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Ads, food and gambling galore − 5 essential reads for the Super Bowl

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Friday, February 9, 2024

I didn’t get a pass to media day, so I didn’t get a chance to ask Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about how he tends to his mustache.

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  • I didn’t get a pass to media day, so I didn’t get a chance to ask Chiefs head coach Andy Reid about how he tends to his mustache.
  • But my colleagues and I were able to ask an all-pro lineup of scholars to write about a range of football-related topics, from the partisan food divide to the numbers behind the biggest gambling bonanza in league history.

1. Flag, you’re it

  • A year ago, league officials decided to shake up the annual showcase.
  • It would no longer be a tackle football game.
  • But Woods points to a gender divide and a political divide that could end up clouding the sport’s future.

2. X’s, O’s and Z’s

  • In 2011, former NFL cornerback Sam Shields was a rookie playing for a Green Bay Packers team that had made the Super Bowl.
  • The night before the big game, he tossed and turned.
  • Something tells me I’d be a lot like Shields.

3. Going all in on gambling

  • Or maybe you’re betting on Reba McEntire’s national anthem to last longer than 90.5 seconds.
  • The country’s gambling mania has been aided, in part, by the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling that overturned a federal ban on sports betting.
  • The NFL has gone all in on its embrace of gambling, forging billion-dollar partnerships with the country’s top sportsbooks.
  • Read more:
    The Super Bowl gets the Vegas treatment, with 1 in 4 American adults expected to gamble on the big game

4. At least they aren’t serving donkey meat

  • And even the Super Bowl – one of the few communal events left in a polarized, atomized nation – can’t avoid the creep of partisanship.
  • Maybe you could just serve salmon – a food that, according to Dyck and Pearson-Merkowitz’s research, is “resistant to partisan cues.” Grim times, indeed.
  • Read more:
    Super Bowl party foods can deliver political bite – choose wisely

5. ByeDaddy

  • That’s one reason companies are willing to fork over so much cash for a coveted slot – as much as US$7 million for a 30-second spot.
  • Ferrell point out, many regulars on the airwaves of the Super Bowl, such as GoDaddy and Ford, are missing from this year’s lineup.
  • Read more:
    Super Bowl ads: It's getting harder for commercials to score with consumers

    This story is a roundup of articles from The Conversation’s archives.

GAGE Secures Seed Funding for Workforce Enhancement - Eagle Venture Fund Leads Investment

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GAGE announced that they secured seed funding from Eagle Venture Fund as well as a group of angel investors. GAGE is a platform and mobile app designed to "Build a Better Workforce" with a new approach to employee engagement, recognition, and performance management.

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  • GAGE announced that they secured seed funding from Eagle Venture Fund as well as a group of angel investors.
  • ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GAGE announced that they secured seed funding from Eagle Venture Fund as well as a group of angel investors.
  • GAGE has excellent market traction and is well positioned for success," said Wade Myers, General Partner with Eagle Venture Fund.
  • Justin Henshaw, GAGE founder and CEO, expressed excitement for the financing led by Eagle Venture Fund, "I am genuinely elated to welcome our lead investor onboard.

Fast Food for a Quick Layover: Upgraded Points Releases Ranking of the Best U.S. Airports for Fast Food Chains

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Upgraded Points announced its newest study with a comprehensive ranking of major airports based on airport fast food options, providing valuable insights into where travelers can find a swift meal before takeoff or between flights.

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  • "Quick-service restaurants are a travel essential, offering a sense of familiarity no matter where you go," said Keri Stooksbury, editor-in-chief at Upgraded Points.
  • "Whether it's a McDonald's Big Mac or a Chick-fil-A sandwich, these foods are easy to grab in a pinch."
  • Upgraded Points analyzed the fast food landscape across the 60 busiest airports in the U.S., as defined by total passenger volume.
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT): At ONT, fast food stands up to its name with just 7,800 passengers per chain – 69% below the average.

Chick-fil-A Donates Record-Breaking Funding to 51 Nonprofits through 2024 True Inspiration Awards Program

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the 51 nonprofit grant recipients of the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program. Established in 2015, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which seeks to honor and support organizations that make a positive impact in their local communities. This year, Chick-fil-A celebrated the anniversary by awarding the most funding in the program's history and the highest number of nonprofit recipients.

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  • Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the program, Chick-fil-A expands giving, awarding the largest number of nonprofit recipients, including five grants in Canada and Puerto Rico
    ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the 51 nonprofit grant recipients of the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program.
  • Established in 2015, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which seeks to honor and support organizations that make a positive impact in their local communities.
  • This year, Chick-fil-A celebrated the anniversary by awarding the most funding in the program's history and the highest number of nonprofit recipients.
  • 51 nonprofit recipients, including five total nonprofits in Canada and Puerto Rico.

