Extreme Sports

Hidden Compass Awards 2024 Pathfinder Prize

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Hidden Compass recently announced the winners of its 2024 Pathfinder Prize , Beyond the False Summit: A Matterhorn Expedition to Unearth the Queer Pioneers of Alpinism.

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  • Hidden Compass recently announced the winners of its 2024 Pathfinder Prize , Beyond the False Summit: A Matterhorn Expedition to Unearth the Queer Pioneers of Alpinism.
  • The announcement followed the world premiere of “In Tété’s Footsteps,” a short documentary film created by its first-ever Pathfinder Prize winners.
  • Winners of the 2024 Pathfinder Prize, chosen by members of Hidden Compass: The Alliance , who cast their votes in the weeks leading up to the event, include project leader Lance Garland, climbing guide and writer Charlotte Austin, photographer Ian Finch and expert climber Jordan Cannon.
  • “We started Hidden Compass to leverage the power of community in a new age of exploration and transform how journalism is supported — through audience participation rather than clicks and advertisements,” said Hidden Compass CEO Sivani Babu.

TRD USA, Mobil 1™ Expand Relationship Beginning With 2024 Motorsports Season

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130122827/en/
    TRD USA, Mobil 1 expand relationship beginning with 2024 motorsports season (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Mobil 1 is proud to be synonymous with motorsports, and we are thrilled to take that to the next level with Toyota Racing Development,” shares Rob Shearer, Director of Global Sponsorships and Marketing Services, on behalf of Mobil 1.
  • “TRD’s technical partnership with Mobil 1 has been integral to Toyota’s on-track performance and success over the past 20+ years,” explains David Wilson, president, TRD USA.
  • "2024 is going to be a big year for us, and I'm very thankful to have Mobil 1 and its continued support once again this season.
  • Kalitta Motorsports will also continue to receive Mobil 1 support through the TRD partnership in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Triple Eight Distribution, LLC Acquires Certain PRO-TEC Brand Assets from Bravo Highline, LLC

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Triple Eight Distribution, LLC today announced that it has completed the purchase of certain PRO-TEC brand assets from Bravo Highline, LLC.

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  • Triple Eight Distribution, LLC today announced that it has completed the purchase of certain PRO-TEC brand assets from Bravo Highline, LLC.
  • PRO-TEC is an industry-leading protective helmet and pad brand since it first hit the Skateboard scene in 1973.
  • Born in the backyard pools and homemade ramps of Southern California, PRO-TEC is considered by many in the Action Sports industry to be a core, defining skate brand, dubbed “the Original” protective brand.
  • Triple Eight emerged stronger after the pandemic lockdown and the following bullwhip supply chain effect.

Atmosphere to Broadcast X Games Aspen Event Live from Jan 26-28, 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Atmosphere , the premier CTV FAST platform tailored exclusively for businesses, has partnered with X Games to broadcast the much-anticipated X Games Aspen live in businesses across the country from Jan 26-28, 2024.

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  • Atmosphere , the premier CTV FAST platform tailored exclusively for businesses, has partnered with X Games to broadcast the much-anticipated X Games Aspen live in businesses across the country from Jan 26-28, 2024.
  • The X Games Aspen event is renowned for its winter sports competitions.
  • “We are excited to share that X Games has formed an innovative partnership with Atmosphere for the out-of-home distribution of X Games Aspen,” said Scott Guglielmino, the COO of X Games, expressing his excitement for this collaboration.
  • Following the success of X Games California, and through the upcoming X Games Aspen live events, Atmosphere aims to further demonstrate its live event streaming capabilities and provide successful executions as examples to future partners and advertisers.

ELGi Powers AIRLAB Fitness’ Simulated High-Altitude Fitness Training Facility in Miami, Florida

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The simulated high-altitude training environment is powered by ELGi’s EG37 Series screw air compressor within hypoxic air chambers from Australian-based Altitude Training Systems (ATS), a pioneer in altitude technology.

