NBA G League

STARRY® SIGNS GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO TO ROSTER AND DEBUTS NEW CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF NBA ALL-STAR 2024

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STARRY®, the official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League in North America, signs Milwaukee Bucks' superstar and NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, 8x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to its roster of NBA and WNBA talent. Antetokounmpo joins the STARRY squad alongside some of the game's biggest names like 2x WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP and 5x WNBA All-Star A'ja Wilson, NBA Champion Jamal Murray, 2x NBA All-Star Zion Williamson, NBA All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. and NBA forward Myles Turner.

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  • Milwaukee Bucks' superstar and NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, 8x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA MVP
    Giannis Antetokounmpo links up with the STARRY squad, joining the brand's dominating lineup of NBA + WNBA talent.
  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STARRY®, the official soft drink of the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League in North America, signs Milwaukee Bucks' superstar and NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP, 8x NBA All-Star and 2x NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to its roster of NBA and WNBA talent.
  • Antetokounmpo joins the STARRY squad alongside some of the game's biggest names like 2x WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP and 5x WNBA All-Star A'ja Wilson, NBA Champion Jamal Murray, 2x NBA All-Star Zion Williamson, NBA All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. and NBA forward Myles Turner.
  • It doesn't stop there, as STARRY will once again be showing up at NBA Crossover during NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis, with the "STARRY AR3NA: Presented by Lem & Lime."

LegalZoom Expands Largest Grant Program To-Date to Deploy $3 Million to Small Business Owners as Part of Fast Break for Small Business Program With the NBA

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

1 choice in online small business formations, today announced that applications are open for the last round of the annual Fast Break for Small Business grant program in partnership with the NBA, WNBA and NBA G-League.

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  • 1 choice in online small business formations, today announced that applications are open for the last round of the annual Fast Break for Small Business grant program in partnership with the NBA, WNBA and NBA G-League.
  • “We look forward to continuing to make an impact on the small business community with the Fast Break for Small Business program.”
    On the heels of announcing his own small business, Improbable Media, NBA Champion and two-time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo has partnered with LegalZoom to support Fast Break for Small Business and give back to the small business community.
  • “I want to give others who are just getting started access to the kinds of business opportunities and expertise they need to be successful.”
    Since the program launched in 2021, Fast Break for Small Business has granted $1,500,000 to 150 small business owners and provided nearly 4,000 small business owners access to free LegalZoom services.
  • For additional information on the Fast Break for Small Business program and to apply for a grant, visit www.legalzoom.com/fastbreakforsmallbusiness.

SoFi Named the Official Banking Partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.

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  • The National Basketball Association (NBA) and SoFi today jointly announced a multi-year partnership making SoFi the official banking partner of the NBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and USA Basketball.
  • SoFi, the bank and personal finance company, will also be the official entitlement partner of the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.
  • “SoFi is proud to partner with the NBA to cement our brand as a trusted household name through the league's vast reach.
  • SoFi banking membership comes with a host of benefits including services, content and tools that are designed to help achieve financial goals.

The NBA and Fastbreak.ai agree to multi-year partnership for the use of Fastbreak.ai's scheduling platform

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastbreak.ai is excited to announce the NBA as their latest customer and NBA Equity as a seed round investor as part of a long-term agreement. The NBA will incorporate Fastbreak.ai's cutting-edge Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution into their scheduling process. As part of this agreement the NBA will also leverage Fastbreak.ai for scheduling the WNBA, G League, and the NBA2K League.

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  • The NBA will incorporate Fastbreak.ai's cutting-edge Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) solution into their scheduling process.
  • As part of this agreement the NBA will also leverage Fastbreak.ai for scheduling the WNBA, G League, and the NBA2K League.
  • "The NBA is excited to collaborate with Fastbreak.ai to integrate state-of-the-art technology solutions into one of sport's most complex processes – the league schedule," said Evan Wasch, Executive Vice President of Basketball Strategy & Analytics, NBA.
  • We are committed to not just redefining the scheduling experience but also simplifying and democratizing the scheduling process.

Xtract One Technologies Partners with H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to Secure All Venue Entrances

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The venue hosts more than 150 events per year, which includes concerts, family shows, other live sporting events and trade shows.

