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BuzzRx® and Phoenix Suns Announce Multi-Year Partnership

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BuzzRx, the only provider of free prescription discount cards benefiting nonprofits year-round, announced the company has scored a multi-year partnership with the Phoenix Suns. The partnership will span in-arena activation, commercial advertising, and digital content. BuzzRx is the first prescription savings company to sponsor a National Basketball Association® (NBA) team. This sponsorship expands the company's involvement with the team, as they have previously partnered with the Phoenix Suns Charities, resulting in $150,000 donated to Valley nonprofits.

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This sponsorship expands the company's involvement with the team, as they have previously partnered with the Phoenix Suns Charities, resulting in $150,000 donated to Valley nonprofits.
"BuzzRx has been a great partner to Phoenix Suns Charities and the local community so we're thrilled to expand our relationship and become the first NBA team to partner with a prescription discount card company," said Tom Fletcher, Suns Senior Vice President of Global Partnership Solutions.
"BuzzRx has an active charitable history in Arizona, and we are excited to expand our presence in the community with this new Phoenix Suns partnership," says Matt Herfield, BuzzRx Co-founder & CEO.
To look up prescription discounts by zip code and learn more about BuzzRx and the Phoenix Suns, please visit BuzzRx.com/Suns .

Athletes First Partners, Six Flags Entertainment Launch First-Time Official Partnership Program to Represent All 27 North American Parks

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Athletes First Partners (A1 Partners) today announced they have been retained by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to represent all 27 Six Flags theme parks across North America, creating the first-ever joint marketing and sponsorship program Six Flags has ever offered. It is the largest and most ambitious partnership opportunity in Six Flags history.

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It is the largest and most ambitious partnership opportunity in Six Flags history.
"With tens of millions of attendees, Six Flags is one of the largest entertainment properties designed to entertain every demo across North America, from Gen Z to families.
Athletes First Partners is part of the Athletes First family; their sister company, Athletes First, is the largest NFL talent representation agency in the country.
For more information visit http://a1partners.com/
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Beckett Announces Acquisition of NoXX, Appointment of Scott Roskind as Beckett's Chief Visionary Officer

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Monday, September 12, 2022

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As a part of the agreement, NoXX CEO and Founder Scott Roskind will be joining Beckett as the company's Chief Visionary Officer.

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As a part of the agreement, NoXX CEO and Founder Scott Roskind will be joining Beckett as the company's Chief Visionary Officer.
"The acquisition of NoXX is one more important step in our creation of the industry's digital leading platform," said Kunal Chopra, CEO of Beckett.
"This is an ideal match, between two incredible teams," said Scott Roskind, CEO and Founder of NoXX and Beckett's new Chief Visionary Officer.
I couldn't be happier or more proud of our team, and I'm excited about the technological transformation underway at Beckett."

Retired NFL Players, Wives Form Player Advocacy Committee to Help Retired Players in the NFL Concussion Settlement; Class Counsel to Support Efforts

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

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The Player Advocacy Committee, made up of retired players, wives of retired players, and subject matter experts, will address issues ranging from ease of applying for compensation; communication and transparency for all former players and their families; identifying and finding solutions for bottlenecks in the claims process; and ensuring that more retired players and their families receive the badly needed benefits provided for under the terms of the NFL Concussion Settlement.

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The Player Advocacy Committee, made up of retired players, wives of retired players, and subject matter experts, will address issues ranging from ease of applying for compensation; communication and transparency for all former players and their families; identifying and finding solutions for bottlenecks in the claims process; and ensuring that more retired players and their families receive the badly needed benefits provided for under the terms of the NFL Concussion Settlement.
"Retired Players have rightly felt distrustful of the way in which the NFL has created barriers to receiving compensation in the NFL Concussion Settlement program.
We are optimistic that this collaboration represents a good first step for many retired players and their families," says Dr. Lewis.
Ac., Player Advocacy Committee members include Roxanne Gordon and Lacey Leonard (wives of retired players), Ken Jenkins, Ricky Ray, Charles Mann, and Paul Frase (retired players); and Dr. Chris Nowinski (Co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation).

ARIA Exchange Unveils a Bold Campaign Announcing Upcoming NFT Partnerships with Athlete Superstars

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The paradigm shift in digital collectibles is the tipping point for us as we focus on bringing the power and economics of collectibles to the athlete.

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The paradigm shift in digital collectibles is the tipping point for us as we focus on bringing the power and economics of collectibles to the athlete.
Bringing one-of-a-kind collectibles into the future, ARIA Exchanges hand-picked partners are cultural leaders that offer transcendent, timeless value from generation to generation.
Celebrating global collectors and creators, the first release from ARIA Exchange will be available summer 2022.
Always authentic to its community and mission, ARIA Exchange celebrates a new era where everyone is the curator building their collections of the past and the present.

MORE THAN US AND HENNESSY PRESENT THE B.I.G SUMMIT DURING 2022 NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND

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Friday, February 18, 2022

(Business Inside the Game) Summit at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland.

