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The US & Europe Fantasy Sports Markets Projected to Soar, Arizton Report Reveals US to Generate Revenue of $6.8 Billion and Europe to Generate Revenue of Over $2 Billion by 2028 - Arizton

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The US holds the key to the North American region's growth in the fantasy sports business.

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The US holds the key to the North American region's growth in the fantasy sports business.
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSTA) is the only association looking after the interests of fantasy sports vendors catering to the region.
IBM is introducing watsonx to ESPN Fantasy Football, incorporating new features such as Waiver Grades and Trade Grades.
Wastsonx technology will offer unique insights and tools as part of the digital experiences in the ESPN Fantasy Football app.

New Athletes Blake Griffin, Shaun White, and Diana Flores; Sports Personalities Taylor Rooks, and Pablo Torre Confirmed to Appear at Stagwell's (STGW) Sport Beach 2024 During Cannes Lions

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced today additional athletes and brand partners confirmed to activate at Sport Beach 2024 (June 17-20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions). Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White, Mexican Captain and Flag Football star Diana Flores, and former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbajabiamila join Sport Beach and will participate in featured programming and appearances.

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Stagwell previously announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and more.
Leading sports media personalities Taylor Rooks and Pablo Torre also join Sport Beach's programming, bringing their unparalleled journalism and thought leadership to the week's conversations.
Previously, Stagwell announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Hélio Castroneves, Brandon Marshall and Megan Rapinoe confirmed to attend.
"As leaders, innovators, and cultural influencers, Blake, Shaun, and Diana all represent what makes athletes dynamic and interesting in new ways," said Stagwell Chief Brand and Communications Officer Beth Sidhu.

University of North Carolina Tar Heel Women's Basketball Guard Paulina Paris featured in ZIPS "Car Wash Convos™"

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash ( zipscarwash.com ) revealed its latest episode of " Car Wash Convos™" today featuring Paulina Paris , sophomore guard on the University of North Carolina Women's Basketball team and an exercise and sport science major.

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash ( zipscarwash.com ) revealed its latest episode of " Car Wash Convos™" today featuring Paulina Paris , sophomore guard on the University of North Carolina Women's Basketball team and an exercise and sport science major.
Paulina rides shotgun to former UNC student-athlete Kaitlyn Schmidt, who returns for Season 2 as ZIPS' host of "Car Wash Convos™".
Visit the App Store or Google Play from your mobile device and search 'ZIPS Car Wash' to start earning wash rewards and app-only deals.
Plus, win big with a free wash just for joining and other exclusive offers from ZIPS.

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dick Vitale Releases New Book, Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer With My Young Heroes

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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CARY, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame broadcaster and V Foundation for Cancer Research Board Member, announced the release of his latest book, Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer With My Young Heroes, available for purchase on Amazon beginning March 6. Autographed copies will also be available on dickvitale.com and books will be on sale nationwide at additional locations on March 19. In the book, Vitale chronicles his own experiences with cancer and features the stories from his All-Courageous Team, the young cancer fighters who have inspired him at every step.

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In the book, Vitale chronicles his own experiences with cancer and features the stories from his All-Courageous Team, the young cancer fighters who have inspired him at every step.
Vitale is a three-time cancer survivor who has battled melanoma, lymphoma and vocal-cord cancer beginning in 2021.
Vitale is an active board member for the V Foundation for Cancer Research and established the Dick Vitale Gala in 2005, an annual event that raises funds for pediatric cancer research.
All proceeds from the book will benefit the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation.

Parks Associates' Future of Video Addresses Disruptions In Video Distribution And Transformation Of Streaming Business And Revenue Models

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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DALLAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International research firm Parks Associates today announced the agenda and call for papers for the firm's seventh annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming. The conference, featuring multiple virtual sessions and an in-person event November 19-21 at the Marina del Rey Marriott, Marina del Rey, California, addresses new strategies for cableco, OTT, and mobile service providers to deliver high-quality customer service, retain subscribers, attract new customers, and design bundled options through new distribution strategies.

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DALLAS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International research firm Parks Associates today announced the agenda and call for papers for the firm's seventh annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming .
New partnerships are aiming to address this need, such as the recent announcement from ESPN, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros.
"Consumers are seeking solutions that simplify their content search while players in the streaming market experiment with new business models and partnerships to attract subscribers and increase revenues," said Eric Sorensen , Director, Streaming Video Tracker at Parks Associates.
"Due to the rapid rate of change, our objective with Future of Video is to disseminate the most recent industry research and developments.

