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THE EAGLES ANNOUNCE "THE LONG GOODBYE" THE BAND'S FINAL TOUR

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, the Eagles announced today that their upcoming "The Long Goodbye" will be the band's final tour.

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  • During "The Long Goodbye," the Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey - will perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands.
  • Eagles' tours have consistently ranked in the Top 10 of both concert industry publications, Billboard and Pollstar.
  • The Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six #1 albums, and topped the singles charts five times.
  • The "Long Goodbye" tour is proudly presented by Live Nation.

NELSON ALBAREDA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HALL OF FAME AWARD FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

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Friday, June 9, 2023

MIAMI, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live, was inducted into Miami Dade College's Hall of Fame on Friday, June 2 at the Loew's Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. MDC's annual Hall of Fame ceremony honors its alumni who are civic and business leaders in Miami-Dade County and across the country. The esteemed awards gala also serves as a fund raiser to support student scholarships.

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  • MIAMI, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live, was inducted into Miami Dade College's Hall of Fame on Friday, June 2 at the Loew's Hotel in Coral Gables, FL.
  • MDC's annual Hall of Fame ceremony honors its alumni who are civic and business leaders in Miami-Dade County and across the country.
  • Since 2003, more than 400 MDC alumni have been inducted from various industries, including banking, architecture, journalism, philanthropy, and entertainment.
  • "I am humbled and honored to be recognized and inducted into this year's Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame among outstanding individuals, who like me, have excelled and strived in our professional career, while supporting the education of our future generations," said Albareda.

Premier Productions Selects Shift4 to Process Payments for Online Ticketing

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), a global leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by Premier Productions , one of the largest live event promoters in the world, to process payments for all tickets sold through Premier’s in-house ticketing platform, iTickets.com .

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  • Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), a global leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by Premier Productions , one of the largest live event promoters in the world, to process payments for all tickets sold through Premier’s in-house ticketing platform, iTickets.com .
  • Shift4 will enable Premier to provide a frictionless payment process for all of their various events.
  • These solutions support both card-present and card-not-present transactions, such as Premier Production’s online ticketing integration.
  • “We’re excited to partner with Shift4 to enhance our online ticketing experience,” said Michael Pugh, CEO & Owner of Premier Productions.

BLKMKT MUSIC SHARES THE TOP 10 TIKTOK MUSIC TRENDS FOR ADVERTISERS TO WATCH IN 2023

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLKMKT MUSIC a leading music house for advertising has been working directly with major brands and the TikTok team to create custom music for social campaigns is now releasing their music predictions for 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BLKMKT MUSIC a leading music house for advertising has been working directly with major brands and the TikTok team to create custom music for social campaigns is now releasing their music predictions for 2023.
  • Here are 10 music trends that brands should look out for on TikTok in 2023 and beyond.
  • You might think of jingles as a relic of a bygone era, but they are back and more relevant than ever on TikTok.
  • As TikTok grows and matures, so too must the ambition of advertisers hoping to capitalize on its massive user base.

THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM TO OPEN LATEST INSTALLMENT OF ITS EXHIBITION AMERICAN CURRENTS: STATE OF THE MUSIC

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will offer perspective on country music's latest chapter with the opening of American Currents: State of the Music on Wednesday, March 8. The exhibit runs until February 2024.

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  • "Each year through the American Currents exhibit, the museum documents and reports on the music and events that helped shape the previous year, examining a wide scope of contributions," said Kyle Young, chief executive officer of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  • American Currents allows us to highlight these moments and artists, sharing their significance in country music history."
  • Featured in American Currents is a selection of artists, musicians, songwriters and institutions that figured prominently in country music in 2022.
  • American Currents also includes a video compilation of important country music moments from 2022.

BUD LIGHT SUPER BOWL MUSIC FEST RETURNS WITH MUSIC'S BIGGEST NAMES

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Location, the official hospitality partner of the National Football League ("NFL" or "The League"), and Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the NFL, today announce the return of the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest. Celebrating its fourth year, the three-night festival connects the city of Phoenix with the football and music communities as part of the festivities surrounding this year's Super Bowl. The Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest will run from Thursday, February 9th to Saturday, February 11th at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. 

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  • Bud Light and On Location Present Fourth Edition of Super Bowl Music Fest at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ
    NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Location, the official hospitality partner of the National Football League ("NFL" or "The League"), and Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the NFL, today announce the return of the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest.
  • The Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festan anchor entertainment event of Super Bowl weekendcontinues to redefine the role of music at one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
  • "Music and football are core to Bud Light's DNA, and we're thrilled to bring our annual Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest to Phoenix," said Lane Joyce, Director of Experiential Marketing for Bud Light.
  • The Bud Light brand name represents a family of products including Bud Light, Bud Light Seltzer, Bud Light NEXT, Bud Light Peels, Bud Light Chelada, Bud Light Platinum and Bud Light Platinum Seltzer.

Chain Announces Partnership With the Miami Heat

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Monday, October 31, 2022

In the new partnership, Chain will be the first company to have its logo on the HEAT shooting shirt.

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  • In the new partnership, Chain will be the first company to have its logo on the HEAT shooting shirt.
  • "On behalf of the team at Chain, I couldn't be more excited to work with the Miami Heat as the exclusive Web3 and Blockchain Infrastructure Partner," said Chain CEO, Deepak Thapliyal.
  • "We're really happy to welcome Chain into the fold of our franchise," said John Vidalin, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the Miami HEAT.
  • The HEAT Group is comprised of the National Basketball Association's Miami HEAT and the 19,600-seat FTX Arena.

Gillette Stadium Adds Sustainable Reuse Program Through Unique Partnership with WIN Waste Innovations

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When the New England Patriots take the field in Foxborough this month, they'll have a new ally working behind the scenes to make the home game experience great. WIN Waste Innovations is bringing its curb-to-grid waste-handling model to professional sports in New England. In partnership with Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots, and the New England Revolution, the company will collect, handle, and process the trash and recyclables generated at the stadium in a way that lessens its environmental impact and converts waste to renewable energy.

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  • Gillette Stadium will divert 642+ tons of waste from landfills through a new partnership with WIN Waste Innovations.
  • "We are excited to help Gillette Stadium advance its sustainability strategy while delivering industry-leading waste and recycling services to the stadium," said Bob Boucher, CEO of WIN Waste Innovations.
  • With the WIN Waste partnership, Gillette will now reduce its environmental impact even more by converting postrecycled waste into renewable power.
  • WIN Waste Innovations is a sustainable waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities.

Aristocrat Gaming™ Named an Official Partner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nev. and FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Gaming™ and the New England Patriots today announced a multi-year partnership making Aristocrat an Official Partner of the Patriots and Gillette Stadium. As an Official Partner, Aristocrat will have prominent signage throughout the stadium year-round, including in-stadium, on the concourse and in-game branding. Additional features will include in-game promotion and game-day activations.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nev. and FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Gaming and the New England Patriots today announced a multi-year partnership making Aristocrat an Official Partner of the Patriots and Gillette Stadium.
  • As an Official Partner, Aristocrat will have prominent signage throughout the stadium year-round, including in-stadium, on the concourse and in-game branding.
  • "We are ecstatic to partner with the New England Patriots, one of the most successful and legendary franchises in the NFL," said Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming.
  • For more information on Aristocrat, and their partnership with the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, please visit www.aristocratgaming.com .

Gillette Stadium Names Shimmy the Official Hand Sanitizer of the New England Patriots & New England Revolution

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

BOSTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shimmy, a provider of engaging and eco-friendly hand sanitizing systems, has formally announced their partnership with Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots and New England Revolution, establishing the brand as the official hand sanitizer for the venue as well as the popular National Football League (NFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) teams, respectively. Beginning with the current season, and for the first time at Gillette Stadium, fans, visitors, and employees will have ready access to a sustainable hand sanitizer that smells and feels good, complementing their premium experience and adding to the excitement of in-person events.

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  • "We created Shimmy to make hand sanitizing more enjoyable, easy, and eco-friendly," said Ashley Wayman, Founder and CEO of Shimmy.
  • Gillette Stadium went from having roughly 40 stations throughout the stadium complex prior to COVID-19 to having more than 250 today.
  • Shimmy was an easy choice for their sustainability, ease of operation and maintenance, and consistent delivery of a premier experience for our premier events here at Gillette Stadium."
  • The 65,878-seat stadium is the full-time home of the NFL's six-time Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots.