Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers Select Dayforce to Lead Workforce Transformation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

With Dayforce, the Cavaliers will accelerate their journey as an innovation leader by harnessing one holistic platform for payroll, benefits administration, workforce management, onboarding, recruiting, and compensation management.

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  • With Dayforce, the Cavaliers will accelerate their journey as an innovation leader by harnessing one holistic platform for payroll, benefits administration, workforce management, onboarding, recruiting, and compensation management.
  • The partnership between the Cavaliers and Dayforce was driven by a desire to enhance the workplace experience for their team members through modern HCM technology.
  • The Cavaliers consolidated their disparate systems for time, pay, and workforce management into the unified, all-in-one Dayforce platform.
  • “The Cleveland Cavaliers join a community of strong sports brands who are leaning on Dayforce to help grow their teams and their business,” said Steve Holdridge, President, Customer and Revenue Operations at Dayforce, Inc. “The automation and flexibility of the Dayforce platform will help the Cavaliers streamline efficiencies and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.”

Rally House Expands Footprint in Toledo and Cleveland

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Friday, March 29, 2024

CLEVELAND and TOLEDO, Ohio, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House, the officially licensed sports and merchandise retailer and one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation, announces the openings of Rally House Spring Meadows, west of Toledo, and Rally House Marketplace at Four Corners, just south of Cleveland.

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  • CLEVELAND and TOLEDO, Ohio, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House, the officially licensed sports and merchandise retailer and one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation, announces the openings of Rally House Spring Meadows, west of Toledo, and Rally House Marketplace at Four Corners, just south of Cleveland.
  • Find Rally House at Four Corners in Chagrin Falls, in Four Corners Shopping Center next to Home Goods.
  • Rally House has opened numerous storefronts throughout Ohio recently, including new key markets such as Toledo and Columbus, alongside established markets of Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dayton.
  • Customers can rely on Rally House Spring Meadows and Rally House at Four Corners for top-tier products from the industry's most respected brand names, such as, New Era, Nike, '47, Antigua, and many more.

Gray Television Partners with Leading Broadcasters to Bring Cleveland Cavaliers Games Back to Free Over-The-Air Television Across Ohio

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Friday, March 1, 2024

“We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region.

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  • “We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region.
  • This is a significant victory for the Cavaliers and sports fans throughout the region,” said Matt Moran, Senior Managing Vice President for Gray Television.
  • Serena Winters and Cayleigh Griffin will remain as sideline reporter and co-host of Cavaliers Live, respectively.
  • More information about these games and how to access the games in your market can be found on cavs.com/broadcast and cleveland19.com/free.

Atlanta Dream and Gray Television Announce Broadcast Partnership

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season. All Dream non-national exclusive games will air locally on Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Peachtree Sports Network, giving more fans across the Southeast the opportunity to experience Dream games from their homes than ever before. The 2024 WNBA season spans May – September, and the Dream will tip off this season against the Los Angeles Sparks in LA on May 15.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season.
  • Through the Gray partnership, Dream games will be available across the Atlanta market on Peachtree TV’s free over-the-air broadcasts along with its carriage on all major cable and satellite pay-tv systems including Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, and DISH Network.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Gray Television to get the Atlanta Dream into even more households across our state and the Southeast region,” said Dream President and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Shaw Parker.
  • Based in Atlanta, Gray Television has made heavy sports investment in its home city, broadcasting Atlanta Hawks and College Park Skyhawks games, as well as high school football, the Atlanta Hustle, Atlanta Gladiators, Savannah Ghost Pirates and Georgia Swarm.

KAY Jewelers® Celebrates Love and Basketball as Cleveland Cavaliers' Official Partner

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Monday, February 12, 2024

CLEVELAND, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between the Cleveland Cavaliers and KAY Jewelers, the Official Partner of Couples Who Love The Game, will spread love across Cavs Nation and shine a light on the role sports plays in relationships through the personal stories of families, friends and couples who share a passion for the Wine & Gold. KAY's celebration of love tips off on Valentine's Day, February 14th, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when the Cavs host the Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m.

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  • "Our involvement with the Cavaliers is especially poignant as it connects us to our roots in Northeast Ohio.
  • As the Official Partner of Couples Who Love the Game, it is our belief that the love for sports parallels the love in a relationship - it's deep, lasting, and loyal."
  • Love will fill the air for the Valentine's Day game, beginning with a pregame singles event in Bridges at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
  • Across our various platforms, we look forward to working with KAY to share the narrative of these special relationships."

