Eastern Conference

Florida Panthers Select Shift4 to Power Payments for Ticket Sales

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers to power payments for their ticket sales.

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  • Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers to power payments for their ticket sales.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717150032/en/
    Shift4 + Florida Panthers (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Panthers will leverage Shift4’s industry-leading payments technology to provide a seamless ticketing experience through an integration with the Panthers’ ticketing partner, SeatGeek .
  • As part of this agreement, Shift4 will become the Panthers’ Official Payments Solution Provider.
  • The Florida Panthers are the 2023 Eastern Conference Champions and made their second appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in franchise history during the 2022-23 season.

Smartabase Adds Philadelphia 76ers to NBA Client Group

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartabase, an established global leader in tracking, analyzing, and optimizing human performance, today announced its collaboration with the Philadelphia 76ers. The team competes in the Atlantic Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference and made it to the East semifinals in each of the past two playoffs.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Smartabase, an established global leader in tracking, analyzing, and optimizing human performance, today announcedits collaboration with the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • The 76ers are using the Smartabase athlete management system (AMS) to consolidate, analyze, and visualize players' performance.
  • "Smartabase allows us to bring our technology together in sports science and performance to be viewed and interpreted," said Simon Rice, vice president of athlete care for the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • "We're delighted to welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to the Smartabase family," said Dave Grant, Smartabase chief commercial officer.

2022-23 NBA season tips off on SiriusXM October 18

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Friday, October 14, 2022

SiriusXM NBA Radio channel features in-depth NBA talk daily with analysis from former players, executives and coaches

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  • SiriusXM NBA Radio channel features in-depth NBA talk daily with analysis from former players, executives and coaches
    SiriusXM is presenting preview shows on all 30 NBA teams to get fans ready for the season, available anytime on the SXM App:
    TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - SiriusXM will provide NBA fans with extensivecoverage of the 2022-23 NBA season, offering live play-by-play of every game from Opening Night through The Finals, plus daily in-depth talk and analysis on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
  • The NBA begins its season on Tuesday, October 18, with an All-Star loaded doubleheader on SiriusXM NBA Radio (channel 86).
  • All 30 NBA team play-by-play channels are also available in vehicles equipped with next generation SiriusXM with 360L radios.
  • Channels for games on SiriusXM can be found at SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/NBA
    In addition to live play-by-play, SiriusXM NBA Radio offers fans the most extensive and in-depth NBA coverage available on radio, including live game broadcasts and a daily schedule of NBA-focused news and talk.

GameOn Technology Taps the New York Islanders, Ushering the NHL Further into the World of Chat

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Islanders and GameOn Technology, the developers of the industry leading conversational AI experience, announced today that the official team chat application is now available on Facebook Messenger ahead of the franchise's 50thanniversary season. The service allows Islanders fans to chat real time with the team, getting news and insights directly from the source. 

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  • The service allows Islanders fans to chat real time with the team, getting news and insights directly from the source.
  • "This new chat application will give fans a deep dive into the Islanders world while letting them personalize their experience.
  • This new chat application is an extension of GameOn Technology's relationship with the NHL with the company having launched the official chat application for the league in May 2019.
  • GameOn has been recognized for its work in the tech and sports space receiving accolades from outlets including Fast Company and the Sports Technology Awards.

Jackpocket Named Home Helmet Sponsor for NY Islanders 50th Anniversary Season

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the first third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, and the New York Islanders today announced an expansion of their partnership for the team's 50th Anniversary season.

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  • The deal makes Jackpocket the Official Home Helmet Partner of the Islanders for the 2022-23 hockey season, with permanent branding during all regular season and playoff home games.
  • New York institution, which makes us elated to announce our continuing partnership," said Jackpocket founder and CEO Peter Sullivan.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Jackpocket by adding them as the official sponsor of our home helmets for our historic 50th anniversary season," said Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky.
  • This season, Jackpocket will also be featured on UBS Arena's LED (Light Emitting Diode) rings during all the Islanders' home games.

USL and Hisense USA Announce Tampa Mini Pitch Opening

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The USL and Hisense USA today announced a new mini pitch, built in collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and the Tampa Bay Rowdies, will be unveiled Nov. 17 at a grand opening ceremony.

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  • The USL and Hisense USA today announced a new mini pitch, built in collaboration with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and the Tampa Bay Rowdies, will be unveiled Nov. 17 at a grand opening ceremony.
  • The mini pitch is the first in the Hisense Community Pitch Program established earlier this year when the organizations entered a multi-year partnership, making Hisense USA the Official Television of the USL.
  • Hisense USA is focused on making great products and putting those products, technologies and features within peoples reach.
  • Today, Hisense USA offers a range of technology products including televisions, laser TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, beverage coolers, and freezers.

Islanders Partner with Jackpocket App to Order $50,000 in Tickets for $1.28 Billion Mega Millions Drawing for Full Season Ticket Members, Staff and Team Foundation

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Friday, July 29, 2022

NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Islanders announced that they have partnered with Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. providing a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, to order $50,000 in Mega Millions lottery tickets on behalf of all Full Season Ticket Members, suite holders, staff, and the Islanders Children's Foundation ("Islanders Group").

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  • The Islanders placed their order, totaling 25,000 tickets, on the Jackpocket app for today's estimated $1.28 billion drawing, the second-biggest prize in Mega Millions history.
  • The team will distribute net winnings among the Islanders Group, or if below $250,000 donate the full amount to the Islanders Children's Foundation.
  • During the current Mega Millions run, which began April 19, Jackpocket hit more than 9% of all Mega Millions tickets sold in the state of New York for particular drawings.
  • The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets.

FLORIDA PANTHERS TAP ALLIED SPORTS TO LEAD SEARCH FOR NEW ARENA NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER

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Friday, March 4, 2022

SUNRISE, Fla., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a competitive agency review, the Florida Panthers announced a partnership with Allied Sports as its exclusive sales agency to lead the search for a new arena naming rights partner.

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  • SUNRISE, Fla., March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a competitive agency review, the Florida Panthers announced a partnership with Allied Sports as its exclusive sales agency to lead the search for a new arena naming rights partner.
  • "As a leader in creating brand partnerships, we are thrilled for Allied Sports to come on board to assist us with our search for a long-term naming rights partner," said Panthers Chief Commercial Officer Shawn Thornton.
  • Allied Sports is also working alongside the Panthers' corporate partnerships team to search for the club's first-ever jersey patch partner.
  • "We are excited to partner with the Florida Panthers to execute a commercial strategy for the team's marquee assets," said Greg Luckman, Chief Executive Officer of Allied Sports.

New York City Football Club Expands Partnership With Goya Foods To Promote Sports & Healthy Eating

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

With this partnership renewal, NYCFC and Goya will be able to have an even greater impact on local youth.

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  • With this partnership renewal, NYCFC and Goya will be able to have an even greater impact on local youth.
  • The clinics will be held on soccer pitches throughout New York City and at the Club's new training facility, Etihad City Football Academy in NY.
  • New York City FC President, Jon Patricof, continued:
    "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Goya.
  • New York City Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in New York City that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the Eastern Conference of the league.