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Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Full-Court Audio Coverage of the 2024 NCAA® Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Final Four® and National Championship Games on Multiple Platforms

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS), the largest radio network in the U.S. and the exclusive national audio broadcast partner of the NCAA, will present comprehensive live audio coverage of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four and national championship game live from Phoenix in both English and Spanish. The network will also broadcast the Women’s Final Four and national championship game live from Cleveland.

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  • The network will also broadcast the Women’s Final Four and national championship game live from Cleveland.
  • Westwood One has broadcast the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1982 and every game of March Madness® on multiple platforms since 2005.
  • The network has broadcast the NCAA Men’s Final Four and national championship game in Spanish for seven years.
  • In addition, Westwood One has broadcast the Women’s Final Four and national championship game every year since 1998.

Mouser Electronics Empowers Next Generation of Engineers by Sponsoring FIRST Robotics Competition for Youth

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Mouser will be a major sponsor at the upcoming FIRST® in Texas/UIL State Robotics Championships, occurring April 3-6 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

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  • Mouser will be a major sponsor at the upcoming FIRST® in Texas/UIL State Robotics Championships, occurring April 3-6 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
  • Additionally, Mouser will be the registration sponsor of the FIRST Championships, planned for April 17-20 at the same location.
  • Mouser supports FIRST teams in its local community, providing grants for high school teams across Tarrant County, Texas.
  • "As an avid supporter of the FIRST Robotics Competition since 2014, we are excited to be named this year's registration sponsor.

PUMA Reveals Jamaican Olympic Kit in Spectacular Showcase of Speed at Prestigious ISSA Boys & Girls Championships

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Globally renowned sports brand, PUMA, proudly unveiled the highly anticipated Jamaican Olympic Association kits during an unmissable showcase of speed at the ISSA Boys & Girls Championships in Kingston, Jamaica.

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  • Globally renowned sports brand, PUMA, proudly unveiled the highly anticipated Jamaican Olympic Association kits during an unmissable showcase of speed at the ISSA Boys & Girls Championships in Kingston, Jamaica.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240324802511/en/
    Sports company PUMA unveiled the Jamaican Olympic Association kits at the ISSA Boys & Girls Championships in Kingston, Jamaica.
  • The Championships not only celebrate sporting excellence but also serve as a symbol of unity, passion and pride for the Jamaican community.
  • They are more than just a kit – they are a statement of the collective ambition shared between PUMA and Jamaica.

KUMHO TIRE U.S.A. ANNOUNCES MOTORSPORT SPONSORSHIP BECOMING AN OFFICIAL TIRE OF FORMULA DRIFT

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, announced today a major motorsports sponsorship, becoming an Official Tire of Formula DRIFT and sponsor of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship. The sponsorship represents the company's plans to invigorate its marketing efforts to elevate the brand's awareness in the United States and showcase its product technology through the ultra-high performance tire series.

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  • Making its first foray into the ultra-high performance tire series, Kumho Tire U.S.A. will utilize the sponsorship to showcase the brand's technology and leadership in the ultra-high performance space
    ATLANTA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, announced today a major motorsports sponsorship, becoming an Official Tire of Formula DRIFT and sponsor of the Formula DRIFT PRO Championship.
  • In addition, Kumho Tire will also have a major presence on the race broadcast and through Formula DRIFT's digital marketing.
  • April 12-13 – Long Beach, California
    May 31-June 1 – Orlando, Florida
    In addition, Kumho Tire will partner with three drivers as official tire sponsors for the Formula DRIFT 2024 season.
  • For additional information on Kumho Tire and Formula DRIFT, fans can follow along via social media @kumhotireUSA.

“Finish Your Story” in WWE® 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Now Available Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

* The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.

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  • * The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.
  • * The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.
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    The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition is available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
  • Deluxe Edition physical version available March 5 in select territories, and March 8 for the rest of the world.

WWE® 2K24 Celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania with 2K Showcase…of the Immortals and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition

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Monday, January 22, 2024

WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.

