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Affinaquest: Revolutionizing How Elite Collegiate Athletics Departments Use Data to Boost Revenue and Supercharge Fan Engagement

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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RESTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the changing needs of collegiate athletics, Affinaquest is revolutionizing how athletic departments leverage data to drive growth, enhance fan engagement, and attract new donors. Established in 2008 by data management experts in collegiate athletics, Affinaquest specializes in fostering campus affinity by unlocking fan data.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the changing needs of collegiate athletics, Affinaquest is revolutionizing how athletic departments leverage data to drive growth, enhance fan engagement, and attract new donors.
  • Established in 2008 by data management experts in collegiate athletics, Affinaquest specializes in fostering campus affinity by unlocking fan data.
  • With Affinaquest, client data is exclusively owned by and managed for clients to drive ticket sales, donations, and unprecedented new fan engagement."
  • With Affinaquest, client data is exclusively owned by and managed for clients to drive ticket sales, donations, and unprecedented new fan engagement."

ZIPS Features Georgia® Bulldogs® Wide Receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint in Episode 3 of "Car Wash Convos™"

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) unveiled its third episode of "Car Wash Convos™" today featuring Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint , University of Georgia Wide Receiver.

Key Points: 
  • ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) unveiled its third episode of "Car Wash Convos™" today featuring Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint , University of Georgia Wide Receiver.
  • "Car Wash Convos™" is ZIPS video interview-based approach to name, image, and likeness (NIL) and in this episode Marcus is interviewed by Bulldog Alumni Dona Traylor.
  • "I'm thrilled to join forces with ZIPS Car Wash to bring 'Car Wash Convos™' to the University of Georgia.
  • Customers can receive a weekly discount with wash code 2023 every Tuesday for a $10 Pro Wash at any participating ZIPS Car Wash in Georgia.

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with KW Beverage of South Carolina to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner KW Beverage to help combat drunk driving during the South Carolina Gamecocks' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans ahead of the game to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • KW Beverages will also be hosting a giveaway for $25 Uber certificates in the tailgate zone ahead of the game, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • So no matter the score, we encourage everyone to consider a designated driver or an Uber ride after the game.

Verizon upgrades network for Columbia customers

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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COLUMBIA, S.C., June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Columbia, SC.

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Columbia, SC.
  • Network upgrades in Columbia include deploying new cell sites to extend coverage and capacity in local communities.
  • With the recent deployments and upgrades, more than 86% of people in Columbia now have access to 5G service from Verizon.
  • According to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics,® customers have the best experience on the Verizon network in Columbia, SC.

Federal Court Issues Sentences for Alabama Cockfighting Kingpins

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and allied groups congratulated federal prosecutors for securing federal prison time for major cockfighting operators from Verbena, Alabama for their deep involvement in staged animal fighting ventures.

Key Points: 
  • MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and allied groups congratulated federal prosecutors for securing federal prison time for major cockfighting operators from Verbena, Alabama for their deep involvement in staged animal fighting ventures.
  • Brent Easterling, the most visible member of a larger family enmeshed in the business of cockfighting, was sentenced by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson to 24 months in federal prison.
  • Animal Wellness Action provided compelling evidence to the federal government that aided the government’s investigation and prosecution.
  • AWA also obtained BNTV videos where 10 other cockfighters in Alabama extolling the prowess of their fighting birds.

Verbena, Alabama Cockfighting Family Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Now the federal judge presiding in the case will render a sentence in the proceedings.

Key Points: 
  • Now the federal judge presiding in the case will render a sentence in the proceedings.
  • USDAs Office of Inspector General and Homeland Security Investigations conducted extensive investigations on the Easterlings prior to the filing of federal charges against them.
  • In early June 2020, Animal Wellness Action and AWF released a detailed report identifying Brent Easterling as a major trafficker in fighting animals and implements.
  • AWA also obtained BNTV videos where 10 other cockfighters in Alabama extolling the prowess of their fighting birds.

DartPoints® to Provide the University of South Carolina with Custom Software-Defined Data Center Solution

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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COLUMBIA, S.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  DartPoints®, the leading edge digital infrastructure provider, announces today that it has formed an innovative technology partnership with the University of South Carolina. DartPoints will provide a custom Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) solution, which replaces the university's current data center.

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  • DartPoints will provide a custom Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) solution, which replaces the university's current data center.
  • DartPoints' custom SDDC cloud solution will significantly improve the university's IT agility.
  • "DartPoints is the ideal partner for our university and its solution is easy to use, highly configurable, and provides the comprehensive services we require."
  • The University of South Carolina is leading the way for cloud-based data centers, as not many universities have fully adopted the model.

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Upholds Violator Bob Baffert's Derby Scandal Suspension

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Louisville, Kentucky, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced their decision to uphold a 90 day suspension previously handed down to American horse racing's most infamous violator Bob Baffert by stewards at the commission in February.

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  • Louisville, Kentucky, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced their decision to uphold a 90 day suspension previously handed down to American horse racing's most infamous violator Bob Baffert by stewards at the commission in February.
  • "Bob Baffert is the Lance Armstrong of horse racing and has riddled the sport with scandal after scandal unchecked for years.
  • We applaud the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for upholding Baffert's suspension and believe making an example of America's most embattled serial violator can be a key turning point for U.S. horse racing," said Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action, and an 8-time world champion equestrian who was honored in 2020 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, II for his work to protect horses.
  • In addition to the suspension, Baffert, and the late Medina Spirit were stripped of the 2021 Kentucky Derby title that was awarded to Mandaloun, who originally finished second.

Humane Groups Sue Monterey County Rooster Operation; Lawsuit Alleges Connection to Cockfighting

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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The lawsuit comes on the heels of an August 2020 lawsuit in which HFA and SHARK sued Monterey County officials for their failure to enforce the County's 2014 rooster ordinance, which intended to curb cockfighting by requiring individuals with five or more roosters to obtain a permit from the County.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit comes on the heels of an August 2020 lawsuit in which HFA and SHARK sued Monterey County officials for their failure to enforce the County's 2014 rooster ordinance, which intended to curb cockfighting by requiring individuals with five or more roosters to obtain a permit from the County.
  • Acting on evidence HFA and SHARK provided to the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury in 2019, the Grand Jury investigated and revealed that there werean estimated 1,000 illegal rooster-keeping operations in the County.
  • Despite this stunning revelation, not a single permit had been issued by the County for the keeping of roosters.
  • Certain breeds of rooster are bred nearly exclusively for the purpose of supplying cockfighting enterprises, including Kelso, Roundhead, and Hatch.

MultiVersity Housing Partners Acquires 308-Bed Student Housing Property Near The University Of South Carolina

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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The Orchard Columbia is an 84-unit, 308-bed student housing property located less than one mile from The University of South Carolina.

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  • The Orchard Columbia is an 84-unit, 308-bed student housing property located less than one mile from The University of South Carolina.
  • MVHP's property management arm, MultiVersity Property Management ("MVPM"), will be overseeing the management and planned improvements at the subject property.
  • MultiVersity Property Management will bring their boutique-style approach and expertise in property management to operate this property more efficiently.
  • MultiVersity Property Management ("MVPM") is the property management division of MultiVersity Housing Partners ("MVHP").