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Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in VideoVerse, Creators of Magnifi, an Award-Winning, AI-Powered Video Editing Solution

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Bluestone Equity Partners, a global private equity firm focused on the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry, today announced a growth investment in VideoVerse, the company behind Magnifi, an internationally-acclaimed AI-powered video editing solution.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners, a global private equity firm focused on the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry, today announced a growth investment in VideoVerse, the company behind Magnifi, an internationally-acclaimed AI-powered video editing solution.
  • Earlier this year, Magnifi earned the coveted National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) “Product of the Year” award.
  • “With media companies and streamers now producing millions of hours of video every minute, demand for curated content has skyrocketed,” said Vinayak Shrivastav, VideoVerse CEO & Co-Founder.
  • “VideoVerse’s editing solutions are now an indispensable asset within the video creation ecosystem, with Magnifi, in particular, facilitating a seamless and highly-efficient process for curation, production, and distribution," Shrivastav highlighted.

ESPN APP, INCLUDING ESPN+, NOW AVAILABLE ON LG SMART TVS

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today that the ESPN App, including ESPN+, the industry-leading sports app and streaming platform, are now available on LG Smart TVs1 including its lineup of award-winning LG OLED Smart TVs.

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  • LG Expands Its Sports Entertainment and Content Offerings,
    ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today that the ESPN App, including ESPN+, the industry-leading sports app and streaming platform, are now available on LG Smart TVs1 including its lineup of award-winning LG OLED Smart TVs.
  • The arrival of the ESPN App with ESPN+ on LG Smart TVs also gives users the ability to subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio, which includes access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
  • Today, LG offers the widest lineup of OLED TV's from 42 thru 97 inch screen sizes, as well as innovative OLED TV solutions such as the world's only 42-inch flexible TV, the LG OLED Flex , and unique lifestyle TVs including the LG OLED Pose' .
  • 1The ESPN App, including ESPN+, are now available on 2020 and newer model LG Smart TVs.

Sportsnet Launches on Prime Video Channels in Canada

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription

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  • Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription
    TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Prime Video today announced that Sportsnet will be the latest top-tier channel available on Prime Video Channels in Canada.
  • The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel allows subscribers to add Sportsnet as an add-on channel in their Prime Video account.
  • Prime Video users in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's linear programming on Sportsnet national (Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360) and regional (Sportsnet Pacific, West, East, Ontario) channels with one convenient subscription to Sportsnet on Prime Video Channels.
  • The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel consists of the Sportsnet (East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, and Sportsnet 360 linear channels, bringing live games from the NHL, MLB, NBA, and more.

Football Fans Attend Manchester City Treble Trophy Tour Presented by OKX in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Event featured an exhibition of Manchester City's trophies, appearances by the Club's legend Joleon Lescott and a free public match screening on Sunday, 8 October

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  • Event featured an exhibition of Manchester City's trophies, appearances by the Club's legend Joleon Lescott and a free public match screening on Sunday, 8 October
    ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX , a world leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company and the Official Sleeve Partner of Manchester City Football Club, proudly presented the Manchester City Treble Trophy tour from October 5-8  in Abu Dhabi, UAE which saw football fans attend to catch a glimpse of football's most coveted - and rare - club trophies.
  • OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique said: "We're very proud of the incredible performance Manchester City men's team turned in last season, bringing home the Treble with the OKX name on their training kits.
  • In June, OKX announced that it was named Manchester City's Official Sleeve Partner , an expansion of the partnership, which began in March 2022.
  • The Treble trophies have crossed the globe over the past few months, appearing in Jakarta, India, Japan and Korea.

Super Group’s Betway becomes Global Betting Partner of Arsenal

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE: SGHC), the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, today announced that Betway has become the Official Global Betting Partner of English Premier League club, Arsenal men’s team.

