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Volt Athletics Elevates AI-powered Athlete Development Platform with Acquisition of ZAMA Health

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Now, with the integration of ZAMA Health, Volt solidifies its position as the premier holistic athlete development company worldwide.

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  • Now, with the integration of ZAMA Health, Volt solidifies its position as the premier holistic athlete development company worldwide.
  • "ZAMA Health will add a much-needed layer of mental health support for our Volt Family of coaches and athletes," said Dan Giuliani, Co-Founder and CEO of Volt Athletics.
  • Brendan Sullivan expressed excitement about the acquisition: "Our collective goal is to build the world's foremost athlete development platform by adding mental health and wellbeing offerings into the Volt Athletics ecosystem.
  • The collaboration between Volt Athletics and ZAMA Health signifies a commitment to addressing the holistic needs of athletes worldwide.

MLS Team Sponsorship Revenue Nears $600 Million

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking over 1.6 million sponsorships and endorsements for 330,000 brands, today released its annual 2023 MLS Marketing Partnerships Report highlighting continued growth, top trends and new sponsorship formats for the league in 2023.

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  • MLS team sponsorship revenue nears $600 Million in latest marketing partnerships report from SponsorUnited.
  • The average number of sponsorships per team rose from 65 to 75, with over half of the teams registering double-digit increases in deals.
  • "The surge in MLS's team sponsorship revenue to over half a billion dollars is a remarkable testament to the league's rising prominence and their ability to leverage the global excitement of the World Cup, Messi's star power and the Apple partnership," said Bob Lynch, Founder and CEO of SponsorUnited.
  • MLS team sponsorship revenue soared to a record $587 million, a 15% year-over-year increase.

FANATICS AND BINHO BOARD ANNOUNCE MLS SUBLICENSE DEAL

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Monday, October 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fanatics, Inc. and Binho Board ( http://binhoboard.com ) have come together to announce a Major League Soccer sublicense deal that will bring the popular finger-flicking portable soccer style game to MLS fans!

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fanatics, Inc. and Binho Board ( http://binhoboard.com ) have come together to announce a Major League Soccer sublicense deal that will bring the popular finger-flicking portable soccer style game to MLS fans!
  • Created back in 2018 by former College athlete Nick Witherill in his backyard, the Binho Board has quickly become the go-to tabletop competition game around the world working with some of the biggest soccer/football clubs including Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC and now teams here in America.
  • In a statement on the new partnership, Witherill commented, "I'm super excited to be partnered with the MLS and be able to bring each team's brand to life through our boards and products.
  • The new Fanatics / Soccer United Marketing LLC collection is available now at: https://binhoboard.com/collections/mls-collection
    For further information / media inquires: Zack Teperman - ZTPR - [email protected]

FC Cincinnati Announce Atomic Data as Official IT Partner, Wi-Fi Provider, & Suite-level Sponsor at TQL Stadium

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FC Cincinnati today announced Atomic Data, the club’s IT as a Service provider, as Official IT Partner, Official Wi-Fi Provider, and title sponsor for the 300-level suites at TQL Stadium.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FC Cincinnati today announced Atomic Data, the club’s IT as a Service provider, as Official IT Partner, Official Wi-Fi Provider, and title sponsor for the 300-level suites at TQL Stadium.
  • As a part of the five-year agreement, Atomic Data becomes the exclusive naming rights partner for the 300-level suites and the fan-facing Wi-Fi at TQL Stadium.
  • “Atomic Data has been a reliable partner since we began building TQL Stadium in 2019,” said Jeff Berding, FC Cincinnati Co-CEO.
  • Beginning in 2019, Atomic Data first served as FC Cincinnati’s owner’s technology representative and provided holistic technology oversight before and during the construction of TQL Stadium.

Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar Named 2022 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer today announced that Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar has been named the 2022 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player, after winning the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi during his record-breaking season.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Major League Soccer today announced that Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar has been named the 2022 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player, after winning the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi during his record-breaking season.
  • Mukhtar scored or assisted on an incredible 65.4% of Nashville SC's goals in 2022, which was the most by a single player in MLS this season.
  • In addition to the MLS MVP award, Mukhtar has earned a plethora of accolades since arriving to MLS in 2020 one MLS Best XI presented by Continental Tire selection (2021), the 2022 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi, one MLS Player of the Month award (August 2022), and six MLS Player of the Week presented by Continental Tire honors.
  • Mukhtar becomes the first German-born player and the first in Nashville SC history to be named Landon Donovan MLS MVP.

