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Ally and Disney create unprecedented media and collegiate collaboration to advance parity for women's sports

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Monday, February 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced the digital financial services company is extending its marketing presence and powerful support of women's sports with a multi-year, multimillion dollar investment intentionally designed to advance equality in women's sports coverage.

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  • This cycle needs to change," said Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations officer at Ally.
  • Late last year, Ally challenged Disney to create a first-of-its-kind sponsorship package to spotlight women's sports and advance the brand's pledge to reach 50/50 media spend across men's and women's sports.
  • Disney worked hand-in-hand with Ally to create a new and innovative type of package with gender equity at its core.
  • Ally and Disney intentionally structured the ACC Network media portion of the agreement to create opportunities for additional financial brands to join, thereby increasing investment in women's sports.

Cinemark and ESPN Once Again Team Up to Bring College Football’s Biggest Games to the Big Screen, This Time Expanding Theater Count

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Following the success of last years kickoff program, Cinemark and ESPN are expanding the number of locations showcasing the best that college football has to offer.

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  • Following the success of last years kickoff program, Cinemark and ESPN are expanding the number of locations showcasing the best that college football has to offer.
  • We are thankful for the collaboration with ESPN and our ability to bring this years games to even more cities as we expand participating locations.
  • Our larger-than-life screens and booming surround sound create the ultimate experience for fans to cheer on their team without missing a single heart-pounding play.
  • 3 TCU in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, December 31, at 4 p.m.

Political Ad Spending Explodes on Sports Programming, Per Viamedia Data

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The findings come from an analysis of data from Viamedia , the leading fully-integrated independent cross-media local advertising company.

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  • The findings come from an analysis of data from Viamedia , the leading fully-integrated independent cross-media local advertising company.
  • The company continues to see record-level Midterm political advertising despite industrywide decreases in cable TV subscribers.
  • The 800-pound gorilla in political ad spending on cable continues to be Fox News, followed by CNN, with other news nets distantly following.
  • Noteworthy is that, while news net political ad spend is increasing, sports in particular has taken off as a category of programming drawing political dollars, said David Solomon, President & CEO at Viamedia.

“Beat The Odds” Sports Betting and Entertainment Series Will Debut September 2, 2022, Across Most Gray Television Stations

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that BEAT THE ODDS, a 30-minute weekly syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series, will debut on more than 100 Gray Television stations starting September 2, 2022.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that BEAT THE ODDS, a 30-minute weekly syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series, will debut on more than 100 Gray Television stations starting September 2, 2022.
  • BEAT THE ODDS showcases two of the most popular aspects of sports for the public: betting analysis and compelling storytelling, said FOX5 Vice President and General Manager Michael Korr.
  • BEAT THE ODDS is a different type of sports betting show, said Tupelo Media Group CEO Cary Glotzer.
  • Its television stations serve 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

Troika Media Group and Southland Conference Announce 2022 Rebrand

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Monday, April 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Troika Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRKA) ("TMG" or "Company"), abrand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integratedbranding and marketingsolutions for global brands,today announced it will collaborate with the Southland Conference, to rebrand the conference, unify the brand across all platforms and better position the conference for the future of college athletics.

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  • LOS ANGELES, CA, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire Troika Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRKA) ("TMG" or "Company"), abrand consultancy and marketing innovations company that provides integratedbranding and marketingsolutions for global brands,today announced it will collaborate with the Southland Conference, to rebrand the conference, unify the brand across all platforms and better position the conference for the future of college athletics.
  • Established in 1963, the Southland Conference is an NCAA Division I league with eight member institutions currently located in Texas and Louisiana.
  • Troika will work closely with newly appointed Southland Conference Commissioner Chris Grant, a trailblazer whose broad experience as a college athletics executive runs the spectrum from on-campus to mid-major and most recently a senior leader at the Pac-12 Conference.
  • Troika Media Group is an end-to-end brand solutions company that creates both near-term and long-term value for global brands in entertainment, sports and consumer products.

Sports Betting Series BEAT THE ODDS Launches on February 11

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Emmy Award-winning production company Tupelo Honey and Las Vegas television station KVVU FOX5 today announced the launch of a new syndicated television series, BEAT THE ODDS.

