Arnold Schwarzenegger

"Everything Is Better At The Picklr" - Drew Brees Stars in Franchise's New Commercial

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

KAYSVILLE, Utah, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr, North America's fastest-growing indoor pickleball facility, released its latest commercial, Everything's Better At The Picklr, featuring NFL icon and Picklr franchise owner, Drew Brees. The humorous spot shows what it can feel like when you stop playing pickleball on weather-dependent outdoor courts and start playing in a climate-controlled premier club. From their unrivaled membership benefits to state-of-the-art facilities, The Picklr believes playing at their club should feel over the top every time. With the demand for courts evergrowing and over 250 indoor pickleball facilities opening in the next few years, The Picklr offers an oasis where players can indulge in the thrill of pickleball while escaping the elements.

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  • KAYSVILLE, Utah, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr , North America's fastest-growing indoor pickleball facility, released its latest commercial, Everything's Better At The Picklr , featuring NFL icon and Picklr franchise owner, Drew Brees.
  • From their unrivaled membership benefits to state-of-the-art facilities, The Picklr believes playing at their club should feel over the top every time.
  • A perfumer delights in spraying players with the "scent of success" emanating from a bottle shaped like a pickleball.
  • When players think it can't get any better, they're greeted by their pickleball mentor, Drew Brees himself, whose infectious energy and expertise elevates their game to new heights.

Gold's Gym Inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber Into Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

VENICE BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym, the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame. These three individuals have been instrumental in shaping the history and growth of Gold's Gym during the 1980s and 1990s, leading the brand to unprecedented success and establishing its global presence.

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  • Trio established iconic Venice Beach Gold's Gym location, revolutionized fitness industry
    VENICE BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym , the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame.
  • Pete Grymkowski and Ed Connors first crossed paths in a Florida gym in the late 1970s.
  • Grymkowski, Connors and Kimber join fellow Gold's Gym Hall of Famers including Gold's Gym founder Joe Gold, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Gabby Reese and Laird Hamilton, in addition to several domestic and international esteemed franchisees.
  • The selection of Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber for induction into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame reflects their enduring impact and legacy within the organization and the broader fitness community.

Report: Beyoncé, Mr. T, Carl Weathers Were Most Engaging Super Bowl LVIII Ad Celebrities

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Queen Bey topped our charts by generating 2,876% more engagement than the median Super Bowl LVIII celebrity.

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  • Queen Bey topped our charts by generating 2,876% more engagement than the median Super Bowl LVIII celebrity.
  • Usher drives major engagement across multiple appearances: Super Bowl LVIII was the Usher show — and not just during halftime.
  • All three appearances landed in our top 25 most engaging celebrity activations, with Usher’s halftime show generating 539% more engagement than the median Super Bowl celebrity.
  • Viewers were moved by FanDuel’s tribune to the late, great Carl Weathers: Beloved Rocky, Happy Gilmore, and Arrested Development actor Carl Weathers sadly passed away before his planned appearance in FanDuel’s Super Bowl ad.

Hometown Hero Unveils ‘12 Days of Cannabis’ with Special Advent Calendar

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Retailing for $79.99, the 12-box holiday gift set features 24 great-tasting edibles, which range from 10mg to 25mg of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC.

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  • Retailing for $79.99, the 12-box holiday gift set features 24 great-tasting edibles, which range from 10mg to 25mg of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC.
  • Each mystery box contains two of the company’s favorite gummies, cereal bites, taffies, caramel and chocolate, including a pair of exclusive items only available in the holiday gift set.
  • Whether it's a personal treat or a gift for someone who is canna-curious, Hometown Hero’s “12 Days of Cannabis” Advent Calendar is the perfect addition this holiday season.
  • “Tis the season to enjoy with friends and family, and our advent calendar captures the holiday spirit for cannasseurs who enjoy hemp-derived cannabis products,” said Lukas Gilkey, CEO and cofounder of Hometown Hero.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to be Presented with Inaugural Benchmark Lifetime Achievement Award at Benchmark Week 2023

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Limited (“Benchmark”) is delighted to announce that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be recognized with Benchmark’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, for his visionary leadership in rapidly advancing clean, sustainable energy initiatives, while ensuring that the energy transition can also be a major economic driver.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Limited (“Benchmark”) is delighted to announce that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be recognized with Benchmark’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, for his visionary leadership in rapidly advancing clean, sustainable energy initiatives, while ensuring that the energy transition can also be a major economic driver.
  • The Award will be presented on behalf of Benchmark by Nobel Laureate Dr. Stanley Whittingham , forefather of the lithium-ion battery.
  • Governor Schwarzenegger will kick-off Benchmark Week 2023 by joining Benchmark Chief Executive Officer, Simon Moores, for a Fireside Chat, to be moderated by veteran critical-materials expert, Ty Dinwoodie, Managing Director of G&W Advisory Ltd.
  • Governor Schwarzenegger is scheduled to commence the Keynote Fireside Chat at 9:00 am (PST) on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, the home of Benchmark Week 2023 for the week.

