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MOGL ACCELERATES NIL SPONSORSHIPS WITH LAUNCH OF iOS APP FOR ATHLETE INFLUENCERS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Athlete, Sport, IOS, NIL, IPad Air 2, NBC Sports, NCAA

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOGL, the premier athlete influencer marketplace and NIL operations software provider, launched a groundbreaking iOS app today enabling athlete influencers to manage campaigns and monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) effortlessly.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOGL, the premier athlete influencer marketplace and NIL operations software provider, launched a groundbreaking iOS app today enabling athlete influencers to manage campaigns and monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) effortlessly.
  • With this launch, MOGL extends its commitment to providing athlete influencers with the tools they need to navigate the NIL landscape confidently and successfully.
  • MOGL helps brands to build awareness and reach their target audience through mass-scale influencer marketing campaigns with athlete influencers and creators.
  • MOGL’s iOS app launch marks a significant milestone in the evolution of athlete influencer marketing.

Puppy Food Bank Announces National Expansion in 2024

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Monday, March 25, 2024
NBC, O'Hurley, Pet, Sport, Organization, National Dog Show, Animal, NBC Sports, Food

SAN ANTONIO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than two years following its inception, Puppy Food Bank has successfully helped support 19 'no kill' pet rescue organizations in San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Corpus Christi, Texas. As a result of the overwhelming support and demand for continued resources, the virtual food bank is proud to announce it is expanding its efforts nationally beginning March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Virtual Pet Food Bank Will Help Support Pet Rescue Organizations Across the U.S.
    SAN ANTONIO, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than two years following its inception, Puppy Food Bank has successfully helped support 19 'no kill' pet rescue organizations in San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • As a result of the overwhelming support and demand for continued resources, the virtual food bank is proud to announce it is expanding its efforts nationally beginning March 2024.
  • Puppy Food Bank was founded with the sole mission to provide much needed food supplies to financially struggling pet rescue organizations.
  • Puppy Food Bank has also partnered with actor, comedian, author, and television personality John O'Hurley as the official ambassador for the organization.

Roger Werner Appointed to Clarus’ Board of Directors

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Friday, March 8, 2024
The, Discovery, Inc., Motor Trend Group, OLN, Adventure, CLAR, NBC Sports, Sport, University, Speed (TV network), NBC, Fox Sports 1, M.B.A, ESPN, Bally Sports West, Trinity College, Management

SALT LAKE CITY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets, announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Mr. Roger Werner to serve on the Board, effective as of March 8, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), a global company focused on the outdoor enthusiast markets, announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Mr. Roger Werner to serve on the Board, effective as of March 8, 2024.
  • With Mr. Werner’s appointment, the Board will be comprised of 6 directors, five of whom are independent.
  • Mr. Werner has over 40 years of executive leadership experience, which includes building some of television’s most successful sports networks.
  • I look forward to collaborating with the Board and management team to help the Company’s long-term vision come to fruition and create enduring shareholder value.”

Fobi AI Chosen To Participate in the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Program

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Arnold Palmer, Social media, Senior, Motion, USA Cycling, Woman, Swimming, Sky Sports, AI, NASCAR, Universal Pictures, Traction, Conditional sentence, News, Sleep, Comcast Spectacor, Mentorship, NBC Sports, Collegiate summer baseball, Sport, Immersion, NBC, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Aircraft, Organization, PGA, Automation, Machine learning, Comcast, Esports, Digital media, Universal Studios Florida

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.

Key Points: 
  • Fobi selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year's sports tech accelerator program.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners
    PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2024 —Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • Fobi AI uses automation, AI, and real-time data intelligence to enhance global customer engagement, personalization, and activation.

Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Technology, Other Sports, Sports, General Sports, Entertainment, Other Technology, Professional Services, Mobile Entertainment, Start-Up, General Entertainment, Arnold Palmer, Social media, Senior, Motion, USA Cycling, Woman, Swimming, Sky Sports, AI, NASCAR, Universal Pictures, Traction, Conditional sentence, News, Sleep, Comcast Spectacor, Mentorship, NBC Sports, Collegiate summer baseball, Sport, Immersion, NBC, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Organization, Aircraft, PGA, Automation, Machine learning, Comcast, Esports, Digital media, Universal Studios Florida

Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • The exciting opportunities and impactful outcomes of the SportsTech program have continued to fuel interest and demand with more than 1,500 applicants for this year’s class, from across 52 countries.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Class of 2024 includes:
    Aquimo drives value to brands, sports teams, and media through massive multiplayer mobile skill-sports games that integrate the motion of users’ phones and let millions play on any TV or live-stream broadcast – with no download required.

