College World Series

Rapsodo Adds Five New NIL Partnerships with Top Performing College Baseball Players

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

As part of their partnerships, they plan to continue to utilize Rapsodo data to help them reach that next level.

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  • As part of their partnerships, they plan to continue to utilize Rapsodo data to help them reach that next level.
  • The players will help in promoting Rapsodo’s promise to give athletes everywhere the tools they need to succeed.
  • “Rapsodo has elevated my game to a new level and has been an integral part of my college playing experience,” Jac Caglianone said.
  • “It is an honor to work with Rapsodo, a brand that has been influential in my college practices and baseball career as a whole,” Vance Honeycutt said.

Jostens Unveils Louisiana State University’s 2023 Baseball National Championship Ring

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom, hand-crafted championship jewelry, has designed the National Championship Ring for Louisiana State University’s baseball team.

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  • Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jostens, the nation’s leading provider of custom, hand-crafted championship jewelry, has designed the National Championship Ring for Louisiana State University’s baseball team.
  • “Jostens is proud to be trusted once again by LSU to celebrate another remarkable championship season,” said Chris Poitras, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Jostens Professional & College Sports Division.
  • LSU’s distinctive baseball logo takes center stage, and is filled in with a sparkling, deep purple that is making its championship ring debut.
  • The left side of the ring displays the recipient’s name and the 2023 Men’s College World Series logo.

Diamond Kinetics and Marucci Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Fully Integrated Smart Bat

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

and PITTSBURGH, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the most innovative companies in baseball, Marucci and Diamond Kinetics (DK), unveiled the Marucci CATX Smart, the first smart bat with an integrated sensor approved by USSSA for in-game use, setting a new standard for smart baseball equipment.

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  • and PITTSBURGH, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of the most innovative companies in baseball, Marucci and Diamond Kinetics (DK), unveiled the Marucci CATX Smart, the first smart bat with an integrated sensor approved by USSSA for in-game use, setting a new standard for smart baseball equipment.
  • The Marucci CATX Smart is the first smart bat to be approved for in-game use as part of the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) bat standard, so any tournament, league, or organization that requires the USSSA stamp will allow this bat in-game play.
  • "We can't wait for athletes to get their hands on the new Marucci CATX Smart," said Kurt Ainsworth, Co-Founder and CEO of Marucci Sports.
  • "The Marucci CATX Smart is a direct lens into the future of the game of baseball," said CJ Handron, Co-Founder and CEO of Diamond Kinetics.

Streaming Climbs to Record High in July, Linear TV Falls Below 50%, according to Nielsen's July 2023 Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™, the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television. Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming accounted for a record high 38.7% of total TV usage in July, while linear TV viewership fell below 50% for the first time, according to Nielsen's July 2023 report of The Gauge™ , the media measurement company's monthly snapshot of total broadcast, cable and streaming consumption that occurs via television.
  • Broadcast and cable each represented record low shares at 20.0% and 29.6% of total TV usage, respectively, to combine for a linear television total of 49.6%.
  • From July 2022 to July 2023, time spent streaming via television increased more than 25%.
  • Across streaming platforms, three achieved record high shares of TV in July:
    YouTube (not including YouTube TV) viewing increased 5.6% vs. June, and its share climbed to 9.2% of total TV usage (the largest of all platforms).

Copper Labs Names Utility and IT Veteran Jason Adge Vice President of Sales

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Copper Labs, a utility solution provider that supports gas, water and electric utilities and their customers, has appointed Jason Adge as Vice President of Sales.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Copper Labs, a utility solution provider that supports gas, water and electric utilities and their customers, has appointed Jason Adge as Vice President of Sales.
  • Adge brings close to 20 years of experience in the utilities space, with diverse experiences ranging from supporting demand-side management (DSM) programs to scaling innovative cloud-based utility solutions.
  • "We're delighted to welcome Jason to the Copper Labs team," said CEO, Dan Forman.
  • Adge joins Copper Labs from Salesforce, a leading global CRM, data, and AI solutions provider, where he was Strategic Account Director for the energy and utilities sectors.

