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ODAIA Attracts Top Talent to Accelerate Next Phase of Innovation and Customer Success

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ODAIA today announced it expanded its strategic alliances, product management, and marketing leadership teams to help address customers' most strategic challenges in commercial operations. The company is bringing together accomplished life sciences industry experts and proven SaaS technology leaders to accelerate innovation and customer success in Customer Science, an emerging business discipline that integrates data science, behavioral science, and AI to drive healthcare professional (HCP) engagement.

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  • The company is bringing together accomplished life sciences industry experts and proven SaaS technology leaders to accelerate innovation and customer success in Customer Science , an emerging business discipline that integrates data science, behavioral science, and AI to drive healthcare professional (HCP) engagement.
  • The ODAIA Customer Science cloud solution, MAPTUAL , gives sales and marketing advanced, AI-driven insights and predictions for a comprehensive understanding of HCP prescribing patterns and behavioral trends.
  • ODAIA continues to attract top talent to drive the next phase of innovation in Customer Science and help advance pharma customers' commercial strategies.
  • He leads the development of ODAIA industry solutions and market strategy, as well as strategic relationships with customers and partners.

Chicago Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Service in Nation’s Third-Largest TV Broadcast Market

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Viewers in America’s third-largest television market can now experience the future of broadcast television as five stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV in Chicago.

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  • Viewers in America’s third-largest television market can now experience the future of broadcast television as five stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV in Chicago.
  • Chicago viewers can now access five channels over-the-air for free with NEXTGEN TV, including:
    Local viewers can easily tune to each station for information about accessing NEXTGEN TV locally, rescanning information and how to purchase the right television set to receive NEXTGEN TV.
  • Viewers watching these five channels can look forward to enhanced television viewing provided by NEXTGEN TV as a complement to streaming platforms, since NEXTGEN TV is a free over-the-air service.
  • “America’s third-largest TV market is riding the NEXTGEN TV wave, with the addition of new capabilities for broadcasters and viewers.

SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CO. REPORTS FISCAL 2024 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

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Monday, February 5, 2024

For the fiscal 2024 second quarter, the Sphere segment reported revenues of $167.8 million, an increase of $167.2 million, as compared to the prior year quarter.

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  • For the fiscal 2024 second quarter, the Sphere segment reported revenues of $167.8 million, an increase of $167.2 million, as compared to the prior year quarter.
  • For the fiscal 2024 second quarter, the Sphere segment had direct operating expenses of $67.3 million, as compared to no direct operating expenses in the prior year quarter.
  • In addition, fiscal 2024 second quarter results included an increase in impairment and other losses, net, of $118.2 million, as compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Fiscal 2024 second quarter direct operating expenses of $92.4 million increased $2.0 million, or 2%, as compared to the prior year quarter.

Greif Announces New Partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Franchise

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Friday, February 2, 2024

DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets National Hockey League (NHL) franchise through 2026.

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  • DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, is excited to announce a new corporate partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets National Hockey League (NHL) franchise through 2026.
  • The partnership includes a new fundraising platform for the Blue Jackets Foundation, supporting their community initiatives, and contributing to the team’s hockey-themed wellness curriculum.
  • After years as terrace ticket holders, we believed it was time to elevate our partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets, providing an opportunity to engage with the community through impactful initiatives,” said Crystal Cassady, Public Relations at Greif.
  • The partnership also includes support for the Blue Jacket’s Power Play Challenge program, which is a free, hockey-themed wellness curriculum designed to combat childhood obesity.

Cantaloupe Acquires CHEQ, a Company Revolutionizing the Sports & Entertainment Fan Experience, Expanding Reach into Stadiums, Venues, Festivals and More

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

This strategic investment positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the large and rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and restaurant sectors with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.

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  • This strategic investment positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the large and rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and restaurant sectors with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.
  • CHEQ technology increases food and beverage sales, speeds up transaction times and drives new customer traffic and engagement.
  • Omnichannel Solution: mobile payments (native app, QR codes, NFC, in-seat delivery, pick up with live wait times), POS kiosks and handheld devices.
  • “We are looking forward to joining Cantaloupe and continuing our mission of delighting guests with a best-in-class on-premise payments experience.

Regulatory Applications Accepted in the U.S. and Japan for Bristol Myers Squibb’s Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) in Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma (FL) and Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

In the U.S., the FDA has accepted the company’s two supplemental Biologics License Applications (sBLA) for Breyanzi to expand into new indications to include the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) and relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi).

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  • In the U.S., the FDA has accepted the company’s two supplemental Biologics License Applications (sBLA) for Breyanzi to expand into new indications to include the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) and relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after a Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi).
  • The FDA has granted both applications Priority Review and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of May 23, 2024 for Breyanzi in relapsed or refractory FL and May 31, 2024 for Breyanzi in relapsed or refractory MCL.
  • Japan's MHLW has also accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Breyanzi for the treatment of relapsed or refractory FL.
  • In both studies, Breyanzi demonstrated a consistent safety profile with no new safety signals reported.

