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2024 Charles Schwab Challenge Champion’s Prize Revealed as a 1975 Schwab Stingray

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501314689/en/
    The winner of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge will drive off in a fully restored 1975 Schwab Stingray - along with Colonial’s Leonard Trophy and Scottish Royal Tartan Plaid jacket.
  • The 1975 Schwab Stingray features a:
    This 2024 Champion’s Prize continues the tradition that began five years ago in 2019 with the fully renovated and customized 1973 Schwab Challenger , then the 1946 Schwab Power Wagon in 2021, the 1979 Schwab Firebird in 2022, and most recently the 1973 Schwab Bronco which was won by 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge Champion, Emiliano Grillo.
  • Over Memorial Day Weekend, Schwab will once again honor our heroes at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge.
  • Charles Schwab & Co. signed on as title sponsor of the annual event at Colonial Country Club for the 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge.

National Water Safety Month Marks the Start of Summer Swim Season

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Big Blue Swim School is honoring National Water Safety Month, sharing the top tips parents and caregivers should follow for a fun, safe, and confident summer by the water.

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  • Big Blue Swim School is honoring National Water Safety Month, sharing the top tips parents and caregivers should follow for a fun, safe, and confident summer by the water.
  • Enroll in swim lessons to improve your skills: The CDC notes that formal swim lessons reduce drowning by 88%, making year-round formal swim lessons the best way to help a child be ready around the water.
  • “We hope National Water Safety Month serves as everyone’s reminder to follow water safety protocols, but also to sign up for swim lessons, which allow families to be confident and safe around the water.”
    Big Blue Swim School is sharing its National Water Safety Month video with families across the country and asks parents and caregivers to pass it along to their friends and family this May.
  • If you are looking to build your child’s confidence in the water and teach them a lifelong love of swimming, visit www.bigblueswimschool.com .

World of Hyatt and Peloton Team Up with Plans to Reward Members for Wellbeing

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

World of Hyatt will provide more information to members on how they can earn under this collaboration.

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  • World of Hyatt will provide more information to members on how they can earn under this collaboration.
  • Beyond access to equipment in-hotel or resort gyms, the Hyatt and Peloton collaboration will offer game-changing wellbeing benefits to guests, Peloton Members, World of Hyatt members, customers and colleagues.
  • Rewards for Your Wellbeing: Stay tuned for when Hyatt and Peloton will kick off the integration to give World of Hyatt members the ability to earn points for qualifying Peloton Bike or Peloton Row workouts completed at a participating Hyatt hotel.
  • World of Hyatt members can also receive an extended 60-day free App trial (new Peloton Members only), and special offers on Peloton equipment and private World of Hyatt member events.

Manchester United plc Announces Further Management Changes

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Manchester United plc (NYSE: MANU), has made two further changes to its executive leadership.

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  • Manchester United plc (NYSE: MANU), has made two further changes to its executive leadership.
  • By mutual consent, Patrick Stewart, interim Chief Executive Officer, and Cliff Baty, Chief Financial Officer, have decided to leave the club at the end of the season.
  • Patrick will be replaced as CEO by Jean-Claude Blanc until the arrival of Omar Berrada on July 13th.
  • Joel Glazer said: “I would like to thank Patrick and Cliff for their dedicated service to Manchester United and wish them well for the future.

Riding for a Reason: Colbeck Capital Sponsors the Children’s Tumor Foundation in TD Five Boro Bike Tour

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its ongoing support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through its sponsorship of CTF’s NF Endurance Team in the annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour.

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  • Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its ongoing support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through its sponsorship of CTF’s NF Endurance Team in the annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
  • CTF is one of the ride’s official charity partners and along with its sponsors, including Colbeck Capital and Jason Colodne, is supporting the TD Five Boro Bike Tour to promote awareness of and fundraising for its vision of ending NF, a group of genetic conditions that causes tumors to form throughout the body.
  • Through events like the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, CTF aims to drive research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community.
  • The TD Five Boro Bike Tour gives riders the unique experience of cycling through all five of the city’s boroughs across 40 miles of car-free streets while bringing awareness to the need for safer biking accommodations throughout the city.

