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Twin Cities PBS Premieres Documentary Featuring Jesse Ventura

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Timed with the 25th anniversary of Jesse Ventura's inauguration as the Governor of Minnesota, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announces the premiere of "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World," an exploration of Jesse "The Body" Ventura's extraordinary journey from the wrestling ring to the governor's mansion. This thought-provoking film, premiering on January 16, 2024, delves into Ventura's groundbreaking election as the Governor of Minnesota, offering a captivating look at his legacy and lasting impact on American politics.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Timed with the 25th anniversary of Jesse Ventura's inauguration as the Governor of Minnesota, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announces the premiere of "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World," an exploration of Jesse "The Body" Ventura's extraordinary journey from the wrestling ring to the governor's mansion.
  • From Pro Wrestler to Minnesota Governor, Jesse Ventura's Journey Comes to Life in a New Film.
  • The documentary is based on the insights, anecdotes and commentary from Lahammer's tenure as an award-winning political reporter for Twin Cities PBS.
  • "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World" premieres on January 16, 2024 on TPT 2 and will also be available for streaming on the PBS App.

Aterian Investment Partners Announces Partnership With Kane Communications, LLC

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Monday, August 2, 2021
WWE, Professional wrestling, Aterian, Kane, Kane

NEW YORK and CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aterian Investment Partners ("Aterian"), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Kane Communications, LLC ("Kane", or the "Company").

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  • NEW YORK and CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aterian Investment Partners ("Aterian"), a private investment firm, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Kane Communications, LLC ("Kane", or the "Company").
  • Daniel Phan, Principal at Aterian, added, "The Kane platform represents yet another family-founder partnership that we have embarked on at Aterian.
  • Aterian Investment Partners manages over $700 million of committed capital and invests in industry-leading, middle market businesses.
  • Kane Communications, LLC is a full service technology infrastructure company founded in 2004 by Melissa Kane.

Shane McMahon Appointed Executive Chairman of Ideanomics

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), today announced Shane McMahon has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), today announced Shane McMahon has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • McMahon has been involved with the company since 2010, and previously served as Vice Chairman.
  • We now have a powerful management team in place to ensure Ideanomics' success," said McMahon.
  • "Shane has been an inspirational and passionate leader for Ideanomics, and we are honored to have him as our Executive Chairman," said Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor.

Tiffany Haddish to Host Official SummerSlam® After Party

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that comedian, actress and She Ready Foundation Founder, Tiffany Haddish, will host the official WWE SummerSlam After Party on Saturday, August 21 in Las Vegas.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that comedian, actress and She Ready Foundation Founder, Tiffany Haddish, will host the official WWE SummerSlam After Party on Saturday, August 21 in Las Vegas.
  • Im really glad that me hanging out at the SummerSlam After Party with WWE Superstars is helping out foster kids.
  • Ive never hung out with WWE Superstars before, but Ive definitely helped a lot of foster kids, said Tiffany Haddish.
  • WWEs mission is to put smiles on peoples faces and one person who does just that is the official host of the SummerSlam After Party, Tiffany Haddish.

WWE® and Blumhouse Partner to Develop ‘The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Blumhouse Television are partnering to develop a limited scripted series called, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Blumhouse Television are partnering to develop a limited scripted series called, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon.
  • Jason Blums company, Blumhouse, will develop the series for television, led by Blumhouse TV President Chris McCumber.
  • The series, The United States of America Vs. Vince McMahon, will be the first-ever scripted dramatic portrayal of a chapter in WWEs history.
  • For years, infamous Post writer Phil Mushnick regularly hammered WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon in his column.

WWE® Kicks off 2022 in Atlanta

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Saturday, July 24, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) will kick off the new year at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, January 1, 2022, marking the first time in history that a WWE pay-per-view event will be held on New Years Day.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) will kick off the new year at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, January 1, 2022, marking the first time in history that a WWE pay-per-view event will be held on New Years Day.
  • Were excited to deliver this pay-per-view to the people of Atlanta and the many that travel to the city to celebrate New Years.
  • WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
  • Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries.

