Seattle Kraken

Ackerley Sports Group Announces Investment in Springboks

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

"We are excited to partner with a legendary global sports franchise like the Springboks.

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  • "We are excited to partner with a legendary global sports franchise like the Springboks.
  • This investment in the Springboks represents a unique opportunity for us to match the on-field success of the team with the resources needed to establish and sustain the franchise as a global powerhouse.
  • Ackerley Sports Group is an expansion of the investment practice established in 2002 by Ted and Christopher Ackerley at Ackerley Partners and includes four other members of the team, including their London-based partner, Timothy Kirkwood, who is overseeing the Springbok's relationship.
  • The South African national rugby union team known as the Springboks is the country's national team governed by the South African Rugby Union.

Just Poké Looks to 2024 with Continued Growth, New Menu Expansion, Chef Collabs, and the Debut of its Kraken Box

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Monday, December 18, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just Poké, the award-winning, delicious, healthy, and sustainable Seattle-based fast-casual chain taking over the Pacific Northwest with restaurants throughout western Washington and British Columbia, announced today three new locations, including its entrance into Richmond, Canada, and the debut of catering options for groups of 10 or more.

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  • "We've always been the largest poké destination in the region, offering the best food and most popular combinations.
  • The revamped menu retains customer favorites while launching surprising and exciting options for devoted patrons.
  • Co-founder of Just Poké Norman Wu shares, "We've always been the largest poké destination in the region, offering the best food and most popular combinations.
  • Just Poké will also debut new signature bowls created in collaboration with local and national chefs, influencers and fitness instructors.

WatchGuard, Seattle Kraken, and Climate Pledge Arena Announce Partnership

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today announced that the company has been named the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Seattle Kraken and an Official Partner of Climate Pledge Arena, the world's most progressive and sustainable arena. The Seattle Kraken have built a powerful team to Defend the Deep. As part of this partnership, the team will upgrade its cyber defenses off the ice with WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform, deploying advanced network security, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint protection, detection, and response services.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchGuard® Technologies , a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today announced that the company has been named the Official Cybersecurity Partner of the Seattle Kraken and an Official Partner of Climate Pledge Arena, the world's most progressive and sustainable arena.
  • "We are proud to align our brand with the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena family of partners," said Michelle Welch, CMO and SVP of business strategy at WatchGuard Technologies.
  • "The Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena have quickly established themselves as beloved institutions in Seattle.
  • As a part of this multi-year deal, WatchGuard will become the official cybersecurity partner of the Seattle Kraken, and an official partner of Climate Pledge Arena.

Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs and Silvercrest Advertising Announce Naming Rights Partnership

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Monday, October 16, 2023

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, owned and operated by Oak View Group (OVG), the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds, and Silvercrest Advertising, a technology company that delivers sophisticated marketing and media solutions for brands, jointly announced a multi-year relationship that names Silvercrest Advertising as the official and exclusive naming rights partner of the Premium Level at Acrisure Arena. The Premium Level, now known as Silvercrest Level, represents one of Silvercrest Advertising's most exciting sports and entertainment partnerships to date.

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  • Silvercrest Advertising is the Official Naming Rights Partner of Acrisure Arena's Exclusive Premium Level, now known as Silvercrest Level
    PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Acrisure Arena , the newest world-class venue in Southern California, owned and operated by Oak View Group (OVG), the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds , and Silvercrest Advertising , a technology company that delivers sophisticated marketing and media solutions for brands, jointly announced a multi-year relationship that names Silvercrest Advertising as the official and exclusive naming rights partner of the Premium Level at Acrisure Arena.
  • Silvercrest Advertising is the official naming rights partner of the Premium Level at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs.
  • Said Silvercrest Advertising Founder and CEO, William Rodriguez, "Our company has a lot in common with Acrisure Arena.
  • The agreements with Silvercrest Advertising were negotiated in collaboration between Silvercrest Advertising and Oak View Group , the owners and operators and exclusive multimedia rightsholder for Acrisure Arena.

Climate Pledge Arena is First Arena to Achieve International Living Future Institute's Zero Carbon Certification

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Monday, October 16, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate Pledge Arena and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) today announce that the arena has achieved Zero Carbon Certification.

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  • "Our Zero Carbon certification recognizes highly energy efficient buildings that are designed and operated to fully account for their carbon emissions impacts," said ILFI CEO Lindsay Baker.
  • This is a significant undertaking, especially for as large and complex a project as Climate Pledge Arena.
  • "Climate Pledge Arena's ILFI Zero Carbon certification should be an inspiration to every future arena project worldwide because we now know anything is possible, and this is so incredibly necessary."
  • In securing the naming rights of the historic arena in June 2020, Amazon named it Climate Pledge Arena as a regular reminder of the importance of acting to fighting climate change.

