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New Meta Entertainment Partners with the Ruderman Family Foundation to Support Mental Health in Gaming

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), the parent company of esports organization Dignitas and women's gaming broadcast production platform Raidiant, has today announced a new partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that works to end the stigma associated with mental health. As the Official Mental Health Partner of NME, the Foundation is partnering with and providing a grant to New Meta Entertainment's Dignitas to enhance an inclusive and supportive environment for gaming fans and esports professionals everywhere.

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In addition, New Meta Entertainment and the Foundation will create an event space at TwitchCon where talent and fans can connect with mental health resources.
"We are thrilled to welcome the Ruderman Family Foundation to NME as our Official Mental Health Partner, reinforcing our commitment to the gaming community," said Michael Prindiville, CEO of NME.
The new partnership sees the Ruderman Family Foundation expand its extensive work within the mental health space, now into gaming.
"Despite the severity of today's mental health crisis, far too many Americans sorely lack access to essential mental health resources and services," said Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation.

Diamond Kinetics & MLB Players Inc. Partner to Bring Big Leaguers to Backyards, Support Shared Efforts To Increase Youth Participation & Retention

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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As part of the partnership, the organizations are launching the DK + MLB Featured Players program, a gamified training experience from big leaguers, exclusively available in the DK app.

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As part of the partnership, the organizations are launching the DK + MLB Featured Players program, a gamified training experience from big leaguers, exclusively available in the DK app.
Diamond Kinetics is a pioneering sports technology company that supports youth baseball and softball player development with tools and connected technology to turn practice into play.
"I'm excited to be one of the first MLB players to support this initiative between the MLBPA and Diamond Kinetics," said Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins.
To learn more about Diamond Kinetics and stay up to date on the new DK + MLB Featured Players Program, visit www.diamondkinetics.com .

Candy Digital Celebrates MLB’s Biggest Moments of the Year with Coveted Digital Collectibles and New Experiences for Baseball Fans Everywhere

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Monday, July 10, 2023

With Candy and MLB, fans can commemorate their favorite baseball memories with digital collectibles to hold on to forever.

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With Candy and MLB, fans can commemorate their favorite baseball memories with digital collectibles to hold on to forever.
“This year, all fans attending the Game can mint an exclusive and limited edition commemorative ticket sponsored by Mastercard for free at Candy.com .
A special 3D MLB All-Star digital collectible baseball will be available for all fans to redeem between July 7th and 31st.
Each week, Candy customers can use their MLB digital collectibles to answer baseball trivia questions to earn points and win rewards, including exclusive packs, autographed merchandise, and more.

Brand Institute Continues Partnership with Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy (CBBA)

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Monday, May 8, 2023

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MIAMI, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute is pleased to announce the renewal of its support and enthusiastic patronage of the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy (CBBA), an accredited high school in Florida, Puerto Rico, that provides baseball, academics, and personal development education to its students.

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MIAMI, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute is pleased to announce the renewal of its support and enthusiastic patronage of the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy (CBBA), an accredited high school in Florida, Puerto Rico, that provides baseball, academics, and personal development education to its students.
The stadium was built with support from Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), including a donation of $2,000,000.
Brand Institute is a proud sponsor of the stadium and donated a BBQ stand and seating area for all to enjoy.
Brand Institute recognizes the importance of supporting organizations such as the CBBA, which are committed to providing quality education and mentorship to underprivileged students.

MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation and Musco Lighting Partner to Fund Snug Harbor Little League Livingston Complex Field Lighting

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Friday, April 14, 2023

The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF), in collaboration with Musco Lighting, announced plans to support the funding and installation of field lighting at Snug Harbor Little League’s (SHLL) Livingston Complex, located in Staten Island, NY.

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The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF), in collaboration with Musco Lighting, announced plans to support the funding and installation of field lighting at Snug Harbor Little League’s (SHLL) Livingston Complex, located in Staten Island, NY.
However, as the borough's only league without field lighting across its two baseball fields and softball field, SHLL has faced barriers with scheduling and programming ancillary events for the local community.
The new, custom LED lighting systems provided by Musco Lighting will help expand programming opportunities and better serve Snug Harbor Little League’s baseball and softball teams.
Musco is very proud to help move Anthony’s legacy forward by making this project a reality along with our exceptional partners at MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation.”

The CFO Leadership Council Highlights Conference Keynote: Andy Fastow, The Former Enron CFO presenting "The CFO's Ultimate Cautionary Tale"

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

BOSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC), a professional association whose mission is to empower senior financial executives to realize success, highlights Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron. The keynote tells all in this revealing session, The CFO'S Ultimate Cautionary Tale: Lessons from Enron's Former Finance Chief.

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The CFO Leadership Council a professional association whose mission is to empower senior financial executives highlights East Conference Keynote: Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron.
The session will be the Ultimate How To: on Recognizing and Sidestepping risk.
BOSTON, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC) , a professional association whose mission is to empower senior financial executives to realize success, highlights Andy Fastow, former CFO of Enron.
The keynote tells all in this revealing session, The CFO'S Ultimate Cautionary Tale: Lessons from Enron's Former Finance Chief.

Candy Digital Launches New Collectibles and Interactive Challenges for the 2023 MLB Season

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candy Digital , the next-generation digital collectible company, announces its campaign for the 2023 baseball season, in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candy Digital , the next-generation digital collectible company, announces its campaign for the 2023 baseball season, in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Candy’s lineup for the season includes its flagship player ICONs, video highlights, commemorative game tickets, and interactive challenges for fans to earn points and win prizes.
“We couldn’t be more excited to build on our successes of the previous MLB season by introducing a series of innovative new products and engagements.
Day by day, digital collectibles are becoming more immersed in America’s most cherished pastime and we’re thrilled to be paving the way with our partners,” said Scott Lawin, CEO of Candy Digital.

Fanatics Collectibles, MLB, MLB Players Inc. Unveil First-Ever Memorabilia Patch Created Specifically for Trading Cards

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

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NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Fanatics Collectibles, the trading cards and collectibles division of Fanatics, and Topps, its cornerstone sports trading card brand, unveiled MLB Debut Patches, the first-ever memorabilia made in partnership with a professional sports league specifically for inclusion on trading cards. Created in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) and MLB Players Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, all players making their MLB debut this season will have the Debut Patch worn on their jersey. After appearing in their first game, the patch will be authenticated under the auspices of the MLB Authentication Program and then placed directly onto their rookie card in a future Topps set.

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NEW YORK, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Fanatics Collectibles, the trading cards and collectibles division of Fanatics, and Topps, its cornerstone sports trading card brand, unveiled MLB Debut Patches, the first-ever memorabilia made in partnership with a professional sports league specifically for inclusion on trading cards.
Created in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) and MLB Players Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, all players making their MLB debut this season will have the Debut Patch worn on their jersey.
With MLB Debut Patches, fans will be able to collect and connect with the most important moments in players' careers.
The first-ever MLB Debut Patches will make an appearance on baseball fields around the country on Opening Day, and throughout the entire MLB season as players make their debuts.

Sandlot Sloths Partners with MLB's RBI Program to Launch NFT Collection

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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CINCINNATI, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandlot Sloths has teamed up with Major League Baseball's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Youth Program to launch its non-fungible token (NFT) collection of 5,944 hand-drawn sloths on the Ethereum blockchain. Each sloth acts as a membership pass to the Sandlot Sloths community: a collective of baseball fans who share their love for the sport through IRL experiences and merchandise, all while supporting underserved communities through its charity partner, RBI.

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CINCINNATI, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandlot Sloths has teamed up with Major League Baseball's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Youth Program to launch its non-fungible token (NFT) collection of 5,944 hand-drawn sloths on the Ethereum blockchain.
Furthermore, 2% of all secondary sales from the Sandlot Sloths collection will be donated to RBI on a monthly basis.
Holders of Sandlot Sloths NFTs get fractional voting rights to decide how the funds are distributed and used by the program.
"On behalf of Major League Baseball, I want to thank Jonathan Levey and his Sandlot Sloths NFT for their support of the RBI program," said David James, Vice President of Baseball & Softball Development, MLB.

Leading Digital Collectible Platform Candy Digital Announces Series A1 Fundraise

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Candy Digital, a next-generation digital collectible company, announced today that it has raised a Series A1 financing round led by Galaxy and ConsenSys Mesh, with participation from 10T Holdings and ConsenSys, among others.

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Candy Digital, a next-generation digital collectible company, announced today that it has raised a Series A1 financing round led by Galaxy and ConsenSys Mesh, with participation from 10T Holdings and ConsenSys, among others.
Candy Digital, which launched in 2021 with the mission of deepening fandom through the development of digital collectibles and experiences, will continue to scale and expand its flagship digital products, including ICON trading cards, Tickets, and Highlights.
Candy Digital remains committed to reimagining fandom in a web3 world and is excited to lead the charge into the next phase of the market’s evolution,” said Scott Lawin, CEO of Candy Digital.
“Candy Digital has quickly established itself as a leading digital collectible NFT platform with a passionate customer base, advanced technological infrastructure, and strong partnership network that will enable the platform to continue to sustainably scale,” said Mike Novogratz, Founder, and CEO of Galaxy.