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Veritone Renews AI and Monetization Partnership with U.S. Soccer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

(NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in enterprise AI software and services, today announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership extension with U.S. Soccer.

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  • (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in enterprise AI software and services, today announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership extension with U.S. Soccer.
  • As the governing body of soccer in the United States, U.S. Soccer includes the U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Teams, Youth National Teams and Extended National Teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906413825/en/
    Veritone has renewed its AI and monetization partnership with U.S. Soccer.
  • “We are excited to renew our partnership with Veritone, as they’ve been a key part in our efforts to efficiently manage our rights and optimize content monetization at U.S. Soccer,” said U.S. Soccer Vice President of Media Judy Matthew.

LAFC AND PACSUN UNITE SOCCER AND STYLE WITH THEIR FIRST EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE COLLECTION

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Friday, September 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), known for its dynamic gameplay and passionate fanbase, and California-based retailer Pacsun expand on their community partnership to introduce dedicated merchandise, encapsulating sport and streetwear. Launching on September 1st, the limited-edition apparel collection incorporates LAFC's bold black and gold colors and striking crest.

Key Points: 
  • Pacsun continues to meet consumers where they live, creating an outlet for self-expression by merging fashion with their interests.
  • With the ever-growing popularity of Soccer in the United States, the partnership stands as a testament to Pacsun's consistent relevancy in pop culture and style.
  • Pacsun dives deeper into the world of Major League Soccer through this creative collaboration, broadening the LAFC fanbase nationwide.
  • Together, Pacsun and LAFC teamed up with the Bresee Youth Center to provide local students with necessary apparel and supplies.

SportsGrid Launches FAST Channel on Vidgo Streaming TV Service

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Friday, September 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid launched their FAST-streaming video channel on the Vidgo TV subscription service today.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid launched their FAST-streaming video channel on the Vidgo TV subscription service today.
  • "We are extremely pleased to launch SportsGrid on the Vidgo TV platform with their extensive line-up of linear sports channels featuring live event coverage of NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and college football," said Gregg Sussman, SportsGrid VP, Content.
  • "The SportsGrid pre and in-game programming provides the fanatical sports audience with predictive data analysis and in-depth commentary serving the millions of fantasy and sports wagering viewers."
  • The all-original SportsGrid primetime line-up is anchored by the weekday and weekend program "In Game Live."

Children's Minnesota launches Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser to support children fighting cancer and blood disorders

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Friday, September 1, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to make an impact on the lives of children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids campaign. The Kid Experts® in the cancer and blood disorders program at Children's Minnesota care for more than 3,500 patients — from babies to young adults — every year. Donations of any size help support special therapies, life-saving research, as well as services that ease the care journey for kids and their families. 

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  • MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Children's Minnesota invites the community to make an impact on the lives of children fighting cancer and blood disorders by donating to the Shine Bright for Kids campaign.
  • The Kid Experts® in the cancer and blood disorders program at Children's Minnesota care for more than 3,500 patients — from babies to young adults — every year.
  • The community can support Shine Bright for Kids by donating directly to Children's Minnesota, creating their own fundraiser, or shopping at one of the participating businesses .
  • To donate or host a personal Shine Bright for Kids fundraiser, visit: childrensmn.org/shinebrightforkids .

Zuidema Field at Calvin University Installs State-of-the-Art AstroTurf System

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Friday, September 1, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstroTurf, the industry leader in synthetic turf design and manufacturing, in collaboration with AstroTurf Great Lakes, have installed a new state-of-the-art turf at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zuidema Field, home of the Knights, is now an advanced AstroTurf RootZone 3D3 52 system.

Key Points: 
  • Zuidema Field, home of the Knights, is now an advanced AstroTurf RootZone 3D3 52 system.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AstroTurf, the industry leader in synthetic turf design and manufacturing, in collaboration with AstroTurf Great Lakes, have installed a new state-of-the-art turf at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  • Zuidema Field, home of the Knights, is now an advanced AstroTurf RootZone 3D3 52 system.
  • This premium AstroTurf 3D3 Blend 52 turf system will serve the Calvin University Knights well for years to come.

data.ai and IDC Report Reveals that Mobile is Still the Most Significant Opportunity for Games Despite a Softening Market