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  • The simulated high-altitude training environment is powered by ELGi’s EG37 Series screw air compressor within hypoxic air chambers from Australian-based Altitude Training Systems (ATS), a pioneer in altitude technology.
  • Co-CEO of AIRLAB Fitness, Varun Jay Varadaraj, said, “At AIRLAB, we embrace the 'Train high, live low' ethos as a cornerstone of our training philosophy.
  • Speaking about the hypoxic solution provided by ATS - Altitude Training Systems, Ramesh Ponnuswami, Executive Director (OSEA), Elgi Equipments Limited, said, “ATS’s innovative hypoxic training solution proved to be the ideal choice for AIRLAB Fitness, enabling the creation of high-altitude training conditions that are essential for their fitness programs.
  • ATS provided the technology and expertise required to set up an effective altitude training environment, setting the fitness studio on a trajectory toward new heights of excellence.”

Hyperice Advances Performance for Elite Athletes and Everyday Consumers with the Introduction of Normatec

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Hyperice , a global high-performance wellness brand, today announced the introduction of Normatec, which uses dynamic air compression to advance everyday wellness and helps aid in faster recovery, improved training, and maximized athletic performance.

Key Points: 
  • Hyperice , a global high-performance wellness brand, today announced the introduction of Normatec, which uses dynamic air compression to advance everyday wellness and helps aid in faster recovery, improved training, and maximized athletic performance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220017932/en/
    Features of the Normatec by Hyperice include:
    Seven levels of targeted compression on the leg.
  • Bluetooth® compatibility for connection to the Hyperice App for customized timing and pressure settings.
  • For more information about Hyperice please visit the website or follow @hyperice on social media channels.

Endeavor Announces Q4 2023 Cash Dividend

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend in an aggregate amount of approximately $27 million.

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor” or the “Company”), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend in an aggregate amount of approximately $27 million.
  • The dividend to Endeavor’s Class A common stockholders, following the distribution from Endeavor Operating Company to the Company, will be $0.06 per share.
  • The dividend will be paid on December 29, 2023 to Class A common stockholders of record as of December 15, 2023.
  • Future declarations of quarterly dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of Endeavor based on its consideration of various factors, such as its results of operations, financial condition, market conditions, earnings, cash flow requirements, restrictions in our debt agreements and legal requirements and other factors that Endeavor deems relevant.

Relo Metrics Expands Broadcast Measurement Internationally, Pioneering Omnichannel Sports Sponsorship Data in a Single Platform, Garnering Up to 80% of Additional Value in Sponsorship Deals

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

This expanded offering now allows the company to become one of the only omnichannel providers of sponsorship valuation data globally.

Key Points: 
  • This expanded offering now allows the company to become one of the only omnichannel providers of sponsorship valuation data globally.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Relo Metrics has already been providing the European market with sponsorship valuation data across social media for years.
  • This expanded offering now allows the company to become one of the only omnichannel providers of sponsorship valuation data globally.
  • By offering a consistent, single-provider solution that includes data and software, Relo Metrics ensures data uniformity and accuracy across different markets.

RumbleOn Announces Extension of $100 Million Rights Offering Subscription Period

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Each Subscription Right entitles Eligible Stockholders to purchase 1.078444 shares of the Company’s Class B common stock at the Subscription Price of $5.50 per share.

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  • Each Subscription Right entitles Eligible Stockholders to purchase 1.078444 shares of the Company’s Class B common stock at the Subscription Price of $5.50 per share.
  • The Rights Offering is fully backstopped pursuant to a standby purchase agreement between the Company and certain of its stockholders.
  • The Registration Statement relating to the Rights Offering has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and became effective on November 13, 2023.
  • The Company reserves the right to cancel or terminate the Rights Offering at any time.

TKO Group Holdings to Participate in UBS Global Media and Communications Conference

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Monday, November 20, 2023

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Shapiro, will participate in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Shapiro, will participate in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Monday, December 4, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • A link to the live session, as well as a replay available for at least 30 days, will be accessible on the company’s investor relations website at investor.tkogrp.com .