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NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert Signs With LEEF Brands

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEEF Brands, Inc. (“LEEF” or the “Company”) (CSE: LEEF, OTC: LEEEF), a premier vertical cannabis operator, today announced a ambassador partnership with NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a role that will cast the NBA star as a leading brand ambassador for the company’s portfolio of wellness products.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEEF Brands, Inc. (“LEEF” or the “Company”) (CSE: LEEF, OTC: LEEEF), a premier vertical cannabis operator, today announced a ambassador partnership with NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a role that will cast the NBA star as a leading brand ambassador for the company’s portfolio of wellness products.
  • As a brand ambassador, Gobert will help promote LEEF and its brands, which include LEEF Brands, LEEF Organics and Paleo Paw via social media and other mediums.
  • The partnership will also benefit Rudy's Kids Foundation, a leading children’s charity started and championed by the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the year.
  • “We’re excited to have Rudy on our team,” said LEEF Brands CEO Micah Anderson.

Bibigo™ -- America's No. 1 Korean Food Brand and TikTok Obsession -- Introduces Fresh New Look

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Korean cuisine rapidly wins over palates across the globe, bibigo, America's No. 1 Korean food brand, is making it easier for culturally curious consumers to enjoy K-food at home. To make its products easier to spot on store shelves in the U.S. and around the world, bibigo is unveiling a dynamically redesigned logo and new product packaging. This refresh reinforces bibigo's promise to help the world "Live Delicious" with a portfolio of authentic Korean products that deliver convenience, quality and great taste.

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  • 1 Korean food brand, is making it easier for culturally curious consumers to enjoy K-food at home.
  • This refresh reinforces bibigo's promise to help the world "Live Delicious" with a portfolio of authentic Korean products that deliver convenience, quality and great taste.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9263251-bibigo-unveils-new-visua...
    The new logo celebrates the energy and excitement of people sharing great experiences through food.
  • Since establishing itself in the U.S. market in 2010, bibigo has conquered American tastebuds through authentic, innovative, and convenient Korean foods.

Sprite Reimagines the Legendary Obey Your Thirst Campaign with Modern Icons Anthony Edwards and Sha'Carri Richardson

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprite is reintroducing its iconic Obey Your Thirst campaign to the next generation of drinkers, with inspired new TV spots featuring two of today's hottest athletes and exciting activations across limited time packaging, digital experiences and sports partnerships.

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  • First launched in 1994, Sprite's original Obey Your Thirst campaign pushed boundaries by championing authenticity – and its consumers – in a way other brands didn't.
  • Sprite will introduce limited-edition packaging that features four unique Obey Your Thirst designs, including an on-pack experience created to inspire Sprite drinkers everywhere.
  • "Obey Days" will include weekly content releases, including content from Anthony Edwards, Sha'Carri Richardson, and more, with fans able to unlock exclusive access and rewards.
  • For more details on the new Obey Your Thirst campaign, visit Sprite.com and follow the brand on Instagram , Facebook , X (Twitter) and YouTube .

Elevance Health Foundation Names Professional Basketball Player Kevin Love as Next Elevance Health Champion

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Managed Care, Other Health, Sports, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Mental Health, Hospitals, Celebrity, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Health, Basketball, Love, Organization, Mental, Health equity, Partnership, Elevance Health, Public, Minnesota Timberwolves, Mental health, University, Overalls, Athlete, KLF, Kevin Love, Cavalier, NBA, Nursing

The Elevance Health Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health Inc., today announces professional basketball player Kevin Love as its latest Elevance Health Champion.

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  • The Elevance Health Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health Inc., today announces professional basketball player Kevin Love as its latest Elevance Health Champion.
  • The Elevance Health Champion campaign is a program within Elevance Health CARES, Inc., a public charity created to complement the work Elevance Health Foundation does to advance health equity across America.
  • To date, this partnership, Elevance Health associates, Elevance Health Foundation and Elevance Health CARES have raised nearly $125,000 for the Kevin Love Fund.
  • To learn more and consider joining Kevin Love and Elevance Health in promoting mental health by making a donation, please visit elevancehealth.benevity.org/community.

