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ActionStreamer Technology Showcased By FOX Sports and Tech-Driven UFL During Inaugural Season

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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CINCINNATI, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionStreamer, the leading wearable streaming device platform, announces its technology integration in the inaugural UFL season, offering viewers a unique, player-perspective live stream experience directly from the field.

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CINCINNATI, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionStreamer, the leading wearable streaming device platform, announces its technology integration in the inaugural UFL season, offering viewers a unique, player-perspective live stream experience directly from the field.
Through the extended collaboration with FOX Sports, ActionStreamer's technology and live streaming point-of-view (POV) camera solutions were showcased this past weekend during the season opening games and will be deployed with the league's eight teams throughout the 2024 regular and postseason schedule, including the inaugural championship game June 16 from St. Louis on FOX.
"We're proud to continue our partnership with FOX Sports, and help deliver the most exciting and immersive media experiences in professional sports to UFL fans", said Bob Lento, ActionStreamer CEO.
In February, ActionStreamer announced the completion of its Series A round, raising $2.4M to accelerate development and productize its patented technology platform.

Spikeball, The Best Graduation Gift (and Grad Party)

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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Giving Spikeball to your grad will make you a hero because it's the ultimate high school graduation gift!

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Giving Spikeball to your grad will make you a hero because it's the ultimate high school graduation gift!
Builds Social Connections: High school graduation signifies the end of an era as teens prepare for new adventures.
Gift your grad boundless hours of fun and memories with a Spikeball set that will be cherished for years to come.
For more information about how to make it the highlight of your teen's graduation celebration, visit www.spikeball.com .

McDonald's All American Games Selects Joyce Edwards and Dylan Harper as the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year

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Monday, April 1, 2024

CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee is proud to announce that high school all-stars, Joyce Edwards of Camden High School in South Carolina and Dylan Harper of Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey, have been named as the recipients of the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Award. Edwards and Harper were honored with the award earlier today in Houston. Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.

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Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.
Since 1997, the Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year are selected annually in honor of Morgan Wootten, the late chairman of the Games' Selection Committee and Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.
The following McDonald's All Americans were selected as finalists for the Morgan Wootten National Players of Year Award:
For the boys' team: Ace Bailey (McEachern High School – GA), V.J.
The 2024 McDonald's All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

POSSIBLE TEAMS UP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL FOR ON-SITE HOSTING DUTIES

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today Access Hollywood's Kit Hoover, Telemundo's Jessica Carrillo, and NBC6 News' Constance Jones are the newest hosts to join the anticipated lineup of speakers and leaders at POSSIBLE.

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The Vision Hall is where business leaders come to ignite the industry's imagination and spark interesting discussions about the future of marketing.
"Kit, Jessica, and Constance will be vital assets to our team of hosts at POSSIBLE.
From their experience, they have their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, making them in tune to all things POSSIBLE."
During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

POSSIBLE ANNOUNCES IMPROBABLE MEDIA CHAIRMAN & ESPN TALENT JAY WILLIAMS

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today the improbable Media Chairman & Co-founder Jay Williams will be joined by Chris Detert and Tammy Henault on stage for a live interview on April 16. The session, titled "The Intersection of Sports, Culture, and Entertainment " will focus on how these three entities reach their ultimate marketing potential through collaboration and dynamic campaign strategies.

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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE , the premier marquee marketing event, announced today the improbable Media Chairman & Co-founder Jay Williams will be joined by Chris Detert and Tammy Henault on stage for a live interview on April 16.
"I'm excited for Jay to bring his expertise from the worlds of business, media and being an elite athlete onto the stage at POSSIBLE," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
Jay is Chairman of Improbable Media, a company he co-founded with NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Improbable Media harnesses the power of content and storytelling to support elite talent and brands in developing and expanding their ecosystem.

