Licensing (Sports)

PUMA Studio to open in LA to create products and campaigns for the US market

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Marketing, Advertising, General Sports, Communications, Entertainment, Teens, Fashion, Soccer, Footwear, Retail, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Running, Influencer, Motor Sports, Licensing (Sports), Women, Men, Golf, Consumer, Basketball, Sports, Department Stores, Other Communications, Culture, Environment, VIP, PUMA, Football, Life, Athlete, Ecosystem, Music, Multimedia, Cobra Golf, Film industry

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The decision to open a creative space in LA is part of PUMA’s strategic priority to win in the United States.
  • “Opening our PUMA Studio in LA is an important strategic move for us, as we seek to elevate our business in the United States,” said Arne Freundt, Chief Executive Officer at PUMA.
  • While the PUMA Studio will open in its new location in early 2025, PUMA already started the recruitment of the talent for its temporary office location in LA.
  • The PUMA Studio will also allow PUMA to be closer to some of its most important ambassadors from the worlds of music and entertainment.

Starco Brands Reschedules Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Other Consumer, Licensing (Sports), Sports, Entertainment, Wine & Spirits, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Cosmetics, Retail, Licensing (Entertainment)

Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today announced it has postponed the release of its financial results and conference call related to the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which had previously been scheduled for April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today announced it has postponed the release of its financial results and conference call related to the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which had previously been scheduled for April 1, 2024.
  • The Company expects to issue its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
  • The Company is delaying the release of financial results and the conference call due to additional time needed to complete the year-end auditing processes.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 1:30 pm Pacific Time (4:30 pm Eastern Time).

Genius Sports Announces Resignation of a Member of the Board of Directors

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Technology, Licensing (Sports), Casino, Gaming, Sports, General Sports, Entertainment, Carriers and Services, Audio, Video, Networks, TV and Radio, Genius Sports, Sport, Growth, Sale, Security (finance)

Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) announced today that Gabriele Cipparrone, partner at Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), will resign from its Board of Directors effective 8 April 2024, following a reduction in holdings in Genius Sports by funds advised by Apax (“Apax Funds”) through a secondary sale on 1 April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) announced today that Gabriele Cipparrone, partner at Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), will resign from its Board of Directors effective 8 April 2024, following a reduction in holdings in Genius Sports by funds advised by Apax (“Apax Funds”) through a secondary sale on 1 April 2024.
  • Since the Apax Funds’ investment in Genius Sports in 2018, Mr. Cipparrone has provided valuable insight and expertise as the Company went through a transformative period of growth, expanding from $85 million of revenue in 2018 to $413 million in 2023.
  • “Genius Sports has been an excellent investment for the Apax Funds, and as the Company reaches the three-year anniversary of its successful public listing on the NYSE, I feel confident in its long-term financial and strategic position,” stated Mr. Cipparrone.
  • With further liquidity in our stock, we look forward to continuing to attract and to retain the type of thoughtful and long-term shareholders we are fortunate to call our partners today.”
    The Company is currently undergoing a comprehensive search for additional highly qualified independent members of its Board of Directors to replace those previously designated by representatives of Apax.

Takara Sake USA Partners With the New York Mets to Bring Japanese Sake to Fans at Citi Field

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Baseball, Entertainment, Sports, General Sports, Wine & Spirits, Licensing (Sports), Vacation, Food, Beverage, Destinations, Travel, General Entertainment, Retail, New York Mets, Partnership, History, Sake, House, Marketing, Multimedia

Takara Sake USA Inc. (Takara), the nation’s leading premium sake producer, and the New York Mets have teamed up to bring Japanese sake to fans at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.

Key Points: 
  • Takara Sake USA Inc. (Takara), the nation’s leading premium sake producer, and the New York Mets have teamed up to bring Japanese sake to fans at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
  • The new partnership will see MIO Sparkling Sake, the bestselling sparkling sake in the world, as the first featured sake at the stadium.
  • MIO Sparkling Sake will be featured at the Piazza 31 Club, Hudson Whiskey NY Club, Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House, and Citi Field’s suites, providing guests a unique opportunity to enjoy sake while at the ballpark.
  • The New York Mets will also highlight MIO Sparkling Sake and Takara on Instagram.

NatureSweet® and Little League® Teaming Up to Support Local Leagues and Families

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Parenting, Advertising, Children, Communications, Baseball, Sports, General Sports, Other Retail, Supermarket, Other Education, Food, Beverage, Fitness & Nutrition, Education, Other Consumer, Retail, Women, Health, General Health, Men, Family, Supply Chain Management, Online Retail, Consumer, Licensing (Sports), Official, Knowledge, Volunteering, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), NatureSweet, Professional baseball, Google Play, World Series, Safety, Multimedia, Little League Baseball, Sport

As local Little League® programs around the world are gearing up and celebrating their Opening Days, NatureSweet ® is teaming up with Little League for an exciting season as “The Official Snacking Vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.”

Key Points: 
  • As local Little League® programs around the world are gearing up and celebrating their Opening Days, NatureSweet ® is teaming up with Little League for an exciting season as “The Official Snacking Vegetable of Little League Baseball and Softball.”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • As part of their support, NatureSweet will include the Little League brand on its product packaging and is also launching a campaign this year called “Dugout Delights,” which provides families and local leagues with suggestions on iconic snacks they can add to their lineup this season.
  • For more than 75 years, Little League has partnered with major corporations on a national level to help keep the costs for our local Little Leagues to a minimum, offer unparalleled benefits to those member leagues, support the social impact initiatives of the organization and its local communities, and provide the necessary funding and resources to support local leagues at the grassroots level.
  • To learn more about what NatureSweet can offer to local leagues, as well as what all of Little League’s Official Sponsors can provide, visit LittleLeague.org/Sponsors .

