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Home is Where The 'Hart' Is: Booking.com Unveils Kevin Hart's Tiny House With Big Personality

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Monday, September 24, 2018
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Guests will experience the full celebrity treatment including a dinner at Lambs Club, Kevin's favorite restaurant in New York City.

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  • Guests will experience the full celebrity treatment including a dinner at Lambs Club, Kevin's favorite restaurant in New York City.
  • Kevin's movies are known across the world, but this tiny home in Herald Square will be a personal experience shared only with two lucky guests.
  • Hart will star in two premium Laugh Out Loud series coming this year, includingWhat the Fit?with YouTube, andCold As Balls.
  • Kevin's brand endorsements include NIKE and most recently he has become an investor/owner & designer in Tommy John.

Youfit Health Clubs Transforms Gym Experience With "YouEscape" Pinball + Arcade Room Launch

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Monday, September 17, 2018
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OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Youfit Health Clubs, a chain of local affordable health clubs, has introduced a dynamic and retro amenity to its Oakland Park location the YouEscape pinball and arcade room.

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  • OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Youfit Health Clubs, a chain of local affordable health clubs, has introduced a dynamic and retro amenity to its Oakland Park location the YouEscape pinball and arcade room.
  • From conception to execution, the YouEscape Room has been an experience crafted to make Youfit Health Clubs stand out from the rest-breaking the mold of what a traditional gym is expected to be.
  • To learn more about Youfit Health Clubs and find the nearest Youfit location, please visit youfit.com.
  • Its gym floors are made from Nike Grind and other recycled rubber materials, and each Youfit location practices additional eco-friendly initiatives.

Curaleaf Hires Nike Veteran Chris Melillo as Senior Vice President of Retail Operations

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Fashion, Nike, Inc., Clothing, Sports equipment, Modern history

WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf, Inc. ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, announced today the naming of Chris Melillo as Senior Vice President, Retail Operations.

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  • WAKEFIELD, Mass., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf, Inc. ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, announced today the naming of Chris Melillo as Senior Vice President, Retail Operations.
  • With an impressive track record of premium consumer retail experience, Mr. Melillo will be tasked with spearheading Curaleaf's dispensary expansion rollout and establishing a consistent customer experience for retail stores across the United States.
  • Mr. Melillo formerly served as Senior Director of Stores North America for Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE), and Vice President of Stores for DTLR/Villa, a leading footwear and apparel retailer.
  • Chris's background makes him well-equipped to help develop the Curaleaf retail brand beyond our existing network in 12 states," said Joseph Lusardi, CEO of Curaleaf.

Millions of Dedicated Sports Fans Receive Access to Best Tickets through Van Wagner and TickPick Partnership

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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Additionally, each property will allocate tickets to be sold through TickPick's marketplace at face value.

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  • Additionally, each property will allocate tickets to be sold through TickPick's marketplace at face value.
  • "We're proud to announce our partnership with Van Wagner and excited to introduce ourcompanyto millions of students, faculty, and alumni at 17 collegiate sports propertiesspanning the United States.
  • "TickPick will bring great value and service to fans, friends and alumni of all our partner schools, conferences and events."
  • TickPick joins VWSE's partnership line-up of top brands including NIKE, Under Armour, Gatorade, Jersey Mike's and GEICO, among others.

National Survey Breaks Down Nike Boycott

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
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This study was based on a nationwide survey of 1,405 people; 744 of which are current Nike customers and indicated they are aware of the current Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.

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  • This study was based on a nationwide survey of 1,405 people; 744 of which are current Nike customers and indicated they are aware of the current Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick.
  • 28.8% of parents in the survey indicated that they will either stop buying Nike products for their minor children or that they will strongly discourage their children from buying Nike products.
  • 36.5% of those that indicated that they have a family member presently or previously in law enforcement plan to boycott Nike.
  • 37.3% of those that indicated that they have a family member that is a veteran or currently on active duty plan to boycott Nike.