Sonic Automotive Announces Retirement of Rachel Richards and Promotion of Dino Bernacchi to Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic’’ or the “Company”) ( NYSE:SAH ), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive and powersports retailers, today announced the retirement of Rachel Richards as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

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  • Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic’’ or the “Company”) ( NYSE:SAH ), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive and powersports retailers, today announced the retirement of Rachel Richards as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Dino Bernacchi will be promoted to Chief Marketing Officer of the company effective May 1, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430693488/en/
    Rachel Richards joined Sonic Automotive in 2006 as the company’s Vice President of Retail Strategy and became the company’s first Chief Marketing Officer in 2014.
  • Upon this promotion, Bernacchi assumes responsibility for Sonic Automotive’s franchise dealership marketing and retains marketing responsibility for EchoPark Automotive and Sonic Powersports.

Loop Media Schedules 2024 Fiscal Second Quarter Conference Call for May 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Loop Media, Inc. ("Loop Media") (NYSE American: LPTV), a leading multichannel streaming CTV platform that provides curated music videos, sports, news, premium entertainment channels and digital signage for businesses, will host a conference call on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operating results for its 2024 fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • Loop Media, Inc. ("Loop Media") (NYSE American: LPTV), a leading multichannel streaming CTV platform that provides curated music videos, sports, news, premium entertainment channels and digital signage for businesses, will host a conference call on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operating results for its 2024 fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Loop Media's management will host the conference call.
  • Below are the details for those participants who would like to dial in.

Revelyst to Reschedule Investor Day

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Revelyst, a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies and a segment of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), today announced the company will reschedule its Investor Day.

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  • Revelyst, a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies and a segment of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), today announced the company will reschedule its Investor Day.
  • The change is in light of the Vista Outdoor Board of Directors’ recent decision to adjourn the date of the planned shareholder vote related to outside interest in the company.
  • Initially scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, the event will now take place early in the fall at the company’s Adventure Sports headquarters in Irvine, California.
  • The presentations will provide an in-depth review of Revelyst’s strategy, key initiatives, business platforms and financial performance.

Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Dave Latchana Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that Dave Latchana has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, with oversight of the Company’s legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG and security and loss prevention functions.

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  • Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that Dave Latchana has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, with oversight of the Company’s legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG and security and loss prevention functions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430638171/en/
    Dave Latchana, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Wolverine Worldwide (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Latchana has been at Wolverine Worldwide for nearly 16 years, joining the Company in 2008 as Corporate Counsel.
  • “Dave has demonstrated tremendous leadership and is an integral member of our management team,” said Chris Hufnagel, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We look forward to continuing to benefit from his deep knowledge and significant legal and industry expertise as we execute our transformation plan.”
    “I am honored to be named Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at such an important time, and to continue growing my career here at Wolverine Worldwide,” said Mr. Latchana.

The Empire State Building Partners with WhatsApp and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team to Produce Dynamic Light Show, Fifth Avenue Demo Run, Exclusive Pop-Ups, and More

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The chance for F1 fans to participate continues this week with an exclusive opportunity to see firsthand iconic Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team cars and an immersive emoji experience.

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  • The chance for F1 fans to participate continues this week with an exclusive opportunity to see firsthand iconic Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team cars and an immersive emoji experience.
  • “It is great to welcome Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff to this WhatsApp partnership, only at the Empire State Building Observatory Experience,” he continued.
  • On April 29, ESB debuted a dynamic WhatsApp x Mercedes-AMG F1 race in lights that featured the brand-new emoji race car.
  • Visitors to the Empire State Building Observatory can view a life-size emoji car and pit stop on the building’s 80th floor.