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PARITY ANNOUNCES PARITY LOCKER, AN IMMERSIVE E-COMMERCE PLATFORM TO HELP CLOSE THE GENDER INCOME GAP IN PRO SPORTS AND CREATE UNPRECEDENTED FAN-ATHLETE CONNECTIONS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parity, the sponsorship platform dedicated to closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports, today announced the launch of Parity Locker, an innovative e-commerce platform that offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind memorabilia from prominent professional women athletes across sport. Parity Locker celebrates the achievements of notable women athletes and bridges the gap between them and their fans by providing a unique opportunity to bid on game-worn gear, signed items, personal keepsakes, experiences, and more.

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  • Each item offered on Parity Locker is guaranteed to be authentic and verified by the athlete, ensuring both product uniqueness and connection with the fan.
  • "At Parity, we are focused on creating and leveraging opportunities that help women athletes capitalize on their unique marketability.
  • Parity Locker aims not only to bridge the gender income gap but also to foster a deeper connection between fans and their sports heroines.
  • "Parity is always looking to create opportunities for pro women athletes, and Parity Locker is their latest innovation they're bringing to the table," says professional racecar driver Toni Breidinger.

Urban Decay Teams Up With the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2023 WNBA Season

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Put your game face on with Urban Decay. The three-time Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions, Los Angeles Sparks, announce a new partnership with the high-performance color cosmetics company.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Put your game face on with Urban Decay.
  • The three-time Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions, Los Angeles Sparks, announce a new partnership with the high-performance color cosmetics company.
  • "Just like the Sparks, Urban Decay didn't get to where we are today by playing it safe," said Malena Higuera, General Manager, Urban Decay Cosmetics.
  • For more information on Urban Decay's partnership with the Los Angeles Sparks, please visit: urbandecay.com

Chiney Ogwumike Joins Hang Media, Named Co-Founder of HANG Academy

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women's mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform. HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent to celebrated women's sports events. The project is an extension of HANG's regular slate of brand-driven, celebrity-engaged second-screen experiences during the nation's largest sporting events. To date, the leading fan-engagement platform has connected nearly 20 million sports fans with their heroes, the majority 18-44 years old, nearly half of them women.

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  • NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host and analyst Chiney Ogwumike has joined the team at Hang Media as Co-Founder of HANG Academy, a new women's mentorship initiative of HANG, the Cynopsis Award-winning streaming platform.
  • HANG Academy will work with brands to provide athlete, influencer and expert-infused virtual in-person education adjacent to celebrated women's sports events.
  • HANG Academy will provide millions of girls out there with an actionable plan for managing their careers, their finances, and their personal growth."
  • "HANG is all about human connection, face to face – and no one connects better than Chiney," said HANG co-founder and CEO Jon Klein.

MeWe Announces Partnership with Los Angeles Sparks

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Friday, May 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES , May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MeWe , a privacy-first social media company with 20 million users, is partnering with the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2023 WNBA season.

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  • LOS ANGELES , May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MeWe , a privacy-first social media company with 20 million users, is partnering with the Los Angeles Sparks for the 2023 WNBA season.
  • The partnership will include exclusive Sparks' content on MeWe, and a MeWe theme night at Crypto.com Arena where fans will have access to special giveaways.
  • "We are excited to partner with an innovative Los Angeles company that is building the future of social media," said Karen Bryant, Chief Administrative Officer & General Manager of the Sparks.
  • "The Sparks are an inspiration to so many in Los Angeles and beyond," said Michael Huntsman, Senior Vice President of Marketing at MeWe.

All Entertainment Media Group's Podcasting Division, PODS, Officially Signs WNBA Great Rushia Brown

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All Entertainment Media Group, Inc. (AEMG) has today announced that WNBA great, Rushia Brown, will be joining the company's podcasting arm, PODS.