Snow Joe® Officially Announces Opening of Its Largest West Coast Distribution Center In Lacey, WA

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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LACEY, Wash., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Snow Joe, and its complementary brands Sun Joe and Aqua Joe ( http://snowjoe.com ), a fast-growing, tech-driven, lawn and garden tools manufacturer, held its ribbon cutting ceremony today to announce the official opening of its new west coast distribution center located at Hawks Prairie Logistics Center in Lacey, WA.

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  • LACEY, Wash., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Snow Joe, and its complementary brands Sun Joe and Aqua Joe ( http://snowjoe.com ), a fast-growing, tech-driven, lawn and garden tools manufacturer, held its ribbon cutting ceremony today to announce the official opening of its new west coast distribution center located at Hawks Prairie Logistics Center in Lacey, WA.
  • "We are excited to officially announce the opening of our Snow Joe Lacey distribution center and, in the process, create over 150 family wage jobs in and around the Lacey community.
  • As our first distribution center on the west coast, this facility provides us tremendous supply chain efficiencies to continue to rapidly serve our ever-growing customer base," commented Paul Riley Jr., Chief Operating Officer at Snow Joe.
  • For more information, visit: https://snowjoe.com or connect with Snow Joe + Sun Joe on Facebook and Instagram .

SummerSlam® to Air Live in Theaters Nationwide for the First Time Ever

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Iconic Events Releasing today announced a new partnership that brings SummerSlam, WWEs biggest event of 2021, to movie theaters nationwide for the first time.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Iconic Events Releasing today announced a new partnership that brings SummerSlam, WWEs biggest event of 2021, to movie theaters nationwide for the first time.
  • Iconic Events Releasing is proud to be in partnership with WWE to bring their incredible brand to movie theaters coast to coast, said Iconic CEO Steve Bunnell.
  • SummerSlam is a marquee event that demands to be seen on the big screen, with big sound, in an auditorium full of excited fans.
  • Iconic Events Releasing brings live and filmed entertainment of all types to movie theaters as special limited engagement events, so that fans can gather together to watch their favorites on the big screen.

WWE® & TikTok Launch SummerSlam® Ring Announcer Search

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Beginning today, WWE (NYSE: WWE) will launch a search for its next great ring announcer on TikTok as users can upload their most entertaining videos using the hashtag #WWEAnnouncerContest.

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  • Beginning today, WWE (NYSE: WWE) will launch a search for its next great ring announcer on TikTok as users can upload their most entertaining videos using the hashtag #WWEAnnouncerContest.
  • In the weeks leading up to SummerSlam, WWE will review each video before announcing two winners from the companys official TikTok channel on Monday, August 16.
  • WWE Superstar Big E recorded his own TikTok video to explain how the competition works that can be viewed here .
  • Our engagement on TikTok to date has been incredible and we couldnt think of a better platform to help us find the next great ring announcer, said Steve Braband, WWE Vice President, Digital.

Lindsay Goldberg Agrees to Sell Big Ass Fans to Madison Industries

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Finance, Family, Banking, Consumer, Professional services, Big Ass Fans, Professional wrestling, Bill Goldberg, Lindsay Goldberg, Goldberg, Big Ass, WCW Sin, Professional wrestlers

Big Ass Fans provides branded air flow solutions that drive energy efficiency, thermal comfort and workplace safety and productivity.

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  • Big Ass Fans provides branded air flow solutions that drive energy efficiency, thermal comfort and workplace safety and productivity.
  • Lindsay Goldberg was the first institutional equity investor in Big Ass Fans, a founder-led and owned business at the time of Lindsay Goldbergs initial investment in December 2017.
  • Russell Triedman, Managing Partner of Lindsay Goldberg, said, We are incredibly proud of our partnership with Big Ass Fans and of our collaboration with the Companys exceptional management team.
  • Lindsay Goldberg is a seasoned, hands-on investor and has been an invaluable partner in supporting Big Ass Fans and positioning us to execute on our business strategy, said Lennie Rhoades, CEO of Big Ass Fans.