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U.S. Polo Assn. Announces His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, India, as New Global Brand Ambassador

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

West Palm Beach, FL, Feb 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has announced His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh(Pacho) of Jaipur, India, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.

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  • West Palm Beach, FL, Feb 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has announced His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh(Pacho) of Jaipur, India, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.
  • Sawai Padmanabh Singh is a member of the Royal Family of Jaipur and is the current Maharaja of Jaipur.
  • "It's an honor to be selected as Global Brand Ambassador for U.S. Polo Assn., a brand that is so popular and respected in my home country of India and so authentic to the sport of polo," said His Highness, Padmanabh Singh, Maharaja of Jaipur.
  • Global Brand Ambassador
    The scope of Pacho's role as Global Brand Ambassador is broad and designed to shine the spotlight on talented polo players and the authenticity of the brand around the world.

New York Life and U.S. Soccer Federation Announce Purposeful, Multi-Year Partnership

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, and U.S. Soccer today announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make New York Life the federation’s official life insurance partner.

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  • New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, and U.S. Soccer today announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make New York Life the federation’s official life insurance partner.
  • The new partnership enables New York Life to celebrate trailblazers of the sport and support the growth of the game from youth leagues to professional levels.
  • Beginning this year, New York Life will become the presenting partner of the federation’s Coach for Community program and U.S.
  • “New York Life and U.S. Soccer have a deep commitment to building strong communities, especially those that are underserved,” said Amy Hu, Chief Marketing Officer, New York Life.

New Athletes Blake Griffin, Shaun White, and Diana Flores; Sports Personalities Taylor Rooks, and Pablo Torre Confirmed to Appear at Stagwell's (STGW) Sport Beach 2024 During Cannes Lions

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced today additional athletes and brand partners confirmed to activate at Sport Beach 2024 (June 17-20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions). Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White, Mexican Captain and Flag Football star Diana Flores, and former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbajabiamila join Sport Beach and will participate in featured programming and appearances.  

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  • Stagwell previously announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and more.
  • Leading sports media personalities Taylor Rooks and Pablo Torre also join Sport Beach's programming, bringing their unparalleled journalism and thought leadership to the week's conversations.
  • Previously, Stagwell announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Hélio Castroneves, Brandon Marshall and Megan Rapinoe confirmed to attend.
  • "As leaders, innovators, and cultural influencers, Blake, Shaun, and Diana all represent what makes athletes dynamic and interesting in new ways," said Stagwell Chief Brand and Communications Officer Beth Sidhu.

Outdoor Master Signs Rising Snowboarding Star Noah Vicktor as Brand Ambassador

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

DUARTE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Master, a prominent outdoor gear brand, has recently signed Noah Vicktor , the dynamic 21-year-old snowboarding sensation, to its team of brand ambassadors.

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  • DUARTE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Master, a prominent outdoor gear brand, has recently signed Noah Vicktor , the dynamic 21-year-old snowboarding sensation, to its team of brand ambassadors.
  • "Being a part of the Outdoor Master family means being a part of a truly amazing brand, and I love to represent all over the world," says Vicktor.
  • Outdoor Master's decision to enlist Vicktor as a brand ambassador underscores the company's commitment to partnering with exceptional talent who embody the spirit of adventure and excellence.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Noah Vicktor to the Outdoor Master family," says a spokesperson for Outdoor Master.

American Express Becomes a Global Sponsor of the Argentine National Teams, Expanding Its Relationship With the Argentine Football Association

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) celebrated an expansion of their sponsorship agreement today at Amex's New York headquarters.

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  • The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) celebrated an expansion of their sponsorship agreement today at Amex's New York headquarters.
  • American Express became a Global Sponsor of the Argentine National Teams through 2026, including the World Champions (Men’s National Team), Women's National Team, and Youth National Teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206674987/en/
    American Express and Argentine Football Association announce expanded sponsorship.
  • Mohammed Badi, President of Global Network Services at American Express, said: "Our expanded sponsorship of the Argentine National Team will elevate the American Express brand globally and extend the benefits of membership to more people around the world.

LOTTO Welcomes St. Louis CITY SC's Tim Parker to Roster of Global Athletes

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global, owner of the LOTTO® brand, announced today the addition of St. Louis CITY SC vice-captain and defender Tim Parker to its roster of athletes, which includes Seattle Reign FC and U.S. Women's National Team star Sofia Huerta and over 500 athletes globally. A first round pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Parker is coming off his best season to date which saw him named to the 2023 MLS Best XI. Parker will wear LOTTO footwear during all on-field competition and will promote the brand through social media and live appearances throughout the year.