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(Business Inside the Game) Summit at the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland.
Summit returns in-person and virtually to bring together experts, visionaries and urban entrepreneurs across multiple platforms in sports, media, technology and finance.
Summit this year marks the 75th anniversary of the NBA," said Baron Davis, Founder, More Than Us and Baron Davis Enterprises.
Hennessy distills, ages and blends spanning a full range: Hennessy V.S, V.S.O.P, X.O, Priv, Paradis, Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy.

Jerome Williams, the National Basketball Retired Players Association Chapters Legends, and EVERFI to Hold 'Legends Shooting for Peace' Program at SPIRE Academy

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

The 306: African American History curriculum, created and distributed by EVERFI, explores key themes of African American history through important primary texts and compelling vignettes.

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The 306: African American History curriculum, created and distributed by EVERFI, explores key themes of African American history through important primary texts and compelling vignettes.
Young adults from the surrounding community are invited to participate in the style combine as well.
Jonathan Ehrenfeld, SPIRE Institute & Academy's Managing Partner, is proud to join EVERFI for this unique opportunity.
"It's an important way for SPIRE to fulfill its continuing commitment to diversity on the field and in the classroom.

Memphis Grizzlies Desmond Bane Teams Up with Ballogy

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220203005626/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220203005626/en/
NBA star Desmond Bane joins Duncan Robinson as the latest spokesperson for Ballogy.
Ballogy offers a development plan for all athletes at any stage in their basketball journey.
Im excited to help the next generation of basketball players reach their shooting potential, said Desmond Bane.
Ballogy introduced the Ballogy Skills Assessment (BSA), the result of extensive research and feedback gathered from middle school, high school, and college level coaches and athletes.

Sequoia Games Selects Algorand to Power Flex NBA, Reimagining Gaming for Next Generation Sports Fans

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Described by TechCrunch as "Catan meets NFTs meets augmented reality," each Flex NBA set includes a game board and a set of Flexagons--limited-edition physical tiles representing NBA players, illustrated by top sports artists like Andrew Pietersz and Mickey Ardell. 10 Flexagons are included in each Flex NBA Starter Kit, and customers can continue to build their roster by purchasing additional Flexagons in blind boxes. Each Flexagon is a physical asset, represented in the digital realm as an individually-owned, unrepeatable and non-duplicatable code registered on users' Rosters in Flex NBA's bespoke mobile companion app. As customers trade or sell their physical Flexagons in their efforts to acquire their favorite players and add new dynamics to their gameplay strategies, digital ownership will follow the new owner via a digital chain of custody that is trackable in the mobile companion app. The Flexagon conveys a player's capabilities, like signature moves to be used in gameplay, and when viewed through the lens of the Flex mobile companion app, brings the player to life in augmented reality. With the mobile companion app, players can interact with each other, team up, and even reveal secret Flex skills and capabilities--all coalescing to create truly unique gameplay moments. The Flex app is built atop Algorand's open-source and forkless protocol, enabling users to record experiences from their games as unique and immutable moments in a digital ledger.

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10 Flexagons are included in each Flex NBA Starter Kit, and customers can continue to build their roster by purchasing additional Flexagons in blind boxes.
Sequoia Games' mission is to fuse the nostalgia of board games and sports memorabilia with today's tech-savvy fans and modern culture.
Sequoia Games is an officially licensed sports gaming company, creating games that seamlessly connect physical and digital experiences.
At Sequoia Games, we are building those bridges, allowing technology to enhance our lives, increase the valuation of our collectibles, and add more fun.

Sequoia Games Selects Algorand to Power Flex NBA, Reimagining Gaming for Next Generation Sports Fans

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

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Described by TechCrunch as "Catan meets NFTs meets augmented reality," each Flex NBA set includes a game board and a set of Flexagons--limited-edition physical tiles representing NBA players, illustrated by top sports artists like Andrew Pietersz and Mickey Ardell. 10 Flexagons are included in each Flex NBA Starter Kit, and customers can continue to build their roster by purchasing additional Flexagons in blind boxes. Each Flexagon is a physical asset, represented in the digital realm as an individually-owned, unrepeatable and non-duplicatable code registered on users' Rosters in Flex NBA's bespoke mobile companion app. As customers trade or sell their physical Flexagons in their efforts to acquire their favorite players and add new dynamics to their gameplay strategies, digital ownership will follow the new owner via a digital chain of custody that is trackable in the mobile companion app. The Flexagon conveys a player's capabilities, like signature moves to be used in gameplay, and when viewed through the lens of the Flex mobile companion app, brings the player to life in augmented reality. With the mobile companion app, players can interact with each other, team up, and even reveal secret Flex skills and capabilities--all coalescing to create truly unique gameplay moments. The Flex app is built atop Algorand's open-source and forkless protocol, enabling users to record experiences from their games as unique and immutable moments in a digital ledger.

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10 Flexagons are included in each Flex NBA Starter Kit, and customers can continue to build their roster by purchasing additional Flexagons in blind boxes.
Sequoia Games' mission is to fuse the nostalgia of board games and sports memorabilia with today's tech-savvy fans and modern culture.
Sequoia Games is an officially licensed sports gaming company, creating games that seamlessly connect physical and digital experiences.
At Sequoia Games, we are building those bridges, allowing technology to enhance our lives, increase the valuation of our collectibles, and add more fun.