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Dignitas Announces 2023 League Championship Series Roster

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas has today announced its League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) roster for the 2023 season. Nicolaj "Jensen" Jensen, Lucas "Santorin" Larsen, Irfan "Armut" Tükek, Donggeun "IgNar" Lee, and Trevor "Spawn" Kerr-Taylor have formed a championship-contending competitive League of Legends roster under the Dignitas banner. This move marks the first time that Dignitas will field multiple regional champions, with the roster having won a cumulative five LCS and two LEC championships.

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  • League of Legends Champions Jensen, Santorin and Armut Join Dignitas' Roster
    The Team Will Compete for an LCS Championship and an Appearance at Esports' Most Prestigious Event, The League of Legends World Championship
    LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas has today announced its League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) roster for the 2023 season.
  • "We are thrilled to announce a roster that will contend for titles in 2023," said James Baker, General Manager of Dignitas.
  • Dignitas' roster will kick-off their LCS season in January 2023, when the team competes on the Opening Day of the LCS 2023 Spring Season.
  • Dignitas currently fields teams in three of esports' largest and most popular games: League of Legends, Rocket League, and Fortnite.

Dignitas Announces the "MIKE AND IKE® Flavor Brawl 2022," a Fortnite Invitational

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), and MIKE AND IKE® candy, have announced the "MIKE AND IKE® Flavor Brawl", a 1-day Fortnite Invitational featuring some of the top Fortnite players in North America. This online $10,000 event will be held on December 7th, 2022 and will mark MIKE AND IKE®'s first time headlining a live Fortnite tournament. The "MIKE AND IKE® Flavor Brawl" will feature Dignitas' top Fortnite talent, including Piero "Pgod" Ramierz, Matthew "Mero" Faitel, Lucas "Dukez" Cardenas, and Camron "cam" Dean, as well as top Fortnite competitors from North America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), and MIKE AND IKE candy, have announced the "MIKE AND IKE Flavor Brawl", a 1-day Fortnite Invitational featuring some of the top Fortnite players in North America.
  • The "MIKE AND IKE Flavor Brawl" will feature Dignitas' top Fortnite talent, including Piero "Pgod" Ramierz, Matthew "Mero" Faitel, Lucas "Dukez" Cardenas,and Camron "cam" Dean, as well as top Fortnite competitors from North America.
  • The "MIKE AND IKE Flavor Brawl" competitors will battle it out in 33 trios across a 5-game tournament, with Mikonic Moment Replays and an action-packed livestream.
  • MIKE AND IKE has been the exclusive candy partner of Dignitas' competitive Fortnite team since July 2022, entertaining fans through a series of live streams, YouTube content series and TikToks.

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS APPOINTS SCOTT M. O'NEIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, November 14, 2022

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Merlin Entertainments, Europe's largest and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, today announces the appointment of 25-year sports and entertainment industry veteran Scott M. O'Neil as Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 November 2022. O'Neil will be responsible for overseeing the business operations and global growth for Merlin Entertainments across its 147 attractions in 24 countries. O'Neil's appointment comes following outgoing CEO Nick Varney's decision to retire after 23 years.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Entertainments, Europe's largest and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, today announces the appointment of 25-year sports and entertainment industry veteran Scott M. O'Neil as Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 November 2022.
  • O'Neil will be responsible for overseeing the business operations and global growth for Merlin Entertainments across its 147 attractions in 24 countries.
  • Merlin is continuing to expand, with three LEGOLAND Resorts in China under development and further openings planned across the US and Asia.
  • "I would like to reiterate the Group's thanks to Nick for his outstanding leadership of Merlin Entertainments over the last 23 years.

JOSH HARRIS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF 26NORTH, A NEXT-GENERATION ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGER WITH MORE THAN $5 BILLION IN ASSETS

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Friday, September 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Harris announces the launch of 26North Partners LP (26North), a next-generation alternative asset management firm that aims to generate compelling returns across asset classes and capital structures for its partners. 26North will initially focus on private equity, credit and insurance solutions. The firm will launch with more than $5 billion in assets under management.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Josh Harris announces the launch of 26North Partners LP (26North), a next-generation alternative asset management firm that aims to generate compelling returns across asset classes and capital structures for its partners.
  • The firm will launch with more than $5 billion in assets under management.
  • "Iamthrilledtoreturntomyroots asaninvestorandentrepreneurwiththelaunch of26North and excited to reconnect with the many partners I've worked with over the last 30 years," said Harris.
  • Brendan McGovern, former head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's private credit group, will lead 26North's direct lending platform.

