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WRC Promoter Expands Live Sports Streaming Service with Harmonic

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that WRC Promoter GmbH, the company responsible for TV production and commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and FIA World Rallycross Championship (World RX), has deployed Harmonic's VOS®360 Media SaaS for playout and streaming of live sports events. Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS offers unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability, enabling WRC Promoter to provide fans with an outstanding viewing experience.

Key Points: 
  • Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS offers unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability, enabling WRC Promoter to provide fans with an outstanding viewing experience.
  • "The WRC fan base is growing, and our goal is to maximize our viewership," said Philipp Maenner, WRC Promoter's Senior Director of Media Rights.
  • "Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS streamlines the playout and delivery of live events and linear channels, helping us expand our video streaming service.
  • Using VOS360 Media SaaS, WRC Promoter successfully launched Rally.TV, a new linear channel, and consolidated multiple apps (WRC, ERC, World RX) into a single platform.

Inaugural Rally Conference Wraps, Celebrates Pitch Competition Winners

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally, the world's largest cross-sector innovation conference, concluded after three days and hundreds of content sessions, investor meetups, cross-sector collaborations, technology demonstrations and a $5 million pitch competition.

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  • "The conference surpassed all our expectations," said Christopher Day, Rally Visionary and CEO of Elevate Ventures .
  • The startup pitch competition was a signature element of the inaugural conference, with companies in Ag & Food, HardTech, Healthcare, Software and SportsTech each vying for up to $1 million in investments.
  • The pitch competition wasn't the only opportunity for startups to gain new funding, as nearly 150 companies and investors from across the country participated in one-on-one discussions.
  • Several other events co-located with Rally this year, including the gener8tor Agriculture Conference, Indiana Technology & Innovation Association's Annual Conference and Indy Women in Tech Summit.

Cardless Appoints Fintech Executive Fitz Tepper as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based financial technology firm, Cardless, Inc. today announced it has appointed Fitz Tepper as the company's Chief Operating Officer. Tepper will be the first COO for the fintech company, joining the team to oversee, optimize, and grow Cardless as the company continues to expand its offerings and partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based financial technology firm, Cardless, Inc. today announced it has appointed Fitz Tepper as the company's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Tepper will be the first COO for the fintech company, joining the team to oversee, optimize, and grow Cardless as the company continues to expand its offerings and partnerships.
  • Tepper joins Cardless from investment platform Rally where he served as Vice President of Operations.
  • Tepper brings fintech and regulatory leadership, as well as entrepreneurial expertise to this new role as Chief Operating Officer.

Rally Conference Announces Speaker Lineup and Agenda with Over 200 Experts

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally, the world's largest cross-sector innovation conference, today released the remaining keynotes, additional speakers and conference agenda with more than 50 content sessions across six innovation studios: Software, Ag & Food, Healthcare, SportsTech, HardTech and Entrepreneurship.

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  • Rally brings together companies, entrepreneurs and investors to forge the cross-sector collisions that power innovation.
  • Attendees will have opportunities to interact with fellow participants and learn from industry experts across multiple sectors.
  • We can't wait for August," said Christopher Day , Rally visionary and CEO of Elevate Ventures .
  • Rally has also announced the 25 finalists in the $5 million IN-Prize pitch competition:

Ready, Set, STEM! 45 Young Women Prepare to Race Electric Vehicles in ComEd’s EV Rally on July 29

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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The ComEd EV Rally is designed to prepare the next generation of the clean energy workforce, while simultaneously helping bridge the gender gap in STEM.

Key Points: 
  • The ComEd EV Rally is designed to prepare the next generation of the clean energy workforce, while simultaneously helping bridge the gender gap in STEM.
  • The program culminates on Saturday, July 29 at noon, when the girls race their completed cars at the Museum of Science and Industry.
  • Programs like EV Rally and the STEM Academy connected me with inspiring Black women who have careers in computer science and engineering,” said Wilson.
  • The EV Rally is one example of how ComEd is preparing more students to become leaders in the clean-energy transition.

Driving Success: SeatGeek Signs ‘Major’ Deal with PGA of America as Official Ticketing Supplier

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the PGA of America.

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  • SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced an exclusive partnership with the PGA of America.
  • With this deal, SeatGeek becomes the organization’s Official Ticketing Supplier for its premiere championship events, including the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, as well as the 2025 Ryder Cup.
  • As part of the deal, PGA of America will have access to SeatGeek’s cutting-edge back-end technology, Unify.
  • “PGA of America has always been a catalyst for change within golf,” said Jeff Ianello, Head of Sales, North America & Executive Vice President at SeatGeek.

Collectibles Platform Rally Unveils First Museum Where Visitors Can Own Everything Inside

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Rally, the investment app that pioneered equity ownership in blue-chip collectibles, today announced the debut of its highly anticipated museum in the heart of Soho, Manhattan.

Key Points: 
  • Rally, the investment app that pioneered equity ownership in blue-chip collectibles, today announced the debut of its highly anticipated museum in the heart of Soho, Manhattan.
  • At Rally, we have created a stock market for all collectibles for our dedicated community of enthusiasts.
  • New owners will join over 500,00 existing Rally users who’ve made the platform the top destination for alternative asset investing since 2017.
  • “Rally was created by lifelong collectors and establishing a physical space has always been important to our team,” said Chris Bruno, CEO and co-founder of Rally.

Rally Conference Welcomes Earvin "Magic" Johnson as a Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally, the largest cross-sector innovation conference, today announced a keynote speaker: Basketball and business legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally , the largest cross-sector innovation conference, today announced a keynote speaker: Basketball and business legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
  • Rally welcomes Magic Johnson, top podcaster Guy Raz and renowned radio host Moira Gunn, among 220 other expert speakers.
  • Johnson, a former NBA superstar turned entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist, will share his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation.
  • Johnson is the chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, a conglomerate that includes businesses in sports, entertainment and healthcare.

Midwest Automotive Media Association Rallies 100 Journalists for the 2023 Rally

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2023 Rally May 23-25 at Road America.

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  • The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted the 2023 Rally May 23-25 at Road America.
  • 100 journalists put nearly 90 of the industry’s latest vehicles through their paces including on-track, autocross, street drives, and a technical off-road course sponsored by Jeep.
  • Honda wrapped up the day with a dinner presentation on the latest safety technology in the 2023 Honda Pilot.
  • More than ever before, Rally has proven to be a robust content generator for media members.

The Podium Welcomes the Conquerors of 2023 Taklimakan Rally!

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005748/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005748/en/
    As the 15th edition of Taklimakan Rally, the 2023 Taklimakan Rally lasts for 13 days.
  • Team BAIC contributes to the podium with Zhang Guoyu/Oriol Mena Valdearcos and Liu Yangui/Chen Feng listed the 2nd and 3rd place.
  • Taklimakan Rally is established in 2005, during its 15 editions, the Rally has grown into the largest off-road rally in Asia.
  • The beautiful Xinjiang welcomes the racing teams as well as travellers from the world to join the Taklimakan Rally, to feel and enjoy the west pearl of China.