Tinder Welcomes Jenny Campbell as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tinder (NASDAQ: MTCH), the world's most popular app for meeting new people, today announced that Jenny Campbell has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tinder (NASDAQ: MTCH), the world's most popular app for meeting new people, today announced that Jenny Campbell has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • With more than 20 years of marketing experience, both in house at Nike and in leadership roles at 72andSunny and Wieden + Kennedy, Jenny has a proven track record shaping brand, marketing, and advertising strategies.
  • "Jenny Campbell is an exceptional talent and we're excited to have her join the team.
  • I'm excited to be part of the company's future and build the global brand even further," stated Jenny Campbell.

Smarty Pants® Study Finds Amazon Is #1 Brand Among U.S. Parents

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --For the second year in a row, Amazon takes the title of Parents' Most Loved Brand, according to the 2018 BRAND LOVE study of more than 8,900 children and their parents.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --For the second year in a row, Amazon takes the title of Parents' Most Loved Brand, according to the 2018 BRAND LOVE study of more than 8,900 children and their parents.
  • At 909, the e-commerce juggernaut nudges out Crayola by less than one point on Smarty Pants research firm's proprietary Parentfinity metric.
  • "From back-to-school shopping, to Prime Video, to the Echo Dot Kids Edition, Amazon is changing families' lives and revolutionizing what it means to be a parent today," says Smarty Pants President Wynne Tyree.
  • Target is the only traditional retailer on Parents' 25 Most Loved list, and Nike is the only apparel and footwear brand.

Nike Running Camps Announces Summer 2018 Dates for Middle School Aged Campers

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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This summer, Nike Running Camps will offer camps to middle school aged runners working with the country's top collegiate coaches.

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  • At Nike Running Camps we are proud to say we work with some of the best coaches in the country, says Jan OConnor Executive Vice President of US Sports Camps.
  • Green Mountain Running Camp (Meriden, NH), Smoky Mountain Running Camp (Asheville, NC), and Nike Raditude Cross Country Camp (Malibu, CA) offer advanced training for middle school athletes.
  • Our middle school sessions offer the unique opportunity for younger aged runners to get a head start on their future running goals.
  • Green Mountain Running Camp: Camp directors for the Green Mountain middle school program are Coaches Sam Losorelli and Johann Rogers.

Nike Rugby Camps Announces Youth and Teen Programs at Storied Jesuit High School in Sacramento, CA

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Nike Rugby Camps recently announced the addition of Jesuit High School in Sacramento as its newest youth rugby camp location this summer.

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  • Sacramento is a hotbed of youth rugby and we look forward to a week of rugby fun for all ages!
  • Jesuit boasts one of the most decorated histories in high school rugby and were ecstatic to be working in conjunction with their coaches to host these camps, says Nicholas Brunner, national director for Nike Rugby Camps.
  • Nike Rugby Camp at Jesuit High School will run from July 30 August 3, 2018.
  • About Nike Rugby Camps

    Nike Rugby Camps (NRC) is a division of US Sports Camps, Inc., Americas largest sports camp network.

Nike Soccer Camps and Player One Release New Location in Wisconsin Dells

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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US Sports Camps is pleased to announce Player One Nike Soccer Camps-Wisconsin Dells offered June 25th-June 28th, 2018.

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  • Coach Ben Maxwell, a longtime soccer coach, will be leading the new Player One Nike Soccer Camp - Wisconsin Dells.
  • We are excited to see his success in this new location and have the highest expectations, says Renee Chapman, Vice President of Nike Soccer Camps.
  • Player One Nike Soccer Camps-Wisconsin Dells is offered June 25th-June 28th this summer of 2018.
  • Campers, Parents, and Coaches interested in receiving more information regarding the 2018 Nike Soccer Camps can visit our website at http://www.ussportscamps.com/soccer or call 1-800-645-3226.