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Brian J. Hudec, DMD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Monday, February 5, 2024

AVON, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Brian J. Hudec, DMD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Dentistry field.

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  • AVON, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Brian J. Hudec, DMD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Dentistry field.
  • With a background in general dentistry and a passion for ensuring the well-being of his patients, Dr. Hudec has become a trusted figure in his community.
  • Dr. Hudec is a proud member of the Hudec Dental team, a practice specializing in a wide range of dental services, including cosmetic dentistry, periodontal treatment, implants, extractions, and root canals.
  • He is committed to the growth and success of his dental practice and aims to continue providing quality dental care to his patients.

Universal Media Inc. Celebrates Growth of Universal Sports & Entertainment Division to Expand Experiential Marketing and Deepen Community Relationships

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Friday, January 5, 2024

UMI President and CEO Anne Carnathan appointed Nick Mickley as VP Integrated Media and Marketing Partnerships to lead the new division.

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  • UMI President and CEO Anne Carnathan appointed Nick Mickley as VP Integrated Media and Marketing Partnerships to lead the new division.
  • A media veteran who spent the past 17 years as an iHeart Media executive, Mickley is driven by a measurable impact on audience and consumer engagement.
  • "Sports and entertainment marketing must reach beyond placing signage in stadiums or names on arenas.
  • For more information about Universal Sports & Entertainment, or to schedule a sponsorship package review, contact Nick Mickley , VP, Integrated Media & Marketing Partnerships.

ARound and Immersal Team Up to Revolutionize Augmented Reality in Sports and Live Entertainment

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEW YORK and HELSINKI, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARound, the pioneering shared augmented reality (AR) platform, part of Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Immersal, leaders in spatial computing and AR localization technology, and part of Hexagon. By creating a turn-key WebAR solution for stadium AR, this partnership facilitates easier integration of shared AR experiences for teams, venues, and events, broadening the scope of interactive fan engagement. ARound and Immersal are poised to announce their inaugural collaboration with a major sports league next month, marking a significant milestone in bringing this innovative vision to life. 

Key Points: 
  • By creating a turn-key WebAR solution for stadium AR, this partnership facilitates easier integration of shared AR experiences for teams, venues, and events, broadening the scope of interactive fan engagement.
  • ARound and Immersal are poised to announce their inaugural collaboration with a major sports league next month, marking a significant milestone in bringing this innovative vision to life.
  • The integration of ARound and Immersal technologies yields greater access and broader use cases of AR experiences through WebAR, enhancing the overall quality and ease of integration for in-stadium entertainment.
  • Combining ARound's interactive fan experiences with Immersal's precision technology, the stage is now set for a revolution in live entertainment.

Elspeth Rollert Promoted to CEO of Stagwell (STGW) Marketing Cloud to Lead Proprietary Tech Products Group

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Friday, December 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has promoted Elspeth Rollert to chief executive officer of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC), the company's proprietary suite of SaaS products built for modern marketers. In this new role – SMC's first CEO appointment – she is responsible for overall strategic direction, management, and performance of the organization. She also currently serves as an executive in-residence at the NYU Stern School of Business, where she mentors MBA students interested in careers in technology.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, has promoted Elspeth Rollert to chief executive officer of the Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC), the company's proprietary suite of SaaS products built for modern marketers.
  • In this new role – SMC's first CEO appointment – she is responsible for overall strategic direction, management, and performance of the organization.
  • Rollert, who works closely with SMC Chief Technology Officer Mansoor Basha, has served as SMC's chief marketing officer since February 2022.
  • It is an extraordinary company passionate about building data-driven software solutions for the modern marketer," said Elspeth Rollert, CEO, Stagwell Marketing Cloud.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Nick Cannon, La La Anthony Join Black Business Leaders And Entrepreneurs At 2023 ForbesBLK Summit

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Forbes’ inaugural ForbesBLK Summit will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and entertainers to ignite critical conversations around the future of Black capitalism.

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  • Forbes’ inaugural ForbesBLK Summit will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and entertainers to ignite critical conversations around the future of Black capitalism.
  • Highlights of the agenda include:
    A ‘powerside’ chat with producer and entrepreneur La La Anthony.
  • A panel conversation with Nick Cannon and Busie Matsiko-Adnan on the untapped potential of Africa’s economy for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses.
  • Lunch and Learn breakout series tackling a range of topics including HBCUs as a talent pipeline for Black leadership, growing the Black creator economy, and building Black intergenerational wealth.