Sportspeople

The Players' Impact Announces Advisory Board Members, Basketball Hall of Famer, Tracy McGrady, and Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast, Gabby Douglas

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Joining The Players' Impact Advisory Board are Hall of Fame Basketball player Tracy McGrady, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, former professional football player Donte Whitner, former NFL player and host of CNBC Jon Najarian and Cortez Bryant, Co-CEO of the artist management firm, BluePrint Group.

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  • Joining The Players' Impact Advisory Board are Hall of Fame Basketball player Tracy McGrady, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, former professional football player Donte Whitner, former NFL player and host of CNBC Jon Najarian and Cortez Bryant, Co-CEO of the artist management firm, BluePrint Group.
  • Basketball Hall of Famer, Tracy McGrady, and Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast Gabby Douglas Join The Players' Impact.
  • "The Players' Impact is a powerful hub for those who want to build a legacy beyond any sport or stage.
  • TPI empowers athletes and artists to launch their own business and also become investors in high growth, high potential companies," said Tracy Deforge, founder and CEO of The Players' Impact.

Another Breakthrough Investment for Sealy & Company

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Commercial property, Commercial real estate, Sealy, Major League Soccer, Sportspeople, Association football

We remain focused on our proven investment strategy focused on industrial infill properties which continue to prevail in the market, says Scott Sealy, Jr., Sealy & Companys Chief Investment Officer.

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  • We remain focused on our proven investment strategy focused on industrial infill properties which continue to prevail in the market, says Scott Sealy, Jr., Sealy & Companys Chief Investment Officer.
  • Sealy & Companys Investment Services team, led by Jason Gandy, Managing Director Investment Services, and Christopher Martin, Associate Investment Services, executed the purchase of the property directly from Kole Management Company.
  • Sealy & Company, a fully-integrated commercial real estate investment and operating company, is a recognized leader in acquiring, developing, and redeveloping regional distribution warehouses, industrial/flex, and other commercial properties.
  • Sealy & Company has an exceptional team of over 100 employees, located in eight offices, with corporate offices in Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA.

Football Legend Marshawn Lynch Named BetMGM Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Marshawn Lynch, Sportspeople, Sports in the United States

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM , a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced today the signing of former National Football League (NFL) running back Marshawn Lynch as a brand ambassador.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM , a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced today the signing of former National Football League (NFL) running back Marshawn Lynch as a brand ambassador.
  • Lynch earned four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, one first-team All-Pro selection, and twice led the league in rushing touchdowns.
  • Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM, said, "Lynch is both an incredible athlete and larger-than-life personality.
  • Marshawn recently announced his entry into the legalized Cannabis category through the launch of his brand Dodi.

Beringer Capital Acquires Inman Group

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Inman, Beringer, Association football, Footballers, Sportspeople

TORONTO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beringer Capital ("Beringer"), a leading North American private equity firm specializing in the media, marketing services, and technology sectors, today announced that it has acquired preeminent real estate media entity Inman Group ("Inman").

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  • TORONTO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beringer Capital ("Beringer"), a leading North American private equity firm specializing in the media, marketing services, and technology sectors, today announced that it has acquired preeminent real estate media entity Inman Group ("Inman").
  • Moving forward, Mr. Inman will retain an ownership stake and continue to play an active role in the Inman community.
  • "Trade publications play a unique and vital role in the media ecosystem, and Inman is a true industry frontrunner," said Lu Cacioppo, managing partner at Beringer Capital.
  • "The Beringer team brings complementary data and digital media expertise to Inman," said Brad Inman, founder and chairman of Inman Group.

New Amsterdam FC Signs Former Red Bulls Goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul as Head Coach

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Major League Soccer, Association football, Bouna Coundoul, Sportspeople, Colorado Rapids, New York Red Bulls, Bouna

NEW YORK CITY, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --New Amsterdam FC (NAFC), a professional soccer team that plays in the National Independent Soccer Association, has signed former New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul as its head coach for the Fall 2021 season.

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  • NEW YORK CITY, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --New Amsterdam FC (NAFC), a professional soccer team that plays in the National Independent Soccer Association, has signed former New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul as its head coach for the Fall 2021 season.
  • "My first encounter with Bouna was when he was the first team goalkeeper at the Red Bulls in 2010 and I was with the U18 academy.
  • Coundoul spent six seasons in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids and Red Bulls.
  • "I am honored and happy to coach New Amsterdam FC to help the club grow and reach its full potential," Coundoul says.