Cincoze Awarded UL Certification, Raising Safety Standards

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Now, Cincoze is applying for UL certification for more products to further ensure they meet strict safety standards.

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  • Now, Cincoze is applying for UL certification for more products to further ensure they meet strict safety standards.
  • Underwriter Laboratories Inc (UL) is the most authoritative safety laboratory in the United States engaged in global safety testing and identification.
  • UL certification is not mandatory, but based on the insistence on product quality and safety, Cincoze took the initiative to apply for UL certification.
  • Safety: IEC/EN 62368-1 and UL safety certification actively eliminate potential safety problems.

Dignitas Announces Partnership with MIKE AND IKE®, Marking First-Ever Deal for The Gaming Org's Fortnite Collective

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), announces a new partnership between its Fortnite Collective and MIKE AND IKE®, a leading candy brand aiming to power up the gaming community through sweet treats and next level moves. The MIKE AND IKE® brand will become the Official Candy Partner of Dignitas Fortnite, marking the first-ever Fortnite-focused partnership for Dignitas.

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  • The MIKE AND IKE brand will become the Official Candy Partner of Dignitas Fortnite, marking the first-ever Fortnite-focused partnership for Dignitas.
  • Fans of the Dignitas Fortnite crew can expect a packed slate of new content, stream experiences, and MIKE AND IKE rewards.
  • "We are excited to be the Official Candy Partner of Dignitas Fortnite and continue to strengthen and grow our presence in the gaming and esports community."
  • "Our goal with Dignitas Fortnite has been to align with partners that are flavorful and additive to the gaming space as a whole," said John Spiher, SVP of Partnerships, Dignitas.

DIGNITAS LAUNCHING 'DIGIVERSE' COLLECTIBLES FEATURING THEIR ICONIC DIGI MASCOT

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitas, the gaming and esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), and Zytara Labs, a full-service Web3 production studio serving major brands, musical artists, pro-athletes, and well-known names in entertainment, have today announced the launch of Dignitas' genesis digital collectible drop. 

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  • This exclusive drop is FREE TO CLAIM on Hyprr, a Web3 native social media platform, and unlocks a whole host of exclusive, holder-only Dignitas content.
  • A select set of super rare Digi Collectibles will enable certain holders to claim some first-of-its kind opportunities, including:
    For more information about this upcoming drop, please visit https://zytara.com/dignitas/ and join us on Discord .
  • Since its formation in 2003, Dignitas has established itself as one of the most successful esports organizations in the world, amassing 18 World Championships across multiple gaming titles.
  • Dignitas currently fields six teams in five of esports' largest and most popular games: League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, VALORANT, Fortnite and Rocket League.

Newark Winter Village Ice-Skating Expands with New Special-Event Programming

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Social announced a new lineup of special events in celebration of their Newark Winter Village event that runs through January 30.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Social announced a new lineup of special events in celebration of their Newark Winter Village event that runs through January 30.
  • The Winter Village, which kicked off on December 1, features an ice-skating rink and a variety of games and activities.
  • In December, over 7,000 visitors explored Newark's Winter Village and we have received extremely positive feedback from the community," said Linda Baraka, the event producer for Newark Winter Village.
  • The Newark Winter Village is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 38 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon8 p.m.

HotelPlanner Celebrates Landmark Year of New Partnerships and Innovations

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

We built a lot of positive momentum with new sports deals, new hotel partnerships, and new innovations such as our gig-economy based call center and reservations platform.

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  • We built a lot of positive momentum with new sports deals, new hotel partnerships, and new innovations such as our gig-economy based call center and reservations platform.
  • In all, HotelPlanner pledged up to $110,000 in free hotel room vouchers for fans throughout the campaign.
  • Also in March, HotelPlanner announced a multi-year partnership with the United Soccer League (USL), making HotelPlanner the official online hotel reservation partner of the USL.
  • None of HotelPlanner, Reservations.com, or Astrea gives any assurance that HotelPlanner, Reservations.com, or Astrea, or the combined company, will achieve its expectations.

Philadelphia 76ers Fan Hub Launches, Powered by FanCompass

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

The 76ers integrated the FC CORE fan data platform into their official website, creating the 76ers Fan Hub to engage fans and activate brand partners.

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  • The 76ers integrated the FC CORE fan data platform into their official website, creating the 76ers Fan Hub to engage fans and activate brand partners.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with the innovative business team at HBSE and the Philadelphia 76ers," says Lisa Fahey, President of FanCompass.
  • The 76ers Fan Hub can be found on the official team website under 'Fans>Fans Page' in the main navigation.
  • About FanCompass: FanCompass innovates at the intersection of sports, technology, and fan data to drive digital revenue for the global sports industry.