POWER UP THE CAPITÁN WITHIN YOU: P&G and its Brands Launch Capitanes del Futuro, a Free Hispanic Youth Leadership Initiative

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

CINCINNATI, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To bolster their longtime commitment to and deep support of the Hispanic community, trusted P&G brands such as Gillette, Always, Crest, and Oral-B are joining forces with Major League Soccer, Hispanic Star, and other stakeholders in the soccer ecosystem to launch Capitanes del Futuro, a unique program that harnesses the passion for soccer to prepare the next generation of Hispanic leaders. Helping boys and girls 12-18 years old to embrace their Hispanic values as their superpower, Capitanes del Futuro will provide students free access to role models, resources, tools, and skills intended to open their minds, build their confidence, and help overcome structural barriers often found along the pathway to higher education.

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9087651-procter-gamble-launch-ca...
    Parents, teachers, coaches and other mentors are encouraged to enroll Hispanic youth in the free Capitanes del Futuro program at: https://hispanicstar.org/capitanes .
  • We invite others across the public and private sectors to join the Capitanes del Futuro collaborative endeavor."
  • Parents, teachers, coaches and other mentors are encouraged to enroll Hispanic youth in the free Capitanes del Futuro program at: https://hispanicstar.org/capitanes .
  • The Capitanes del Futuro program is the latest extension of P&G's longstanding commitment to furthering the progress of Hispanic communities.

MLS and Black Players for Change Commemorate Juneteenth with "Freedom to Be" Jersey Numbers and Auction for Impact Organizations

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

When MLS' 28 clubs take to the field this weekend (June 18-19), all players will be wearing jerseys featuring Juneteenth-inspired numbers designed by Judah, a Black queer artist from Childersburg, Alabama.

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  • When MLS' 28 clubs take to the field this weekend (June 18-19), all players will be wearing jerseys featuring Juneteenth-inspired numbers designed by Judah, a Black queer artist from Childersburg, Alabama.
  • Proceeds from the auction will benefit organizations supporting and uplifting Black communities in the markets of MLS clubs.
  • MLS continues to support the efforts of Black Players for Change to use their voices and their platforms as players to make meaningful and sustainable change.
  • The commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth is the latest initiative in MLS' efforts to drive positive social change and encourage racial reconciliation.

Charlotte, NC, Domain Name TheQueenCity.com Going to Auction, Announces Giant Media

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The owners of TheQueenCity.com believe the domain is perfect for all things Charlotte, including hospitality, sports, regional news, entertainment, and more.

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  • The owners of TheQueenCity.com believe the domain is perfect for all things Charlotte, including hospitality, sports, regional news, entertainment, and more.
  • While the domain is perfect for Charlotte, nicknamed The Queen City, other cities, including Cincinnati, Ohio, may have something to say about it.
  • Like your logo, colors, and tagline, a domain name contributes to people's overall branding experience and perception in the market.
  • For more information on the upcoming auction or the domain, please contact Giant Media by email at [email protected] or call 980-310-0902.

Atomic Data becomes Official IT Provider for Philadelphia Union

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

As part of the agreement, Atomic Data will become the official IT provider for Philadelphia Union.

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  • As part of the agreement, Atomic Data will become the official IT provider for Philadelphia Union.
  • Having proved its technical prowess and industry-acumen with Minnesota United FC and FC Cincinnati, Atomic Data is being brought on to assist Philadelphia Union in transforming its technology operations and to bolster existing IT resources within the team.
  • Philadelphia Union leadership had this to say about the teams first technology sponsorship:
    We are excited to have Atomic Data as the official IT provider of the Philadelphia Union,said Charlie Slonaker, Chief Revenue Officer at the Philadelphia Union.
  • Additionally, Atomic Data will provide on-site professional services and support in Philadelphia on an as-needed basis.

Roadrunner Recognized as Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Elite Carrier

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roadrunner , a nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier specializing in long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, earned the Elite Carrier Award from Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerage and third-party logistics (3PL) firms in North America.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roadrunner , a nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier specializing in long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, earned the Elite Carrier Award from Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one of the largest freight brokerage and third-party logistics (3PL) firms in North America.
  • "Here at Roadrunner, we take customer recognition to heart," said Roadrunner President Frank Hurst.
  • "This first-time honor, to be recognized as a TQL Elite Carrier, is especially rewarding, as it reflects the commitment to service that we as a company have been so focused on in recent years."
  • As a TQL Elite Carrier Award recipient, Roadrunner will be recognized on the TQL website and will be designated as a preferred carrier within TQL's TMS.