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HOMAGE Announces Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Investments as Lead Strategic Investor in Growth Capital Round

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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HOMAGE, Inc., a leading vintage-inspired sports and licensed apparel company, today announced a strategic investment of growth capital from Maximum Effort Investments LLC, an investment advisory firm co-founded by Ryan Reynolds.

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  • HOMAGE, Inc., a leading vintage-inspired sports and licensed apparel company, today announced a strategic investment of growth capital from Maximum Effort Investments LLC, an investment advisory firm co-founded by Ryan Reynolds.
  • Maximum Effort Investments will serve as the lead investor for this round.
  • Ryan Vesler, HOMAGE Founder and CEO expressed excitement about Maximum Effort’s strategic involvement in the company’s future growth.
  • We’re looking forward to expanding the incredible brand and business that HOMAGE has built.”
    Through the investment, a representative of Maximum Effort Investments will join the HOMAGE Board of Directors and Maximum Effort will contribute a variety of strategic and creative resources.

Versus Announces Vivi: Next-Generation AI-Powered Interactive Content Platform

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Entertainment, Apps, Applications, Technology, Online, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Games, IHeartRadio, Social media, News, Billboard, AI, NFL, Sport, Vivi, Life, Grammy Awards, USA Today, Microsoft, Lionsgate, UFC, Deep learning

Versus , the leading AI-powered interactive content company, today announced the next generation of its proprietary AI platform, Vivi.

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  • Versus , the leading AI-powered interactive content company, today announced the next generation of its proprietary AI platform, Vivi.
  • As Versus continues to revolutionize the way brands connect with audiences through content, Vivi uses AI to automatically deliver personalized, interactive content in real time, driving higher engagement, retention, and incremental revenue for partners across sports, entertainment, news, search, and social.
  • “The name Vivi means to bring something to life, and that’s exactly what Versus does for content,” said Versus founder and CEO John Vitti.
  • Versus will remain focused on the ongoing evolution of the Vivi platform, continuing to bridge the gap between how people view and engage with content.

EP Wealth Advisors Adds Two-Person Team with Sports Focus

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Professional Services, Sports, Finance, Consulting, General Sports, Personal Finance, EP, NFL, PGA, Senior, Athlete, Trust, NHL, Sport, UFC, Royal Bank of Canada, Veteran

EP Wealth Advisors , a leading independent registered investment adviser (“RIA”) with an expanding national presence and client base, has added Joe Palumbo and Adam Fein as Senior Vice Presidents.

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  • EP Wealth Advisors , a leading independent registered investment adviser (“RIA”) with an expanding national presence and client base, has added Joe Palumbo and Adam Fein as Senior Vice Presidents.
  • Palumbo and Fein join EP from RBC Wealth Management, where they served as Vice President and Senior Financial Associate, respectively, in the Sports and Entertainment Practice Group.
  • EP advisors across the country serve a number of athletes, including PGA and NHL professionals.
  • “Joe and Adam share our vision of enriching lives by understanding and addressing the unique needs of athletes and other high-net-worth individuals,” said Ryan Parker, CEO of EP Wealth Advisors.

Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Investors Gather in Detroit During the Draft to Discuss Working Together to Build Community and Generational Wealth

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Sports, Professional Services, Entrepreneur, Thought Leadership, Business, Consumer, State, Local, Destinations, Small Business, Travel, Football, Tourist Attractions, Public Policy, Government, Hope, NFL, Sport, STEAM, MEDC, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Athlete, Economic development, National Football League Draft, Multimedia, Organization

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429702793/en/
    [from left] Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Dorian Giles, Alexa Turnage, Lt. Gov.
  • Garlin Gilchrist II, Johnnie Turnage, Dawn Batts and Hilary Doe attend the Winning Picks Luncheon during the Detroit draft.
  • The event was led by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Black Tech Saturdays and pro-football defensive end Charles Harris.
  • Using a moment like the draft to gather and share ideas will fuel economic impact not only in Detroit, but throughout Michigan, said Messer.

Renowned Sexual Abuse Attorney and Advocate Sarah Klein Celebrates the 3-Year Anniversary of her Podcast Bar Fights with 70 Shows and Half a Million Listens.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
NFL, The New York Times, Survivor, NFL Network, Movement, Athlete, Empathy, Court TV, Nursing

NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bar Fights podcast is celebrating a significant milestone as it commemorates its three-year anniversary with 70 episodes and half a million listens.

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  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bar Fights podcast is celebrating a significant milestone as it commemorates its three-year anniversary with 70 episodes and half a million listens.
  • Sarah Klein , advocate, survivor, and renowned sexual abuse attorney has lead Bar Fights with a fervent commitment to justice and a determination to effect positive change.
  • Her dedication to advocating for victims and holding perpetrators and institutions accountable is evident on each episode of Bar Fights .
  • She continued, "As we celebrate our three-year anniversary, I'm humbled by the impact Bar Fights has had and the community we've cultivated.

Lavish Entertainment, Inc. Expands Presence in Event Production Industry Through the Acquisition of ABI Create

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Phoenix Open, ABI, Bonnaroo Music Festival, NFL, Super Bowl, OTC, EDC, GTV, IBN, Work, Acquisition, Burning Man, Overalls, Arnold Palmer Invitational, Video game

This acquisition will transition ABI Create into a wholly owned subsidiary of Lavish Entertainment and bolster its position in the entertainment industry through ABI’s longstanding and exceptional reputation, as well as its proven track record of executing high-level projects.