MUCINEX NAMED OFFICIAL COLD & FLU MEDICINE PARTNER OF THE NEW YORK RANGERS

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Monday, October 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced today a marketing partnership with Mucinex, naming America's #1 doctor trusted cough & cold brand, the Official Cold & Flu Partner of the New York Rangers. Through the partnership, Mucinex will receive significant brand promotion during Rangers games at The Garden, including dasherboard signage, virtual dasherboard signage during games broadcasted on MSG Network and promotional in-game features on GardenVision. 

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  • Rangers and Mucinex to Partner on an Artemi Panarin Bobblehead Giveaway for Rangers vs. Seattle Kraken Game on Tues., January 16
    Mucinex Will be Integrated Across Rangers Digital Platforms and During Rangers Games at The Garden, Including Brand Exposure and Unique Activations
    NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) announced today a marketing partnership with Mucinex, naming America's #1 doctor trusted cough & cold brand, the Official Cold & Flu Partner of the New York Rangers.
  • "Mucinex is a world-renowned brand who has always valued their customers, much like the New York Rangers.
  • Additionally, Mucinex will partner with the Rangers digital team on an original content series that will be shown across Rangers digital channels.
  • Mucinex will also receive promotion on MSG Networks during the airing of Rangers regular season game telecasts.

GHOST® Energizes Las Vegas Events with Home-Grown Partnership At T-Mobile Arena

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GHOST®, a lifestyle brand spanning energy drinks, merch and apparel, joins forces with T-Mobile Arena to form an unstoppable alliance between two homegrown giants. As a Founding Partner, GHOST® ENERGY, also the official energy drink of the Vegas Golden Knights, will take the arena experience to the next level with its fully transparent, fully loaded, feel-good energy drink and epic lounge, which will be available to select ticket holders.

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  • "GHOST® is Vegas Born, and our partnership with T-Mobile Arena shows how local brands can elevate a national entertainment destination while holding strong to local ties," said Dan Lourenco, CEO and Co-Founder of GHOST®.
  • The partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, kicks off today with the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Seattle Kraken in their season opener at 7:30 p.m.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome GHOST® as a Founding Partner at T-Mobile Arena," said Sally Bae, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships for AEG in Las Vegas.
  • In addition to the GHOST Lounge, GHOST® ENERGY and cocktails featuring the energy drink will be available for purchase throughout the arena.

SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™ returns with live coverage of the 2023-24 NHL® season

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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  • In addition, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™ will be offering subscribers comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers on October 29.
  • SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™ is the only 24/7 audio channel dedicated to the NHL and is available to subscribers nationwide on SiriusXM radio (channel 91) and on the SiriusXM app ( SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™ ).
  • For a schedule of NHL games on SiriusXM go to SiriusXM.ca/NHL Keep up with SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™ on X, formerly known as Twitter and Facebook .

Smartsheet Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of “Brands That Matter”

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR), the enterprise work management platform, has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of Brands That Matter for 2023.

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  • Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR), the enterprise work management platform, has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of Brands That Matter for 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003564798/en/
    Smartsheet was recognized as a top brand in the enterprise category on Fast Company’s annual list of Brands That Matter.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Brands That Matter list honors brands that communicate and demonstrate brand purpose.
  • This recognition comes on the heels of Smartsheet being named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 in the Enterprise category, further cementing Smartsheet’s leadership in enterprise work management.

StubHub's 2023 NHL Preview: Sales up across the league and internationally; Expansion teams are trending up and lead demand

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter the 2023-24 NHL season, StubHub releases ticket trends to reveal the top in-demand and trending teams, most popular games, and more. Overall sales for the league are trending nearly double last season's start, with expansion teams experiencing a rapid boost in demand - the Vegas Golden Knights claim the title as the most in-demand team and the Seattle Kraken are the top trending team of the season, reaping the biggest jump in sales from last season. 

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  • International demand for the NHL is on the rise: sales for the 2023 NHL season are being driven by buyers from 44 countries, up from 28 countries this time last year.
  • Sales for the four NHL Global Series games are outselling last year's series by 2.5x, and buyers are traveling from 22 countries.
  • The Golden Knights are the #1 team for the fourth time with sales up nearly 3x compared to last season.
  • "Rest assured, the Original Six teams still dominate league sales, with the Maple Leafs, Bruins and Rangers not far behind the Golden Knights in overall demand."