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University of Miami Athletics Partners with Helium Mobile™

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Helium Mobile will be present during home games throughout the 2023-2024 season, with planned activations and giveaways for University of Miami fans.

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  • Helium Mobile will be present during home games throughout the 2023-2024 season, with planned activations and giveaways for University of Miami fans.
  • The partnership will launch with the University of Miami vs. Notre Dame men’s basketball game on December 2, 2023, with Helium Mobile as the presenting game sponsor.
  • Helium Mobile recently launched its $5/month unlimited phone plan in Miami based on its Helium Mobile Hotspot™ , backed by the nation’s largest 5G network.
  • To learn more about Helium Mobile’s University of Miami Athletics activities, Follow along on Instagram and X .

Nexstar Media Group Reports Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.13 Billion

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Nexstar – Consolidated refers to all of the Company’s operations while Nexstar, Ex-The CW refers to the Consolidated results without The CW operations and eliminations.

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  • Nexstar – Consolidated refers to all of the Company’s operations while Nexstar, Ex-The CW refers to the Consolidated results without The CW operations and eliminations.
  • Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, Nexstar defined Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow as metrics excluding transaction and one-time expenses.
  • Third quarter net revenue of $1.13 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year quarter.
  • 64% of Nexstar’s third quarter net revenue was generated by distribution, digital and other revenue sources.

HELLAS' NEW MATRIX HELIX SYNTHETIC TURF AT POE INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY IS A GAME CHANGER FOR CLEMSON

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

CLEMSON, S.C., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clemson University proudly unveiled a new monofilament turf system at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility.

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  • CLEMSON, S.C., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clemson University proudly unveiled a new monofilament turf system at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility.
  • With their new, custom-color Matrix Helix turf system, The Clemson Tigers will now be practicing on the same turf systems used by 12 NFL teams.
  • This (Matrix Helix) turf has given us a safe practice environment and a total transformation from the previous turf that was put in here in 2012."
  • The Jaguars train on Matrix Helix synthetic turf at the Miller Electric Center, which is one of 17 NFL facilities currently using a Matrix Helix turf system.

Luke Stedrak, College Faculty Member, Comments on the NCAA Conference Realignment

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023-2024 college football season has officially kicked off, and it will mark the final one before massive changes next season. Thanks to earth-shattering NCAA conference realignment, the landscape of college football will never be the same, says Luke Stedrak, a tenured faculty member at Southeastern Louisiana University.

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  • Luke Stedrak, a faculty member at Southeastern Louisiana University, offers his thoughts on NCAA conference realignment and how it might affect college sports in 2024 and beyond.
  • Thanks to earth-shattering NCAA conference realignment, the landscape of college football will never be the same, says Luke Stedrak , a tenured faculty member at Southeastern Louisiana University.
  • While the focus of all of these moves has centered on college football, Luke Stedrak points out that there will be massive implications in all college sports due to NCAA conference realignment.
  • The NCAA conference realignment could cause major logistical and financial concerns for sports other than football and men's basketball.

MetaMedia Named Exclusive Livestreaming Partner for ESPN and Theater Sports Network Partnership to Livestream NCAA College Football Games Into U.S. Cinemas

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

We look forward to bringing these games to ACC football fans.

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  • We look forward to bringing these games to ACC football fans.
  • As we move forward, we hope to add games from additional college football conferences as well as other live sporting events."
  • ACC games that air on ESPN platforms are available for Theater Sports Network distribution in the away team markets– or in both home and away markets for neutral site games.
  • ESPN previously teamed up with Cinemark in 2021 and 2022 to make the NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal games and National Championship game available to fans in cinemas.

Brightcove to Power Online Streaming Content Across Digital Platforms for the National Hockey League

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s leading streaming technology company, today announced an agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL®) to provide its award-winning technology and platform for the delivery of digital video content on the websites of the League and the 32 Clubs, as well as the NHL app.

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  • Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s leading streaming technology company, today announced an agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL®) to provide its award-winning technology and platform for the delivery of digital video content on the websites of the League and the 32 Clubs, as well as the NHL app.
  • “The NHL has selected Brightcove to ensure its fans receive reliable, high-quality and efficient video streaming, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to enhance their streaming capabilities,” said Brightcove CEO Marc DeBevoise.
  • “We look forward to working with the League to deliver a world-class, seamless streaming user experience to NHL fans worldwide.”
    “We’re delighted to partner with Brightcove to support the delivery of video content across League digital platforms,” said Nili Doft, NHL Senior Vice President, Digital Media.
  • The addition of the NHL solidifies Brightcove as a reliable, scalable and flexible partner that works with some of the most prominent sports entities in the world.

Atlantic Coast Conference Football and Basketball Coming to the CW Network This Fall

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

The CW Network announced it has secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college football and basketball games each season through 2026-27.

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  • The CW Network announced it has secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college football and basketball games each season through 2026-27.
  • In addition to 13 football games, The CW will broadcast 28 men’s basketball games and nine women’s basketball games.
  • “We are committed to making The CW a destination for live, appointment-viewing sporting events,” said Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network.
  • The CW acquired the rights to these live ACC football and basketball games from Raycom Sports who sublicenses the rights from ESPN.

Aflac to become official title sponsor of Kickoff Game

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach Bowl, Inc. and Aflac, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S., today announced a three-year partnership that will make the Georgia-based insurance provider title sponsor of its annual college football kickoff game in Atlanta.

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  • The Kickoff Game is the nation's longest running neutral-site game on opening weekend and has defined the start of the college football season since its creation in 2008.
  • This year's Aflac Kickoff Game will be played Sept. 1 and features the Atlantic Coast Conference opener between Louisville and Georgia Tech in prime time at 7:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN.
  • Future Aflac Kickoff Games are also scheduled to include Clemson vs. Georgia in 2024, followed by Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina and Syracuse vs. Tennessee in 2025.
  • Additional details on how fans will be able to engage with the Aflac brand in new and exciting ways at future Aflac Kickoff Games will be announced in the lead-up to the game.

A&M-Commerce Tabs Jim Curry as Next Director of Athletics

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for more than a decade.

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  • Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for more than a decade.
  • Curry was FSU’s senior associate athletics director from 2016 to 2023.
  • We look forward to working alongside Jim to create a positive and winning culture for our student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff and fans."
  • “A&M-Commerce has a storied athletics tradition and is well positioned to become one of the country's premier Division I FCS athletics programs,” Curry said.

Sony Enters Into Its First CTV Live Streaming Deal With Vidgo

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Sony , the Japanese technology company, and Vidgo , America’s best value for cord-cutters looking to save money and watch live sports, today announced a new deal bringing Vidgo’s premiere streaming service to millions of Sony smart TV viewers across the nation.

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  • Sony , the Japanese technology company, and Vidgo , America’s best value for cord-cutters looking to save money and watch live sports, today announced a new deal bringing Vidgo’s premiere streaming service to millions of Sony smart TV viewers across the nation.
  • Vidgo is offering all new and existing Sony TV users across the country a free 30-day trial to its Vidgo Premium package – a value of $79.95 per month – with no obligation for a contract.
  • “We couldn't be more excited to partner with Sony, a global leader and innovator, to include Vidgo prominently on their Sony smart TV homepage, making it easier than ever to access Vidgo’s 40,000 titles live, linear and on-demand,” said Derek Mattsson, CEO of Vidgo.
  • Vidgo Plus ($64.95 per month) features over 110 channels and more college sports than any other streaming service.