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U.S. Polo Assn. Announced as Finalist for Best Sports Licensed Brand at 2023 Licensing International Excellence Awards in Las Vegas

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

West Palm Beach, FL, June 22, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is pleased to announce the brand's nomination as a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Licensing International Excellence Awards for Best Sports Licensed Brand.

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West Palm Beach, FL, June 22, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is pleased to announce the brand's nomination as a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Licensing International Excellence Awards for Best Sports Licensed Brand.
The Licensing International Excellence Awards honor the way brands use licensing in innovative and creative methods to further their goals, products, and marketing around the globe.
was nominated for the Best Sports Licensed Brand alongside other industry-leading organizations for the 2023 Licensing International Excellence Awards," says J. Michael Prince, CEO & President of USPA Global Licensing, the company that oversees the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn.
This year's Excellence Awards were held at The Luxor on June 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to celebrate the best of the global licensing industry.

HORIZON MEDIA CONTINUES STRATEGIC EXPANSION WITH LAUNCH OF NEW INNOVATIVE SPORTS MARKETING AND BRAND EXPERIENCE AGENCY, LED BY INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHTS DAVID LEVY & CHRIS WEIL

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Media, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, today announced the launch of the newest company under Horizon's portfolio of marketing services -- Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E), the latest in a series of strategic moves to continue to offer marketers innovative solutions to drive better business outcomes. HS&E will be led by the team of David Levy, Founder of Back Nine Ventures, LLC and former President of Turner, and Chris Weil, former Chair & CEO of Momentum Worldwide, who will serve as co-CEOs and equity partners in HS&E. The new firm, which includes the merger of Horizon's Scout Sports and Entertainment division, was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. Michael Neuman, head of Scout, will become EVP of HS&E, reporting to Levy and Weil.

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Michael Neuman, head of Scout, will become EVP of HS&E, reporting to Levy and Weil.
"What we have created here will bring a unique and complementary - combination of sports, experiential, and media capabilities and expertise under one tent that will be a marketer's dream.
"So, we're creating a company that will be at the forefront of monetizing Web3 in this blended physical-digital world.
Horizon Media , Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022 , delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands.

Momentum Worldwide Launches the Talent Collective

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global experiential advertising agency Momentum Worldwide has launched the Talent Collective, a center of excellence in the music, entertainment and gaming industries that combines over 25 years of experience working with renowned artists, celebrities, influencers, and global brands, such as Walmart and Coca-Cola.

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The Talent Collective launches with its first piece of work,a brokered partnership between Atlantic Records, global superstar Tisto, pop sensation Tate McRae and Dubai's newest ultra-luxury resort, Atlantis The Royal.
Headed up by Glenn Minerley, SVP, Head of Music, Entertainment & Esports, The Talent Collective is focused on a strategic, unbiased approach to talent buying that enables brands to work with the right talent to best meet their creative and business objectives.
Momentum has 25 plus years of experience at the intersection of talent, culture and brands, and wants to continue making groundbreaking work possible."
The Talent Collective made this amazing experience possible through collaboration, and I can't thank Glenn and the team enough for being a key driver in managing this project."

80% of people feel more included in the metaverse than in real life

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Friday, July 8, 2022

NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse discussions about creating virtual worlds consume the plans of many fashion, automotive and retail brands. However, the human side of consumer activities in the metaverse have not been a significant part of the dialogue. A global study by Momentum Worldwide, metaverse partners to the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), found that 80% of people feel more included in the metaverse than in real life. Consumers are now looking to the metaverse to fill three core aspects of life—inspiration, individuality and inclusion. 

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A global study by Momentum Worldwide, metaverse partners to the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), found that80% of people feel more included in the metaverse than in real life.
Exponential growth and adoption of marketing technologies led to the metaverse, but the impact these technologies have on people must be a key consideration for a brand's metaverse strategy.
Global research has shown that:
Jason Alan Snyder, global chief technology officer, Momentum Worldwide,comments,"The metaverse is a combinatorial innovation of complex technologies.
Now we are learning how people behave and feel in the metaverse as we remove the barriers to entry.

U.S. Polo Assn. Announced as Finalist for Best Sport Licensed Brand in the 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards in Las Vegas

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

, the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is pleased to announce the brand's nomination as a finalist for the prestigious 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards for Best Sport Licensed Brand.