Chick-fil-A's Winter Forecast: Sunny, With a Chance of Mango Passion

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A® is bringing a bright and sunny outlook to the start of the year with the return of the Mango Passion Sunjoy®, along with three new tropical sidekicks: Mango Passion Lemonade, Mango Passion Iced Tea and Mango Passion Frosted Lemonade.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A® is bringing a bright and sunny outlook to the start of the year with the return of the Mango Passion Sunjoy®, along with three new tropical sidekicks: Mango Passion Lemonade, Mango Passion Iced Tea and Mango Passion Frosted Lemonade.
  • This tropical combination is a mix of classic Chick-fil-A ® Lemonade and delicious mango and passion fruit flavors.
  • Freshly-brewed daily from a blend of tea leaves, the Mango Passion Iced Tea mixes classic Iced Tea with delicious mango and passion fruit flavors.
  • The perfect winter sweet treat, combining Chick-fil-A ® Lemonade (or Diet Lemonade) and signature Icedream® dessert with delicious mango and passion fruit flavors.

Colony Bank Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

goBeyondProfit today announced it has honored Fitzgerald-based Colony Bank and its CEO, Heath Fountain, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award .

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  • goBeyondProfit today announced it has honored Fitzgerald-based Colony Bank and its CEO, Heath Fountain, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award .
  • Founded in 1975, Colony Bank has grown to nearly 40 offices throughout Georgia, 500 team members, and $3 billion in assets.
  • Colony Bank and its CEO Heath Fountain were selected by fellow Georgia business leaders as a goBeyondProfit Champion for their demonstrated commitment to a larger purpose beyond the bottom line.
  • As a result, Colony Bank demonstrates a unique consistency in purpose and generosity across their entire footprint.”
    Past goBeyondProfit Champion award winners include Gas South, Creature Comforts Brewing, H.J.

Nala Robotics Appoints Massimo Noja De Marco as Chairman to its Strategic Advisory Board

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nala Robotics, an AI technology company revolutionizing the culinary industry, today announced the appointment of Massimo Noja De Marco as chairman to its strategic advisory board.

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  • ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nala Robotics , an AI technology company revolutionizing the culinary industry, today announced the appointment of Massimo Noja De Marco as chairman to its strategic advisory board.
  • "Nala Robotics welcomes Massimo as chairman to our strategic advisory board," said founder and CEO Ajay Sunkara.
  • "I am thrilled to join Nala Robotics and look forward to working with management to take the company to the next level," said De Marco.
  • " De Marco previously served on the board of directors of Miso Robotics, and as an advisor at OrderMark, ROBOjuice, Babylon Micro Farms and Nurish.

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care Triples Houston Footprint

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care has tripled its footprint in the last 12 months and is now Greater Houston's largest urgent and on-demand care network.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care has tripled its footprint in the last 12 months and is now Greater Houston's largest urgent and on-demand care network.
  • Monday, Memorial Hermann-GoHealth opened its 29th location as three Prime Urgent Care locations transitioned to the network.
  • Today, we deliver effortless and connected health care experiences and serve as the physical and virtual front door to the vast health resources and expertise found throughout the Memorial Hermann Health System," said Manny Singh, market president for Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care.
  • "Memorial Hermann's commitment to delivering high-quality care coupled with GoHealth's advanced technology and expertise in urgent care provides patients of all ages with the best possible health care experience."

The Eagle Academy Foundation Announces Second Annual Career Pathways Expo

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF), renowned for its commitment to the education and success of young men of color in New York City and beyond, announces its second annual Career Pathways Expo on Friday, November 17, from 11 am-3 pm.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF), renowned for its commitment to the education and success of young men of color in New York City and beyond, announces its second annual Career Pathways Expo on Friday, November 17, from 11 am-3 pm.
  • This impactful event welcomes high school juniors and seniors to explore a wide array of industries and career opportunities, particularly in fields where people of color are underrepresented.
  • More than 1500 students from NYC Public Schools will have the chance to connect with over 40 exhibitors, gaining insights into diverse career paths and employment opportunities.
  • The Career Pathways Expo is a signature event of the Eagles Soaring Beyond (ESB) program, which seeks to empower young men of color to define success on their terms and excel by creating multiple pathways to success after high school graduation.

Deck the Halls with Chick-fil-A: Celebrate the Holidays with Festive Food, Fashion and Family Entertainment

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season around the corner, Chick-fil-A ® is sprinkling festivity throughout its food, films and even stocking stuffers. Whether guests want to enjoy classic Christmas treats, show festive flair with limited-time apparel or spend memorable moments together with new games and a film for the whole family, Chick-fil-A is set to spark joy for everyone.  

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9220951-chick-fil-a-tis-the-seas...
    Sweet Treat alert: Festive fan-favorite and much-loved Christmas tradition, the Peppermint Chip Milkshake returns Nov. 13 alongside two new peppermint treats.
  • New holiday merchandise launched Nov. 6, just in time for fans and fashionistas to give the gift of Chick-fil-A.
  • Entertainment for the whole family: a 10-minute animated film, the latest in the Stories of Evergreen Hills® series by Chick-fil-A, launches Nov. 13.
  • pennycake ®, Chick-fil-A's new original kids-and-family brand, will launch a new collection on Nov. 15 helping guests have fun together anytime, anywhere.