Arena Football League

ZCG-Backed Affinity Interactive Appoints Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Affinity Interactive (“AI” or the “Company”), a leading omni-channel media, online, and gaming operator, today announced the appointment of Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • Affinity Interactive (“AI” or the “Company”), a leading omni-channel media, online, and gaming operator, today announced the appointment of Scott Butera as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • In his new capacity, Mr. Butera will set strategy and oversee operations of the Company’s diversified portfolio of casinos resorts across Nevada, Missouri, and Iowa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423742515/en/
    Mr. Butera is an industry veteran who has a history of leading growth and innovation at numerous companies.
  • Previously, Mr. Butera served as President of Fubo Gaming at Fubo TV Inc.

Gray Television Partners with Revamped Arena Football League to Bring Local Spring Football to Viewers Free Over-The-Air Starting April 27

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with the Arena Football League to bring Saturday arena football games over-the-air to local audiences in at least thirty-four markets across the United States.

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  • ATLANTA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with the Arena Football League to bring Saturday arena football games over-the-air to local audiences in at least thirty-four markets across the United States.
  • The first AFL games on Gray’s television stations will air on Saturday, April 27, 2024, and continue for the ten-week 2024 AFL season.
  • Gray’s local broadcast AFL games primarily focus on in-state teams matched to Gray’s local television station markets.
  • “We’re excited to bring Spring football to local audiences,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Chief Operating Officer.

Minnesota Myth of the AFL Signs Merchandising Deal with HUMBL Authentics

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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San Diego, California, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTC: HMBL) and HUMBL Authentics announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Minnesota Myth of the Arena Football League (AFL).

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  • San Diego, California, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTC: HMBL) and HUMBL Authentics announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Minnesota Myth of the Arena Football League (AFL).
  • HUMBL Authentics provides unique technology solutions in areas that provide increased merchandise authenticity and transparency throughout the lifespan of the item.
  • I appreciate all the work that HUMBL has accomplished to make this a reality,” said Diana Hutton, President and Owner of the Minnesota Myth.
  • We are proud to work with the Minnesota Myth to do so,” said Brian Foote, CEO of HUMBL.

HUMBL and the Arena Football League (AFL) Launch Innovative Digital Ticketing Program on Blockchain

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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HUMBL is a digital wallet and web platform company that is the “Official Technology Platform'' of the Arena Football League (AFL) through the 2028 season.

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  • HUMBL is a digital wallet and web platform company that is the “Official Technology Platform'' of the Arena Football League (AFL) through the 2028 season.
  • This new ticketing program, starting first with the Oregon BlackBears, allows fans greater levels of authentication and verification in ticketing through the use of digital wallets and blockchain technology.
  • This innovative HUMBL Tickets program solves these issues through the use of digital wallets and blockchain technology,” said HUMBL CEO Brian Foote.
  • “The AFL is proud to be working with HUMBL Tickets to disrupt the ticketing industry and drive an immersive and digital fan experience in doing so.”

BSN SPORTS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BSN SPORTS, a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment, and a division of Varsity Brands, today announced a partnership with the Arena Football League (AFL) as its exclusive supplier of all athletic apparel, including custom football uniforms and footwear, and equipment needs.

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  • FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BSN SPORTS , a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment, and a division of Varsity Brands , today announced a partnership with the Arena Football League (AFL) as its exclusive supplier of all athletic apparel, including custom football uniforms and footwear, and equipment needs.
  • All 16 AFL teams will wear BSN SPORTS' newly designed Victory Red Zone Elite uniforms for both home and away games when the league makes its return to arenas across the country this April.
  • The Victory Red Zone Elite jersey, which is sublimated with stitched twill, is one of several new football styles BSN SPORTS launched last month under its private label Victory Line Uniforms .
  • "BSN SPORTS' Victory Red Zone Elite uniforms have top-notch functionality for our athletes, allowing them to make the big-time plays football fans throughout the nation can come to expect from this new era of arena football."

CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Audio Coverage of the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Hosted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this year’s game will feature the Virginia Union University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.

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  • Hosted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this year’s game will feature the Virginia Union University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.
  • The team of Troy Clardy, Anthony Herron, and AJ Ross will provide the network’s live broadcast coverage from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
  • Ross currently serves as sideline reporter for “The NFL on CBS” and for the network’s college football and basketball coverage.
  • Westwood One’s coverage of the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic can be heard on terrestrial radio stations nationwide and via SiriusXM.

HUMBL Selected as the Official Technology Platform of the Arena Football League Through 2028 Season

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTCM: HMBL) and the Arena Football League (AFL) announced today that HUMBL has been selected as the Official Technology Platform of the AFL through the 2028 season.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTCM: HMBL) and the Arena Football League (AFL) announced today that HUMBL has been selected as the Official Technology Platform of the AFL through the 2028 season.
  • HUMBL and the AFL will work together on website, digital wallet, ticketing integrations and more.
  • The two companies will develop a digital platform ‘Powered by HUMBL’ that will integrate multiple technology and ticketing partners, while enhancing the digital fan experience using new technologies such as the HUMBL Wallet.
  • "The landscape of multiple technology partners, teams, arenas and vendors is complex for any league," said Brian Foote, CEO of HUMBL.

BLU CANARY CAPITAL PARTNERS WITH THE ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE (AFL)

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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SEATTLE, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blu Canary Capital, a global advisory and fund management firm at the forefront of the regulated digital securities world, is delighted to announce that it is partnering with the re-formed Arena Football League to support the creation of a loyalty app and virtual digital stadiums for live volumetrically projected games with immersive entertainment and shopping experiences. Blu Canary will also work with the AFL to structure fan-oriented financings on the individual team and league level.

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  • Blu Canary will also work with the AFL to structure fan-oriented financings on the individual team and league level.
  • Phil Larmon of Blu Canary stated, "This represents the next stage in the evolution of sporting experiences."
  • Our partnership with Blu Canary Capital and their entertainment subsidiary, NU 3RA Studios, allows us to execute on this vision and much more."
  • This will be the first time a professional sports league has made games available to global audiences through the metaverse.

James Renacci and Thomas Hicks, Jr. Join AiAdvertising Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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AiAdvertising, Inc. (OTC: AIAD), a next-generation AdTech company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for today's marketing leaders, has appointed independent directors James B. Renacci and Thomas O. Hicks, Jr. to the Board of Directors.

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  • AiAdvertising, Inc. (OTC: AIAD), a next-generation AdTech company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for today's marketing leaders, has appointed independent directors James B. Renacci and Thomas O. Hicks, Jr. to the Board of Directors.
  • From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Renacci served as a managing board member of the Arena Football League.
  • From 2020 to 2022, Mr. Renacci served as a board member of publicly traded Hill International Inc. and as the Audit Committee Chairman.
  • Mr. Renacci is a current board member at publicly traded Alithya Group, Inc., Custom Glass, Inc. and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange.

Fork Union Military Academy Welcomes Home Two Alumni to Head Coaching Positions

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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FORK UNION, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce two new additions to its head coaching ranks and to wish a hearty "welcome home" to these new coaches, as both are alumni of the Academy who are returning to give back to today's cadets some of the lessons they learned during their own time here as members of the Corps of Cadets.

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  • Handsome was a standout defensive back at Henrico High School prior to joining Fork Union's football team as a postgraduate.
  • Jacob Grabeel, a Class of 2017 graduate of Fork Union Military Academy, returned to campus this fall as a math instructor after earning his bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College.
  • Grabeel knows the baseball diamond at Fork Union Military Academy very well, having been a three-year captain of the baseball team during his time as a cadet.
  • A native of Gordonsville, Virginia, while a cadet at Fork Union Grabeel earned two-time All-State, two-time All-Prep, and All-Central Virginia team honors.