Big Ten Conference

Blue Diamond Growers Partners with Big Ten as the Athletic Conference’s Official Snack

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”

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  • Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”
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  • This makes Blue Diamond almonds a smart snacking choice without sacrificing flavor.
  • “But Big Ten sports are more than just a game – collegiate athletic programs inspire both the players and fans.
  • “We are thrilled to announce Blue Diamond Growers as the Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference,” said Tyler Kupper, Vice President of Sponsorships at the Big Ten Conference.

Peacock-Exclusive Dec. 23 Bills-Chargers Matchup with AFC Playoff Implications and Jan. 13 NFL Wild Card Game Exclusively Available to Commercial Establishments via Peacock Sports Pass through EverPass Media

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

EverPass Media and Peacock Sports Pass will bring commercial establishments two Peacock-exclusive NFL games this 2023 season, including the first-ever NFL playoff game exclusively available through streaming.

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  • EverPass Media and Peacock Sports Pass will bring commercial establishments two Peacock-exclusive NFL games this 2023 season, including the first-ever NFL playoff game exclusively available through streaming.
  • To be ready on gameday, commercial establishments should sign up for Peacock Sports Pass via EverPass as soon as possible to set up streaming equipment and test the service.
  • NFL Wild Card Playoff Game: Saturday, January 13, 2024
    As the first NFL Playoff Game ever to be exclusively available through streaming, bar and restaurant operators have an opportunity to capitalize on the popularity of NFL Wild Card Weekend and bring in guests for a premium out-of-home viewing experience.
  • To stream these two Peacock-exclusive NFL games, businesses must be equipped with a proper commercial license and streaming hardware from EverPass.

DR PEPPER® INTRODUCES THE WINNERS OF THE 15TH ANNUAL DR PEPPER® TUITION GIVEAWAY

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Monday, December 4, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper® has announced the student winners of the 15th annual Dr Pepper® Tuition Giveaway who were awarded money for tuition during the College Football Conference Championship games last weekend. On Friday, December 1st, and Saturday, December 2nd, the student finalists descended onto the field at halftime during the ACC, Big 12, SEC, Big Ten and Pac-12 conference games, competing to see who can throw the most number of footballs into an oversized Dr Pepper® can in 30 seconds. Dr Pepper®, which has awarded over $17.5 million ato support students' educational goals in the last 15 years, gave $730,000 in tuition over the course of the weekend including $100,000 to each of the winners in the five conference championship game tosses.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr Pepper® has announced the student winners of the 15th annual Dr Pepper® Tuition Giveaway who were awarded money for tuition during the College Football Conference Championship games last weekend.
  • "The Dr Pepper® Tuition Giveaway program is a beloved tradition within our team and we are excited to be back on the field for another NCAA college football season," said John Alvarado, VP of Dr Pepper® Brand Marketing.
  • Grand prize winners and runners-up include:
    Winners: Gavin W., The Ohio State University and Ryan G., University of Pennsylvania
    "Winning the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway is a huge moment for me," said Ryan.
  • A scoring issue on the field led to an inaccurate reading of the double OT and as a result Dr Pepper awarded both participants $100,000 in tuition.

Samsung Galaxy Named Official Tablet Partner of Big Ten Conference

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of Samsung and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as the Official Tablet Partner of the Big Ten Conference.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of Samsung and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as the Official Tablet Partner of the Big Ten Conference.
  • A diverse group of 10 Indiana high school football coaches will utilize the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra as they receive instruction from Butt and DiNardo on breaking down film and utilizing the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra's best-in-class features to optimize their own game plans.
  • As a part of the partnership, the Big Ten Network will deliver Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra branded social content across its platforms, including coverage from the coaches workshop and the Big Ten Football Championship Game.
  • Global sport and entertainment agency, CSM, assisted Samsung in the development and negotiation of the partnership with the Big Ten Conference and Network.

THIS YEAR'S MOST POPULAR SIDE DISH? THE SPORTS SNEAK.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamers are giving "keep your eye on the ball" a whole new meaning. According to a new survey from Peacock, 65% of U.S. sports fans have done a "sports sneak" — streaming sports content incognito in unconventional spaces. With sports more widely available on streaming services and mobile devices than ever before, it's no wonder the "sports sneak" is becoming par for the course.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamers are giving "keep your eye on the ball" a whole new meaning.
  • According to a new survey from Peacock, 65% of U.S. sports fans have done a "sports sneak" — streaming sports content incognito in unconventional spaces.
  • More than half of Peacock users have watched live sports in the last year, particularly on mobile devices.
  • In fact, live sports viewing is 50% more likely to happen on a mobile device than non-sports related content.