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  • All Entertainment Media Group, Inc. has officially signed Rushia Brown as a host for its podcasting division, PODS.
  • MOUNT KISCO, N.Y., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All Entertainment Media Group, Inc. (AEMG) has today announced that WNBA great, Rushia Brown, will be joining the company's podcasting arm, PODS.
  • "Rushia is an amazing addition to a growing portfolio of incredible talent," explained Brian Lukow, founder and CEO of AFOM.
  • "Her incredible breadth of experience, unwavering commitment, and desire to give back make her a great fit for us."

On the Move™ Releases Episode #2 of Original "Athletes On The Move" Video Series

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Monday, February 6, 2023

DENVER, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the Move, the sports media entity of The Dingman Group, the industry leader in pro sports workforce mobility and relocation management, released the second installment of it's ongoing video series "On the Move" via the official Athletes on the Move Instagram (@athletesonthemove) and YouTube pages.

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  • The series, which debuted in the Fall with Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White, provides viewers with a closer, in-depth look at real stories behind the transaction including draft picks, trades, free-agent signings, coaching/executive hires and more.
  • "Chelsea's On The Move story is one of the most unique ones I've ever been a part of and we're grateful to be able to share it as part of this series," said Chris Dingman, CEO of The Dingman Group.
  • "In a matter of weeks, she won a WNBA championship, a Finals MVP and a gold medal and at the same time planned and prepared to move into her new home."
  • The Dingman Group has appeared on Inc. Magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list for two-consecutive years, as well as, The Financial Times list both recognizing the organization as one of the fastest-growing and most successful companies in America.

To combat food insecurity and build nutrition equity iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross partner with Common Threads to launch Food as Medicine classes at three LAUSD schools

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Last year, iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross helped fully renovate and expand the student-run garden program at Manual Arts High School, providing students with an opportunity to learn how to grow fresh produce.

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  • Last year, iHeartMedia and Anthem Blue Cross helped fully renovate and expand the student-run garden program at Manual Arts High School, providing students with an opportunity to learn how to grow fresh produce.
  • Now, we are doubling down on our ongoing commitment to combat food insecurity in our communities across Los Angeles by adding nutrition education, focused on food as medicine, to our program, said Kevin LeGrett, President of iHeartMedia Sports.
  • The new partnership with Common Threads includes year-round hands-on nutrition education curriculum for students and their families that rolls out in late October.
  • Food is an essential part of our lives and the nutrition we need to thrive comes from good food choices.

Daktronics Bringing New Light to Crypto.com Arena Events

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Friday, October 7, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221007005207/en/
    Three new ribbon displays have been installed inside Crypto.com Arena, approximately triple the amount of linear feet of ribbon displays than the venue had previously.
  • To bring new light to each end of the arena, new LED end wall video displays have been installed.
  • Three new ribbon displays have been installed inside Crypto.com Arena, approximately triple the amount of linear feet of ribbon displays than the venue had previously.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.

CORRECTION WNBA Star Nneka Ogwumike Joins the Board of Girls on the Run International

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Today, Girls on the Run International, a nonprofit that empowers young girls, announced that Stanford University graduate and WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike will join its leadership team.

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  • Today, Girls on the Run International, a nonprofit that empowers young girls, announced that Stanford University graduate and WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike will join its leadership team.
  • Now she will combine her star power from on and off the court to serve Girls on the Run International as a member of the board of directors starting October 1, 2022.
  • Girls on the Run helps girls grow in confidence and become leaders just like Nneka Ogwumike.
  • Girls on the Run International (GOTRI) designs programming that strengthens third- to eighthgrade girls social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences.

Daktronics Bringing New Light to Crypto.com Arena Events

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

To bring new light to each end of the arena, new LED end wall video displays have been installed.

Key Points: 
  • To bring new light to each end of the arena, new LED end wall video displays have been installed.
  • Each display features 5.9-millimeter pixel spacing and measures approximately 21 feet high by 65.5 feet wide.
  • Three new ribbon displays have been installed inside Crypto.com Arena, approximately triple the amount of linear feet of ribbon displays than the venue had previously.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.