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Asset Entities Launches YouTube Channel “The Lounge” Podcast with Former NFL Superstar Michael Irvin as Inaugural Guest

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The inaugural podcast of “The Lounge” features Michael “the Playmaker” Irvin, former NFL superstar Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Superbowl Champion and can be viewed on “The Lounge” YouTube channel @TheAELounge.

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  • The inaugural podcast of “The Lounge” features Michael “the Playmaker” Irvin, former NFL superstar Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Superbowl Champion and can be viewed on “The Lounge” YouTube channel @TheAELounge.
  • “The Lounge” is hosted by well-known TikToker, Kyle Fairbanks, who also serves as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Marketing Officer for Asset Entities.
  • An Emmy Award-winning Sports Analyst, Irvin also serves as a consultant to Asset Entities in the area of Sports and Entertainment.
  • You do not want to miss this exclusive Asset Entities inaugural podcast of the Lounge.

The Super Bowl gets the Vegas treatment, with 1 in 4 American adults expected to gamble on the big game

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

A record 67.8 million American adults are expected to bet US$23.1 billion on Super Bowl LVIII, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult for the American Gaming Association.

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  • A record 67.8 million American adults are expected to bet US$23.1 billion on Super Bowl LVIII, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult for the American Gaming Association.
  • The estimated number of bettors has increased 35% from the previous Super Bowl, while the total amount being bet is estimated to have shot up from $16 billion in 2023.
  • Both figures would represent records – fitting for a Super Bowl held in Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the U.S. For the NFL, partnering with sportsbooks has been a boon for business.

Staunch opposition

  • The NFL’s leadership, however, remained adamantly opposed to its broadcasting partners explicitly encouraging gambling.
  • So Snyder communicated the lines by predicting the final score, thereby allowing careful listeners to learn a point spread.
  • The routine lasted until 1988, when Snyder suggested that slavery had made Black players better athletes.
  • We have to make it clear to the athletes, the fans and the public, gambling is not a part of sport, period.” The measure passed.

More money, more problems?

  • Since then, more than 30 states have legalized sports gambling.
  • In 2021, the league announced seven companies, including BetMGM, Draft Kings and Caesars, as the league’s official gambling partners.
  • Even casual fans can’t miss the surge in gambling advertisements that now air during the games, all of which buttress the value of media rights.
  • Meanwhile, the NFL’s official sportsbook partners will fork over more than $1 billion to the league over the course of the five-year contract.
  • Gambling addictions are at an all-time high, likely spurred by the ease with which people can place bets from their phones.


Thomas Oates does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Westwood One to Broadcast NFL Conference Championship Sunday, Presented by Intuit Turbo Tax

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Friday, January 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official network audio partner of the National Football League, will present live play-by-play coverage of NFL Conference Championship Sunday, presented by Intuit Turbo Tax.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, America’s largest audio network and the official network audio partner of the National Football League, will present live play-by-play coverage of NFL Conference Championship Sunday, presented by Intuit Turbo Tax.
  • The complete broadcast schedule follows:
    Scott Graham will host pregame, halftime, and postgame shows for both broadcasts.
  • The winners will meet in Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Listeners can hear Westwood One’s NFL broadcasts on approximately 500 terrestrial radio stations nationwide as well as on westwoodonesports.com , SiriusXM, NFL+ and via the NFL App.

December TV Usage Climbs, Tallies Five Days with Over 100 Billion Viewing Minutes, according to Nielsen's Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Five days recorded over 100 billion TV viewing minutes, including the second-highest daily total in 2023 occurring on December 31 (behind Super Bowl Sunday on February 12) with over 105 billion minutes.

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  • Five days recorded over 100 billion TV viewing minutes, including the second-highest daily total in 2023 occurring on December 31 (behind Super Bowl Sunday on February 12) with over 105 billion minutes.
  • Following four consecutive months of growth (August through November), broadcast viewing decreased 4.3% from November, which brought the category to a 23.5% share of TV usage (-1.5 pts.).
  • Cable viewing climbed another 1.3% this month, but due to the larger increase of overall TV usage, cable gave up 0.1 share point to finish at 28.2% of total TV usage.
  • Additional streaming platform and content highlights in December include:
    Tubi exhibited a 6.6% bump in viewing to maintain 1.4% of TV usage.

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Inks Multi-Year Agreement with Dallas Cowboys

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has solidified a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys to tap into the U.S. Southwest market.

