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Universal Tennis Foundation Names 2024 Hurd Award Champions

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Palo Alto, CA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Ethan Quinn and Fiona Crawley were named Champions of the 2024 U niversal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards .

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  • Palo Alto, CA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Ethan Quinn and Fiona Crawley were named Champions of the 2024 U niversal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards .
  • Continuing in the tradition started by Mark Hurd and Oracle, the Universal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards are player grants made possible by a gift from the Hurd family and are awarded annually to assist young American tennis players transitioning from college to professional competition.
  • In addition to the Hurd Award Champions, the Universal Tennis Foundation has partnered with the Youth Performance Institute (YPI) this year.
  • “We are excited to announce the very deserving 2024 Hurd Award recipients,” said Darcy Leschly, President of the Universal Tennis Foundation.

SIMONE BILES, JAMAL MURRAY AND COCO GAUFF LEAD THE NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS

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Monday, February 26, 2024

London, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.

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  • London, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureus, the global organization that uses the power of sport to change the world, today announced nominations for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.
  • Florida surfer Caroline Marks is nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson Award after winning her first world title.
  • The Laureus World Sports Awards also honour the work of over 300 programmes supported globally by Laureus Sport for Good, using the power of sport to change the world.
  • For more information, editorial imagery and the full list of Laureus World Sports Awards Nominees, click here .

Lyft Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq:LYFT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq:LYFT) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.
  • “In 2023, the Lyft team set ambitious goals and the results speak for themselves.
  • Rides of 191 million in Q4: Grew 26% year-over-year, our fourth consecutive quarter of accelerating growth driven by strong rideshare demand.
  • Lyft Media: Launched in-app video ads in Q4 with strong results in terms of views and click-throughs.

360PR+ DEEPENS INVESTMENT IN INFLUENCER MARKETING, ADDING MEAGHAN KEHOE AS DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 360PR+ is expanding its influencer marketing capabilities with a key new hire, naming Meaghan Kehoe Director, Influencer Marketing.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 360PR+ is expanding its influencer marketing capabilities with a key new hire, naming Meaghan Kehoe Director, Influencer Marketing.
  • Kehoe, who previously led influencer marketing at Wilson Sporting Goods, will oversee the full range of influencer marketing for 360's clients, from highly curated brand ambassador programs to large-scale creator-led content initiatives and activations.
  • 360PR+ pioneered some of the very first influencer programs and, over the past two decades, has created countless successful, award-winning influencer programs for a long list of admired brands.
  • "Meaghan's deep experience in both influencer marketing and social media, and her success as part of integrated teams, will help our clients fully realize the benefits of investing in influencer marketing."

Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway 124th US Open Corporate Entertainment Opportunities

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

PINEHURST, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore a distinctive Corporate Entertainment Opportunity presented by the Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway during the 124th US Open in Pinehurst, NC, from June 10-16, 2024.

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  • PINEHURST, N.C., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore a distinctive Corporate Entertainment Opportunity presented by the Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway during the 124th US Open in Pinehurst, NC, from June 10-16, 2024.
  • Picture yourself unwinding in the open-air car, sipping your favorite cocktail, while observing players gearing up for their golf rounds at the US Open.
  • The Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway is your exclusive venue for this one-of-a-kind experience!
  • Step back in time to an era a century ago when traveling on a Pullman train was the epitome of luxury.

Logitix Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Hires and Promotions

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The company also promoted Ryan Sember, who transitioned from a successful career in team sports to Logitix in 2022, and now assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Partnerships.

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  • The company also promoted Ryan Sember, who transitioned from a successful career in team sports to Logitix in 2022, and now assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Partnerships.
  • Ward joins Logitix with over 12 years of experience in various sectors, including the food and beverage industry, sports, and nonprofits.
  • Before joining Logitix, Sember was part of the leadership teams at the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Hawks.
  • "I'm proud of the culture that we've built at Logitix to attract some of the best in our industry to work with us," said Logitix Chief Revenue Officer Travis Apple.

5WPR Appoints Two Executive Vice Presidents, Adding to its Executive Leadership Team

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 5W Public Relations (5WPR), one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the U.S., today announces the appointment of two new Executive Vice Presidents to its leadership team across both client services and operational agency management. Kara Silverman joins the agency as EVP, Corporate and Technology, and Cory Crayn joins as EVP, Operations.

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  • Kara Silverman joins the agency as EVP, Corporate and Technology, and Cory Crayn joins as EVP, Operations.
  • Silverman re-joins with over 18 years of experience in agency leadership roles, entrepreneurial ventures and in-house positions in marketing and communications.
  • Crayn returns with over two decades of experience in operations, compliance and experiential marketing across both agency and in-house roles.
  • The agency also recently completed the acquisition of leading boutique food and beverage communications firm, YC Media, further bolstering its award-winning consumer division.

FirstSportz Is Becoming Go-To Sports Website in USA with Impressive Social Media Reach

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Friday, October 27, 2023

FirstSportz, a leading sports media platform, is excited to announce its growing popularity in the USA for NFL, and Tennis, and its success in attracting brands through its impressive social media reach across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, impacting millions directly.

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  • The platform's unique features, tailored to NFL and Tennis fans, have been instrumental in capturing the attention of a wider audience.
  • Firstsportz is becoming go-to sports website in USA with impressive social media reach.
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    "We're thrilled to see the growth of FirstSportz in the USA.
  • It is also reflected in the growth of companies that has partnered with FirstSportz in past.

Connexa Announces Continued Growth for Tennis Ball Launcher

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

As a single product offering in Tennis, the Slinger Bag Tennis Launcher has been incredibly successful as a result of its market-disruptive, highly-transportable, versatile and $500, entry price affordability.

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  • As a single product offering in Tennis, the Slinger Bag Tennis Launcher has been incredibly successful as a result of its market-disruptive, highly-transportable, versatile and $500, entry price affordability.
  • Globally there are 87 million tennis players, which represent a 4.5% growth over 2019 and the ITF leadership has goals to reach 120 million by 20301.
  • Additionally, the USTA indicates 23.6 million current tennis participants in the US, which is a 5.9 million increase since 20202.
  • “We continue to be excited at the rapid growth we see every day in our Slinger Bag tennis ball launcher.

USTA MID-ATLANTIC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 HALL OF FAME

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class being inducted during the nonprofit's Centennial celebration year. Eight new USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame members will be honored during the Centennial Gala presented by Trustar Bank on Dec. 1 in Washington, D.C. Some of the region's most storied and accomplished individuals - including Frances Tiafoe - will be inducted at the gala – the culminating event of a year-long celebration that salutes the impact of tennis, its rich history and those who have paved the way for the game to have the impact it has today.

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  • Frances Tiafoe and renown tennis visionaries, leaders and players
    HERNDON, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class being inducted during the nonprofit's Centennial celebration year.
  • Eight new USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame members will be honored during the Centennial Gala presented by Trustar Bank on Dec. 1 in Washington, D.C.
  • In the last 35 years, seventy-eight have been inducted to the USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame.
  • The USTA Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame Class of 2023 are:
    Gustavo "Gus" Castillo, a tennis stalwart for nearly six decades, started humbly as a ball boy in Bogota.