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Ocavu, BYU Launch New Platform to Support College Athletes; Provide World Class Fan Experience

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

This website and Web3 community will provide digital and physical experiences for all BYU sports fans and every NFT experience purchased will directly benefit BYU student-athletes and the BYU Athletic Department.

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  • This website and Web3 community will provide digital and physical experiences for all BYU sports fans and every NFT experience purchased will directly benefit BYU student-athletes and the BYU Athletic Department.
  • Beta testers are already experiencing the next generation of fan engagement to which BYU fans can look forward.
  • This partnership marks a historic moment for BYU as it ventures into the Web3 ecosystem and provides fans a chance to support BYU student-athletes like never before.
  • To learn more about this platform and participate in the next evolution in fan engagement, please visit CougsRise.com.

Breeze Airways™ Launches Daily Service from Provo and San Bernardino to San Francisco International

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Breeze will operate daily nonstop flights from both Provo (PVU) and San Bernardino (SBD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with fares starting as low as $39 one-way.

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  • Breeze will operate daily nonstop flights from both Provo (PVU) and San Bernardino (SBD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), with fares starting as low as $39 one-way.
  • In addition, the airline will offer one-stop/no plane change BreezeThru service between Provo and San Bernardino, via SFO.
  • Todays events mark three major milestones for Breeze as we launch service in Provo and San Bernardino, while opening our first West Coast base in Provo, near our Salt Lake City headquarters, said Tom Doxey, President of Breeze Airways.
  • With new service to Provo, and the first-ever commercial service to San Bernardino, Breeze is giving travelers what they value most more travel options at competitive prices.

Chastang Ford Announces NIL Ambassador Collaborations with Houston Football Stars Clayton Tune and Donavan Mutin

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Today, Chastang Ford adds University of Houston Football's Clayton Tune and Donavan Mutin to the NIL model.

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  • Today, Chastang Ford adds University of Houston Football's Clayton Tune and Donavan Mutin to the NIL model.
  • "It's truly fitting that our first NIL ambassadors are individuals who already called our state "home" before joining the University.
  • University of Houston Quarterback Clayton Tune, who was recently named the top QB in the state of Texas, is in a highly visible position.
  • University of Houston Linebacker Donavan Mutin moved to Houston with his family in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastation of New Orleans.

Dorian LPG Ltd. Provides Update for Fourth Quarter 2022 and Announces the Completion of a Japanese Financing Transaction and Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings and Conference Call Date

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

(2) Based on the midpoint of the preliminary projection for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, included herein.

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  • (2) Based on the midpoint of the preliminary projection for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2022, included herein.
  • On May 19, 2022, the Company completed the $70 million sale and leaseback of its 2015 built VLGC Cougar.
  • The financing has a 10-year term with purchase options beginning in May 2025, amortizes principal of $900,000 per quarter, and carries an interest rate of 2.45% over the 3-month secured overnight financing rate.
  • Information on the Company's website does not constitute a part of and is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Raises More Than $572K During Inaugural One Day, One SIUE Event

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Monday, April 25, 2022

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 21 in celebration of its inaugural One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving, which raised more than $572,000 and set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future.

Key Points: 
  • "Each of our donors and partners plays an important role as we develop a bold vision for this university.
  • My ambition is that SIUE be first and best at providing high-quality, affordable degree opportunities for all students.
  • The Edwardsville Community Foundation is proud to be an active partner with SIUE, and we celebrate the opportunities this gift will bring."
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world.

Smithfield Foods, Utah Pork Producers Commemorate 2021-2022 College Football Season With 30,000-Pound Protein Donation to Utah Food Bank

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

SMITHFIELD, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, Smithfield Foods, Inc., the Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA) and the Fredette Family Foundation delivered a nearly 30,000-pound truckload of protein to Utah Food Bank following a joint-pledge to donate for every point scored by Brigham Young University and Utah State University during the 2021-2022 football season.

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  • The donation marks the third consecutive year of the college football-themed partnership between Smithfield, UPPA and the Fredette Family Foundation to fight hunger and support Utah Food Bank's work to fight hunger statewide.
  • "One in seven children in Utah face food insecurity," said Ginette Bott, president and CEO of Utah Food Bank.
  • "On behalf of UPPA, we are proud to workwithSmithfield, the Utah Food Bank and pork farmers across the state to provide this important donation toUtahfamilies in need," said Jim Webb, president-elect, Utah Pork Producers Association.
  • The Utah Pork Producers Association (UPPA) has been representing hog farmers in the state of Utah since 1986, including commercial, independent and show hog farmers.

Colorado Christian University Women's Golf Captures RMAC Championship

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Christian University (CCU) cruised to an eight-stroke victory Tuesday, April 19, at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Women's Golf Championships at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. It was the program's first RMAC title. Leading the charge for CCU was senior Faith Kilgore, who shot a 3-under-par 213 for the tournament to capture the Cougars' first individual conference title.

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  • Tuesday's conference championship is only the second team RMAC championship in University history.
  • "Their accomplishment represents tremendous dedication and preparation, especially considering this is only the second RMAC championship among all CCU sports."
  • Colorado Christian University (CCU) provides Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
  • Located in Lakewood, Colo., a suburb of Denver, CCU is the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region.

Evolution goes live on day one of Ontario online gaming market with multiple operators

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Monday, April 4, 2022

STOCKHOLM, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Evolution today announced that it has gone live with an extensive set of online casino services for multiple operators in the new, regulated online gaming market in the Canadian province of Ontario.

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  • STOCKHOLM, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Evolution today announced that it has gone live with an extensive set of online casino services for multiple operators in the new, regulated online gaming market in the Canadian province of Ontario.
  • Evolution is powering online casino services in Ontario for operators including 888, BetMGM, LeoVegas, Rush Street Interactive and theScore Bet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn National Gaming.
  • All of these operators have access to a huge range of online games for this market from Evolution Group brands.
  • For Ontario this will initially include the full Evolution portfolio of online live casino games, games shows, Evolution First Person table games and game shows as well as NetEnt and Red Tiger online slots.

Washington State Unveils Local NIL Marketplace Powered by Icon Source

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Icon Suite will continue to position Washington State athletics at the forefront of NIL opportunities, providing a seamless, compliant system for connecting brands, alumni, and other interested parties with student-athletes for NIL deals.

Key Points: 
  • Icon Suite will continue to position Washington State athletics at the forefront of NIL opportunities, providing a seamless, compliant system for connecting brands, alumni, and other interested parties with student-athletes for NIL deals.
  • The Icon Suite local exchange application software will greatly enhance the NIL experience for those involved in the Washington State ecosystem.
  • The software will connect local companies with student-athletes through a custom Washington State marketplace, simultaneously simplifying the NIL administrative processes for Cougar athletics administrators tied to deal disclosure and compliance.
  • "Icon Source is thrilled to partner with Washington State University and provide the Icon Suite for all Cougar student-athletes & the WSU athletic department.

5WPR President on Mascots as a Successful TikTok Strategy

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --According to 5WPR President Dara Busch , a mascot can help a business reach new heights.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --According to 5WPR President Dara Busch , a mascot can help a business reach new heights.
  • According to a study, brands that use mascots in their campaigns observed a nearly 41% increase in their profits.
  • The Empire State Building's TikTok strategy features its two mascotsthe building itself and TikTok.
  • The mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers, Gritty, might not have the biggest TikTok following, but his emergence was the biggest catalyst for bringing mascots to TikTok.