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  • Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE: SGHC), the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, today announced that Betway has become the Official Global Betting Partner of English Premier League club, Arsenal men’s team.
  • The new partnership will enhance the supporter experience by creating and delivering global activations and exclusive content across all social media platforms.
  • Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway Group, said: “Having built one of the most exciting and enviable global sport sponsorship portfolios of any industry, I am absolutely thrilled to announce our new partnership as Official Global Betting Partner of English Premier League side, Arsenal.
  • We look forward to supporting them on their journey both domestically and in Europe in this season and beyond.”
    Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal, said: “We are pleased to announce Betway as our Official Global Betting Partner.

The Lionesses had a terrific World Cup, but women's football in England is on shaky economic ground – new research

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

So women’s football in England looks to be strong and in safe hands.

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  • So women’s football in England looks to be strong and in safe hands.
  • And at first glance its domestic top tier, the Women’s Super League (WSL), certainly looks healthy.
  • League match attendance records have been broken recently, as they have for the women’s FA Cup, and Champions League tournaments.
  • The increase in coverage has continued at pace, with a ground breaking broadcast deal with the BBC and Sky worth £8 million a season.

Flash News: OKX Supports a New Manchester City Digital Collectible to Celebrate Seventh English Cup Win

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

OKX is hosting a digital collectible to commemorate Manchester City's seventh English Cup win in the 2022/23 season.

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  • OKX is hosting a digital collectible to commemorate Manchester City's seventh English Cup win in the 2022/23 season.
  • The English Cup Winners 2022/23 Digital Collectible is free to claim for a limited 72-hour time period (beginning Monday June 5 at 12:00 pm BST).
  • The digital collectible is built on the OKT Chain (OKTC), and features Manchester City's logo and players from the 2022/23 winning squad.
  • Please note that the English Cup Winners 2022/23 Digital Collectible is for collection purposes only and cannot be traded or transferred.

EA SPORTS™ Brings Fans Unrivaled Authenticity and the Most Immersive Gaming Experience Alongside More Than 300 Partners in Global Football

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Friday, August 26, 2022

EA SPORTS has always led with unrivaled authenticity and cements its commitment to fans by delivering the most realistic experience of the Worlds Game, with even more of the worlds most distinguished leagues, clubs, athletes, and stadiums.

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  • EA SPORTS has always led with unrivaled authenticity and cements its commitment to fans by delivering the most realistic experience of the Worlds Game, with even more of the worlds most distinguished leagues, clubs, athletes, and stadiums.
  • New club partnerships include Celtic F.C., Rangers F.C., and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., in addition to an extended partnership with Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
  • A full list of partners can be found here , with more exciting updates set for the coming months.
  • EA, EA SPORTS, and the EA SPORTS logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. FIFA and FIFAs Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA.

Ad-Supported Disney+ Subscription Tier to Launch in the U.S. on December 8

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

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  • Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
  • For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
  • The Disney Bundle is the ultimate streaming lineup of plans from Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
  • Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.

TuneIn Partners with talkSPORT to Bring Comprehensive Live Audio Commentary of the English Premier League Match Coverage to TuneIn Premium

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

TuneIn, the worlds leading live streaming audio service, is kicking off the start of the 2022/23 English Premier League football season with the launch of comprehensive streaming audio coverage for all 380 2022/23 Premier League matches in partnership with talkSPORT.

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  • TuneIn, the worlds leading live streaming audio service, is kicking off the start of the 2022/23 English Premier League football season with the launch of comprehensive streaming audio coverage for all 380 2022/23 Premier League matches in partnership with talkSPORT.
  • As the premier go-to destination for sports fans around the world, TuneIn is thrilled to be able to bring talkSPORT's incredible sports coverage of every Premier League match to our Premium Users across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • "Premier League fans want to catch every minute of match coverage and our partnership with TuneIn gives them access to live audio commentary of every Premier League match wherever they are, no matter what they are doing," said Will Morley, Head of Audio Partnerships at talkSPORT.
  • Outside of the UK and Ireland, talkSPORT is the global audio partner of the Premier League and broadcasts live commentary of every match in multiple languages, including English and Spanish.