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  • Parker will wear LOTTO footwear during all on-field competition and will promote the brand through social media and live appearances throughout the year.
  • "LOTTO's impact on the game of soccer stretches back decades," said Mike Magee, LOTTO Sport U.S. Head of Talent, Soccer.
  • Tim Parker couldn't be a better ambassador to join LOTTO as he continues to take his game to the next level."
  • For more information and to check out LOTTO's latest footwear and apparel, visit DICKS.com/LOTTO and Lotto at LOTTOSport.com and on Instagram .

Splash Inc. Closes A2 Funding Round of $14.1M, Launches Partner Solutions Division

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

DENVER, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash, Inc., the largest independent provider of peer-to-peer sports strategy games in the US with over 2M active users, today announced the closing of a Series A-2 Funding Round of $14.1M, with investment from venture firms Boston Seed, Velvet Sea Ventures, K5, Elysian Park, Acies Investments, Accomplice, Counterview and others.

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  • In conjunction with the close of the A-2 financing, Splash has launched its Partner Solutions division, which focuses on increasing brand awareness, generating leads, and driving revenue for brands looking to tap into over 2M active sports-centric players generating over 750M annual page views across the Splash, Inc. portfolio.
  • Brands can partner with Splash Inc.'s free public contests or run their own contest to build awareness, increase purchase intent, and capture first party data – accessing not just the Splash audience, but more deeply engaging with their own.
  • "When we first launched Splash Inc., we recognized that the future of sports gaming revolved around peer-to-peer interactions, ultimately creating a lasting community.
  • "From day one, we've been driven by the belief in the power of sports to connect people," Splash, Inc.

Footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko Signs With Skechers

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Zinchenko will be competing in the Skechers Razor—an innovative lightweight speed boot designed for players who desire agility, comfort and touch.

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  • Zinchenko will be competing in the Skechers Razor—an innovative lightweight speed boot designed for players who desire agility, comfort and touch.
  • As part of a long-term deal with the global footwear brand, Zinchenko will appear in multiplatform marketing campaigns as brand ambassador supporting Skechers Football.
  • The Skechers Razor (worn by Oleksandr Zinchenko) is a lightweight speed boot with an explosive track-inspired design to maximize acceleration and energy return.
  • The Skechers Football collection is available now at Skechers websites and select Skechers retail stores in the UK and Europe, as well as select specialty football retailers in the UK, Europe and the United States.

EpicQuest Education Announces Details of One of the Two Exhibition Matches with Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup National Soccer Team

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of higher education for domestic and international students in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that the business partner of SouthGilmore LLC ("SouthGilmore"), which is 40% owned by the Company, entered into a Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement") with a local organizer that stipulates revenue sharing from one of the two exhibition matches with the Argentina Men's National Soccer Team. As previously announced, SouthGilmore has entered into an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (the "AFA"), for the Argentina Men's National Soccer Team to play two exhibition matches in China.

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  • As previously announced, SouthGilmore has entered into an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (the "AFA"), for the Argentina Men's National Soccer Team to play two exhibition matches in China.
  • "We look forward to two exciting soccer exhibition games with the Argentina Men's National Team in China," said Zhenyu Wu, Chief Financial Officer of EpicQuest Education.
  • We believe that both soccer matches will generate substantial revenue for the Company, and we look forward to developing additional sports entertainment projects.
  • Additional details will be announced as to the other exhibition match scheduled to be held in March 2024.

Maryland Organizations Inspire Inclusivity and Economic Development Through Awards, Programming, and More

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Friday, January 19, 2024

BALTIMORE, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Marketing Partnership, which helps drive Maryland's branding and marketing efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow the state's economy, today shared a summary of the latest news from companies and organizations that are part of the partnership.

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  • "We celebrate the continued achievements of our Maryland businesses, helping us to drive economic development, grow jobs, attract and retain talented workers, and contribute to an outstanding climate for business in our state."
  • His commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace where associates are supported and inspired continues to grow a thriving workplace environment.
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    TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, continues to invest in Maryland technology startups including PediaMetrix, Rendr, VirgilHR, and more.
  • As a proactive driver of economic development in the Baltimore region, Tradepoint Atlantic is dedicated to making successful strides toward a more inclusive and thriving business community.