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Peppercomm Appoints Two New Members to Firm's Laughing Matters Council

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peppercomm, a leading strategic communications and marketing agency, today announced the addition of two new members to its strategic advisory council of trusted experts in humor, the Laughing Matters Council. These members include Luvell Anderson, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Affiliate Faculty in African American Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Syracuse University, and Malcolm Frierson, Visiting Assistant Professor of African American Studies at Loyola Marymount University. Anderson and Frierson and will join Council veterans Clayton Fletcher, David Horning, and Liz Joynt Sandberg in delivering on the Council's mission to apply the principles of humor to drive positive workplace culture and long-term business success.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peppercomm , a leading strategic communications and marketing agency, today announced the addition of two new members to its strategic advisory council of trusted experts in humor, the Laughing Matters Council.
  • Through its various efforts, The Laughing Matters Council is working to raise awareness of humor as a change agent in the professional world.
  • The following new members of Peppercomm's Laughing Matters Council members will further expand the agency's expertise and perspectives in new areas.
  • For more information about the Laughing Matters Council, visit here .

A'JA WILSON, NONA LEE AND SARAH FLYNN TO BE HONORED AT THE 4th ANNUAL SPORTS POWER BRUNCH HOSTED BY TAYLOR ROOKS

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports -- today announced the honorees and panelists for the 4th Annual Sports Power Brunch. Sponsored by Paramount Content for Change, Meta, Head & Shoulders®, and National Football League, the 2023 event will be held at The Clayton House in Scottsdale, AZ on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, during Super Bowl week. Additional sponsors include Beam Suntory the Official Spirit Sponsor and Prime Capital Investment Advisors.

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  • Additional sponsors include Beam Suntory the Official Spirit Sponsor and Prime Capital Investment Advisors.
  • The Sports Power Brunch recognizes leading women who are game changers in the fight for gender equity in sports who each bring their unique expertise to the sports industry.
  • "We are delighted to continue to recognize honorees and panelists for excellence and innovation in their careers," said Sports Power Brunch CEO LaTonya Story.
  • The 2023 Sports Power Brunch Honorees are recognized in the following categories:
    The event will include three informative panels with trailblazing women in sports:
    Moderators include.

Make Your Super Bowl LVII The Best One Yet

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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MILFORD, Conn. , Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Subway is gearing up for its biggest catering day of the year and unveiling all the ways fans can level up their big game celebrations, whether they are at the Super Bowl or hosting a watch party at home with the ultimate Subway Series spread.

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  • Starting February 9 at the Super Bowl Experience at The Phoenix Convention Center, Subway fans can compete against some of the biggest names in football in Subway Series Super Bowl LVII Showdown*.
  • The top-scoring fans each day can win prizes, like autographed merchandise from NFL legends, tickets to the Super Bowl or a one-of-a-kind championship ring.
  • In addition, DoorDash orders over $25 on Super Bowl Sunday will receive a free footlong†.
  • For more information or to place an order for Super Bowl LVII, visit Subway.com, the Subway app or ezCater.com†.

Global Fantasy Sports Market Outlook Report 2022-2028: Capitalizing OTT Platforms, Rise in Partnerships, Ar-&-Vr-Enabled Fantasy Sports, & Female Participation Driving Widespread Adoption and Growth

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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DUBLIN, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fantasy Sports Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fantasy Sports Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • All such factors are anticipated to propel the growth of the global fantasy football market in the years to come.
  • The fantasy sports market has considerable growth opportunities via the fantasy soccer sports segment.
  • Various fantasy sports vendors are entering the fantasy sports market with the rising potential of fantasy sports.

The 2023 McDonald's All American Games Final 48 are Set to Suit Up This March

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's almost time for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games' class to hit the hardwood in Houston, as the 48 up-and-coming superstars set to make the final rosters were unveiled by the Games' Selection Committee today.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's almost time for the 2023 McDonald's All American Games' class to hit the hardwood in Houston, as the 48 up-and-coming superstars set to make the final rosters were unveiled by the Games' Selection Committee today.
  • And for the boys, the roster features the first, third generation McDonald's All American – making the Games a true family affair.
  • Catch the best of high school hoops going head-to-head on Tuesday, March 28 at Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets.
  • Throughout Games week, fans will also have the chance to support the RMHC mission through donation opportunities at various Games activities.

