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FOX News Channel Finishes April as Number One Network in All of Cable for 34th Consecutive Month in Total Day

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to crush all of basic cable during the month of April as the most-watched network among total viewers in both total day and primetime, according to Nielsen Media Research.

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  • FOX News Channel (FNC) continued to crush all of basic cable during the month of April as the most-watched network among total viewers in both total day and primetime, according to Nielsen Media Research.
  • Hannityfinished the month of April as the highest-rated cable news program whileTucker Carlson Tonight ranked number two, outpacing MSNBCsRachel Maddow at 9PM/ETin both total viewers and the 25-54 demo.
  • Both Tucker Carlson Tonight and Hannity also beat NBA Playoffs airing on ESPN and TNT and Monday Night Raw airing on USA Network in total viewers.
  • The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for 17 consecutive years.

Red Roof® Supports Cornhole Players and Fans with Launch of Integrated Campaign

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Red Roof, the leader in economy lodging, has launched a multipronged, integrated campaign to show its support of the players and fans of Cornhole and capture share of this audience.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Red Roof, the leader in economy lodging, has launched a multipronged, integrated campaign to show its support of the players and fans of Cornhole and capture share of this audience.
  • Red Roof is embracing this fringe pastime, and its players and fans, with:30 second spots on ESPN, ESPN2, during the broadcasts of the American Cornhole League (ACL) tournaments and streamed on ESPN3.
  • The ESPN ad campaign is being amplified with in market promotions and contests to elevate awareness and drive bookings of cornhole lovers and followers to local Red Roof properties.
  • Ranging from economy to upper midscale, Red Roof's portfolio of brands includes: Red Roof Inn and Red Roof PLUS+, allowing guests to Sleep Easy.

ESPN and ESPN+ to Become Exclusive Media Home of The Professional Fighters League in U.S.

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Monday, February 25, 2019
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Three PFL Playoff events will take place in October, with coverage also carried across ESPN+, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

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  • Three PFL Playoff events will take place in October, with coverage also carried across ESPN+, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
  • PFL 2019 and 2020 Seasons will be presented live on primarily Thursday nights, primetimeon either ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes or ESPN+.
  • ESPN+ is the multi-sport, direct-to-consumer video service from The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment and ESPN.
  • ESPN, the world's leading sports entertainment enterprise features more than 50 assets eight U.S. television networks, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN International, ESPN The Magazine and more.

ESPN and ESPN+ to Become Exclusive Media Home of The Professional Fighters League in U.S.

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Monday, February 25, 2019
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Three PFL Playoff events will take place in October, with coverage also carried across ESPN+, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

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  • Three PFL Playoff events will take place in October, with coverage also carried across ESPN+, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
  • PFL 2019 and 2020 Seasons will be presented live on primarily Thursday nights, primetimeon either ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes or ESPN+.
  • ESPN+ is the multi-sport, direct-to-consumer video service from The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment and ESPN.
  • ESPN, the world's leading sports entertainment enterprise features more than 50 assets eight U.S. television networks, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN International, ESPN The Magazine and more.

Great Clips Joins with X Games to Become Official Retail Salon Sponsor

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Today, Great Clips, Inc. , the worlds largest salon brand, announced that they are the official retail salon sponsor of the X Games in 2019, which includes X Games Aspen and X Games Minneapolis.

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  • Today, Great Clips, Inc. , the worlds largest salon brand, announced that they are the official retail salon sponsor of the X Games in 2019, which includes X Games Aspen and X Games Minneapolis.
  • As an official X Games sponsor, Great Clips will receive on-site branding spanning the X Games app and spectator guide, jumbotron, billboards and athlete bibs at X Games Aspen, as well as a consumer-facing brand experience at X Games Minneapolis X Fest.
  • To kick off, Great Clips partnered with four-time X Games medalist James Woods, to learn more about his preparation for X Games Aspen and to document the skier getting a new haircut courtesy of Great Clips that will make its debut in Aspen.
  • An interview video featuring two-time X Games medalist and snowboarder, Sage Kostenburg, will also be released during X Games Aspen with additional content planned for X Games Minneapolis.

Hembo: Living the Dream as ESPN's Sports Trivia Guru

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Friday, January 18, 2019
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Hembekides is now the on-air researcher for ESPN's new morning television show, "Get Up!".

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  • Hembekides is now the on-air researcher for ESPN's new morning television show, "Get Up!".
  • is hosted by Greenberg and runs from 8-10 a.m. every weekday.
  • Additionally, Hembekides participates in trivia battles with professional athletes, such as MLB and NBA Hall of Fame athletes Cal Ripken Jr. and David Robinson.
  • Hembekides also does a weekly podcast on ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" called "Hembo Knows" with the show's host, Buster Olney.

Fantasy Football Evolution Seeks Partners for $2 Billion Growth Opportunity in Season Long Fantasy Football

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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Since its re-launch in 2017, Fantasy Football Evolution (FFE), has become the fastest growing season long fantasy football competition in the USA.

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  • Since its re-launch in 2017, Fantasy Football Evolution (FFE), has become the fastest growing season long fantasy football competition in the USA.
  • FFE is now seeking investors, marketing partners, agents and industry technology providers to participate in the transformation of the season long fantasy football market.
  • This unlocks $2 billion of value and as a consequence it will re-invigorate the currently stagnant season long fantasy football segment."
  • This is an opportunity to monetize the season long fantasy football hosting opportunity currently provided free or at minimal cost by ESPN, Yahoo, NFL, CBS and others.

B.A.S.S. Expanding On ESPN Networks For 2019

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Friday, January 11, 2019
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Television's biggest name in fishing is now entering its 20th season on ESPN.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Television's biggest name in fishing is now entering its 20th season on ESPN.
  • The 2019 season of the award-winning program The Bassmasters will see expanding airtime on ESPN networks as part of the sports giant's increased coverage of B.A.S.S.
  • Beyond its 30 hours of coverage of Bassmaster Elite Series events and the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods, ESPN has nearly doubled (54 hours) its shows on ESPN Classic for the 2019 season.
  • "No matter the sport, ESPN has the best networks for coverage, and we're excited that ESPN has committed fantastic coverage for our shows."

Scripps National Spelling Bee Introduces Changes And New Opportunities Through RSVBEE

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee is welcoming applicants for its second year of RSVBee, the invitational program that creates more opportunities for champion spellers to compete in the national finals in National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee is welcoming applicants for its second year of RSVBee, the invitational program that creates more opportunities for champion spellers to compete in the national finals in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • RSVBee applicants who earn spots in the national finals by winning their regional spelling bee may withdraw their application by contacting the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.

C Spire, Bash Brothers Media celebrate launch of new sports documentary TV series

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- News media are invited to attend a kick off celebration and reception at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday for "Between the Pines," a new original sports television documentary series that chronicles the rich history, tradition and passion behind Mississippi's greatest sports stories.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- News media are invited to attend a kick off celebration and reception at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday for "Between the Pines," a new original sports television documentary series that chronicles the rich history, tradition and passion behind Mississippi's greatest sports stories.
  • C Spire is presenting sponsor of the program, which is the creation of Bash Brothers Media and whose first episode the "University of South Panola" - airs on local television stations in Mississippi and Memphis this weekend telling the story of South Panola High School's rise to become one of the most famous high school football dynasties in U.S. history.
  • "The Vet" airs on selected stations on Nov. 13 and 14.
  • Much of the cast from the first episode as well as several cast members from the second episode will be on hand to share their perspective and thoughts about the significance and impact of the state's first ESPN 30 for 30-style series in sharing the state's greatest sports stories.