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CHARLOTTE HORNETS LAUNCH FAN EVENT WITH EVENTZEE

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Tustin, CA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freeze Tag ( OTC: FRZT ), a leading creator of location-based mobile social games, announced today that the Charlotte Hornets NBA team launched a fan engagement event using the Eventzee scavenger hunt app.

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  • Tustin, CA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freeze Tag ( OTC: FRZT ), a leading creator of location-based mobile social games, announced today that the Charlotte Hornets NBA team launched a fan engagement event using the Eventzee scavenger hunt app.
  • Hornets fans participated by launching the Hornets App and tapping on the hunt as it appeared in the slideshow area at the top.
  • Eventzee app developers worked with the Charlotte Hornets to make the Buzz City hunt accessed via the Hornets App .
  • Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets, Greensboro Swarm and Hornets Venom GT, and operates Charlottes Spectrum Center.

PBA Announces New CEO Jennifer Dorian

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) today announced Jennifer Dorian as the organization's new president and CEO.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) today announced Jennifer Dorian as the organization's new president and CEO.
  • Wonya Lucas, who served as PBA CEO from 2015-2020, recently vacated the position to join Crown Media Family Networks as president and CEO.
  • Scott Woelfel, who served PBA as Interim CEO throughout the search process, will continue in his role as Chief Content Officer.
  • Andrew Feiler, Chair of the Board of Directors for PBA, said of the selection, "We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to the PBA leadership position.

PBA Announces New CEO Jennifer Dorian

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) today announced Jennifer Dorian as the organizations new president and CEO.

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  • Public Broadcasting Atlanta (PBA) today announced Jennifer Dorian as the organizations new president and CEO.
  • Wonya Lucas, who served as PBA CEO from 2015-2020, recently vacated the position to join Crown Media Family Networks as president and CEO.
  • Scott Woelfel, who served PBA as Interim CEO throughout the search process, will continue in his role as Chief Content Officer.
  • Andrew Feiler, Chair of the Board of Directors for PBA, said of the selection, We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to the PBA leadership position.

Black Female CEO Cheryl McCants of Impact Consulting Enterprises Joins Marquis Who's Who and the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Board

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Friday, December 4, 2020

McCants is included in the Marquis Who's Who list of noteworthy individuals as a result of her accomplishments and prominence in her field.

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  • McCants is included in the Marquis Who's Who list of noteworthy individuals as a result of her accomplishments and prominence in her field.
  • She also recently joined The Council's Board of Directors and became Chairperson of the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC).
  • Marquis Who's Who evaluated McCants' achievements and influence before deeming her worthy of their biographical reference list.
  • "I am both honored and inspired by these responsibilities, positions and accolades," said Cheryl McCants, president and CEO of Impact Consulting Enterprises.

VTB Group announces IFRS financial results for October and 10M 2020

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

VTB Bank, the parent company of VTB Group (the "Group"), publishes its unaudited consolidated IFRS financial results for October and 10 months of 2020.

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  • VTB Bank, the parent company of VTB Group (the "Group"), publishes its unaudited consolidated IFRS financial results for October and 10 months of 2020.
  • In 10M 2020 the Group earned RUB 64.5 billion, which corresponds to ROE of 4.5%."
  • Mortgage lending, which continues to increase at a faster pace, was up 2.0% in October and 19.1% for 10M 2020.
  • The cost of risk was 1.8% for 10M 2020 and 0.8% in October 2020, up from 0.9% and 1.0% year-on-year, respectively.

