -- a landmarked facility in the heart of downtown Detroit at the corner of Brush and Madison. The new facility will feature a state-of-the-art concert hall, a recital hall, recording and practice studios, leasable office space for industry professionals, and a public welcome center offering box office access to arts and cultural programming across the city. With a projected opening in the fall of 2026, the new expansion is a response to extremely fast-growing demand for music programming and timed to provide the crucial cultural component to the city's renaissance, driving demand for an authentic Detroit music experience and driving regional and global tourism.

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  • At seven stories and 100,000 SF, the Music Hall expansion is the culmination of an extensive 2023 feasibility study.
  • The multipurpose music center will occupy the lot adjacent to the classic 1928 Music Hall -- a landmarked facility in the heart of downtown Detroit at the corner of Brush and Madison.
  • On this momentous announcement, Vince Paul, President and Artistic Director of Detroit Music Hall says, "The expansion will welcome the world to Detroit.
  • "The experience of growing up in and around Detroit has followed and influenced me throughout my life and career," says Tod Williams, Founding Partner / Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects.

Comerica First Down Program with Detroit Lions Impacting Community for Seventh Year

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Monday, September 18, 2023

DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are collaborating for the seventh consecutive year on a season-long initiative that assists transformative and impactful community partners throughout southeast Michigan. The Comerica First Down Program ensures that every Lions first down gained during the 2023 season at Ford Field will stretch well beyond 10 yards and reach those in need in the community.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are collaborating for the seventh consecutive year on a season-long initiative that assists transformative and impactful community partners throughout southeast Michigan.
  • "The First Down Program has been instrumental in helping numerous community partners serve the unmet needs of our residents, families, and neighborhoods," said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank National Community Impact Manager.
  • During every Lions home game this season, a Metro Detroit philanthropic organization will benefit by receiving $100 for each Lions first down gained.
  • "It is an honor to continue the First Down Program with a partner as community focused as Comerica," said Detroit Lions Vice President of Detroit Lions Foundation and Community Relations Roxanne Caine.

WrestleMania 40 Breaks WWE® All-Time Gate Record in One Day

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Monday, August 21, 2023

WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WrestleMania 40 broke the company’s all-time gate record in one day.

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  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WrestleMania 40 broke the company’s all-time gate record in one day.
  • The previous total gross record – $21.6 million – was set earlier this year at WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
  • SummerSlam, which emanated from Ford Field in Detroit earlier this month, generated a record gate of $8.5 million, the largest gate for any non-WrestleMania event ever.
  • Additionally, On Location has sold more fan experience packages for WrestleMania 40 than all of WrestleMania 39 and broke the all-time revenue record for a single WWE event in this area.

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Launches Comprehensive Industry Recruitment Campaign

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

LANSING, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) launched a multifaceted industry recruitment campaign - "Be There" - during its annual Summer Leadership Conference. 

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  • LANSING, Mich., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) launched a multifaceted industry recruitment campaign - "Be There" - during its annual Summer Leadership Conference.
  • "This recruitment campaign has been a tremendous collaborative effort with input from our MAB members throughout the entire state.
  • "The Michigan Association of Broadcasters' campaign is an important initiative to recruit the next generation of innovators that will lead our industry, revolutionize our service to audiences and reshape local radio and television," said Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters.
  • We thank MAB and broadcasters around the country for their ongoing work to create, cultivate and empower the future leaders of broadcasting."