PPD Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Asia

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Health, Medical devices, Clinical trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, PPD, Inc., PPD, eSports, PPD, Workplace, Game players, Sportspeople

PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD ) has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Asia by Great Place to Work , a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.

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  • PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD ) has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Asia by Great Place to Work , a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.
  • We are honored to be recognized by Great Place to Work for the second time in less than a year, said Ding Ming, Ph.D., vice president and general manager of PPDs China operations.
  • In 2020, Great Place to Work named PPD one of the Best Workplaces in Greater China .
  • PPD continues to expand in the Asia-Pacific region to serve local and global customers, with operations located across 14 countries.

Kraft Peanut Butter brings Canadians to Tokyo virtually, sending cheers directly to athletes' ears

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Food and drink, Agriculture, Melissa Humana-Paredes, Sarah Pavan, Food paste, Pavan, Peanut butter, Peanut, Sportspeople

That's why for this year's Olympics, Kraft Peanut Butter (KPB) is giving Canadians a virtual way to go to Tokyo and support Team Canada by putting heartfelt cheers directly in athletes' ears, with its "Your Cheers.

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  • That's why for this year's Olympics, Kraft Peanut Butter (KPB) is giving Canadians a virtual way to go to Tokyo and support Team Canada by putting heartfelt cheers directly in athletes' ears, with its "Your Cheers.
  • As a proud partner and the official peanut butter of the Canadian Olympic Team, Kraft Peanut Butter is embarking on a digital-first experience, creating custom playlists featuring the roaring cheers from thousands of Canadians.
  • To help champion Canadians' cheers, Kraft Peanut Butter has teamed up with three-time Olympic medalist, diver Meaghan Benfeito, as well as beloved Canadian World Champion Beach Volleyball duo Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes, as they go for gold in Tokyo.
  • So, we were thrilled when Kraft Peanut Butter told us their plan to put Canadians' cheers right into our ears," said Canadian World Champion Beach Volleyball duo Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes.

Vodafone Releases Striking Imagery Of British & Irish Lions Showcasing Rallying Fan Messages From Social Media

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Rugby union, Sportspeople, Black British people, Maro Itoje, Companies, British & Irish Lions, Hamish Watson, Vodafone

The images see emotive and personal social media messages of support from Lions fans projected onto each of the star rugby players who have all been named in tomorrow's starting line-up.

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  • The images see emotive and personal social media messages of support from Lions fans projected onto each of the star rugby players who have all been named in tomorrow's starting line-up.
  • Vodafone and the British and Irish Lions are brands united by a shared commitment to connect people to each other and the things they love.
  • We hope these messages will show the players that even though British & Irish Lions fans can't be there, they're still very much cheering them on".
  • Maro Itoje, Hamish Watson and Louis Rees-Zammitare official Vodafone ambassadors for the 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour.

TigerWit Liverpool FC Videos Highlight Pandemic Keyworkers and Club Legends

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Professional services, Soccer, Sports, Technology, Finance, Internet, Association football, Sportspeople, English footballers, Bruce Grobbelaar, Liverpool, Emile Heskey, League of Legends

Global online trading platform and financial service provider, TigerWit, has today released the latest of two new videos made with their official partner, Liverpool Football Club.

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  • Global online trading platform and financial service provider, TigerWit, has today released the latest of two new videos made with their official partner, Liverpool Football Club.
  • The video published today via LFCs and TigerWits official social media platforms is an exclusive Q&A session with Liverpool FC legends.
  • This release comes shortly after another video that TigerWit made to celebrate the incredible work of key workers across the Liverpool region.
  • Todays world exclusive Q&A video features LFC legends John Barnes, Bruce Grobbelaar and Emile Heskey answer questions sent in from TigerWit clients and followers from around the world.

Top DEI Experts, Wellness Leaders and Insurance Executives Gather for IICF International Inclusion in Insurance Forum, Raising Funds for Charities

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Sportspeople, Amaechi, Insurance, Ernst & Young, Basketball, Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom

Insurance industry professionals, C-suite executives, D&I leaders and wellness experts shared motivating insights and action plans designed to move the industry forward toward a fully inclusive future.

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  • Insurance industry professionals, C-suite executives, D&I leaders and wellness experts shared motivating insights and action plans designed to move the industry forward toward a fully inclusive future.
  • DEI discussions were led by several renowned speakers, including John Amaechi OBE, Founder of APS Intelligence, and Dr. Leroy Nunery, Founder of PlsUltr LLC.
  • EY has been the lead Diamond Presenting Sponsor of the two most recent IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forums.
  • IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations, for maximum community impact.