TAXSLAYER EXTENDS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF GATOR BOWL THROUGH 2027

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees and TaxSlayer, as the title sponsor of the Gator Bowl game since 2012, announced today a sponsorship extension which will last through 2027.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees and TaxSlayer, as the title sponsor of the Gator Bowl game since 2012, announced today a sponsorship extension which will last through 2027.
  • "We express our gratitude to the TaxSlayer family for extending their sponsorship of our historical post-season bowl game," said Greg McGarity, Gator Bowl Sports President & CEO.
  • This year's TaxSlayer Gator Bowl was the fifth-highest attended Bowl game of the season, coming in behind the CFP National Championship, Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl.
  • Like the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, TaxSlayer embodies a rich history and a commitment to excellence.

Renowned Music Industry Veteran Allison Hagendorf Announces New Celebrity-Interview Podcast in Partnership with Studio71, ‘The Allison Hagendorf Show’

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, music journalist, media personality, and influencer Allison Hagendorf announced the launch of her weekly celebrity-interview video podcast, The Allison Hagendorf Show, in partnership with Studio71. Previously, she hosted and executive-produced the critically-acclaimed Spotify original, Rock This with Allison Hagendorf, which garnered over 1 billion impressions and featured superstar guests, including Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, and Queen. The Allison Hagendorf Show will host some of the biggest and most inspiring musicians, actors, athletes, and personalities — celebrating their love of music and the rock ‘n’ roll spirit. Starting on February 10, 2023, weekly episodes will drop every Friday at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m ET, wherever listeners enjoy podcasts, with the videocast on YouTube and Instagram.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, music journalist, media personality, and influencer Allison Hagendorf announced the launch of her weekly celebrity-interview video podcast, The Allison Hagendorf Show, in partnership with Studio71.
  • The Allison Hagendorf Show will host some of the biggest and most inspiring musicians, actors, athletes, and personalities — celebrating their love of music and the rock ‘n’ roll spirit.
  • "The show is a weekly celebration of the music and the culture that inspires, entertains, and unites all of us,” said Hagendorf.
  • The Allison Hagendorf Show is available on all popular podcast platforms, YouTube, Instagram and at bit.ly/TheAllisonHagendorfShow .

CATAPULT INKS LEAGUE WIDE AGREEMENT WITH NEW XFL

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The XFL is led by Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale's RedBird Capital Partners.

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  • The XFL is led by Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale's RedBird Capital Partners.
  • Across the league’s eight teams, coaches and staff will rely on Catapult solutions, including Vector, Thunder, and Scout to make more informed decisions about players faster than ever before.
  • The new league-wide agreement gives the XFL access to cutting-edge technology meant to keep players healthy and performing at their best for fans.
  • The XFL will kick off on February 18, 2023, in partnership with its exclusive broadcast partner, The Walt Disney Company and ESPN.

Louis L. Holtz, Legendary College Football Coach, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Louis L. Holtz, legendary football coach and analyst, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Holtz joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Mr. Holtz made his NFL debut serving briefly as head coach of the New York Jets in 1976 before returning to college football.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Mr. Holtz and the Member Class of 2023 will be formally inducted into the Association during the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from March 30 through April 1, 2023.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Horizon Sports & Experiences, in partnership with InsideOut Sports & Entertainment and Hard Rock, Announces Inaugural Pickleball Slam Featuring Tennis Legends Agassi, Chang, McEnroe, and Roddick

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E), an innovative agency combining sports, experiential marketing and media capabilities, announced the Inaugural Pickleball Slam featuring tennis legends Andre Agassi, Michael Chang, John McEnroe, and Andy Roddick competing for a $1 million purse. Created and produced by HS&E and InsideOut Sports & Entertainment (ISE), the 2023 event will be held at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday, April 2 and will be televised live exclusively on ESPN at 12:00 PM Eastern, immediately ahead of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

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  • "Pickleball is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon – experiencing a meteoric rise across genders, age groups, geographies, and income levels.
  • The inaugural Slam will feature two legends' singles matches pitting Roddick versus Chang, followed by McEnroe versus Agassi in the second match.
  • The final match of the day will be a doubles match with McEnroe and Chang competing against Roddick and Agassi.
  • The 2023 Pickleball Slam includes an amateur challenge, which will be played on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1.