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Shaquille O'Neal Partners With Playmaker HQ To Launch All-New Podcast Network & Weekly Show

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaquille O'Neal is back with an all-new weekly podcast show set to launch later this fall as part of his newly formed podcast entity, The Big Podcast Network. Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.

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  • Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.
  • "I'm excited to work with Playmaker, a creative partner with a unique production and distribution process, to create my own podcast network," said O'Neal.
  • By joining The Big Podcast Network, they will have access to Playmaker HQ's management, production, distribution, and monetization expertise while tapping into Shaq's creative mind, promotion, and vast network of resources.
  • Silver Tribe Media brokered the agreement between O'Neal's The Big Podcast Network and Playmaker HQ.

Shaquille O'Neal Partners With Playmaker HQ To Launch All-New Podcast Network & Weekly Show

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 21, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaquille O'Neal is back with an all-new weekly podcast show set to launch later this fall as part of his newly formed podcast entity, The Big Podcast Network. Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.

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  • Through his partnership with Playmaker HQ, The Big Podcast Network will develop, produce, and distribute a wide variety of podcasts from the world of sports, business, entertainment, and more.
  • "I'm excited to work with Playmaker, a creative partner with a unique production and distribution process, to create my own podcast network," said O'Neal.
  • By joining The Big Podcast Network, they will have access to Playmaker HQ's management, production, distribution, and monetization expertise while tapping into Shaq's creative mind, promotion, and vast network of resources.
  • Silver Tribe Media brokered the agreement between O'Neal's The Big Podcast Network and Playmaker HQ.

TONKA's 75th Birthday Kicks Off Epic 'Playcation' With Brand Spokesperson Shaquille O'Neal Inspiring Families to Play Together

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The campaign calls on families to put down their screens and take a " Playcation " together with their favorite TONKA vehicles.

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  • The campaign calls on families to put down their screens and take a " Playcation " together with their favorite TONKA vehicles.
  • Superstar Shaquille O'Neal starts the Playcation in New York City this month, handing out "TONKA Playcation Kits" to families who pledge to prioritize some uninterrupted playtime together.
  • Also, 75 influencers will launch a month-long virtual celebration of play, as they share inspiration and ideas for how families can "TONKA TOGETHER."
  • I'm so proud to be a part of this effort to inspire families to play with their favorite TONKA toys," said O'Neal.

ARCADE1UP JUMPS ONTO THE COURT WITH NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION AVAILABLE NOW

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basketball fans can now bring one of the greatest players of all time into their living room, mancave or home office. Arcade1Up the leader in at-home retro game entertainment, today announced the release of NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION home arcade machine, its largest home arcade cabinet yet, sporting artwork of Shaq on each side of the cabinet. With the release of NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION and Golden Tee 3D earlier this year – along with the company's recent announcement to bring back NFL Blitz after 25 years with the first at-home experience in NFL Blitz Legends - Arcade1Up is making a concerted push into the at-home retro sports arcade machine category.

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  • Arcade1Up the leader in at-home retro game entertainment, today announced the release of NBA JAM: SHAQ EDITION home arcade machine, its largest home arcade cabinet yet, sporting artwork of Shaq on each side of the cabinet.
  • "We are honored to have worked closely with Shaq to create his very own arcade machine," said Scott Bachrach, CEO, Arcade1Up.
  • At 67 inches tall with a 19-inch screen, NBA JAM: SHAQ EDITION is Arcade1Up's largest machine yet and features three classic games NBAJAM, NBA JAM TOURNAMENT EDITION and NBA HANGTIME.
  • Sporting Shaq's distinct silhouette on each side of the cabinet, the Wi-Fi connected arcade machine allows gamers to play up to four opponents from their own NBA JAM: SHAQ EDITION or on Arcade1Up's original NBA JAM arcade machine.

Shaquille O'Neal-Owned Big Chicken Partners With OneTouchPoint to Drive Brand Compliance and Consistency Across Local Markets

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

"Our platform, and full suite of services, ensures that franchisees have access to the assets they need to drive local awareness and growth."

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  • "Our platform, and full suite of services, ensures that franchisees have access to the assets they need to drive local awareness and growth."
  • BigChicken will leverage OTP's distributed marketing and brand management platform, U.Connect, combined with its best-in-class print, fulfillment, direct mail, and digital marketing services.
  • "Big Chicken is continuing to expand at a rapid pace, and we're looking for partners that can help us continue that growth by streamlining our processes," said Josh Halpern, CEO of Big Chicken.
  • Since the announcement of Big Chicken's franchising initiative just one year ago, the brand has more than 150 locations in its development pipeline.

Meat District Launches "Shaq" Burgers in Retail Stores Nationwide

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

With 10 flavorsome varieties including the O.G., Steak House, Pitmaster and Tailgater, Meat District offers the perfect burger for every kind of burger lover.

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  • With 10 flavorsome varieties including the O.G., Steak House, Pitmaster and Tailgater, Meat District offers the perfect burger for every kind of burger lover.
  • Made with the highest quality cuts of Angus Brisket, Short Rib, Tri-Tip and Chuck, Meat District burgers are a cut above the rest in the meat aisle.
  • The 15-time All-Star and sports analyst joins Meat District in its third year of dominating the meat category.
  • Meat District products can be found at all major retailers and club stores and are distributed nationally on a weekly basis and online at Buy.EatMeatDistrict.com and follow Meat District on TikTok , Instagram and Facebook .

Shaquille O'Neal Partners with WynnBET as Brand Ambassador

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Monday, August 9, 2021

"I love working with my friends at Wynn Resorts and I am so excited to take WynnBET to new heights," said O'Neal.

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  • "I love working with my friends at Wynn Resorts and I am so excited to take WynnBET to new heights," said O'Neal.
  • "Mobile sports betting is having a major moment, and I believe that WynnBET will be a powerful force in the industry."
  • Additionally, O'Neal will attend in-person fan-facing events, create original content with WynnBET and interact as a guest with company media partners such as Blue Wire Podcasts, Cumulus Media and Minute Media.
  • As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O'Neal's signature "Business of Fun" mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors.

Autotrader Donates Vehicle in Collaboration with Turner Sports During NBA All-Star

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Monday, February 18, 2019

During the regular NBA season, hosts of the Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley faced off in the Autotrader All-Star Drive fantasy basketball challenge.

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  • During the regular NBA season, hosts of the Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley faced off in the Autotrader All-Star Drive fantasy basketball challenge.
  • During TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader, hosts selected the player that they thought would be the top performer during that night's TNT double-header with the winner receiving a donation of a new vehicle to the charity of his choice, courtesy of Autotrader.
  • Footage from the giveaway was featured within Saturday evening's TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader.
  • Autotrader is the most recognized third-party car listings brand, with the most engaged audience of in-market car shoppers.