Thompson Thrift Receives Approval to Move Forward with Next Two Phases of $750 Million Master-Planned Fishers District Near Indianapolis

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Located near Interstate 69 and 116th Street, The Union will be a mixed-use development that will create a true urban experience.

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  • Located near Interstate 69 and 116th Street, The Union will be a mixed-use development that will create a true urban experience.
  • "Fishers has been working with Thompson Thrift for several years to bring Fishers District to fruition, and we are very excited to provide approval for these next two phases of this monumental development," said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
  • This past summer, Thompson Thrift hosted a ribbon cutting for Slate at Fishers District, a 242-unit luxury townhome and villa community adjacent to Fishers District.
  • Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate development company focused on ground-up commercial and mixed-use development across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest.

NFL Team Sponsorship Revenue Exceeds $2.35 Billion

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking over 1.6 million sponsorships and endorsements for 340,000 brands, today released its NFL Marketing Partnerships 2023 Report highlighting continued growth, top trends, and new sponsorship formats for the league this year.

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  • SponsorUnited's data shows team sponsorship revenue increased by 15%, from $2.05 billion last season to $2.35 billion this season.
  • "This NFL season was a landmark one in commercial success, with team sponsorship revenues climbing 15% to $2.35 billion, fueled by key sector growth in the Ticketing, Gaming, Auto, and Healthcare industries," said Bob Lynch, founder and CEO of SponsorUnited.
  • Additionally, the four playoff teams collectively generated over a quarter billion dollars in sponsorship revenue, highlighting the immense commercial potential of NFL success.
  • Cowboys Top Team by Sponsorship Revenue, Jaguars Top team by Deals
    The Dallas Cowboys clinched the top spot in total team sponsorship revenue, reflecting their status as "America's Team" and a national brand.

Hockey Canada’s issues go beyond a few bad apples — the entire system needs to be re-engineered

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

in connection with an alleged sexual assault by members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team.

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  • in connection with an alleged sexual assault by members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team.
  • A woman alleged she was assaulted by the players while she was intoxicated after a gala event in London.
  • Formenton is one of five team members expected to face related charges, according to the Globe and Mail.
  • Hockey Canada has since announced it will no longer use funds from membership fees to settle sexual assault claims.

More than a few bad apples

  • The entire barrel-making system must be re-engineered to produce only the finest barrels to hold and preserve apples with integrity.
  • According to Zimbardo’s theory, leaders must remove the bad apples while addressing systemic issues — only then will they be able to create and maintain quality, lasting barrels.
  • Otherwise, the existing bad apples will poison the new, rotting the barrel from the inside.

Power in Canadian hockey


Hockey Canada has seen wholesale change with the resignation and reconstitution of both the CEO and board of directors. The new CEO was appointed in September 2023, but it’s important to note that new does not necessarily mean different. Sexual assault is an abuse of power. One could argue that the culture of misogyny and sexual assault evident across hockey environments is a product of power abuse normalized across the hockey world:

  • Though often well-intentioned, power imbalanced structures and hierarchies allow individuals and groups to abuse their power.
  • Power imbalance is often sought and preserved as a misguided means to achieve stability, security, dominance and control.

Fixing the sport system

  • Sport Canada leaders must remove the bad apples while re-engineering a new power-balanced sport system grounded in independence, transparency and accountability.
  • We need only look to best practice in sport itself as the blueprint for the Canadian sport system as a whole.
  • Sport Canada should then use these criteria to hold national sport organizations accountable.

Greater transparency needed

  • An excellent coach posts performance targets, criteria and measures early and often, and athlete performance outcomes daily and publicly.
  • Transparency creates a partnership model of shared goals and collaborative process, rather than a power-imbalanced model of authoritarian control and compliance.

Sport Canada needs accountability

  • Sport Canada has been chastised for implementing superficial box-checking processes such as the Canadian Sport Governance Code and report-card system, which has since been discontinued.
  • According to sound governance principles, Sport Canada needs to create a robust accountability framework that demands verifiable evidence of policy implementation and achievement of standards of practice as a condition of funding.
  • Only through a commitment to independence, transparency and accountability can sport bodies become a space that champions not only excellence but also the well-being of all its participants.


Jennifer Walinga receives funding from SSHRC and SDRCC for research on sport, leadership, abuse

Levi Strauss & Co. Renews Commitment to the Bay Area With Proposed 10-Year Extension of Levi’s® Stadium Naming Rights and 49ers Partnership

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

the naming rights for Levi’s® Stadium through the 2043 NFL season, reaffirming the parties’ commitment to the Bay Area as a world-renowned destination for sports and entertainment.

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  • the naming rights for Levi’s® Stadium through the 2043 NFL season, reaffirming the parties’ commitment to the Bay Area as a world-renowned destination for sports and entertainment.
  • will also be extending their sponsorship of the team, which includes digital content and merchandise collaborations, continuing this successful partnership.
  • “Since first announcing the naming rights to Levi’s® Stadium in May of 2013, under the leadership of LS&Co.
  • “The 49ers and Levi’s® are both iconic brands that are synonymous with the Bay Area, driven by a desire to serve this community.