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, the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), is pleased to announce the brand's nomination as a finalist for the prestigious 2022 Licensing International Excellence Awards for Best Sport Licensed Brand.
The Licensing International Excellence Awards honor the way brands use licensing in innovative and creative methods to further their goals, products, and marketing around the globe.
was recognized as a finalist in the category for Best Sport Licensed Brand.
was nominated for the Best Sport Licensed Brand," says J. Michael Prince, CEO & President of USPA Global Licensing, the company that oversees the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn.

Gemini XIII Adds Content Division With Investment in Diversion Podcasts and Expands the Podcast Network to Create Diversion Audio

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries' new home for premium audio content, marketing, and advertising services, announces it has joined forces with Diversion Podcasts through an investment that will grow Diversion's offerings under a new premium podcast network called Diversion Audio. Diversion Audio will become Gemini XIII's content division and, alongside its new advertising and marketing groups, will be superbly poised for growth and success in the audio industry.

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Diversion Audio will become Gemini XIII's content division and, alongside its new advertising and marketing groups, will be superbly poised for growth and success in the audio industry.
Diversion's podcast "I Am Kobe," developed with iHeartPodcasts, was recently honored with two Webby Awards, Best Sports Podcast 2022 and People's Voice Winner.
Scott Waxman, Founder of Waxman Literary Agency and Diversion Publishing Corp, will lead the newly-expanded network, Diversion Audio.
Gemini XIII serves the audio industry with premium content, production, and marketing services for podcasting and radio.

Sports Illustrated Georgia Bulldogs Commemorative Issue Hails National Champion Quarterback Stetson Bennett As Hero

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Georgia beat Alabama and Nick Saban to win its first national championship since 1980, and Sports Illustrated is celebrating the accomplishment with a special commemorative issue.

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Georgia beat Alabama and Nick Saban to win its first national championship since 1980, and Sports Illustrated is celebrating the accomplishment with a special commemorative issue.
Purchase Sports Illustrateds commemorative issue online or on local newsstands now.
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To Georgia fans, the national championship game served as the whole Stetson Experience, from the struggles to the successes, the doubts to complete vindication.
Still, according to Senior Writer Pat Forde , Stetson Bennetts confidence never dipped on the road to becoming a national champion.

Four Women Represent a Talented Team USA On Cover Of Sports Illustrated Winter Olympics Preview Issue

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

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Sports Illustrated exclusively shot these top medal contenders for the Winter Olympics Preview issue, on sale now and available for purchase online.

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Sports Illustrated exclusively shot these top medal contenders for the Winter Olympics Preview issue, on sale now and available for purchase online.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220120005154/en/
Sports Illustrated exclusively photographed Mikaela Shiffrin (plus Jessie Diggins, Erin Jackson, and Abby Roque covers) for the Winter Olympics Preview issue, on sale now.
Everything You Wanted To Know About The Olympics But Were Afraid To Ask: How do you ski in a country with little natural snow?
Sports Illustrated (SI) is an unparalleled and influential leader recognized for shaping modern culture and uniting athletes, teams and fans worldwide.

Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year Issue Celebrates Best Athletes, Teams, and Sports Moments of 2021

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

In the Sportsperson of the Year Issue, on sale tomorrow, Sports Illustrated celebrates the years best athletes, moments, photos, media and plays.

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In the Sportsperson of the Year Issue, on sale tomorrow, Sports Illustrated celebrates the years best athletes, moments, photos, media and plays.
In his 22nd NFL season, he started his 10th Super Bowl and collected his seventh ring while also being named Super Bowl MVP for the fifth time.
Get in-depth features, probing profiles, and iconic and beloved photography from the best writers and photojournalists in the game at SI.com .
In July, the American Society of Magazine Editors announced that SI won Best Sports and Fitness Cover in their 2021 contest with Empty Arena .

Sports Illustrated Examines Modern Quarterback Mechanics in December Issue

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Traditional passing mechanics are being replaced by jump throws, sidearm tosses and purposeful off-balance heaves that quarterbacks spend hours perfecting.

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Traditional passing mechanics are being replaced by jump throws, sidearm tosses and purposeful off-balance heaves that quarterbacks spend hours perfecting.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211116006405/en/
Sports Illustrateds December issue, available today at SI.com and in stores on Nov. 18.
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Theyre not just a way to make highlight-reel throws biomechanical adaptations for passing can also avoid injury in crowded pockets.
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