IFS Named First-Ever Official Technology Partner of Big Ten Conference

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, as an official partner of the Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier athletic and academic conference. As the first-ever technology partner of the conference and network, IFS becomes the Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference.

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  • As the innovation partner of the Big Ten Conference, IFS offers the tools to assist the Big Ten Conference with advanced AI and scheduling capabilities
    CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, as an official partner of the Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier athletic and academic conference.
  • As the first-ever technology partner of the conference and network, IFS becomes the Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference.
  • "As the first Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference, we are looking forward to exploring the benefits of IFS's advanced technology, primarily in support of the scheduling process," said Big Ten Chief Operating Officer Kerry Kenny.
  • "The Big Ten Conference is an excellent platform for IFS to build further visibility and demonstrate the power of our advanced technology.

IFS Named First-Ever Official Technology Partner of Big Ten Conference

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, as an official partner of the Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier athletic and academic conference. As the first-ever technology partner of the conference and network, IFS becomes the Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference.

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  • As the innovation partner of the Big Ten Conference, IFS offers the tools to assist the Big Ten Conference with advanced AI and scheduling capabilities
    CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the addition of IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, as an official partner of the Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier athletic and academic conference.
  • As the first-ever technology partner of the conference and network, IFS becomes the Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference.
  • "As the first Official Technology Partner of the Big Ten Conference, we are looking forward to exploring the benefits of IFS's advanced technology, primarily in support of the scheduling process," said Big Ten Chief Operating Officer Kerry Kenny.
  • "The Big Ten Conference is an excellent platform for IFS to build further visibility and demonstrate the power of our advanced technology.

P.J. Whelihan’s Signs Up for Peacock Sports Pass via EverPass Media, Unlocking Exclusive Sports Content on Peacock at Its Restaurant Locations

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Friday, September 8, 2023

We invite everyone to join us this Saturday, September 9, to watch Penn State football take on Delaware at 12pm,” said Jim Fris, CEO of PJW Restaurant Group.

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  • We invite everyone to join us this Saturday, September 9, to watch Penn State football take on Delaware at 12pm,” said Jim Fris, CEO of PJW Restaurant Group.
  • Peacock Sports Pass is a sports package available only in the United States for commercial establishments.
  • Whelihan’s to our growing list of commercial business partners,” said Steve Tucker, Chief Financial Officer at EverPass Media.
  • For more information on EverPass or Peacock Sports Pass, please visit: www.EverPass.com
    *Peacock Sports Pass events will be shown at all locations, except Allentown, Walbert and Lehighton.

GENESIS KICKS OFF COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON AS PRE-GAME PRESENTING SPONSOR OF NBC SPORTS' B1G COLLEGE COUNTDOWN SHOW

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Genesis will help kick off the 2023 college football season with a new presenting sponsorship and pre-game integration of NBC Sports' College Countdown show for select Big Ten Football and Notre Dame Football games airing on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Genesis will help kick off the 2023 college football season with a new presenting sponsorship and pre-game integration of NBC Sports' College Countdown show for select Big Ten Football and Notre Dame Football games airing on NBC and streaming live on Peacock.
  • "Delivering the highest standards of performance is a core promise to our customers and that aligns perfectly with college football."
  • Genesis will be integrated into NBC Sports' B1G College Countdown broadcasts with logo placements, verbal mentions, content integration pods, video, and social media.
  • Additionally, Genesis is the presenting sponsor of the all-new B1G Yards on-site activations.

PAUL KENNEDY NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS AND SCOTT MARKLEY NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AT THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE

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Monday, July 10, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference has named Paul Kennedy vice president, sports communications and Scott Markley vice president, strategic communications.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Big Ten Conference has named Paul Kennedy vice president, sports communications and Scott Markley vice president, strategic communications.
  • Effective August 7, 2023, Kennedy will oversee communications operations for all 28 Big Ten Conference-sponsored sports, while Markley will lead strategic communications and media relations across the Big Ten Conference.
  • Both Kennedy and Markley will report to deputy commissioner Diane Dietz and will be based at Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
  • Big Ten Conference names Paul Kennedy VP, sports communications and Scott Markley VP, strategic communications
    "I am thrilled to welcome Paul and Scott to the Big Ten Conference," Dietz stated.