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  • NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has solidified a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys to tap into the U.S. Southwest market.
  • "This agreement allows us to combine the love for the Dallas Cowboys with the allure of The Bahamas."
  • "The Dallas Cowboys are excited to partner with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to help encourage tourism at an incredible destination like The Bahamas," said Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President of Business Operations Chad Estis.
  • Latia Duncombe, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Director General, described the partnership as a "win-win" and emphasized the exposure for The Islands of The Bahamas within the Dallas Cowboys fanbase.

Former NFL standout Rob Sims and Pro Football Hall of Fame Member Calvin Johnson Jr. Launch Locker Room Insurance to Empower Agents and Elevate the Industry

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 28, 2023) - Locker Room Insurance is a forward-thinking insurance brokerage co-founded by 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims, his former NFL teammate, along with experienced business executive and licensed insurance agent Craig Freeman.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 28, 2023) - Locker Room Insurance is a forward-thinking insurance brokerage co-founded by 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims, his former NFL teammate, along with experienced business executive and licensed insurance agent Craig Freeman.
  • Together, they're on a mission to elevate the insurance industry and reach underserved markets through Locker Room Insurance.
  • His dedication led him to establish the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation , which has made a difference for nearly 13 years.
  • With insurance, they'll help many agents change their lives and their families' futures through a low barrier entrance, low capital insurance model."

Detroit Sports Commission, Visit Detroit Mark 150 Days Until 2024 NFL Draft

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Monday, November 27, 2023

DETROIT, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 150 days, the 2024 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light will bring free football fun for all and unprecedented national and global media attention to the city of Detroit.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 150 days, the 2024 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light will bring free football fun for all and unprecedented national and global media attention to the city of Detroit.
  • “The 2024 NFL Draft will highlight all that makes Detroit and Southeast Michigan a great place to live, work, invest, and visit,” said organizing co-chair and Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari.
  • "We are so thrilled to connect the NFL Draft to our city center,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
  • Fans can go to visitdetroit.com/2024NFLDraft to learn more about the Draft and also download the NFL OnePass app to make the most of attending and participating in Draft events in Detroit.

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive National Audio Coverage of Six NFL Games Over the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUMULUS MEDIA’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., will present exclusive national audio play-by-play coverage of six NFL games over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, including Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Sunday night, and Monday night.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUMULUS MEDIA’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., will present exclusive national audio play-by-play coverage of six NFL games over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, including Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Sunday night, and Monday night.
  • This will be just the second time that twin brothers will have shared a three-man booth for a national NFL broadcast.
  • SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL will feature the Baltimore Ravens taking on the LA Chargers, on November 26, with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m.
  • For more information on Westwood One Sports’ NFL programming, contact Ryan Maguire at [email protected] or (212) 824-2994.

Detroit Lions, Comerica Bank Collaboration Returns to "Double the Impact" for My Cause My Cleats Campaign

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

DETROIT, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Lions and Comerica Bank announced today their community collaboration as part of the annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, encouraging the community to "Double the Impact" by donating to F.A.R.M. Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, a non-profit organization focused on the rehabilitation and reuniting of fathers with their children.

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  • For the first $100,000 donated to the campaign, the Detroit Lions Foundation will match each of those dollars contributed through Sunday, December 10.
  • To contribute to the collaboration, Comerica Bank is donating the $10,000 F.A.R.M., a 2023 Detroit Lions Inspire Change social justice initiative grantee and community partner of Comerica Bank.
  • In the first year of the Lions and Comerica's My Cause My Cleats collaboration, the "Double the Impact" campaign raised over $102,000 for the Pure Heart Foundation .
  • The My Cause My Cleats initiative between the Lions and Comerica expands upon their existing partnership and the community impact programs.

At Ford Field, Trace3 and Detroit Lions Unveil a New Chapter in NFL Tech

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Monday, November 20, 2023

DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 14th, 2023, an event that may well redefine the future of sports entertainment took place at Ford Field, the proud home of the Detroit Lions. Trace3, a leader in technology solutions and services, unveiled its groundbreaking collaboration with the Detroit Lions, showcasing an innovative Analytics War Room that places the team at the forefront of the NFL's technological revolution.

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  • On November 14th, 2023, Trace3 and the Detroit Lions unveiled a pioneering Analytics War Room at Ford Field, signaling a major leap in NFL technology and fan engagement.
  • DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 14th, 2023, an event that may well redefine the future of sports entertainment took place at Ford Field, the proud home of the Detroit Lions.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown, in attendance with NFL Films, praised the Lions' efforts in connecting with their fans through technology.
  • Her message underscored the state's commitment to technological and economic growth, aligning perfectly with the goals of Trace3 and the Detroit Lions.