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  • Emmy Award-winning production company Tupelo Honey and Las Vegas television station KVVU FOX5 today announced the launch of a new syndicated television series, BEAT THE ODDS.
  • BEAT THE ODDS will feature news, data and analysis, mixed with sports history designed to educate and entertain sports bettors and general sports fans at all levels.
  • The high-energy series will feature current and former athletes, pop stars, historians and analysts with proven track records of beating the odds.
  • BEAT THE ODDS is a different type of sports betting show, said Tupelo Honey CEO Cary Glotzer.

ASM Global Acquires Majority Stake of Anthony James Partners for AV Technology Support for the World’s Largest Venue Portfolio

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

To support increasing demand for strategic technology solutions for the worlds largest venue portfolio, ASM Global has acquired controlling interest in Anthony James Partners (AJP), an industry-leading owners representative and AV consultant that specializes in the design, procurement and implementation of large-scale AV technology and related systems.

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  • To support increasing demand for strategic technology solutions for the worlds largest venue portfolio, ASM Global has acquired controlling interest in Anthony James Partners (AJP), an industry-leading owners representative and AV consultant that specializes in the design, procurement and implementation of large-scale AV technology and related systems.
  • The move demonstrates a recognition that AV technology has become the central nervous system of the live-event experience.
  • Ron Bension, ASM Global president and CEO, said, Demand for cutting-edge technology solutions for our vast network of facilities has been steadily increasing.
  • Our partnership with AJP further solidifies our position as the premier provider in live-entertainment services, content and technology.

Score! Cinemark Teams Up with ESPN to Bring College Football Playoff Games to the Big Screen

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Monday, December 20, 2021

For information on participating theatres and to purchase concessions packages, visit Cinemark.com/CFP or the Cinemark mobile app.

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  • For information on participating theatres and to purchase concessions packages, visit Cinemark.com/CFP or the Cinemark mobile app.
  • Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) is one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world.
  • It is comprised of nine U.S. 24-hour television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, ESPN Classic, ESPN Deportes, Longhorn Network, SEC Network and ACC Network; five with HD simulcast services ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes).
  • Other businesses include direct-to-consumer video service ESPN+, ESPN Audio (broadcast, satellite, digital, podcasts), an array of digital services ( ESPN.com and many other sites, ESPN App, fantasy games and more), multi-screen ESPN3, ESPN International (26 networks, syndication, radio, digital), consumer products, ESPN Events and espnW.

Comcast and The Walt Disney Company Announce Content Carriage Agreement

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced today the companies have renewed their content carriage agreement and will continue to make Disneys robust lineup of sports, news, kids, family and general entertainment programming available to Xfinity TV customers.

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  • Comcast and The Walt Disney Company announced today the companies have renewed their content carriage agreement and will continue to make Disneys robust lineup of sports, news, kids, family and general entertainment programming available to Xfinity TV customers.
  • Earlier this year, Comcast launched Disney+ and ESPN+ to Xfinity customers and those services continue to be available.
  • Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter.
  • The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; and three content groupsStudios, General Entertainment and Sportsfocused on developing and producing content for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms.

Personify Partners with Erin Matson, Three-time NCAA Women's Field Hockey Champion, in Name, Image, and Likeness Agreement

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Erin Matson is a UNC Women's Field Hockey co-captain, three-time NCAA Division I National Field Hockey Champion, four-time ACC Field Hockey champion, member of the US National Field Hockey Team, and was named one of the top ten female athletes in ACC conference history by the ACC Network.

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  • Erin Matson is a UNC Women's Field Hockey co-captain, three-time NCAA Division I National Field Hockey Champion, four-time ACC Field Hockey champion, member of the US National Field Hockey Team, and was named one of the top ten female athletes in ACC conference history by the ACC Network.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is a critical issue, but few topics receive more attention in human resources and talent acquisition.
  • "60% of our employees are women, and we wanted our athletic partnership to reflect that.
  • Personify and Matson's partnership will run through at least 2022 when Erin plans to return to UNC for her final year of athletic eligibility.