Major League Baseball All-Star Game

A-GAME Beverages Inc. Signs Tim Hardaway Sr. and Paul Laroche as Brand Ambassadors

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage, is pleased to announce five-time NBA All-Star, Tim Hardaway Sr. and performance expert, Paul Laroche have joined A-GAME as brand ambassadors.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage, is pleased to announce five-time NBA All-Star, Tim Hardaway Sr. and performance expert, Paul Laroche have joined A-GAME as brand ambassadors.
  • As part of the partnership, Hardaway Sr. and Laroche will promote A-GAME leveraging their social following, community engagement, and involvement in the athletic community.
  • Tim Hardaway Sr. commented, "I am very happy and excited to be a part-of this unique hydration drink called A-GAME.
  • A-GAME, Hardaway Sr., and Laroche will come together to promote healthy lifestyles and active living to inspire others to be their best selves.

A-GAME Beverages Inc. Signs Tim Hardaway Sr. and Paul Laroche as Brand Ambassadors

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage, is pleased to announce five-time NBA All-Star, Tim Hardaway Sr. and performance expert, Paul Laroche have joined A-GAME as brand ambassadors.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage, is pleased to announce five-time NBA All-Star, Tim Hardaway Sr. and performance expert, Paul Laroche have joined A-GAME as brand ambassadors.
  • As part of the partnership, Hardaway Sr. and Laroche will promote A-GAME leveraging their social following, community engagement, and involvement in the athletic community.
  • Tim Hardaway Sr. commented, "I am very happy and excited to be a part-of this unique hydration drink called A-GAME.
  • A-GAME, Hardaway Sr., and Laroche will come together to promote healthy lifestyles and active living to inspire others to be their best selves.

TALL ORDER PARTNERS WITH AARON JUDGE FOR APPAREL COLLECTION

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tall Order, a New York-based legwear and apparel company that specializes in extended sizes has collaborated with five-time MLB All-Star and home run record-holder Aaron Judge, to create an exclusive collection of premium socks, boxer briefs and tee shirts. All styles are available in both regular and extended sizes and have been designed with input from Judge.

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  • Working with United Legwear & Apparel Co., Tall Order developed custom socks with compression features and silicon grippers on the bottom.
  • His socks with gripper technology, arch support, and comfort footbed are now available to everyone, and size-inclusive boxers and tees have been added to create the Aaron Judge Top-Drawer Collection for Tall Order.
  • "Tall Order has changed the game with their super-comfortable socks, tees, and boxer briefs," said Aaron Judge about the items from his collection for the company.
  • To reflect their mission to provide basics in extended sizes, the Aaron Judge Top-Drawer Collection features sizes from S, M, L, XL and XXL, and also come in Large Tall and Extra Large Tall.

Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. Closes Promo Deal With Nick Swisher, World Series Champion

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), a social media firm and digital agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal Nick Swisher, former MLB outfielder and first baseman.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), a social media firm and digital agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal Nick Swisher, former MLB outfielder and first baseman.
  • He played for various teams such as the Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees (where he would go on to win the 2009 World Series).
  • "Nick Swisher is such a recognizable name in the MLB" said a representative of CMGR.
  • "I hope we can work on more deals with him and other players in the future."

Perfect Game Taps Fusion92 to Reimagine the Next Generation of Sports Content

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Friday, October 6, 2023

SANFORD, Fla., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect Game, the world's largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, and the preeminent source for media, stats and related content from the next generation of MLB All-Stars, today announced the launch of its NextGen Series in partnership with Mint Werx, Fusion92's emerging technologies and innovations incubator. The inaugural Series 001 trading cards celebrate Perfect Game's evolution as a fully integrated events and multimedia brand.

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  • In its next phase, Perfect Game continues to lead the way during a rapidly expanding digital revolution of social media, technology and content creator-based economies.
  • Perfect Game dominates the national tournament and showcase events circuit featuring more than 1.5 million premier athletes and coaches competing across 40 states.
  • "Celebrating the energy and excitement of youth sports is fundamental to Perfect Game's core," said Rob Ponger, CEO of Perfect Game.
  • Each pack includes five never-before-seen trading cards, showcasing curated content on professional MLB Perfect Game alumni and its future rising stars.

Streaming Climbs to Record High in July, Linear TV Falls Below 50%, according to Nielsen's July 2023 Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™, the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television. Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™ , the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television.
  • Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.
  • From July 2022 to July 2023, time spent streaming via television increased more than 25%.
  • Across streaming platforms, three achieved record high shares of TV in July:
    YouTube (not including YouTube TV) viewing increased 5.6% vs. June, and its share climbed to 9.2% of total TV usage (the largest of all platforms).

JOSÉ BAUTISTA TO SIGN ONE-DAY CONTRACT TO RETIRE A BLUE JAY

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Friday, August 11, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that José Bautista will sign a one-day contract with the ballclub this afternoon to officially retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that José Bautista will sign a one-day contract with the ballclub this afternoon to officially retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • The symbol of a one-day contract gives the Blue Jays organization and fans across Canada the opportunity to officially celebrate Bautista's incredible 10-year career in Toronto.
  • "There aren't many names as synonymous with Blue Jays baseball as José Bautista, and it is our great honour that he will officially retire in a Blue Jays jersey," said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays.
  • "On behalf of a generation of Blue Jays fans that had the privilege of watching his clutch moments on the field and inspiring work ethic – thank you, José, for a mesmerizing decade representing the Toronto Blue Jays."

MLB All-Star Week Drives Record Wi-Fi Fan Engagement

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeCloud™ IQ solutions provided key insights around fan engagement, network performance and operational efficiencies.

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  • ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeCloud™ IQ solutions provided key insights around fan engagement, network performance and operational efficiencies.
  • Wi-Fi Engagement at Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby accounted for 10 TB of Wi-Fi data transferred across 28,751 connected devices.
  • Fan Wi-Fi engagement peaked at three action-packed moments during Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby, with a broken record for home runs in a single round and a heated semi-final round.
  • MLB has been a thought leader in understanding how to leverage Wi-Fi to improve both the fan experience, but also the on-field strategy.

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.

PeopleReady Hits Home Run in Summer Events Staffing

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Monday, July 10, 2023

TACOMA, Wash., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PeopleReady will assist fans of America's favorite pastime this week as they further their mission to connect people and work at the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game in Seattle. The company will help staff critical positions, from ticket takers to post-game cleanup, supporting over 47,000 baseball fans from around the world expected to enter T-Mobile Park.

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  • "With the summer season in full swing for venues across the nation, the ability to efficiently hire qualified workers is essential to ensuring an event's success," said Kristy Willis, President of PeopleReady.
  • These employers have also often turned to PeopleReady's mobile app, JobStack, to request and manage temporary staff effortlessly in preparation for big events.
  • In the last year alone, the company has provided staffing support at a variety of events.
  • Based on its analysis of millions of jobs across the country, PeopleReady found that the hospitality jobs with the most openings this season include: