College basketball

Werner Celebrates 16th Year of Champions Climbing the Official Ladder for NCAA® March Madness®

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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ITASCA, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, is honored to again be part of the incredible and emotional net cutting celebrations that happen each year in both the NCAA Men's and Women's Regional and National Championships. As part of the yearly celebration, Werner creates exclusive Podium Ladders to safely climb during the net-cutting ceremony. The Werner Ladders are designed uniquely for March Madness and have wider rungs, a larger platform and higher guardrails to specifically address this unique situation including weights, heights and shoe sizes of basketball players and coaches. To watch the talented athletes and coaches celebrate their hard-earned place in history provides great pride for Werner.

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  • To watch the talented athletes and coaches celebrate their hard-earned place in history provides great pride for Werner.
  • While many fans may picture just one ladder used at the Championship game, Werner creates a customized Podium Ladder for these winning moments.
  • Werner is amplifying media and fan access by coming directly to the championship host cities with an experiential ladder tour.
  • Following the ladder tour, the winning school will host the Werner Ladder on campus during the 2024-2025 school year.

FOX Sports & AEG Launch the College Basketball Crown: A Reimagined Postseason College Hoops Tournament

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Today, FOX Sports and AEG launch the College Basketball Crown, a new addition to the college hoops postseason landscape beginning in 2025.

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  • Today, FOX Sports and AEG launch the College Basketball Crown, a new addition to the college hoops postseason landscape beginning in 2025.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403578744/en/
    The inaugural College Basketball Crown is set to feature schools from the Big Ten, Big 12 and BIG EAST, with additional at-large participants.
  • "We are honored to participate in the inaugural College Basketball Crown, which will be an exciting and innovative addition to the college basketball calendar," said BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman.
  • Click HERE for the College Basketball Crown assets, including tournament and conference logos, and imagery of the arenas.

Cosm Announces Agreement with ESPN to Deliver "Shared Reality" Experiences for Fans

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
ESPN, Sport, Tennis, College baseball, College football, College basketball, NHL, US Open (tennis), History of tennis, LOS, NBA

LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a multi-year agreement that will see ESPN bring live events across college and professional sports to Cosm's forthcoming immersive venues in "Shared Reality" – an experience which bridges the virtual and physical worlds through Cosm's pioneered technology and 87-foot diameter, 8K+ LED domes.

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  • The expansive package of ESPN's live premium sports programming will see Cosm produce and present marquee events across both the professional and college landscape.
  • "This agreement represents years of collaboration with ESPN as we continuously work to bring fans some of the biggest and best sports events in the world," said Jeb Terry, CEO and President at Cosm.
  • Said Kevin Lopes, ESPN Vice President of Sports Business Development & Innovation: "ESPN has always had a relentless passion to provide fans with unique, innovative experiences.
  • What we're doing with Cosm is a prime example of that, and one that marks another exciting step into the world of immersive sports presentations for fans."

Marriott Bonvoy Celebrates Passion of Sports Fans With Game Day Rituals Campaign and Contest Ahead of NCAA March Madness Tournament

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy® is celebrating its eighth year as the Official Hotel Partner of the NCAA® and the 2024 March Madness® tournament with the launch of its "Score Big with Marriott Bonvoy Game Day Rituals" campaign and contest. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences, has a brand for every type of fan.

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  • Highlighting the passionate enthusiasm of sports fans, Marriott Bonvoy's "Game Day Rituals" campaign features a variety of NCAA athletes2, coaches, and fans as they prepare for games at various Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • "Our Game Day Rituals campaign encapsulates the exceptional travel experiences that Marriott Bonvoy provides for travelers, from sports fans to players and coaches alike," said Mandy Gill, Vice President, Continent Marketing, Marriott International.
  • Ahead of the March Madness tournament, Marriott Bonvoy hotels are gearing up to host fans and players alike for their game day getaways.
  • 1The Marriott Game Day Rituals Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 U.S. sports fans with a game day ritual.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in VideoVerse, Creators of Magnifi, an Award-Winning, AI-Powered Video Editing Solution

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Bluestone Equity Partners, a global private equity firm focused on the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry, today announced a growth investment in VideoVerse, the company behind Magnifi, an internationally-acclaimed AI-powered video editing solution.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners, a global private equity firm focused on the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry, today announced a growth investment in VideoVerse, the company behind Magnifi, an internationally-acclaimed AI-powered video editing solution.
  • Earlier this year, Magnifi earned the coveted National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) “Product of the Year” award.
  • “With media companies and streamers now producing millions of hours of video every minute, demand for curated content has skyrocketed,” said Vinayak Shrivastav, VideoVerse CEO & Co-Founder.
  • “VideoVerse’s editing solutions are now an indispensable asset within the video creation ecosystem, with Magnifi, in particular, facilitating a seamless and highly-efficient process for curation, production, and distribution," Shrivastav highlighted.