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  • The venue hosts more than 150 events per year, which includes concerts, family shows, other live sporting events and trade shows.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to provide our advanced security solution to help improve patron safety and enhance the existing security measures,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One.
  • “This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing and modernizing venue security, all while prioritizing the overall patron experience.
  • Our goal is to help create an even more secure and memorable entertainment space for anyone going to the venue.”

HotelPlanner Celebrates 20 Years Serving All Travelers

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Since the company’s founding in 2003, HotelPlanner has worked to stay ahead of the technology curve with new innovations to meet the evolving needs of travelers.

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  • Since the company’s founding in 2003, HotelPlanner has worked to stay ahead of the technology curve with new innovations to meet the evolving needs of travelers.
  • We were one of the first companies to flip the group booking model so that hotels bid on travelers’ group requests, a revolutionary concept back in 2003.
  • HotelPlanner added Lucid Travel to its family of brands to expand the company’s reach in sports team travel and hospitality.
  • “HotelPlanner is helping sports and entertainment properties unlock this significant revenue stream in a very unique category to create a true business partnership.”

Monumental Sports to Partner with Virginia and Regional Leaders on a Proposed Business Expansion to Alexandria

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, announced the company has reached a framework of an agreement for a public-private partnership to create a world-class Entertainment District in Alexandria at Potomac Yard, pending legislative approval and completion of definitive documents. This would relocate the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards' home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized. 

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  • This would relocate the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards' home arena to Virginia beginning in 2028, should the proposal become finalized.
  • This world-class Entertainment District is expected to serve as a catalyst to create exceptional experiences, uniting and fostering economic growth throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
  • Monumental envisions Capital One Arena as maintaining its position as a vital and vibrant point of connection in downtown D.C.
  • We believe this expansion would enable us to uphold our commitment to building an exceptional experience for our fans, employees, and partners."

THE GENERAL INSURANCE AND NBA G LEAGUE ANNOUNCE SEASON TWO OF "THE BREAK, PRESENTED BY THE GENERAL"

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Monday, November 27, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance, NBA G League and G League Ignite, announced today the return of "The Break, presented by The General" — a docuseries created and sponsored by The General. The second season of the docuseries, which showcases stories and personalities from across the G League with a behind-the-scenes look at players' path to the NBA, began releasing episodes monthly on Wednesday, November 22. The General is the official auto insurance partner of the NBA G League and G League Ignite.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance, NBA G League and G League Ignite, announced today the return of "The Break, presented by The General" — a docuseries created and sponsored by The General.
  • The General is the official auto insurance partner of the NBA G League and G League Ignite.
  • "We're proud to mark another thrilling chapter in our partnership with the NBA G League and G League Ignite, allowing us to connect with basketball enthusiasts on a deeper level," said Kale Sligh, VP of marketing at The General.
  • Ball for All will tip off this season in Las Vegas on Dec. 8 when The General and the NBA G League will host children and staff members from local schools and organizations at the Santa Cruz Warriors vs. G League Ignite game.

Brightcove Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $51.0 million, a decrease of 5% compared to $53.9 million for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Loss from operations was $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to loss from operations of $821,000 for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Brightcove earnings will be streamed on November 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company's financial results and current business outlook.

4-TIME NBA CHAMPION DRAYMOND GREEN AND THE 2024 KIA TELLURIDE TEAM UP IN CREATIVE CAMPAIGN AS NEW NBA SEASON TIPS OFF

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America's most-awarded vehicle ever, the Telluride SUV, is the star of a new creative campaign that debuts tonight during the opening game of the 2023-2024 NBA season on ESPN. Developed by Kia's newest technology and creative partner, OPUS, the 30-second spot "Loose Ball" features Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green and his daughter, Olive, and serves as the official tip off of Kia's "Legends in the Making" campaign which is designed to further strengthen the brand's association with the NBA and its fans.

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  • Up for any challenge, Green jumps in his Telluride to make a quick getaway before returning home to hoop with his daughter.
  • "Kia wanted the perfect partner, and we recommended an athlete who captures the spirit of the Telluride: rugged, durable and multidimensional," commented Johnson.
  • NBA star, commentator and podcast host Draymond Green had fun making the spot in the Kia Telluride, a striking blend of great style and ruggedness.
  • "Kia is proud to partner with Draymond Green and OPUS on this new campaign," continued Wager.