ATI PHYSICAL THERAPY RETURNS AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL McDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Physical Therapy, Inc., a nationally recognized outpatient physical therapy provider in the United States, is proud to announce its continued partnership as one of the official sponsors for the 47th Annual McDonald's All American Games, for the third consecutive year. The event, set to take place on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, will showcase the nation's top high school basketball talent in a thrilling display of skill and high-level competition.

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Four dedicated ATI Sports Medicine athletic trainers will be on-site throughout the entirety of the event, providing 24/7 medical coverage.
"We are thrilled to be a part of the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games for the third year in a row," said Rob Manker, Head of Marketing at ATI Physical Therapy.
ATI is also sponsoring the College Basketball Parents' Association's McDonald's All American Games Parent Celebration Brunch , with exclusive attendance by the players' parents.
ATI Physical Therapy looks forward to another year of excitement and excellence in high school basketball, supporting the athletes and their families every step of the way.

Bill Maher Launches Club Random Studios, a Podcasting Platform Championing Authenticity from Unfiltered Celebrity Voices

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The team behind the "Club Random with Bill Maher" podcast, Bill Maher and co-creators and executive producers Chris Case and Chuck LaBella have collaborated to establish a new podcasting network, Club Random Studios.

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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The team behind the "Club Random with Bill Maher" podcast, Bill Maher and co-creators and executive producers Chris Case and Chuck LaBella have collaborated to establish a new podcasting network, Club Random Studios.
But I knew there was still another level to get to, and a nighttime feel, that was missing in podcasts, and that's why I started Club Random.
Now I want to help this impressive slate of other voices to do the same thing on the Club Random network.
I'm beyond excited to team up with Bill and the Club Random team!"

Cosm Announces Agreement with ESPN to Deliver "Shared Reality" Experiences for Fans

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a multi-year agreement that will see ESPN bring live events across college and professional sports to Cosm's forthcoming immersive venues in "Shared Reality" – an experience which bridges the virtual and physical worlds through Cosm's pioneered technology and 87-foot diameter, 8K+ LED domes.

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The expansive package of ESPN's live premium sports programming will see Cosm produce and present marquee events across both the professional and college landscape.
"This agreement represents years of collaboration with ESPN as we continuously work to bring fans some of the biggest and best sports events in the world," said Jeb Terry, CEO and President at Cosm.
Said Kevin Lopes, ESPN Vice President of Sports Business Development & Innovation: "ESPN has always had a relentless passion to provide fans with unique, innovative experiences.
What we're doing with Cosm is a prime example of that, and one that marks another exciting step into the world of immersive sports presentations for fans."

Rhone Announces Two New Board Members

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Monday, March 25, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhone, the performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness, today announced the appointment of Tess Roering, who previously held executive leadership roles at CorePower Yoga and Athleta, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman, to its board of directors.

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Roering and Pitaro join Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder of Rhone; Dave Checketts, Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Fund; Jon Owsley, Managing Partner at L Catterton; Simon Hill-Norton, Investor & Co-Founder of Sweaty Betty; and Carras Holmstead, Investment Partner at Palistar Capital & Co-Founder of Rhone, to Rhone's board of directors.
"We are thrilled to announce the addition of Tess and Jimmy to Rhone's board," said Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder, Rhone.
"The Rhone team has built such a compelling performance lifestyle brand for men," said Tess Roering.
The appointment of Roering and Pitaro to Rhone's board comes in the lead up to the launch of Rhone's first women's collection, debuting in May.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE, WESTGATE RESORTS EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2026

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has extended its partnership with Westgate Resorts through 2026.

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has extended its partnership with Westgate Resorts through 2026.
"The Professional Fighters League is excited to continue our partnership with Westgate Resorts for the 2024 PFL Global Season and through 2026," said PFL Chief Commercial Officer Bryan Calka.
We are excited to collaborate with Westgate Resorts on this unique and innovative partnership."
In addition, Westgate Resorts is thrilled to provide fans with an exclusive opportunity to win an unforgettable VIP experience.