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Cengage Group Announces Appointment of Darren Person as Chief Digital Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Group, a global edtech company, has appointed Darren Person as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer (CDO). With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Person will lead Cengage Group's product technology and innovation organization, and ensure the company continues to deliver innovative solutions that enable learners and educators around the globe to achieve their goals.

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  • Appointment furthers the company's commitment to accelerating product innovation initiatives, including GenAI advancement
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Group, a global edtech company, has appointed Darren Person as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
  • "I am thrilled to join Cengage Group during this exciting period of rapid technology transformation in the education space," said Darren Person, CDO, Cengage Group.
  • Net sales for Cengage Group are now 74% digital, with digital sales having grown at a compound rate of 7% over the last three years.
  • Additionally, six million students have purchased Cengage Unlimited, the first-of-its kind digital subscription service, since it was launched in August 2018.

5-Hour ENERGY® To Be Primary Sponsor of Fittipaldi's No. 30 Entry for the Indianapolis 500 and Detroit Grand Prix

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, will be the primary sponsor of the entry for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26 and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 2.

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  • 30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, will be the primary sponsor of the entry for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26 and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on June 2.
  • This will be the brand's debut as a primary sponsor in open-wheel racing.
  • Therefore, we've become the primary sponsor for the longest and biggest race of the year – the Indy 500 – and of our hometown race in Detroit.
  • "I'm very excited to have 5-hour ENERGY as my primary sponsor for the legendary Indy 500 and for their home race, the Detroit Grand Prix," said Pietro Fittipaldi.

Netflix to Become New Home of WWE Raw Beginning 2025

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122475252/en/
    Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time.
  • WWE’s award-winning documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025.
  • “It marries the can’t-miss WWE product with Netflix’s extraordinary global reach and locks in significant and predictable economics for many years.

5-Hour ENERGY® Returns to Racing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's No. 30 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Entry with Driver Pietro Fittipaldi

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.

Key Points: 
  • 30 entry for Pietro Fittipaldi for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season.
  • "It's exciting to bring 5-hour ENERGY to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES," added Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
  • 30 entry for his first full season of NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition in 2024.
  • "I'm very proud to be racing with, and representing, the 5-hour ENERGY brand in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES," added driver Pietro Fittipaldi.

The Healing Company Achieves Revenue of $8.9 Million for Fiscal 2023 and Positive Adjusted EBITDA for Chopra and Your Super

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healing Company Inc. (OTC: HLCO) today provided a business update and reported financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Chopra achieves three-fold sequential increase in revenue for the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter, and Your Super achieves positive adjusted EBITDA1 in fiscal 2023 for the first time in company history
    Collectively, The Healing Company portfolio served nearly half a million people this year, advancing its mission to bring integrated healing to the world
    NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healing Company Inc. (OTC: HLCO) today provided a business update and reported financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
  • The Healing Company posted revenue of $8.9 million for fiscal 2023, and sequential revenue for the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter increased by 5% to $3.3 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Operating expenses were reduced by 11% for the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2023, and annualized operating expenses were further reduced by nearly $1.8 million in August 2023.
  • “We are pleased to report that we achieved record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA1 in each segment, excluding one-time, non-recurring expenses, driven by prudent investment, disciplined growth, and reduced operating expenses,” said Simon Belsham, CEO and Co-Founder of The Healing Company.

FAN CONTROLLED SPORTS FEEDS FANS NEED FOR SPEED WITH SS GREENLIGHT RACING TEAM PARTNERSHIP; EXPANSION INTO MOTORSPORTS LAUNCHING AT NASCAR XFINITY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE), the creators of Fan Controlled Football (FCF), today introduces Fan Controlled Racing (FCR), giving the next generation of motorsports fans unparalleled live interactivity and control of a racecar. In partnership with SS Greenlight Racing and The Magnifyde Agency, FCR will take control of the #08 Ford Mustang, empowering fans to make critical decisions from selecting the driver and the paint scheme to determining live race strategies, including when to pit and which lane to pick after restart.

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  • "We couldn't be more excited about bringing the energy and interactivity of Fan Controlled Sports to the racetrack," said FCSE co-founder Patrick Dees.
  • In the build-up to the race, fans will design the Fan Controlled #08's paint scheme and help set the strategy for their team.
  • The driver chosen by the fans will take the wheel for the Fan Controlled #08 car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race on November 4th.
  • FCR aims to expand with motorsports partnerships worldwide to create interactive live experiences for the next generation of racing fans.

SmackDown Returns to USA Network as Part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.

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  • WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.
  • “NBCUniversal has been a tremendous partner of WWE for decades,” said WWE President Nick Khan.
  • Demonstrating the deeply engaged WWE audience on USA, WWE NXT (+27%) and WWE Monday Night Raw (+15%) are up double-digits year-over-year in the target demographic.
  • WWE Monday Night Raw and WWE NXT will continue to air on USA Network through September 2024.

Jeffrey Earnhardt and the No. 45 Chevy Camaro Return to Bristol Motor Speedway

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Louisville, OH, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 12, 2023—ForeverLawn, Inc.® is excited to return to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend for the first round of the Xfinity Series playoffs.

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  • Louisville, OH, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 12, 2023—ForeverLawn, Inc.® is excited to return to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend for the first round of the Xfinity Series playoffs.
  • 45 Camaro will feature a K9Grass-themed paint scheme reminiscent of the popular Black and Green Grass Machine.
  • “I’m thrilled to have K9Grass on full display to NASCAR fans across the country,” says Ken Karmie, K9Grass Brand Leader.
  • Viewers can follow Earnhardt and the Black and Green Grass Machine by watching on USA Network.

Wawa to Serve as Primary Sponsor of Four NASCAR Xfinity Series Teams and Drivers in the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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During this year’s Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola happening on August 25 at Daytona International Speedway, Wawa will be serving as primary sponsor of four NASCAR Xfinity Series teams, with each of the four drivers representing one of Wawa's brand-new Recharger energy drinks.

Key Points: 
  • During this year’s Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola happening on August 25 at Daytona International Speedway, Wawa will be serving as primary sponsor of four NASCAR Xfinity Series teams, with each of the four drivers representing one of Wawa's brand-new Recharger energy drinks.
  • For the past three years, Wawa has served as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
  • The Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona isn't just another race; it's a culmination of speed, strategy, and flavor!
  • Join us under the lights of Daytona International Speedway or tune into the USA Network to experience the thrill of racing, flavored by Wawa.

Jeffrey Earnhardt and Alpha Prime Racing Return to Daytona International Speedway

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- August 21, 2023—ForeverLawn, Inc.® is excited to return to Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the second time this season.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- August 21, 2023—ForeverLawn, Inc.® is excited to return to Daytona International Speedway this weekend for the second time this season.
  • This will be Jeffrey Earnhardt’s twentieth race of the season with the Alpha Prime Racing team, which will be streamed live on Friday, August 25, at 7:30 p.m.
  • The Ark Encounter is a life-size recreation of Noah’s ark, operated by the faith-based ministry Answers in Genesis (AiG).
  • Viewers can follow Earnhardt and the Black and Green Grass Machine by watching on USA Network.