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Apollo and Athene Announce Partnership with Top-Ranked PGA TOUR Golfer Patrick Cantlay

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced a new partnership with top-ranked PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Cantlay.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced a new partnership with top-ranked PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Cantlay.
“We are thrilled to partner with Patrick as he embarks on what we expect to be another successful season on the PGA TOUR,” said Apollo Co-President Jim Zelter.
In 2022, Patrick successfully retained his BMW Championship title – the first defense of a playoff event in PGA TOUR history – en route to another multi-win season.
In 2019, Cantlay launched The Patrick Cantlay Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on growing the game of junior golf as well as assisting and advocating on behalf of first responders.

Dittoe Public Relations Leads NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Social Media Channels to 296 Million Impressions, 23 Million Engagements

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Dittoe Public Relations , an award-winning national public relations and social media agency, was selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to lead social media management for NCAA Division I women’s basketball during the 2022-2023 season, including March Madness.

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Dittoe Public Relations , an award-winning national public relations and social media agency, was selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to lead social media management for NCAA Division I women’s basketball during the 2022-2023 season, including March Madness.
“We chose to partner with Dittoe PR because of their extensive experience in social media and PR for big sports events and organizations.
They have become like part of our team and their expertise in social media strategy has been very helpful in surpassing our goals.”
Dittoe PR’s primary responsibilities on behalf of NCAA Division I women’s basketball include copywriting, community management and live game coverage across its social media channels.
Dittoe PR was founded in Indianapolis in 1999 and currently has 35 full-time employees dedicated specifically to PR and social media.

Generational’s Mito Pereira Advances to Next Round of the PGA’s FedExCup Championship

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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Pereira will now join 69 other top performers at the BMW Championship at the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware.

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Pereira will now join 69 other top performers at the BMW Championship at the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware.
Based on his St. Jude results, Pereira is now ranked 42nd , with 938 points in the latest FedExCup standings.
We are looking forward to the BMW Championship this weekend and will be cheering him on as he competes in the second round of the FedExCup Playoffs.
The FedExCup is a season-long points competition which culminates with the FedExCup Playoffs, a series of three events to determine the FedExCup champion.

DemandScience Becomes Official Marketing Partner of the PGA TOUR

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

DemandScience will activate this new relationship by having a presence in programming throughout PGA TOUR media properties, aligning with PGA TOUR players and hosting customers at PGA TOUR events.

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DemandScience will activate this new relationship by having a presence in programming throughout PGA TOUR media properties, aligning with PGA TOUR players and hosting customers at PGA TOUR events.
Were excited to welcome DemandScience and its global B2B expertise to the PGA TOUR, said Brian Oliver, PGA TOUR Executive Vice President Marketing & Corporate Partnerships.
DemandScience Chair and CEO Peter Cannone said, Joining the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions as an Official Marketing Partner brings the DemandScience brand in front of the most valuable audience in sports.
The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamrica and PGA TOUR Canada.

STARZPLAY and Discovery Inc. broaden partnership by offering GOLFTV add-on

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

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STARZPLAY has joined forces again with Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment,by offering GOLFTVto bring the wide world of golf closer to subscribers.

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STARZPLAY has joined forces again with Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment,by offering GOLFTVto bring the wide world of golf closer to subscribers.
The Discovery Inc. add-on GOLFTV on STARZPLAY will bring the incredible sport closer to millions of fans in the MENA region.
Francesco Perta, Senior Business Development and Distribution Director, MEA, Turkey and Northeast Europe, Discovery, said: "We are happy to broaden our current discovery+ partnership with STARZPLAY by adding GOLFTV to their platform.
GOLFTV, part of Discovery Inc., will be available as a stand-alone channel on STARZPLAY for US$9.99 while all existing and potential STARZPLAY subscribers who have a STARZPLAY subscription can enjoy the new add-on free for one year.

STARZPLAY and Discovery Inc. broaden partnership by offering GOLFTV add-on

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

STARZPLAY has joined forces again with Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment,by offering GOLFTVto bring the wide world of golf closer to subscribers.

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STARZPLAY has joined forces again with Discovery Inc., the global leader in real life entertainment,by offering GOLFTVto bring the wide world of golf closer to subscribers.
The Discovery Inc. add-on GOLFTV on STARZPLAY will bring the incredible sport closer to millions of fans in the MENA region.
Francesco Perta, Senior Business Development and Distribution Director, MEA, Turkey and Northeast Europe, Discovery, said: "We are happy to broaden our current discovery+ partnership with STARZPLAY by adding GOLFTV to their platform.
GOLFTV, part of Discovery Inc., will be available as a stand-alone channel on STARZPLAY for US$9.99 while all existing and potential STARZPLAY subscribers who have a STARZPLAY subscription can enjoy the new add-on free for one year.

BMW Championship Deploys SWIPEBY to Help Keep Spectators Well-Fed and Happy

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Friday, August 27, 2021

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WINSTON SALEM, N.C., Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spectators of the BMW Championship will easily order food using the SWIPEBY application at the tournament to be held in Owings Mill, Maryland, August 23-29.

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WINSTON SALEM, N.C., Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Spectators of the BMW Championship will easily order food using the SWIPEBY application at the tournament to be held in Owings Mill, Maryland, August 23-29.
"We're excited to be part of the BMW Championship experience," said Carl Turner, SWIPEBY's founder and CEO.
"We believe spectators will appreciate the convenience and safety of using a simple application when they're ready to have food or a beverage."
SWIPEBY was brought in by Noteable Event Productions, the event caterer, to bring efficiency, speed and safety to the BMW Championship spectator experience in a way that is easy to use and attractive.

Generational’s Harry Higgs Advances to 2021 BMW Championship

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Generational Group , a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Harry Higgs , a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, has advanced to the BMW Championship in the FedExCup playoffs.

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Generational Group , a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Harry Higgs , a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, has advanced to the BMW Championship in the FedExCup playoffs.
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Professional Golfer - Harry Higgs (Photo: Business Wire)
Higgs was an impressive 11 under par in the Northern Trust tournament over the weekend ( tying for 16th ) and advanced to the FedExCup BMW Championship.
Higgs surged past a host of other golfers and will now join 69 others to prepare for the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Higgs was runner-up at the 2018 BMW Jamaican Open as well as at the 2018 113 Visa Open de Argentina.

Generational’s Harry Higgs Advances to BMW Championship

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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Generational Group , a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Harry Higgs , a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, has advanced to the BMW Championship in the FedExCup playoffs.

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Generational Group , a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce that Harry Higgs , a Generational sponsored PGA Tour golf professional, has advanced to the BMW Championship in the FedExCup playoffs.
Higgs is one of only four PGA rookies to make the coveted top 70 in the FedExCup standings and participate in the BMW Championship.
Higgs surged past a host of other golfers and will now join 69 others to prepare for the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields.
Higgs was runner-up at the 2018 BMW Jamaican Open as well as at the 2018 113 Visa Open de Argentina.