Gray Television Brings Milwaukee Bucks Games Back to Free Over-The-Air Television this Season In Three Wisconsin Markets from Weigel Broadcasting’s WMLW

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are returning to broadcast television in Green Bay, Eau Claire-La Crosse, and Wausau, Wisconsin, on television stations owned by Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) as part of the recently announced Bucks broadcast package from Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s WMLW The M in Milwaukee.

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  • GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are returning to broadcast television in Green Bay, Eau Claire-La Crosse, and Wausau, Wisconsin, on television stations owned by Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) as part of the recently announced Bucks broadcast package from Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s WMLW The M in Milwaukee.
  • Gray’s stations will broadcast 10 Bucks games this season, beginning on Friday, February 23rd, when the Bucks play at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • “We are thrilled to offer the Bucks fans in Green Bay, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Wausau, and nearby areas the chance to watch these ten games for free.
  • The games have been made available for local over-the-air distribution as part of the NBA’s agreement with Diamond Sports Group, the owner of Bally Sports Wisconsin.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. and TEGNA’s WQAD to Bring Milwaukee Bucks Games Back to Free Over-the-Air Television in the Quad Cities

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The Milwaukee Bucks are returning to broadcast television in the Quad Cities as part of a new agreement with TEGNA Inc’s (NYSE: TGNA) WQAD.

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  • The Milwaukee Bucks are returning to broadcast television in the Quad Cities as part of a new agreement with TEGNA Inc’s (NYSE: TGNA) WQAD.
  • These games will be available to nearly 240,000 homes and more than 384,000 people in the Quad Cities.
  • WQAD will have 10 over-the-air Bucks games this season, beginning on Friday, Feb. 23, when the Bucks play at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • “We’re thrilled to make these Bucks games available to every fan, and every household, in the Quad Cities,” said Jim Kizer, president and general manager, WQAD.

Logitix Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Hires and Promotions

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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The company also promoted Ryan Sember, who transitioned from a successful career in team sports to Logitix in 2022, and now assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Partnerships.

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  • The company also promoted Ryan Sember, who transitioned from a successful career in team sports to Logitix in 2022, and now assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Partnerships.
  • Ward joins Logitix with over 12 years of experience in various sectors, including the food and beverage industry, sports, and nonprofits.
  • Before joining Logitix, Sember was part of the leadership teams at the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Hawks.
  • "I'm proud of the culture that we've built at Logitix to attract some of the best in our industry to work with us," said Logitix Chief Revenue Officer Travis Apple.

Glen A. Taylor Announces Start of New Charitable Legacy Plan

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Glen Taylor has announced the start of a new charitable legacy plan that will fund a wide range of philanthropic activities for decades to come.

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  • Glen Taylor has announced the start of a new charitable legacy plan that will fund a wide range of philanthropic activities for decades to come.
  • “The good people of this region have been crucial to my personal growth and success of my businesses,” said Taylor.
  • The gift will create a financial framework to support these and other causes for future generations in the area Glen Taylor still calls home.
  • “These three organizations were hand-picked because of their regional expertise and their shared focus on creating vibrant communities,” added Taylor.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Nick Cannon, La La Anthony Join Black Business Leaders And Entrepreneurs At 2023 ForbesBLK Summit

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Forbes’ inaugural ForbesBLK Summit will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and entertainers to ignite critical conversations around the future of Black capitalism.

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  • Forbes’ inaugural ForbesBLK Summit will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and entertainers to ignite critical conversations around the future of Black capitalism.
  • Highlights of the agenda include:
    A ‘powerside’ chat with producer and entrepreneur La La Anthony.
  • A panel conversation with Nick Cannon and Busie Matsiko-Adnan on the untapped potential of Africa’s economy for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses.
  • Lunch and Learn breakout series tackling a range of topics including HBCUs as a talent pipeline for Black leadership, growing the Black creator economy, and building Black intergenerational wealth.

Perficient Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Perficient, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRFT) (“Perficient”), the leading global digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Perficient, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRFT) (“Perficient”), the leading global digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • “Our business momentum and performance began to improve during the third quarter and we expect a solid close to the year,” said Tom Hogan, President and CEO.
  • Perficient expects its fourth quarter 2023 revenue to be in the range of $221 million to $226 million.
  • Perficient will host a conference call regarding third quarter financial results today, October 31, 2023, at 8 a.m. Eastern.