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MissionSquare Research Institute Names Zhikun Liu as Vice President, Head of Retirement Research

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Research Institute , a leading nonprofit and nonpartisan organization specializing in public sector workforce research, announces the appointment of Dr. Zhikun "Dennis" Liu as Vice President, Head of Retirement Research.

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  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Research Institute , a leading nonprofit and nonpartisan organization specializing in public sector workforce research, announces the appointment of Dr. Zhikun "Dennis" Liu as Vice President, Head of Retirement Research.
  • "I am inspired to have such a highly qualified industry leader at the helm of MissionSquare Research Institute.
  • "It is my honor to lead MissionSquare Research Institute," says Dr. Liu.
  • Before joining MissionSquare Research Institute, Dr. Liu held key roles at the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Empower Retirement, where he contributed to the advancement of methodologies in financial wellness and retirement readiness.

SAXX Introduces Tom Berry as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAXX today announced the appointment of Tom Berry as Chief Executive Officer. Berry will succeed Wendy Bennison, who will remain in the business to facilitate a transition period before joining the SAXX board of directors in April 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAXX today announced the appointment of Tom Berry as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Berry will succeed Wendy Bennison, who will remain in the business to facilitate a transition period before joining the SAXX board of directors in April 2024.
  • Berry succeeds Bennison, who will continue to serve as a SAXX board member moving forward.
  • "I am thrilled that Tom is joining us to lead the next chapter in this incredible brand story."

SAXX, Pudge Rodriguez Give Baseball Fans a Reason to Root for Balls During Championship Series

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Strikeouts, homeruns, bench-clearing brawls. There's plenty to love about baseball. But what about the ne'er celebrated, always neglected balls? Without them, there would be no baseball. It's literally half the name.

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  • That's why SAXX – big-time ball celebrators and purveyors of the best pouch underwear on the planet – is giving baseball fans a reason to root for balls during this year's championship series.
  • Introducing the Ballgorithm: a mathematical equation that combines several ball-related metrics to create a brand-new baseball statistic.
  • New creative for the campaign features Rodriguez and Sarris (in their underwear, of course) explaining the mechanics of the Ballgorithm.
  • The content was produced by Quality Meats and will appear on SAXX's digital platforms during the championship series.

A-GAME Beverages Announces New Partnership with Ballparks of America

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages, Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage has partnered with Ballparks of America.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages, Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage has partnered with Ballparks of America.
  • A-GAME will become the Official Sports Hydration Beverage of the Ballparks of America campus during the 2024 & 2025 baseball seasons.
  • Two great brands have come together to provide youth players with an ultimate hydration beverage while they complete on replicas of historic Major League ballparks.
  • Ballparks of America is a 70-acre world-class baseball destination experience located in Branson, Missouri, that attracts thousands of visitors annually.

A-GAME Beverages Announces New Partnership with Ballparks of America

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Friday, September 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-GAME Beverages, Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage has partnered with Ballparks of America.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-GAME Beverages, Inc., maker of A-GAME, the ultimate hydration beverage has partnered with Ballparks of America.
  • A-GAME will become the Official Sports Hydration Beverage of the Ballparks of America campus during the 2024 & 2025 baseball seasons.
  • Ballparks of America is a 70-acre world-class baseball destination experience located in Branson, Missouri, that attracts thousands of visitors annually.
  • The personal touch and involvement with the ownership of A-Game allows Ballparks of America the ability to educate the public on why A-Game is our official hydration sports drink,” says Paul Satterwhite, owner of Ballparks of America.

Men's Underwear Brand SAXX Signs Six-Player NIL Deal, Introduces 'All-SAXX Conference'

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As conference realignment continues to reshape the college football landscape, the experts in ball realignment at SAXX are getting in on the action by forming a new conference of their own – an initiative that intends to benefit all ball-kind.

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  • With support from the ball-obsessed brand, these unsung sack heroes will have the chance to do good for manhood.
  • Much like the premium men's underwear brand, he's seen it all when it comes to sacks.
  • This announcement marks SAXX's second NIL deal, as the brand inked a six-figure agreement last year with the college football team from Columbia, SC.
  • Comprised of the world's leading ball experts, SAXX is famous for inventing the BallPark Pouch™ , a hammock-shaped compartment built into every pair of underwear that cradles the balls and delivers friction-free support below the belt.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL PARK! A KID AGAIN BRINGING BASEBALL TO KIDS WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Kid Again, a national nonprofit supporting children with life-threatening conditions and their families, is partnering with major league baseball teams throughout the country for its "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" initiative – organizing unforgettable baseball outings at major league ballparks for thousands of families raising kids with serious medical challenges.

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  • To date in 2023, A Kid Again has held ball park Adventures at 12 stadiums across the country, hosting nearly 4,000 people.
  • During the "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" Adventures, A Kid Again kids and their families watch the baseball game as a group, with food, activities and special moments planned especially for them.
  • Families of children facing life-threatening conditions experience a great deal of uncertainty, and everyday activities can be challenging and isolating.
  • Through this initiative, A Kid Again is working with major league baseball teams across the country to foster hope, happiness, and healing.

Express, Inc. Appoints Stewart Glendinning as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today announced that Stewart Glendinning has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Express Board of Directors, effective September 15, 2023.

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  • Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today announced that Stewart Glendinning has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Express Board of Directors, effective September 15, 2023.
  • Glendinning succeeds Tim Baxter, who has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board.
  • Previously, Glendinning was Chief Financial Officer of Tyson Foods and responsible for worldwide financial planning, finance and accounting functions.
  • “He is a highly accomplished executive who will bring fresh thinking to the Company and our strategies for profitable growth.

Hankook Tire Supports MLB's Efforts to Provide All-Star Experience for Make-A-Wish Kids

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hankook Tire, the official tire of Major League Baseball (MLB), stepped up to the plate to help the league grant life-changing wishes to five young fans from Make-A-Wish at the 2023 All-Star Week. These efforts were part of MLB's community events at the 93rd Midsummer Classic, held from Friday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 11th at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.

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  • These efforts were part of MLB's community events at the 93rd Midsummer Classic, held from Friday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 11th at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.
  • Five young fans whose wish was to be part of All-Star Week festivities were special guests of Major League baseball during all events at T-Mobile Park.
  • Hankook Tire has generously underwritten MLB's expenses for the welcome reception and the VIP suite.
  • Granting wishes during the 2023 All-Star Week is a key initiative in MLB's schedule of community, youth and cultural events.

Pickle4 Announces Professional Showcase Exhibition and Ultimate Fan Access for Upcoming Inaugural Ballpark Series™

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Professional Showcase Exhibition will feature incredible matches in singles and doubles with top-ranked professional players in Boston and a top-world-ranked all-women exhibition in San Francisco.

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  • The Professional Showcase Exhibition will feature incredible matches in singles and doubles with top-ranked professional players in Boston and a top-world-ranked all-women exhibition in San Francisco.
  • Players renting courts who are already on-site can attend the Professional Showcase Exhibition for free.
  • Pickleball fans can now purchase tickets to the Professional Showcase Exhibition by visiting Pickle4.com or going directly to RedSox.com/pickleball and SFGiants.com/pickleball .
  • In addition, Franklin Sports will be the Official pickleball of the Ballpark Series amateur competition & Professional Showcase Exhibition.