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LEADING DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SPORTS PLATFORM, HANG, RAISES $9.2M SERIES A ROUND

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hang Media, Inc., whose award-winning HANG platform (letshang.live) has drawn more than 22 million young viewers to interactively experience sports events alongside current players, all-time greats, and celebrities, has completed a $9.2 million Series A funding round. HANG will use the proceeds to accelerate product development and audience growth, expanding its leadership position in the rapidly growing direct-to-consumer sports media category.

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  • HANG will use the proceeds to accelerate product development and audience growth, expanding its leadership position in the rapidly growing direct-to-consumer sports media category.
  • The financing was led by The Operating Group, a holding company run by media, technology and finance executive Ken Cron.
  • Emergetic, LLC partners Mark Lieberman and Ron Frankel advised Hang Media on the transaction.
  • "We are excited to partner with the amazing HANG team," said Ken Cron, CEO of The Operating Group.

Playmaker Partners with Caffeine to Deliver Exclusive Coverage of the Miami Pro League Playoffs

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Today, new age sports media and talent management brand Playmaker has announced a partnership with social broadcasting platform, Caffeine to bring exclusive livestreaming coverage of the Miami Pro League Playoffs to fans as well as two additional Playmaker events.

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  • Today, new age sports media and talent management brand Playmaker has announced a partnership with social broadcasting platform, Caffeine to bring exclusive livestreaming coverage of the Miami Pro League Playoffs to fans as well as two additional Playmaker events.
  • Playmaker will work with the growing social broadcasting platform to deliver free, uninterrupted coverage of one of the most highly acclaimed and highly competitive pro-am basketball leagues.
  • Coverage of the playoffs will run on August 10, 12, 17, and 19 from 6:30-9 p.m. EST on the caf.tv/playmaker/t channel.
  • The Miami Pro League Playoffs joins Caffeines stacked lineup of summer basketball content.

NBA to Stream Select 2022 Drew League Games Globally Beginning July 23

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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Starting Saturday, July 23, select 2022 Drew League games will be streamed globally on the NBA App and NBA.com .

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  • Starting Saturday, July 23, select 2022 Drew League games will be streamed globally on the NBA App and NBA.com .
  • The Drew League made its debut on NBA digital platforms on July 16 with an exciting matchup featuring LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan.
  • As part of the collaboration, premier Drew League summer games will stream on NBA platforms on select weekends from Saturday, July 23 through the championship game on Sunday, August 21, with priority for games featuring NBA players and top competition.
  • This is an extremely exciting year for the Drew League, and we are thrilled to collaborate with the NBA to bring the league to more fans across the globe, said Chaniel Smiley, Drew League Commissioner.

SPORTS LEGENDS TEAM UP WITH PODIUM PICTURES TO CREATE NEW PROJECTS TO "BREAK THE STIGMA" ON MENTAL HEALTH

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three sports legends of varied athletic disciplines - Chicago Bulls superstar DeMar DeRozan, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Olympic ski racing champion Bode Miller - are joining award-winning filmmaker Brett Rapkin ("The Weight of Gold") and Podium Pictures to create a series of six documentary projects focused on breaking the stigma of mental health through the power of athletes and storytelling.

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  • Podium Pictures will be distributing these documentaries around the world on a free platform as a mental health resource, rather than limiting access behind a paywall.
  • Key to this fundraising strategy is their partnership with Donatestock.com where donors have the option to gift appreciated assets for significant tax advantages.
  • In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Podium and Donatestock are matching $1 million in donations to Podium Society, for all gifts including stock, cash, and crypto.
  • The new projects will continue the conversation started by "The Weight of Gold," which was released by HBO in 2020.

D. Jeremy DeMar joins NGA 911 Team

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NGA 911, LLC, a leading provider of Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) and Advanced 911 Call Handling announced Monday the appointment of D. Jeremy DeMar, MA, CPE, ENP as Director of Engagement and Outreach.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NGA 911, LLC, a leading provider of Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) and Advanced 911 Call Handling announced Monday the appointment of D. Jeremy DeMar, MA, CPE, ENP as Director of Engagement and Outreach.
  • A thought leader and advocate for the emergency communications profession, Mr. DeMar brings close to nineteen years of operational and administrative experience from the 9-1-1 sector to the NGA 911 team.
  • I am extremely proud to be joining the NGA 911 team and excited to see what the future holds for this organization and for the 9-1-1 profession."
  • "As Director of Outreach and Engagement, Mr. DeMar will focus on creating a welcoming and informative conduit between NGA 911 and the emergency communications community.

ODDSworks serves up a better game partnered with Felt

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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"Combining classic Blackjack, Poker and Roulette titles with the world's most popular side bets creates the most exciting and truly unique table game experience found anywhere online."

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  • "Combining classic Blackjack, Poker and Roulette titles with the world's most popular side bets creates the most exciting and truly unique table game experience found anywhere online."
  • Felt's CEO John Parsonage added, "Felt is dedicated to the provision of best-in-class casino table games to the online gaming world.
  • Felt games are renowned worldwide and have a proven track record within land-based and online casinos."
  • ODDSworks plans to integrate with most major online casinos to provideoperators with a unique, market-proven game library.

Spalding® Teams Up With Damian Lillard And DeMar DeRozan For First-Ever "Spalding.com Holiday Slam" Online Shopping Event

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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Over the course of two hours, Spalding will drop several new basketballs and hoops, including collaborations with Kobe Bryant, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), global travel brand SPRAYGROUND, Lillard, and DeRozan.

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  • Over the course of two hours, Spalding will drop several new basketballs and hoops, including collaborations with Kobe Bryant, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), global travel brand SPRAYGROUND, Lillard, and DeRozan.
  • "The 'Spalding.com Holiday Slam' will take holiday shopping to the next level with our most ambitious release of basketballs and equipment, including innovative collaborations, past sellouts, and never-before-sold prototype basketballs," said Jack Marquardt, Spalding VP of Brand Communications.
  • "We're not just teaming up with Damian and DeMar to create a one-of-a-kind showcase we're giving basketball fans an annual holiday event where Spalding makes the best in the game available on Spalding.com."
  • "I'm excited to play a part in the Holiday Slam and drop some game-changing swag with the help of Spalding and my good friend, DeMar," Lillard said.