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  • WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.
  • “I’ve proven myself to be the most dominant competitor to ever hold the WWE Women’s World Championship,” said Rhea Ripley.
  • “WWE 2K24 offers more match types, new MyRISE storylines and characters, improvements to gameplay throughout, a 2K Showcase 40 years in the making, and so much more.
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    The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

The Paley Museum Announces the Opening of Its Latest Blockbuster Exhibit: Beyond the Big Game

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Beyond the Big Game will immerse visitors into the experience of the Super Bowl like never before, and will open on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and run through March 3, 2024, at The Paley Museum on 25 West 52nd Street.

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  • Beyond the Big Game will immerse visitors into the experience of the Super Bowl like never before, and will open on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and run through March 3, 2024, at The Paley Museum on 25 West 52nd Street.
  • Beyond the Big Game will feature the first-ever showcase of memorable Super Bowl commercials from the past 50 years.
  • From heartwarming to thought-provoking, this collection will show why Super Bowl commercials continue to resonate with fans long after the Vince Lombardi Trophy is hoisted by the winning team.
  • There will also be rare artifacts on display including game balls and uniforms from past Super Bowl games on loan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"BEA x Blue Cross 2023 Hong Kong Open Fencing Championships" set to launch this Weekend

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

A fitting finale to this year's local fencing tournaments, bringing over a thousand Hong Kong and overseas elite fencers under one roof

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  • A fitting finale to this year's local fencing tournaments, bringing over a thousand Hong Kong and overseas elite fencers under one roof
    HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The "BEA x Blue Cross Insurance 2023 Hong Kong Open Fencing Championships", the climactic final week of Hong Kong's fencing competitions, will be held with great fanfare on 25th and 26th November, 2023.
  • We would like to express our gratitude to the BEA, Blue Cross and Hong Kong Government for their unwavering support in promoting the development of fencing in Hong Kong, including their strong support for the Hong Kong Open Fencing Championships.
  • For fencers of Hong Kong team, the Hong Kong Open Fencing Championships can be regarded as a warm-up match for next year's Fencing Grand Prix, in preparation for winning Olympic tickets."
  • Ms. Bonnie Tse, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross, stated, "This year marks Blue Cross's eighth consecutive year as the title sponsor of the 'Hong Kong Open Fencing Championships'.

Vista AF Corse to compete in 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship with two Ferrari 296 LMGT3s

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The world’s leading private aviation group, Vista, and multi-winning AF Corse expand their partnership for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC);

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  • The world’s leading private aviation group, Vista, and multi-winning AF Corse expand their partnership for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC);
    Two Ferrari 296 LMGT3 cars will contest as Vista AF Corse;
    Exciting new era for the Championship with nine manufacturers competing and the highest-profile driver line-up since inception.
  • Milan, December 11, 2023: Ahead of the upcoming 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the multi-winning AF Corse and Vista team announces its exciting new line up — with two Ferrari 296 LMGT3 cars contesting the Championship in the LMGT3 class as Vista AF Corse, in the iconic silver and red livery.
  • Thomas Flohr, Vista AF Corse driver and Vista’s Founder and Chairman, commented: “FIA WEC is at an incredible inflection point — with nine car manufacturers joining WEC GT in 2024, competing in what is next to F1 the highest level of motorsport, a true world championship.
  • To represent Ferrari with the two competing cars is a big honor and responsibility for the Vista AF Corse team.

Herff Jones Partners with West Point to Produce Historic Class Rings

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

WEST POINT, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herff Jones recently secured its contract with the first American school to ever adopt a class ring in 1835 – The United States Military Academy at West Point (USMA).

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  • Herff Jones will be the exclusive class ring provider for U.S. Military Academy's Class of 2025
    Herff Jones will become the exclusive class ring provider for West Point Cadets graduating from the USMA in 2025.
  • The West Point class ring is an esteemed tradition that signifies the rare, everlasting bond created at USMA, the values and standards Cadets pledge to uphold and their future careers serving in the United States Army.
  • Herff Jones built a custom appointment app for USMA so Cadets can conveniently schedule time to customize and order their ring.
  • During each appointment, Herff Jones will walk each cadet through the entire process, showcasing each ring's metal quality and stone selection.