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- data.ai, the leading mobile data analytics provider, today in partnership with IDC released the Gaming Spotlight 2023 report. Powered by data.ai's Game IQ taxonomy, the report reveals that despite a softening in direct consumer gaming spend overall, mobile is still the largest market opportunity for games. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- data.ai , the leading mobile data analytics provider, today in partnership with IDC released the Gaming Spotlight 2023 report.
  • Powered by data.ai's Game IQ taxonomy, the report reveals that despite a softening in direct consumer gaming spend overall, mobile is still the largest market opportunity for games.
  • North America (driven by the US) and Western Europe comprised around half of mobile gaming spend in Q1 2023.
  • Read the full Gaming Spotlight 2023 report here or on IDC.com under report number: US51172023.

data.ai and IDC Report Reveals that Mobile is Still the Most Significant Opportunity for Games Despite a Softening Market

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- data.ai, the leading mobile data analytics provider, today in partnership with IDC released the Gaming Spotlight 2023 report. Powered by data.ai's Game IQ taxonomy, the report reveals that despite a softening in direct consumer gaming spend overall, mobile is still the largest market opportunity for games. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- data.ai , the leading mobile data analytics provider, today in partnership with IDC released the Gaming Spotlight 2023 report.
  • Powered by data.ai's Game IQ taxonomy, the report reveals that despite a softening in direct consumer gaming spend overall, mobile is still the largest market opportunity for games.
  • North America (driven by the US) and Western Europe comprised around half of mobile gaming spend in Q1 2023.
  • Read the full Gaming Spotlight 2023 report here or on IDC.com under report number: US51172023.

Who's the Best College Football Handicapper? Bob Akmens & BASports.com Won Back-to-back-to-back Vegas Football Handicapping Contests (3 In A Row)

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Friday, August 25, 2023

WAUCHULA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BASports.com finished #1 in the Las Vegas SportsWatchMonitor NFL Contest for 3 years running: 2017, 2018 & 2019.

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  • WAUCHULA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BASports.com finished #1 in the Las Vegas SportsWatchMonitor NFL Contest for 3 years running: 2017, 2018 & 2019.
  • How highly esteemed is BASports.com by the real betting pros in Las Vegas and elsewhere?
  • This highly ranked: Bob Akmens and
    BASports.com was the defending #1 handicapping champ in 4 Las Vegas contests all at the same time : #1 in MLB Baseball; #1 in Soccer; #1 in NCAA Basketball; and #1 in NFL Football.
  • Which is why many mega-sites on the Internet have agreed with the fact that Dr. Bob Akmens is the most profitable sports handicapper there is.

Albanese has committed $200 million for women's sport – but spending money on infrastructure won't change systemic issues

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

In the wake of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the federal government has announced A$200 million for women’s sport.

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  • In the wake of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the federal government has announced A$200 million for women’s sport.
  • The money will go towards improving sporting facilities and equipment for women, making women’s sport available on free-to-air television and supporting grassroots initiatives to recruit and retain women and girls in sport.
  • There is much to celebrate in funding commitments dedicated specifically to women and girl’s sport.

Barriers to participation


    Women and girls encounter a range of barriers to sport participation, including:
    • Building facilities and ensuring elite women’s sport is on free-to-air TV will go some way to normalising women in sport, but all of these barriers must be addressed to recruit and retain young and amateur female players.
    • Some young women may be motivated by competitive sport, but others might be interested in the social aspects.
    • When more women are in leadership positions in grassroots sport, their interests are more likely to be reflected in decision-making.
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Better access to existing facilities

    • In this, the issue is not about the provision of facilities but about lack of equitable use of these facilities.
    • If clubs focused on equitable use of existing facilities – with shared access to facilities and time slots – then funding for women’s sport could be targeted at other areas of need.
    • Under this policy, to access infrastructure funding, local councils and sport clubs will need to demonstrate their fair access plans for equitable use of facilities.

Better coaching practices

    • These players sometimes need nuanced approaches to coaching to acknowledge and address those differences.
    • A key success factor in coaching women is the ability for coaches to empower and support female athletes.
    • Updating coaching courses to integrate specific training for supporting female athletes is an important area the federal government funding should target.

Playmaker Capital Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, August 14, 2023

During the quarter, Playmaker’s web properties generated more than 653 million sessions and its video podcasts received over five million streams.

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  • During the quarter, Playmaker’s web properties generated more than 653 million sessions and its video podcasts received over five million streams.
  • The Company’s North American footprint grew significantly in Q2 2023, and subsequent to the second quarter, Playmaker acquired Quebec sports and entertainment group, La Poche Bleue, to bolster its North American audience reach.
  • Subsequent to Q2 2023, Playmaker expanded its North American reach with the acquisition of La Poche Bleue (“LPB”).
  • The Company will host a management conference call to discuss its Q2 2023 financial results on August 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).