Barclays to Become the Official Banking Partner of WNBA’s New York Liberty

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Women, Sports, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Consumer, Licensing (Sports), Basketball, WNBA Finals, Barclays Center, Organization, Partnership, Female, Athlete, New Yorker, Injection, Multimedia, Brooklyn Nets, Capital market, WNBA, Good Shepherd, Teaching, Sport

Barclays and New York Liberty today announced a new multi-year partnership in which Barclays will become the team’s Official Banking Partner, in a deal that includes marquee jersey patch placement beginning with the 2024 WNBA season.

Key Points: 
  • Barclays and New York Liberty today announced a new multi-year partnership in which Barclays will become the team’s Official Banking Partner, in a deal that includes marquee jersey patch placement beginning with the 2024 WNBA season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326399208/en/
    Barclays’ investment in the New York Liberty adds to the existing strong partnership with BSE Global and accompanies the bank’s existing Barclays Center naming rights and Brooklyn Nets team sponsorship.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Barclays as the Liberty’s Official Banking Partner,” said Keia Clarke, New York Liberty CEO.
  • The commitment of Barclays allows the Liberty to continually grow our business and broaden our impact.

ABK Beer extend partnership with Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport ahead of 2024 BTCC title charge

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Retail, Automotive, Sports, Other Automotive, Wine & Spirits, Motor Sports, Licensing (Sports), ABK, Partnership, BTCC, Beer, News

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport are delighted to have strengthened its partnership with ABK Beer, the award-winning, handcrafted beer brewed in Bavaria, for the duration of the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

Key Points: 
  • Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport are delighted to have strengthened its partnership with ABK Beer, the award-winning, handcrafted beer brewed in Bavaria, for the duration of the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.
  • Having enjoyed plenty of success together since 2022, the news continues the strong working relationship held between ABK Beer, the ROKiT Group and MB Motorsport into another racing season.
  • With fan favourite Jake Hill behind the wheel of the MB Motorsport BMW 330e M Sport, ABK Beer will be proudly displayed as the team looks to take their recent success to new heights in 2024.
  • Mark Blundell Sporting Director of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport concluded: “It is fantastic to see ABK Beer involved again in 2024.

Manchester United Announces Global Partnership With Malaysia Airlines

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Sports, Transportation, Licensing (Sports), Travel, Influencer, Marketing, Advertising, Air, Communications, Transport, Soccer, Food, Partnership, History, Airline

Manchester United and Malaysia Airlines have announced a multi-year partnership which will see the award-winning airline become the club’s official commercial airline.

Key Points: 
  • Manchester United and Malaysia Airlines have announced a multi-year partnership which will see the award-winning airline become the club’s official commercial airline.
  • The partnership was announced by Malaysia Airlines’ Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, Izham Ismail, at a major industry trade fair in Kuala Lumpur.
  • I am pleased to be able to share our partnership with Malaysia Airlines with those fans and introduce them to the best-in-class service they offer.
  • “This collaboration brings together two global icons, Malaysia Airlines and Manchester United, and will create unforgettable experiences for our fans and customers.

XINSURANCE Announces 2024 Sponsorship with Safe Cash Racing

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
Motor Sports, Licensing (Sports), Insurance, Sports, Entertainment, Professional Services, Extreme Sports, Powerboating, Licensing (Entertainment), Outdoors, Partnership, Water, Pressure, Instinct, Monster truck, Veteran

Rick J. Lindsey, President, and CEO of XINSURANCE, dba of Evolution Insurance Brokers, announces a sponsorship with the dynamic boat racing team of Scott Jobin and Rick Raab who are setting out to conquer the waters in the 2024 Powerboat Racing Season.

Key Points: 
  • Rick J. Lindsey, President, and CEO of XINSURANCE, dba of Evolution Insurance Brokers, announces a sponsorship with the dynamic boat racing team of Scott Jobin and Rick Raab who are setting out to conquer the waters in the 2024 Powerboat Racing Season.
  • As the anticipation for adrenaline-pumping boat racing reaches its peak, seasoned competitors Scott Jobin and Rick Raab are gearing up to dominate the waves in the upcoming 2024 season.
  • We're ready to unleash our full potential and make our mark in the 2024 boat racing season."
  • The Safe Cash Racing Team of Jobin and Raab are looking forward to a long-term winning partnership with XINSURANCE and Rick J. Lindsey.

MLB Eats: Aramark Sports + Entertainment Unveils New Ballpark Fare for 2024 Season

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Sports, General Sports, Licensing (Sports), Women, Food, Beverage, Men, Retail, Family, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, Baseball

Aramark Sports + Entertainment , (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) is headed into the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season with an expanded roster of clients and a fresh lineup of ballpark menu options and concessions innovations to enhance the gameday experience for baseball fans.

Key Points: 
  • Aramark Sports + Entertainment , (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) is headed into the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season with an expanded roster of clients and a fresh lineup of ballpark menu options and concessions innovations to enhance the gameday experience for baseball fans.
  • “At Aramark, experience is everything, and the start of the MLB season is one of the most highly anticipated experiences we have the privilege to be a part of each year,” said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment.
  • Fenway Park is bringing one of Boston’s authentic Mexican restaurants to the ballpark with Anna’s Taqueria (Bleachers, Section 42) serving burritos and bowls.
  • Batting Practice Caps: In partnership with New Era Cap, all MLB teams will be featuring a new Batting Practice cap on-field and at in-stadium retail locations for the 2024 season.