Paralyzed Veterans of America Announces Renowned Sports Journalist Hannah Storm as 2024 Gala Emcee

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning sports journalist Hannah Storm will serve as event emcee for PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced that award-winning sports journalist Hannah Storm will serve as event emcee for PVA's Igniting Change Gala on April 12 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hills, Maryland.
Storm is a pioneer in the field of sports broadcasting for women and is currently a host on ESPN.
In addition to her trailblazing work in sports broadcasting, Storm is an author, producer, director, actor, and advocate for children.
"Hannah Storm is a media icon, and her incredible career is an inspiration to people everywhere," said Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer for Paralyzed Veterans of America.

THE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 PFL REGULAR SEASON BEGINNING APRIL 4

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced dates, locations and weight classes for the first half of the 2024 PFL Regular Season; which will be available live in the U.S. across ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

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2024 PFL Regular Season available live across ESPN platforms in the U.S. and via DAZN in Canada, Europe and additional premium sports platforms internationally
Presale tickets for the first half of the 2024 PFL Regular Season will be available beginning February 20, general on Sale February 21
NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced dates, locations and weight classes for the first half of the 2024 PFL Regular Season; which will be available live in the U.S. across ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
"The toughest test in MMA, The PFL Regular Season, just got tougher with the addition of stars from Bellator and PFL Europe," said PFL CEO Peter Murray.
"The PFL is excited to kick off the 2024 Regular Season in front of our great fans in San Antonio, Las Vegas and Chicago.
The 2024 PFL Regular Season will be available live in the U.S. on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

Parks Associates: 61% of Households Who Churned from a Video Streaming Service Think They Are Spending Too Much on Streaming Services

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' just-published consumer study, The Viewer Journey: Navigating Streaming Options, finds churn remains a persistent problem for video streaming services, with cost and trouble finding content the leading drivers. Among the 48% of US internet households that cancelled a streaming video service in the past 12 months, 61% feel they are spending too much on these services. Fifty-seven percent admit switching between services when they can't find anything to watch, while 50% expressed frustration when a favorite show is cancelled or removed from a service.

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Among the 48% of US internet households that cancelled a streaming video service in the past 12 months, 61% feel they are spending too much on these services.
"But consumers are not excited by the many service choices—more than half of households who recently churned feel there are too many streaming options to choose from.
Parks Associates' data from Q3 2023 show that households subscribe to 5.8 services on average, while 29% subscribe to more than eight.
The Viewer Journey: Navigating Streaming Options examines the viewer journey for accessing desired video content across broadcast, traditional pay-TV, and the many over-the-top (OTT) streaming video service models, including SVOD, AVOD/FAST, TVOD and vMVPD (streaming TV) services.

TV Viewing Hits Four-Year High in January, including Most-Streamed Day in History, according to Nielsen's Report of The Gauge™

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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January 2024 registered 9 of the top 10 most-streamed days ever, including the most-streamed day in history on Jan. 13.

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January 2024 registered 9 of the top 10 most-streamed days ever, including the most-streamed day in history on Jan. 13.
Yearly TV usage is typically at its peak in January, and this month, total viewing climbed 3.7% versus December.
Sports viewing had the greatest impact on the category, notching a 36% monthly viewing increase to account for 28% of all broadcast viewing.
Cable viewing increased 2.7% over December, but fell to 27.9% of TV due to the larger increase of overall TV usage.

CINEVERSE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW AD PLATFORM 'CINEVERSE 360'

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), today announced the launch of Cineverse 360 (C360), a new ad platform providing brands the ability to connect with enthusiast audiences across an exclusive, omnichannel mix of marketing offerings. C360 will offer custom marketing integrations including audio opportunities on the Cineverse Podcast Network, display, social, experiential in-person events, and connected TV (CTV) advertising on the company's owned and operated free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. At launch the network will reach 82 million monthly viewers across the company's owned and operated partners.

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At launch the network will reach 82 million monthly viewers across the company's owned and operated partners.
Cineverse 360 Audience Network – As part of the launch, Cineverse is also launching the Cineverse 360 Audience Network (CAN), which starting next quarter, will bring advertisers a scalable solution for reaching enthusiast audiences across a network of Cineverse and third-party publishers.
Additionally, Cineverse has brought on Andrew Baritz, and Eventually A Castle where he is principal, to oversee C360 ad operations and strategy.
Upfront Presentations and Events – Cineverse 360 will be participating in a variety of industry events and presentations this spring.