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  • This acquisition will transition ABI Create into a wholly owned subsidiary of Lavish Entertainment and bolster its position in the entertainment industry through ABI’s longstanding and exceptional reputation, as well as its proven track record of executing high-level projects.
  • Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, ABI’s comprehensive suite of services includes event organization, management, production, logistics, site planning, permitting, construction, contracting, custom design and fabrication.
  • “This acquisition of ABI Create sets the stage for us to begin showcasing all other synergistic divisions within Lavish that will support all resources, relationships and partnerships within the ABI portfolio of offerings,” said Dalsgaard.
  • “Our goal is to develop ABI into a one-stop-shop event management business within Lavish that will hold a complete suite of event management and development services.

Snap Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Advertising, Photography, Communications, Software, Audio, Video, Internet, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Increment, User (computing), Common, Conversion, Super Bowl, Friends, NFL, Depreciation, ARPU, Partnership, CAPI, Active users, Shithead (card game), Webcast, Business, Free cash flow, Disclosure, Super Bowl LVIII, Automation, Regulation Fair Disclosure, Documentation, Snap Inc., Synthetic media, Maus, Integral Ad Science, Regulation, Snowflake, MAU, Adjustment, Generative, DAU, Allegiant Stadium, Calendar, GAAP, Growth, OMD, Video game

We onboarded over 1,500 Snap Stars in Q1, which has helped generate quarter-over-quarter growth in Story posts, Spotlight posts, and Stories time spent for Snap Stars globally.

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  • We onboarded over 1,500 Snap Stars in Q1, which has helped generate quarter-over-quarter growth in Story posts, Spotlight posts, and Stories time spent for Snap Stars globally.
  • At the beginning of the first quarter of 2024, we updated the definition of MAU to include web platform use.
  • Incremental MAU from web platform use has not been material prior to this update or in the first quarter of 2024.
  • Note: For adjustments and additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures and other items discussed, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics.”

Moody’s Teams Up with the New York Giants and New York Jets as the New Cornerstone Partner of MetLife Stadium

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Sports, Data Analytics, Finance, Football, Professional Services, Events, Concerts, Licensing (Sports), Entertainment, Stadium, Risk, NFL, Partnership, Organization, Face, Corporate Affairs, Multimedia, MetLife Stadium, Sport

Moody’s Corporation, the world’s leading source of bold, clear and perceptive insights on exponential risk, announced today that it has been named an Official Cornerstone Partner of MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants.

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  • Moody’s Corporation, the world’s leading source of bold, clear and perceptive insights on exponential risk, announced today that it has been named an Official Cornerstone Partner of MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423976836/en/
    As part of the multi-year partnership, Moody’s branding will be a mainstay at MetLife Stadium events, extending throughout the stadium with in-bowl signage and digital displays.
  • Guests will first be greeted at the Moody’s Gate (pictured above) and then pass through an activation area on the plaza.
  • Moody’s is also the naming rights partner of the Moody’s Commissioners Club, a spectacular private space in the Stadium offering guests unparalleled views and unique experiences at events.

NFL, NFLPA and 2K Announce Launch of NFL 2K Playmakers Mobile Game

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Take-Two Interactive, Super Bowl, Android, NFL, Sport, National Football League, Publishing, Cat, Partnership, Life, Cat Daddy Games, Houston Texans, NFLPA, Season, SVP, Knowledge, IOS, TTWO

The National Football League, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and 2K, today launched NFL 2K Playmakers, a new non-simulation tactical card battler mobile game for iOS and Android devices* developed by Cat Daddy Games.

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  • The National Football League, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and 2K, today launched NFL 2K Playmakers, a new non-simulation tactical card battler mobile game for iOS and Android devices* developed by Cat Daddy Games.
  • Users who download NFL 2K Playmakers and create a game account before May 7, 2024, will earn a special launch bundle, including a Houston Texans quarterback C.J.
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    The National Football League, NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and 2K, today launched NFL 2K Playmakers, a new non-simulation tactical card battler mobile game for iOS and Android devices* developed by Cat Daddy Games.
  • Users who download NFL 2K Playmakers and create a game account before May 7, 2024, will earn a special launch bundle, including a Houston Texans quarterback C.J.

Chase R. Crump, CFP®, Named an NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Sports, General Sports, Finance, Fintech, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Frontier League, NIL, NFL, Crump, NFLPA, NCAA Division III, WFA, Face, Athlete, Capital One, MBA, Chase Bank, Financial adviser

WFA - Plan | Invest |Inspire (“WFA”), is pleased to share that partner and financial guide Chase R. Crump, CFP® , has been named a Registered Player Financial Advisor by the National Football League Players Association (“NFLPA”).

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  • WFA - Plan | Invest |Inspire (“WFA”), is pleased to share that partner and financial guide Chase R. Crump, CFP® , has been named a Registered Player Financial Advisor by the National Football League Players Association (“NFLPA”).
  • Crump joins a select group of registered financial advisors vetted by the NFLPA to offer professional financial guidance to its members.
  • As a registered NFLPA advisor in the state of Louisiana, venturing into this new market will increase WFA's visibility through one of the world's largest brands.
  • “It’s a milestone moment in my career to be named as a Registered Player Financial Advisor by the NFLPA,” offered Crump.