76ers Gaming Club and Saint Joseph's University Announce Interactive Esports Partnership

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 76ers Gaming Club (GC), the NBA 2K League team of the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment portfolio, today announced an interactive esports partnership with Saint Joseph's University.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 76ers Gaming Club (GC), the NBA 2K League team of the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment portfolio, today announced an interactive esports partnership with Saint Joseph's University.
  • "This new interactive partnership between 76ers Gaming Club and Saint Joseph's University is a natural fit; we are each committed to empowering students in our city, state and surrounding area by fueling their esports passion and developingthe next generation of esports players, influencers and executives," said Kathryn Alario, Vice President, Marketing, Philadelphia 76ers.
  • "The exclusive 76ers GC content, programming and access generated through the partnership will provide a unique opportunity for students who want an inside look at the craft and business of esports.
  • For more information on 76ers GC, go to 76ersGC.nba.com and follow the team on Twitter and Instagram at @76ersGC.Follow Saint Joseph's University on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Youtube .

Hall of Famer and Former NBA and NCAA Champion Derek Anderson Joins Draganfly Board of Advisors

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

Since retiring from the NBA, Derek Anderson founded the Stamina Foundation which provides educational programming and events which empower youth and young adults with resources and life skills.

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  • Since retiring from the NBA, Derek Anderson founded the Stamina Foundation which provides educational programming and events which empower youth and young adults with resources and life skills.
  • In 2006, Derek won a World Title with the Miami Heat, becoming 1 of 13 players to win both an NCAA and NBA championship.
  • Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, said: We are excited and truly honoured to have Derek Anderson agree to join Draganflys outstanding Board of Advisors.
  • I am honoured to have been appointed to Draganflys Board of Advisors, said Derek Anderson.

GameOn Technology and Indiana Pacers Team Up to Launch Official Chat Application on Facebook Messenger

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Thursday, November 12, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Indiana Pacers and GameOn Technology , the industry-leading conversational applications platform, announced today that the official team chat application is now available on Facebook Messenger , ahead of the upcoming NBA draft.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Indiana Pacers and GameOn Technology , the industry-leading conversational applications platform, announced today that the official team chat application is now available on Facebook Messenger , ahead of the upcoming NBA draft.
  • The service allows Pacers fans to chat real-time with their brand, getting news and insights directly from the team they love.
  • "This partnership with GameOn means that our fans can access the content they want faster than ever before through Facebook Messenger."
  • Pacers Sports & Entertainment is an integrated sports and entertainment company including the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Pacers Gaming, Pacers Foundation, Inc., and operations of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Author John Feinstein Releases New Audiobook

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- John Feinstein's view of sports over the past four decades is about as unique as the relationships he has built along the way.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- John Feinstein's view of sports over the past four decades is about as unique as the relationships he has built along the way.
  • In his first exclusive audio book, five of John's most meaningful relationships are captured in a series of intimate conversations that provide listeners with an in-depth look into both John and the backgrounds of the high-profile coaches and athletes he has covered.
  • THE FRIENDS I'VE MADE features remarkably personal and intimate exchanges with Michigan State Men's Basketball Coach TOM IZZO, golf personality DAVID FEHERTY, Golden State Warriors Head Coach STEVE KERR, tennis analyst, sports commentator and women's journalism pioneer MARY CARILLO and Duke Men's Basketball Coach MIKE KRZYZEWSKI.
  • View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/author-john-feinstein-releases-n...

NBA Star CJ McCollum Announces New Talk Show Series 'Remaking America' on PlayersTV

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PlayersTV, the athlete-owned media network dedicated to Athlete-Sports lifestyle and culture entertainment, revealed today a new original series entitled "ReMaking America", a reoccurring talk show with NBA star and PlayersTV investor CJ MCCOLLUM.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PlayersTV, the athlete-owned media network dedicated to Athlete-Sports lifestyle and culture entertainment, revealed today a new original series entitled "ReMaking America", a reoccurring talk show with NBA star and PlayersTV investor CJ MCCOLLUM.
  • "ReMaking America" is an original series executive produced by CJ McCollum on PlayersTV.
  • We are looking to have real conversations that will hopefully drive significant change," said CJ McCollum, PlayersTV investor, journalist and shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers.
  • PlayersTV co-founder Deron Guidrey says sports enthusiasts should look forward to more original programming from their favorite athletes on Sling TV.