In Midst of Dramatic Worldwide Rise of Antisemitism Holocaust Museum LA Breaks Ground on Largest Expansion in Famed-Institution’s History

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States, broke ground today on a major expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus.

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  • Holocaust Museum LA, the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States, broke ground today on a major expansion of its Pan Pacific Park campus.
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    Government officials joined Holocaust Museum LA CEO Beth Kean and Holocaust survivors at the ceremony.
  • Holocaust Museum LA received a lead gift from Andrea Goldrich Cayton and Melinda Goldrich, daughters of museum founder and survivor Jona Goldrich, to name the new campus.
  • In addition, the museum received a gift from the Smidt Family Foundation, the largest ever contribution from a family or foundation whose members are not descendants of Holocaust survivors or victims.

With Antisemitism Rising Throughout U.S., Holocaust Museum LA Honors Icon Arnold Schwarzenegger With Inaugural ‘Award of Courage’ at Beverly Hills Hotel Gala

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Holocaust Museum LA honored icon Arnold Schwarzenegger with the first ever “Award of Courage” at the 15th annual gala Monday, Nov. 6, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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  • Holocaust Museum LA honored icon Arnold Schwarzenegger with the first ever “Award of Courage” at the 15th annual gala Monday, Nov. 6, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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    MAN OF COURAGE – 101-year-old Holocaust survivor Joe Alexander joined former California Governor, actor and businessman Arnold Schwarzenegger last night, who received the Holocaust Museum LA’s inaugural Award of Courage for his advocacy against antisemitism and bigotry at the museum's 15th annual gala held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
  • (Al Seib / Al Seib Holocaust Museum LA)
    Schwarzenegger, recognized as both a cinematic and real-life hero, has been a longtime advocate against antisemitism and bigotry.
  • Kean said, “Holocaust Museum LA’s mission of education to fight antisemitism and stop hate is more critical than ever.

The "Jewish Nobel Prize" Rallies Support for Israel

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF), which administers the eponymous $1 million annual award – described as the most prestigious prize in the Jewish world – is mobilizing its resources in support of Israel in the face of an unprecedented attack on the Jewish State.

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  • As Israel defends its citizens, it is imperative that we unite and make sure our government officials, media and civil society continue to support Israel in its existential struggle.
  • Since the October 7 Hamas terror attack, the Genesis Prize began a targeted grant program to address the immediate needs of the people of Israel.
  • Genesis Prize also provided a grant to Magen David Adom (MDA), in support of inaugural Genesis Prize Laureate Michael Bloomberg's gift for the Emergency Medical Service in Israel.
  • The goal of the campaign is to engage the audiences in a sustained effort to support Israel by donating, volunteering, and engaging in political advocacy.

One-of-a-Kind Wizard of Oz and Top Gun Memorabilia Command Premium Prices at Studio Auctions Event

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Dorothy's House, the miniature model house from The Wizard of Oz that was used to create the iconic twister scene from the 1939 film, sold for $537,000.

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  • Dorothy's House, the miniature model house from The Wizard of Oz that was used to create the iconic twister scene from the 1939 film, sold for $537,000.
  • Additionally, Tom Cruise's Flight Suit and Sunglasses from the original Top Gun sold for $93,750 and $34,375, respectively.
  • "We are very thrilled, but not surprised, by the enthusiastic reception these unique pieces from cinematic history have garnered," said Brad Teplitsky of Studio Auctions.
  • Studio Auctions reviews all collectable items through a vigorous authentication process, ensuring any items offered through the site are 100 percent authentic and original.

GrubMarket Appoints Susan Kennedy as New Advisory Board Member

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced that it has appointed Susan Kennedy, former Chief of Staff to Arnold Schwarzenegger in his tenure as the Governor of California, as a new advisory board member.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GrubMarket today announced that it has appointed Susan Kennedy, former Chief of Staff to Arnold Schwarzenegger in his tenure as the Governor of California, as a new advisory board member.
  • Kennedy's extensive experience in government and politics, as well as her unwavering dedication to advancing policies and initiatives aimed at protecting the environment, make her a natural fit to join GrubMarket's advisory board.
  • Kennedy has also served on several of the State's most influential regulatory boards, including California's Public Utilities Commission and the California Bay-Delta Authority.
  • Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket adds, "I am thrilled to welcome Susan as an advisory board member.