Victory Sports Media Forges Unique Partnership with Ellevest Aimed to Increase Women-Centric Sports Content

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Woman, LPGA, Kickback, Dream Big, NBC Sports, Life, PGA Tour, Sport, NBC, Executive producer, Michelle Wie West, Athlete, Partnership, Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Victory Sports Media, global producer and financier of premium sports programming, has partnered with Ellevest, the investing and wealth management company built by and for women, on a feature documentary about the historic career of American golf icon Michelle Wie West. "Dream Big: The Michelle Wie Story" is set to premiere on NBC and stream on Peacock May 2024. 

Key Points: 
  • The documentary builds on Victory Sports Media's growing slate of women-focused stories that detail the triumph, perseverance and victory of sport's most inspiring figures.
  • The partnership between Victory Sports Media is Ellevest's first-ever direct investment offering in film and women's sports.
  • "We are looking forward to expanding our partnership with Ellevest who is a leader in helping women build and manage their wealth.
  • Ellevest, an investment platform for women, shares Victory's mission to advance and inspire women and young girls through sports content.

Monumental Sports partners with Synamedia to power its newly launched sports network

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Ted Leonsis, NBC Sports Washington, NBA, NHL, DirecTV, Cox, Comcast, Growth, Washington Mystics, PowerVu, NBC Sports, Sport, Hulu, Universal, NBC, RCN, Verizon Communications, Ecosystem, HEVC, Washington Wizards, IP, WNBA, YouTube TV, Washington Capitals, Mediacom, Athlete, FuboTV, Mathematical optimization

They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.

Key Points: 
  • They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.
  • This technology is ideal for network expansions – like the one Monumental Sports Network is undergoing – due to its flexibility and compatibility.
  • "We initially chose Synamedia for its proven solutions and established leadership in the market," said Charlie Myers, Chief Technology Officer at Monumental Sports.
  • We are looking forward to exploring how both our new network and relationship with Synamedia will continue to evolve."

It's Official: Ally Financial and USGA Ink Multi-Year Deal

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Partnership, USGA, NBC Sports, Athlete, Parity, Country club, Investment, ATP Challenger Tour, U.S. Women's Open, Record, Pledge, Sport, Golf, Ally, Ally Financial

In addition to this partnership announcement, Ally also signed Lilia Vu to Team Ally.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to this partnership announcement, Ally also signed Lilia Vu to Team Ally.
  • This deal contributes to the 50/50 Pledge as Ally will now integrate into the USGA's best-in-class media coverage.
  • In addition to this landmark partnership, Ally is also revealing its latest addition to Team Ally: Lilia Vu (No.
  • Team Ally is a collective of influential athletes and creators who are teamed up with Ally to help make women's sports hard to miss.

Tech Entrepreneur Marc Mandt Takes on Another New Challenge as the CTO at Halo Programs

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Other Construction & Property, HVAC, Construction & Property, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Sony, Multimedia, Moon, NBC Sports Group, NBC Sports, Travel, CRM, Statistics, Corby, DTE, Video game

It has taken another big step by promoting tech entrepreneur Marc Mandt to the company’s Chief Technology Officer role.

Key Points: 
  • It has taken another big step by promoting tech entrepreneur Marc Mandt to the company’s Chief Technology Officer role.
  • His next big challenge is to help Halo move into yet another level of service to its customers.
  • “Halo Programs is sitting on a treasure trove of data from here to the moon.
  • But there was something about Kirk and Halo that told me this is who I want to work with,” Mandt said.

NBC Sports and Cosm Partner to Deliver Live Premier League Matches and More in "Shared Reality"

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
LOS, EPL, Horse racing, UFC, F&B, NBA, Partnership, NBC Sports, Sport, College football, Premier League, Content, NHL, SVP

STAMFORD, Conn. and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC Sports and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a multi-year partnership wherein NBC Sports will bring an expansive offering of live Premier League soccer matches, along with additional live sports content from NBC Sports' world-class portfolio, to Cosm's forthcoming immersive venues.

Key Points: 
  • The sports media rights agreement marks the first time that these professional league soccer, college football, and blockbuster horse racing events will be available in Shared Reality.
  • Additionally, it marks the official debut of internationally staged events at Cosm's new venues in the United States.
  • Through this tremendous partnership with NBC Sports, sitting pitch side on weekend mornings in LA, Dallas, and beyond will be possible.
  • Details of the schedule of events upon the opening of its venues will be shared at a later date.