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DraftKings Set to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in North Carolina on March 11

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BOSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced plans to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in North Carolina on March 11, 2024.

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  • BOSTON, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced plans to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in North Carolina on March 11, 2024.
  • This announcement is the culmination of DraftKings’ continued work with stakeholders and regulators across North Carolina to offer fans a responsible form of sports betting.
  • Once live in North Carolina, DraftKings Sportsbook will be available in 27 U.S. states, in addition to Ontario, Canada.
  • Eligible customers in North Carolina can access the latest betting markets and more by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available via iOS and Android here .

Jeb Burton and Ergodyne Fuel Up for Third Exhilarating Season in NASCAR Xfinity Series

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Daytona, FL., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeb Burton and Ergodyne, a Klein Tools Company, are revving up their engines for an electrifying third season of partnership in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS).

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  • Daytona, FL., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeb Burton and Ergodyne, a Klein Tools Company, are revving up their engines for an electrifying third season of partnership in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS).
  • Last season, Ergodyne engaged fans through a series of promotions, exclusive Jeb Burton merchandise, and a grand prize giveaway marking the company's 40th anniversary.
  • As Burton gears up for another competitive season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, fans can look forward to more exclusive content, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes access at ergodyne.com/jeb.
  • With Jeb Burton behind the wheel and Ergodyne by his side, the upcoming season promises to be another exhilarating ride for the #27 team and its fans.

Fobi AI Chosen To Participate in the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Program

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.

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  • Fobi selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year's sports tech accelerator program.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners
    PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2024 —Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • Fobi AI uses automation, AI, and real-time data intelligence to enhance global customer engagement, personalization, and activation.

Evolv Express® Named “Best in Sports Technology” 2024 by Sports Business Journal

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Later, at the end of an awards ceremony attended by hundreds of executives, technologists, journalists, and other sports industry leaders, Express was further honored as the “Best in Sports Technology” for 2024.

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  • Later, at the end of an awards ceremony attended by hundreds of executives, technologists, journalists, and other sports industry leaders, Express was further honored as the “Best in Sports Technology” for 2024.
  • The second honor put Express first among a total of 34 nominees in six categories, which in turn, were drawn from 271 submissions.
  • To date, Evolv Express is deployed at almost 50 major pro and collegiate sports venues in the United States and England.
  • Sports Business Journal (SBJ) is the sports industry’s business media source of record.

Gainbridge® Signs College Basketball Star Caitlin Clark as Brand Ambassador

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced today a multi-year partnership with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to serve as brand ambassador for the company.

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  • Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, announced today a multi-year partnership with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to serve as brand ambassador for the company.
  • The company also announced a new product now available on the Gainbridge® platform, ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity product created for women, by women.
  • “I am honored to be part of the company’s deepening commitment to advancing opportunities for women, on and off the court, like this visionary new product for women,’’ said Clark.
  • The ParityFlex™ product is designed to allow women to begin building their financial future now.”
    “We are thrilled to partner with a generational talent like Caitlin Clark,’’ said Group 1001 President and CEO Dan Towriss.

PPG and Team Penske enter fifth decade of partnership in racing

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will be the primary sponsor for the Team Penske No.

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  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it will be the primary sponsor for the Team Penske No.
  • This marks the start of PPG’s fifth decade of partnership with Team Penske.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229047403/en/
    PPG has extended its partnership with Team Penske and will feature the No.
  • PPG will also return as a Team Penske partner in the NASCAR® Cup Series (NCS), serving as an associate sponsor of the No.

HDI’s SupportWorld Live 2024 Offers Five Dynamic Keynotes to Inspire Support and Service Management Professionals

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating technical support and service management across the enterprise, today announces five dynamic thought leaders will keynote SupportWorld Live 2024.

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  • HDI, the leading organization dedicated to elevating technical support and service management across the enterprise, today announces five dynamic thought leaders will keynote SupportWorld Live 2024.
  • Feinberg, a world traveled mountain climber, will deliver an inspirational talk on how attendees can “Achieve New Heights” in their career and life.
  • In the fast-changing world of IT support and service management, everyone faces setbacks, fears, negativity, pressures, and uncertainty.
  • To learn more about HDI’s SupportWorld Live or to register for the event, click here .

SeatGeek Announces Next Fan Up Product Release Ahead of MLB Season

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Monday, February 26, 2024

In anticipation of the MLB season, SeatGeek is introducing Next Fan Up , its new product release that reimagines the ticket-selling experience.

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  • In anticipation of the MLB season, SeatGeek is introducing Next Fan Up , its new product release that reimagines the ticket-selling experience.
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    A fall 2023 SeatGeek survey of season ticket members found that 45% were concerned about having paid for games they wouldn’t be able to attend.
  • “Our goal for Next Fan Up is to make the ticket-selling experience easier,” said Russ D'Souza, co-founder of SeatGeek.
  • “Working with SeatGeek has opened up new avenues for us to enhance the fan experience, and fan selling is a part of that.

Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.

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  • Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • The exciting opportunities and impactful outcomes of the SportsTech program have continued to fuel interest and demand with more than 1,500 applicants for this year’s class, from across 52 countries.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Class of 2024 includes:
    Aquimo drives value to brands, sports teams, and media through massive multiplayer mobile skill-sports games that integrate the motion of users’ phones and let millions play on any TV or live-stream broadcast – with no download required.

PITBULL TO TAKE THE STAGE AT POSSIBLE WITH IHEARTMEDIA

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, today announced that Armando Christian Pérez, better known as Pitbull, will take the stage on April 16 for a candid interview with Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of audio powerhouse iHeartMedia.

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  • With billions of audio streams, video views, and hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, Pitbull has one of the most impressive careers in music history.
  • "It's an honor to have Miami's own Pitbull join us at POSSIBLE.
  • With Pitbull this year we continue our very successful and broad partnership with iHeartMedia from last year and there is still more to come," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
  • POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.