Intersport Tips Off Basketball Season with Prolific 2023-24 Schedule

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersport tips off its college basketball season this weekend with its first of 10 nationwide events during the 2023-24 schedule. The award-winning agency will stage 34 games in the span of 51 days with distribution on 11 channels over multiple platforms, bringing an elite lineup to basketball fans nationwide.

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  • "We have an exciting slate of consequential, non-conference matchups that will shape college basketball this season."
  • "We have an exciting slate of consequential, non-conference matchups that will shape college basketball this season," said Mark Starsiak, who has served as Intersport's vice president of basketball since 2018.
  • New this season, Intersport is reintroducing the Women's College Basketball All-Star Game , which is scheduled to take place in Cleveland on April 6, 2024.
  • For the latest basketball news and behind-the-scenes access, follow Intersport's dedicated basketball account (@IntersportHoops) on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).

United States Sports Fan Analytics & Trends Study 2023: Data Sets Across 18 Different Sports, Inclusive of Major and Minor Sports - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The "Sports Fan Analytics & Trends Study in the United States" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Sports Fan Analytics & Trends Study in the United States" database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The single largest online catalogue of sports marketing and business data.
  • The Sports Fan Analytics & Trends study provides you with key measurements of consumer fan behavior and demographics, trending since 2011, drawing upon nationwide consumer surveys, across 18 sport categories.
  • Key measurements of consumer fan behavior and demographics.

Rithmm, Inc. Premieres Core and Premium Products and Launches Cutting-Edge NFL and College Football Offerings

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
WNBA, NFL, Probability, College basketball, College football, College, NBA, Sport, Core, Premium

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rithmm, Inc., a leading Boston-based startup specializing in AI-driven sports betting technology, today announced the official launch of its sports betting platform. Following a year of rigorous beta testing, invaluable user feedback, and continuous updates, Rithmm is poised to introduce its eagerly-anticipated Core and Premium products, alongside the launch of its cutting-edge NFL and College Football offerings. This launch signifies a milestone for Rithmm, transitioning from the successful beta phase to a full-fledged, comprehensive suite of products that will empower individual sports betting enthusiasts and revolutionize how they make smart bets moving forward.

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  • Following a year of rigorous beta testing, invaluable user feedback, and continuous updates, Rithmm is poised to introduce its eagerly-anticipated Core and Premium products, alongside the launch of its cutting-edge NFL and College Football offerings.
  • With the Core and Premium offerings and our groundbreaking NFL product, we are excited to usher in a new era of personalized, immersive betting experiences for our users."
  • Based on the experience of beta customers, Rithmm built two product offerings, Core and Premium, to cater to the needs of various users.
  • Users of both the Core and Premium offerings will have access to the new NFL and College Football products, with different features available depending on whether they choose the Core or Premium platform.

CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Audio Coverage of the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Hosted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this year’s game will feature the Virginia Union University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.

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  • Hosted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this year’s game will feature the Virginia Union University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.
  • The team of Troy Clardy, Anthony Herron, and AJ Ross will provide the network’s live broadcast coverage from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
  • Ross currently serves as sideline reporter for “The NFL on CBS” and for the network’s college football and basketball coverage.
  • Westwood One’s coverage of the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic can be heard on terrestrial radio stations nationwide and via SiriusXM.

Who's the Best College Football Handicapper? Bob Akmens & BASports.com Won Back-to-back-to-back Vegas Football Handicapping Contests (3 In A Row)

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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WAUCHULA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BASports.com finished #1 in the Las Vegas SportsWatchMonitor NFL Contest for 3 years running: 2017, 2018 & 2019.

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  • WAUCHULA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BASports.com finished #1 in the Las Vegas SportsWatchMonitor NFL Contest for 3 years running: 2017, 2018 & 2019.
  • How highly esteemed is BASports.com by the real betting pros in Las Vegas and elsewhere?
  • This highly ranked: Bob Akmens and
    BASports.com was the defending #1 handicapping champ in 4 Las Vegas contests all at the same time : #1 in MLB Baseball; #1 in Soccer; #1 in NCAA Basketball; and #1 in NFL Football.
  • Which is why many mega-sites on the Internet have agreed with the fact that Dr. Bob Akmens is the most profitable sports handicapper there is.