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Mountain America Credit Union and Arizona State University Partner on Historic Naming Rights Deal

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union and Arizona State University (ASU) announced a multi-year naming rights partnership, with Sun Devil Stadium being renamed Mountain America Stadium. This partnership is one of the most dynamic naming rights deals in college athletics.

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    TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union and Arizona State University (ASU) announced a multi-year naming rights partnership, with Sun Devil Stadium being renamed Mountain America Stadium.
  • “Mountain America Credit Union is pleased to expand our partnership with Arizona State University and introduce the Mountain America Stadium,” said Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union.
  • Shoe Donation Program: ASU and Mountain America will develop a shoe donation program, providing brand-new shoes to community members in need.
  • Scholarships: Each year, Mountain America will provide $20,000 to ASU student-athletes, with $10,000 going to women’s sports and $10,000 to men’s sports.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Raises Nearly $1.13 Million at 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lerner and Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of the award-winning law firm Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, raised nearly $1.13 million to support the local community at its 10th Annual Lerner and Rowe Charity Golf Classic – a record for the golf tournament, just in time for its decade-long anniversary.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lerner and Rowe Gives Back , the nonprofit arm of the award-winning law firm Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys , raised nearly $1.13 million to support the local community at its 10th Annual Lerner and Rowe Charity Golf Classic – a record for the golf tournament, just in time for its decade-long anniversary.
  • The Charity Golf Classic, hosted on Friday, April 28 at McCormick Ranch Golf Club, raised funds for local charitable programs throughout Arizona.
  • Since its inception in 2013, the Lerner and Rowe Charity Golf Classic has raised more than $3.75 million for local charities.
  • "We are more than humbled by the amount of money that was raised this year and how the golf classic turned out," said Kevin Rowe, founder of Lerner and Rowe Gives Back and founding partner of Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys.

 Business Leaders Come Together in Support of The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation’s Largest Annual Fundraiser

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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    Founder Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and Executive Director Danielle Frost of The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation at Fitz's Supper Club hosted by Dominick’s Steakhouse in Scottsdale on May 8, 2023.
  • Each year, the event brings together generous business and community leaders who share a passion for improving K-12 education and supporting the fight against breast cancer.
  • “The investments enable The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation to drive our mission forward and create meaningful impact in our communities.
  • “Larry Fitzgerald gives where it’s needed most in the community,” said Jeff Mastro, CEO and Co-Founder of Dominick’s Steakhouse.

Let's Run it Back: SeatGeek Extends its Partnership with the New Orleans Pelicans

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced a renewal of its partnership with the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.

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  • SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced a renewal of its partnership with the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.
  • The organization joins a deep bench of clients who have extended their partnership with SeatGeek.
  • In the last 18 months, SeatGeek has seen a 96% partnership renewal rate of its global client base.
  • The Pelicans, like the Saints, use centralized, comprehensive data reports from all open-distribution sales channels and query builders to optimize marketing and revenue.

TAXSLAYER EXTENDS AS TITLE SPONSOR OF GATOR BOWL THROUGH 2027

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees and TaxSlayer, as the title sponsor of the Gator Bowl game since 2012, announced today a sponsorship extension which will last through 2027.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees and TaxSlayer, as the title sponsor of the Gator Bowl game since 2012, announced today a sponsorship extension which will last through 2027.
  • "We express our gratitude to the TaxSlayer family for extending their sponsorship of our historical post-season bowl game," said Greg McGarity, Gator Bowl Sports President & CEO.
  • This year's TaxSlayer Gator Bowl was the fifth-highest attended Bowl game of the season, coming in behind the CFP National Championship, Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl.
  • Like the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, TaxSlayer embodies a rich history and a commitment to excellence.

Arizonans for Responsible Tourism Launches Super Bowl Preparedness Campaign for Short-Term Rental Hosts

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Monday, January 9, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arizonans for Responsible Tourism (AZRT) has launched the Pregame Prep campaign to help Arizona short-term rental hosts in the Glendale-Phoenix metro area get ready to host around Super Bowl LVII. The hosting education series covers two key areas:

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  • GLENDALE, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Arizonans for Responsible Tourism (AZRT) has launched the Pregame Prep campaign to help Arizona short-term rental hosts in the Glendale-Phoenix metro area get ready to host around Super Bowl LVII.
  • AZRT has teamed up with Vrbo, a leading travel platform and sponsor of 2022's Fiesta Bowl in Glendale; GovOS, a short-term rental compliance software; and Rent Responsibly, a community building and education platform for short-term rental operators.
  • Vrbo is thrilled to be a partner in this multifaceted education campaign to ensure that Arizona short-term rental hosts and travelers have the tools and resources needed to succeed."
  • "The short-term rental community here is pioneering collaborative solutions that are sure to have a positive domino effect to other communities."

THE TCU SHOWGIRLS & THEIR ICONIC JUSTIN BOOTS - A Full Circle Moment At The Fiesta Bowl

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Saturday, January 7, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TCU Horned Frogs made their second appearance at the Fiesta Bowl, where they beat the Michigan Wolverines 51-45. This trip to the Fiesta Bowl is a full circle moment for the TCU Showgirls. The nationally-acclaimed TCU Showgirls, the Horned Frogs' dance team, have been wearing custom Justin Boots as part of their uniform since their 2010 debut at the Fiesta Bowl.

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  • This trip to the Fiesta Bowl is a full circle moment for the TCU Showgirls.
  • The nationally-acclaimed TCU Showgirls, the Horned Frogs' dance team, have been wearing custom Justin Boots as part of their uniform since their 2010 debut at the Fiesta Bowl.
  • This trip to the Fiesta Bowl is a full circle moment for the TCU Showgirls.
  • The nationally-acclaimed TCU Showgirls, the Horned Frogs' dance team, have been wearing custom Justin Boots as part of their uniform since their 2010 debut at the Fiesta Bowl.

Mike Morse Law Firm Expands NIL Partnerships with University of Michigan Football Student Athletes

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Monday, December 19, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan's largest personal injury law firm, announced today it's building upon its extensive Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) collaboration with Michigan Football's student athletes.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm , Michigan's largest personal injury law firm, announced today it's building upon its extensive Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) collaboration with Michigan Football's student athletes.
  • The law firm's previous NIL ad campaign launched in early November and played on the similarity of the Morris and Morse names.
  • "We're thrilled to support these incredible, student athletes and work with them on unique ways to promote the Mike Morse Law Firm brand."
  • Mike Morse Law Firm has been protecting the rights of Michigan auto accident and injury victims for three decades.

Speedway Motorsports Promotes Industry Veteran Matt Greci To Senior Vice President and General Manager at Nashville Superspeedway

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Monday, November 28, 2022

CONCORD, N.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedway Motorsports announced today that motorsports industry executive Matt Greci has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager at Nashville Superspeedway, replacing Erik Moses, who leaves Dec. 2 to become executive director of the Fiesta Bowl.

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  • A long-time Speedway Motorsports executive, Greci replaces Erik Moses, who is leaving NSS for a position with the Fiesta Bowl
    CONCORD, N.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedway Motorsports announced today that motorsports industry executive Matt Greci has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager at Nashville Superspeedway , replacing Erik Moses, who leaves Dec. 2 to become executive director of the Fiesta Bowl.
  • "It gives me great pleasure to announce Matt Greci as our new senior vice president and general manager at Nashville Superspeedway.
  • No stranger to Speedway Motorsports, Greci relocated to Nashville shortly after the company acquired the 1.33-mile speedway as part of its purchase of Dover Motorsports in 2021.
  • The company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dover Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway.