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Shaquille O'Neal Unveils All-star Board of Directors for the Shaquille O'Neal Foundation

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

"This hasalwaysbeen a passion of mine and I want to use my reach within the business community tobring people together.

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  • "This hasalwaysbeen a passion of mine and I want to use my reach within the business community tobring people together.
  • The board members who have joined the Foundation sharea common goalto makea difference in the lives ofunderservedchildren.
  • Shaquille is a spokesperson and an alumnus of Boys & Girls Club and he is a member of Communities in Schools\' National Board of Directors.
  • The Foundation also supportsO\'Neal\'sother charitable endeavors such as his annual Shaq-a-Claus holiday event, back-to-school giveaways and more.\nThe Shaquille O\'Neal Foundation creates pathways for underserved youth, helping them achieve their full potential.

Pepsi Stronger Together, Shaquille O'Neal And The CTG Foundation Announce New Law Enforcement Training Efforts Across Atlanta

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

"It has been wonderful to be involved with Pepsi Stronger Together to help enrich communities around the country," said Shaquille O'Neal.

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  • "It has been wonderful to be involved with Pepsi Stronger Together to help enrich communities around the country," said Shaquille O'Neal.
  • "As a resident and Director of Community Relations of Henry County, I care deeply for the Atlanta community.
  • "Pepsi Stronger Together is proud to be back in Atlanta today with Shaq and The CTG Foundation announcing new efforts to expand law enforcement training and provide tools for working within the community,"said Derek Lewis, President, South Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America.
  • The Close the Gap Foundation (CTG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on three pillars to support communities across the country youth mentorship, law enforcement training and domestic abuse support.

iMedia Brands’ ShopHQ Announces Second Season of Learning to Cook with Shaq

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: IMBI) announces the second season of its live broadcast program, Learning to Cook with Shaq, will premiere next month on its ShopHQ and ShopBulldogTV television networks.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: IMBI) announces the second season of its live broadcast program, Learning to Cook with Shaq, will premiere next month on its ShopHQ and ShopBulldogTV television networks.
  • The popular program is part of iMedia Brands partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), Shaquille ONeal and Tristar Products.
  • The second season of Learning to Cook with Shaq follows the programs successful launch last year and will showcase a variety of new products, including kitchen and food items, watches, and health supplements.
  • In addition to hosting his cooking show on ShopHQ, Shaq is also a shareholder of iMedia Brands.

Shaquille O'Neal Announced as the New Brand Ambassador for Leading Sports Nutrition Brand Novex Biotech

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novex Biotech and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand owner, marketing, and entertainment company, announced today that Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal is Novex Biotech's newest brand ambassador.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novex Biotech and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand owner, marketing, and entertainment company, announced today that Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal is Novex Biotech's newest brand ambassador.
  • Novex Biotech has definitely helped to make the difference I was looking for."
  • Novex Biotech products were developed through rigorous science to help combat the effects of aging.
  • As a brand ambassador, Shaquille will appear in Novex's marketing campaigns, which will roll out across TV, e-commerce, in-store, and social media throughout 2021.

Fox News Houston, Shaquille O’Neal & Tina Knowles Encourage Non-Profit TWEF Scholarship Students During COVID Pandemic

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

TWEF (Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit held its virtual TWEF ENCOURAGER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.

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  • TWEF (Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit held its virtual TWEF ENCOURAGER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.
  • Notable celebrities, Tina Knowles Lawson, Shaquille O'Neal, Major, 85 South, and others sent well wishes and encouraging messages to the students acknowledging their tenacity for handling adversity in 2020.
  • TWEF's Student Entrepreneur Enrichment Program helps children with academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment workshops for academically challenged students and those with special needs.
  • Since its inception, TWEF has given away more than $250,000 in scholarships to young scholars in the Houston area.

Tony the Tiger® and Shaquille O'Neal Press Forward with Mission Tiger™ Goal to Help 1 Million Kids Gain Better Access to Sports by End of 2021

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

A goal this big requires teamwork and Tony's tapping his Mission Tiger teammate and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes superfan Shaquille O'Neal for an assist.

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  • A goal this big requires teamwork and Tony's tapping his Mission Tiger teammate and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes superfan Shaquille O'Neal for an assist.
  • Together, they're encouraging fans to join the mission to help close the middle school sports funding gap.
  • While underfunded middle school sports were a reality before 2020, now coaches and teachers must tackle new challenges to get kids back in the game.
  • Along with preparing for the needs of traditional sports, new training requirements include virtual coaching and personalized equipment.

The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation and Icy Hot® Launch Grant Program to Help Student Athletes Get Game Ready As They Navigate School Sports During COVID-19

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Friday, September 25, 2020

To help support student athletes The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is teaming up with longtime Shaquille O'Neal partner Icy Hot to launch Get Game Ready, an initiative to help high school athletics programs financially burdened by the pandemic.

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  • To help support student athletes The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is teaming up with longtime Shaquille O'Neal partner Icy Hot to launch Get Game Ready, an initiative to help high school athletics programs financially burdened by the pandemic.
  • "Sports are a lifeline for student athletes and help build a sense of community," Shaquille O'Neal said.
  • To help fund Get Game Ready grants, Icy Hot will donate $1 to The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation for every box of Icy Hot sold.
  • To learn more about The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's Get Game Ready grant program and application process, visit shaqfoundation.org/GetGameReady or Icy Hot.com/GetGameReady.

iMedia Brands Begins Retail Distribution for Its Shaq Products

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMBI) secures retail distribution for select items in its Shaquille ONeal branded kitchenware, cookware, and grill products.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iMedia Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMBI) secures retail distribution for select items in its Shaquille ONeal branded kitchenware, cookware, and grill products.
  • Beginning in October 2020, select Shaq products will be available in over 2,000 Target and Sams Club stores nationwide as part of iMedias partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), Shaquille ONeal and Tristar Products.
  • The successful launch of our television show, Learning to Cook with Shaq' on ShopHQ this year was driven by Shaqs passion to offer the world innovative and affordable kitchen products, said Tim Peterman, CEO of iMedia Brands.
  • iMedia Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMBI) is a leading interactive media company that manages a growing portfolio of niche television networks, niche advertisers and complementary media services.

Shaquille O'Neal and FORTO are Donating 1 Million Coffees to Medical Professionals Fighting Against COVID-19

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Monday, May 11, 2020

NEW YORK, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --FORTO Coffee and its co-owner, Shaquille O'Neal are donating 1 million FORTO 2oz coffee shots to first responders and medical professionals who are working around the clock to fight off the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --FORTO Coffee and its co-owner, Shaquille O'Neal are donating 1 million FORTO 2oz coffee shots to first responders and medical professionals who are working around the clock to fight off the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • FORTO Founder and CEO, Neel Premkumar, comes from a family of physicians, several of whom are on the front lines treating those diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • "I am proud that companies are finding ways to give back and hope that even more will continue to do so.
  • This is going to be a long fight, and we at FORTO will not stop our efforts until this crisis is over."

Ad Agency 31,000 FT Collaborates with Shaquille O’Neal to Make Latest Epson Technology Solution a Family Affair

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

When Shaquille ONeal endorses a brand, advertising agency 31,000 FT knows Shaq must have a strong connection to it.

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  • When Shaquille ONeal endorses a brand, advertising agency 31,000 FT knows Shaq must have a strong connection to it.
  • The people at 31,000 FT are the creative minds behind the curtain for the FastFoto spot.
  • The ad agency is currently producing creative campaigns for three more Epson technology solutions featuring Shaq.
  • The new Epson spot will be featured across digital, TV, public relations, direct response and Epson social channels.