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NCAA Champion and WNBA Draftee, Alexis Morris Signs With the Harlem Globetrotters

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The world famous Harlem Globetrotters , synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment, today announced the signing of former Louisiana State University (LSU) star and WNBA draftee, Alexis Morris to the Harlem Globetrotters, it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.

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  • The world famous Harlem Globetrotters , synonymous with basketball excellence and global entertainment, today announced the signing of former Louisiana State University (LSU) star and WNBA draftee, Alexis Morris to the Harlem Globetrotters, it was announced today by Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.
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    Alexis 'The Show' Morris joins the Harlem Globetrotters for the 2024 World Tour.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters’ rich legacy of combining sportsmanship and entertainment, continue to attract top-tier athletes who embrace the joy of basketball.
  • Follow the Harlem Globetrotters on social media for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more team updates as they travel the world.

Post University Celebrates WNBA Connecticut Sun Partnership Through New Advertising Campaign

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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“We are excited to tap into the energy of the Connecticut Sun and the fans of the WNBA.

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  • “We are excited to tap into the energy of the Connecticut Sun and the fans of the WNBA.
  • We take pride in this partnership and the opportunity it provides us to showcase how we can engage with new audiences in unique ways," said Post University President and CEO John L. Hopkins.
  • In addition to the educational opportunities this partnership fosters, Post is a “Jersey Patch Sponsor” through the 2026 season.
  • To learn more about Post and its partnership with the Connecticut Sun, visit www.post.edu/ctsun .

LumosTech and The Connecticut Sun Announce New Partnership to Revolutionize Athletic Sleep and Recovery

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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UNCASVILLE, Conn., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LumosTech, the groundbreaking sleep technology company, and professional basketball team the Connecticut Sun announced today a strategic partnership for the 2023 WNBA season. The collaboration aims to elevate coach and support staff wellness using LumosTech's cutting-edge light therapy sleep-enhancement mask. The coaches and support staff on the Connecticut Sun team will utilize the Lumos Sleep Mask during the current season and away game travels to test how the technology improves sleep, overall health, and gametime decision making and performance.

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  • UNCASVILLE, Conn., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LumosTech , the groundbreaking sleep technology company, and professional basketball team the Connecticut Sun announced today a strategic partnership for the 2023 WNBA season.
  • The Lumos sleep mask has changed the way I travel and helps my body prepare for the next time zone."
  • The LumosTech-Connecticut Sun partnership marks a new revolution in athletic training and recovery.
  • "Our partnership with the Connecticut Sun provides an exciting opportunity to showcase the potential of the Lumos Sleep System in a high-performance environment," said Dr. Biquan Luo, Founder and CEO of LumosTech.

Virtual Tables Announces Company Rebrand to VRTL

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Tables today announced its official rebrand to VRTL, the virtual venue of fandom. This natural progression represents the company's mission to extend the excitement of in-person fan experiences to all of live entertainment's global fanbases through white-glove event support and immersive engagement offerings.

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  • The rebrand reflects the company's evolved vision to help all live entertainment brands take back their virtual presence with a white-labeled Virtual Venue of Fandom.
  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Tables today announced its official rebrand to VRTL , the virtual venue of fandom.
  • "This rebrand aligns with our goal to ensure every live entertainment brand takes back its virtual presence, capitalizing on engaging its full audience.
  • VRTL offers a white-labeled, multi-functional online venue for fan activation experiences with brands, teams, organizations and independent talent to engage all fans worldwide.

BYRON ALLEN'S ALLEN MEDIA GROUP HIRES PRINCELL HAIR AS PRESIDENT OF ALLEN MEDIA BROADCASTING

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group proudly announces the hiring of Princell Hair as President of Allen Media Broadcasting – the broadcast television station division consisting of 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 television markets nationwide. Hair will also hold the title of Executive Vice President of Allen Media Group – Allen's wholly-owned parent company of Allen Media Broadcasting, Weather Group, and all other Allen Media Group platforms such as The Weather Channel, theGrio, HBCU GO, Sports.TV, JusticeCentral.TV, and the free-streaming app Local Now. Hair will be based at the Allen Media Studios/Weather Group campus in Atlanta.

