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CROWN ROYAL CELEBRATES BLACK-OWNED ATLANTA BEAUTY BUSINESSES THROUGH GENEROSITY HOUR SERIES

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Friday, August 19, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- August is National Black Business Month and Crown Royal is raising a glass to those who help make Atlanta beautiful: Black beauty small business owners. Last night, Crown Royal teamed up with Atlanta entrepreneur Alicia Scott of Range Beauty and Grammy nominated duo EARTHGANG to celebrate and build connections between Black beauty small business owners during a special Generosity Hour event in Atlanta.

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  • Last night, Crown Royal teamed up with Atlanta entrepreneur Alicia Scott of Range Beauty and Grammy nominated duo EARTHGANG to celebrate and build connections between Black beauty small business owners during a special Generosity Hour event in Atlanta.
  • EARTHGANG, who partnered with Crown Royal last December as part of a giveback initiative designed to support local Atlanta artists (musicians, dancers, actors, etc.
  • "Crown Royal Generosity Hours are designed to celebrate the true icons that are making an impact in their communities and provide support to help amplify their work," said Nicky Heckles, Vice President of Crown Royal.
  • "Last night's Generosity Hour gave Black beauty business owners the opportunity to network and celebrate their dedication to the Atlanta community."

Ruffles® Adds a Twist to the Chip Aisle with First Female Chip Deal, Welcoming WNBA All-Star A'ja Wilson and New Ruffles® Ridge Twists™ to the Ruffles Roster

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2022 WNBA Playoffs presented by Google begin, Ruffles – the Official Chip of the WNBA – is taking Own Your Ridges® to new heights and adding a twist on its Chip Deal™ roster by signing WNBA superstar A'ja Wilson as its first-ever female athlete. Joining the likes of some of basketball's biggest stars, the four-time WNBA All-Star, 2020 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player, 2018 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year and Olympic gold medalist is tipping off her multi-year contract with the game-changing launch of the new Ruffles Ridge Twists product line, including her own signature flavor, Smoky BBQ.

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  • The new Ruffles Ridge Twists brings fans an entirely new snacking experience featuring the same iconic Ruffles ridges they know and love, but with a light, airy twist.
  • Ruffles Ridge Twists Double Cheddar features a buttery and rich flavor that adds a little hop in your step, while Ruffles Ridge Twists Smoky BBQ taps into A'ja's South Carolinian roots and brings the classic BBQ flavor fans love.
  • "What's even better is Ruffles Ridge Twists Smoky BBQ isn't your average potato snack it's the first to take the shape of a twist.
  • Signing A'ja as its newest Chip Deal athlete marks Ruffles' first of many upcoming initiatives with the WNBA.

Wave Sports + Entertainment and WNBA Team Up for Content Partnership

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE), one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment companies with more than 110 million followers globally, and the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a content deal for the leagues 2022 season.

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  • Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE), one of the fastest-growing sports and entertainment companies with more than 110 million followers globally, and the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a content deal for the leagues 2022 season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220428005416/en/
    "BUCKETS is quickly becoming the go-to destination for Gen Z and Millennial basketball fans on social.
  • When not filming on location, content will be filmed at Wave Sports + Entertainment studios in Santa Monica.
  • Founded in 2017, Wave Sports + Entertainment is a world class sports and entertainment company serving modern day fans via content, products, and experiences.