Bat Around™ Brings Its Mixed-Reality "Sportstainment" to Omaha During College World Series, June 15-26

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

OMAHA, Neb. , June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bat Around™, the new app and software that is gamifying hitting a baseball for teams, players and novices, announced today it will be available to fans and enthusiasts attending the College World Series (CWS) in Omaha, Nebraska. As part of the Omaha Baseball Village (OBV) from June 15-26, visitors and fans can test their skills and experience the gamification of swinging a bat. The Bat Around experience at the OBV will be open daily throughout the CWS and is free to experience on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  • As part of the Omaha Baseball Village (OBV) from June 15-26, visitors and fans can test their skills and experience the gamification of swinging a bat.
  • The Bat Around experience at the OBV will be open daily throughout the CWS and is free to experience on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • "Bat Around combines old school hitting principles with new school technology," said Clint Hurdle, Bat Around cofounder.
  • To learn more about Bat Around, or to get Bat Around at your location, visit www.letsbataround.com .

Baseball and Softball NIL Athletes Step Up to the Plate to Join Team Rapsodo

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.

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  • The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.
  • They won their 48th consecutive game against Clemson on Saturday, the longest winning streak in NCAA D-I Softball History.
  • “Rapsodo technology has really helped me become a better pitcher, and I am glad the Rapsodo team has chosen me as an NIL partner,” May said.
  • I’m grateful the team trusts me to share with my audience how incredible Rapsodo technology is.”
    Wiegman’s Louisville teammate Greg Farone also joins team Rapsodo as an NIL partner.

USSSA Hosts the 3rd Annual Road to the Show, the Biggest USSSA Fastpitch Event, to Coincide with Women's College World Series Weekend in Oklahoma City

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

VIERA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), the No. 1 multi-sport association in the country, is proud to organize and host the third annual Road to the Show, its largest youth fastpitch event, June 2 through 5 in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

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  • 1 multi-sport association in the country, is proud to organize and host the third annual Road to the Show, its largest youth fastpitch event, June 2 through 5 in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
  • Road to the Show coincides with the NCAA Women's College World Series weekend, bringing together pinnacle events in both youth fastpitch and college softball.
  • "Road to the Show has become a premier event for USSSA Fastpitch, growing into the largest single-weekend tournament in our history," said Ryan Highfill, National Director of USSSA Fastpitch.
  • Registration, schedule, venue information, and more are available at the event page on Oklahoma USSSA Fastpitch's website: https://okfastpitch.usssa.com/event/road-to-the-show-wcws-no-stay-to-pla... .

TFL Moves Omaha Office Ahead of College World Series

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Monday, May 15, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets For Less® (TFL), one of the fastest-growing event distribution companies in North America, is excited to announce its Omaha, Nebraska office has moved to a new location.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets For Less® (TFL), one of the fastest-growing event distribution companies in North America, is excited to announce its Omaha, Nebraska office has moved to a new location.
  • TFL had worked out of its previous Nebraska office, located at 9001 Arbor St., since it acquired Ticket Express in 2022.
  • "After adding Ticket Express to the TFL team just over one year ago, we're thrilled to be moving into a new space," said Adam Rossbach, Chief Operating Officer at TFL.
  • Customers can also enter to win College World Series tickets at the new office from May 15-19.

Verizon continues to upgrade Omaha's best network

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers and visitors to Omaha, NE have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customers and visitors to Omaha, NE have the best experience when using the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous scientific testing company RootMetrics®.
  • “Customers have come to expect a higher level of reliability and performance from their mobile network,” said Dean Brauer, Vice President of Engineering and Operations for Verizon.
  • Additionally, through Verizon Frontline, first responders in the Omaha area will also be able to experience the benefits of these network enhancements.
  • So for customers living in or traveling to Omaha Nebraska, Verizon has a network they can count on.