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  • Executive Will Also Hold Title of Executive Vice President of Allen Media Group - The Parent Company of Allen Media Broadcasting, Weather Group, and All Affiliated Divisions
    LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group proudly announces the hiring of Princell Hair as President of Allen Media Broadcasting – the broadcast television station division consisting of 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 television markets nationwide.
  • Hair will also hold the title of Executive Vice President of Allen Media Group – Allen's wholly-owned parent company of Allen Media Broadcasting, Weather Group, and all other Allen Media Group platforms such as The Weather Channel, theGrio, HBCU GO, Sports.TV, JusticeCentral.TV, and the free-streaming app Local Now.
  • Hair comes to Allen Media Group from his previous two-year position as President of Black News Channel, which Allen purchased in 2022 and immediately re-branded as TheGrio Television Network.
  • The owned-and-operated Allen Media stations are a strong broadcast group in growing markets," said Princell Hair, President of Allen Media Broadcasting.

Degree Deodorant Enlists Doc Wayne Youth Services to Provide Sport-Based Mental Well-being Module for its Breaking Limits Program

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Doc Wayne Youth Services (“Doc Wayne”), a nonprofit innovator and provider of sport-based mental health therapy for youth, today announced that it has developed a mental well-being training module for the Breaking Limits Program launched by Unilever’s deodorant brand Degree.

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  • Doc Wayne Youth Services (“Doc Wayne”), a nonprofit innovator and provider of sport-based mental health therapy for youth, today announced that it has developed a mental well-being training module for the Breaking Limits Program launched by Unilever’s deodorant brand Degree.
  • “Doc Wayne’s support of the Breaking Limits Program is enabling us to impact the lives of thousands of young people.
  • “The Degree Breaking Limits Program is incredibly powerful and far-reaching,” commented David Cohen, CEO of Doc Wayne.
  • Doc Wayne has trained people and organizations in 25 countries (including conflict zones), impacting over 500,000+ youth thus far.

Virtual Tables Elevates Digital Autograph Experience with Autographed Videos

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Tables, an event solutions company, has just launched its newest fan experience feature, Autographed Videos. The new feature enables talent of any industry to sign a personalized autograph in real-time over a 10-second video clip, during a live DigiSign autograph session.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Tables , an event solutions company, has just launched its newest fan experience feature, Autographed Videos.
  • With Autographed Videos, talent can now connect more deeply with their fans, create priceless memories, and customize a one-of-a-kind authenticated digital collectible that is uniquely positioned for the modern world's sharing-led digital platforms.
  • "This is the next step in DigiSign's ever-evolving engagement opportunities," said Courtney Jeffries, CEO of Virtual Tables.
  • Virtual Tables is a virtual events solutions company imagined and built from a producer's point of view to ensure the most seamless and elevated experience for a complete virtual event.

Mohegan Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Operating Results Conference Call

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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UNCASVILLE, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or Mohegan, will host a conference call regarding its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 operating results on Tuesday, December20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

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  • UNCASVILLE, Conn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, or Mohegan, will host a conference call regarding its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 operating results on Tuesday, December20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
  • Interested parties also may listen to a replay of the entire conference call commencing two hours after the call's completion on Tuesday, December20, 2022.
  • Mohegan is the owner, developer, and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia.
  • Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA.

No Degree? No Problem. Fidelity to Offer Fully Funded Undergraduate Degrees to Many of Its Entry-Level Employees

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Fidelity Investments today announced that it will offer fully funded undergraduate degrees to many of its employees, providing access to education for early-career customer service representativesi.

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  • Fidelity Investments today announced that it will offer fully funded undergraduate degrees to many of its employees, providing access to education for early-career customer service representativesi.
  • The program will fully pay for tuition, books, fees, and taxes, providing a truly debt-free education for select four- and two-year programs.
  • Offering a fully funded undergraduate degree is a great way to get people excited about working here, added Kirsten Kuykendoll, head of talent acquisition at Fidelity Investments.
  • i Around 18,000 current Fidelity U.S. associates that support its Personal Investing and Workplace Investing businesses will be eligible for the new fully funded undergraduate degree benefit.

Mohegan Named to Newsweek's List of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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UNCASVILLE, Conn., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek today announced its annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® list, and Mohegan was ranked 68. The 2022 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.

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  • Mohegan Ranked as 68 Among 100 U.S. Companies Recognized forTeam Member Sentiment and Satisfaction
    UNCASVILLE, Conn., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek today announced its annual rankings for the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, and Mohegan was ranked 68.
  • The 2022 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces are the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.
  • "I feel extremely proud that Mohegan has been named in Newsweek's list of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022 because it demonstrates our devotion to our team members and the environment we've created," said Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan.
  • BPI's research proves that Most Loved Workplaces produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.