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Herschend Enterprises Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that highlights corporate generosity, today announced it has honored Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.

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  • goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that highlights corporate generosity, today announced it has honored Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.
  • Herschend Enterprises, a 70-year-old entertainment business and its CEO Andrew Wexler, were nominated and selected for this award by fellow Georgia business leaders because of their exemplary generous work to improve the lives of others.
  • Love is demonstrated in what you do for others and there may be no better business example of love in action than Herschend Enterprises and its CEO, Andrew Wexler, said Megan McCamey, President of goBeyondProfit.
  • To submit a nomination for future goBeyondProfit Champions, visit the goBeyondProfit website and nomination form .

Former Nickelodeon Executive Keith Dawkins Tapped to Lead Harlem Globetrotters as President

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Dawkins, who spent 17 years at Viacom (now ViacomCBS), was elevated to the position of Executive Vice President at Nickelodeon where he oversaw and grew some of that brands most beloved and successful networks.

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  • Dawkins, who spent 17 years at Viacom (now ViacomCBS), was elevated to the position of Executive Vice President at Nickelodeon where he oversaw and grew some of that brands most beloved and successful networks.
  • Dawkins also launched the Nickelodeon Sports initiative which saw him strike strategic partnerships with the likes of NFL, NASCAR, the PGA Tour, MLS, WWE, and a variety of pro athletes.
  • As we head toward a tremendous milestone, marking our 100th year, theres never been a more exciting time for the Harlem Globetrotters, said Herschend Enterprises CEO Andrew Wexler.
  • Keith Dawkins will lead both entities in the newly-created role of President, Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.

Allied Global Marketing Promotes Kelly Estrella To Chief Of Marketing Operations

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Global Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, culture and lifestyle brands, today announced that it is promoting Kelly Estrella to Chief of Marketing Operations.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Global Marketing, a full-service integrated marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, culture and lifestyle brands, today announced that it is promoting Kelly Estrella to Chief of Marketing Operations.
  • Estrella, the company's top female executive, was formerly the Executive Vice President of Client Solutions for Allied, a role she has held since 2018.
  • "We are delighted to announce this new role for Kelly," said Clint Kendall, CEO of Allied Global Marketing.
  • During her tenure at Allied she has led campaigns for a number of key accounts including Amazon, HBO and Sephora.

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Nominated for USA Today 10Best Theme Park Holiday Award

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humanathe 13-time and only winner of Amusement Todays Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Christmas Eventhas been nominated in the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice travel awards for Best Theme Park Holiday Event.

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  • Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humanathe 13-time and only winner of Amusement Todays Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Christmas Eventhas been nominated in the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice travel awards for Best Theme Park Holiday Event.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211110005985/en/
    With more than five million Christmas lights, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas has been named America's Best Christmas Event by Amusement Today for 13 years.
  • The park is currently in the running for USA Today's 10Best voting for Best Theme Park Holiday event.
  • With more than five million holiday lights, festive holiday performances and a cheerful Christmas atmosphere, Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (now-Jan. 2, 2022) truly captures the essence of Christmas.

America’s Best Christmas Tradition Begins at Dollywood on Nov. 6

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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The holidays are in full swing at the Pigeon Forge park where guests can experience Americas best Christmas tradition, Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana beginning Saturday, Nov. 6 and running through Jan. 2, 2022.

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  • The holidays are in full swing at the Pigeon Forge park where guests can experience Americas best Christmas tradition, Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana beginning Saturday, Nov. 6 and running through Jan. 2, 2022.
  • Dollywood is fresh off its 13th consecutive Golden Ticket award for Best Theme Park Christmas event.
  • I hope that everyone who visits Dollywood this season experiences the love and joy of a traditional Smoky Mountain Christmas.
  • Dollywood guests immediately are enveloped in the illumination of millions of holiday lights, which create a festive Christmas atmosphere that has become a cherished family tradition for generations.

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Celebrates the Beauty of the Smokies

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 30.

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  • Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 30.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A longstanding family tradition for so many, the Harvest Festival greets guests with the surrounding mountainsides draped in vibrant colors.
  • No festival at Dollywood is complete without award-winning entertainment, and the Harvest Festival certainly delivers.
  • With so many opportunities for creating vibrant new family traditions, Dollywoods Harvest Festival is a must-see experience this season.

TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance report shows industry resilience in 2020 and the beginnings of recovery

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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This annual, calendar-year study is produced by collaboration of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM.

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  • This annual, calendar-year study is produced by collaboration of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM.
  • TEA values its continuing partnership with AECOM and the ability to provide this valuable resource to our business community."
  • The report charts and discusses the effects of the pandemic on the industry in 2020 and the subsequent signs of recovery and heightened innovation already begun.
  • In the Asia-Pacific region, the top 20 theme parks saw attendance numbers drop a total of -58% in 2020.

East Tennessee Firm and Dolly Parton Land Multiple Wins at the 42nd Annual Telly Awards

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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The Telly Awards categories "Goodnight with Dolly" was recognized in are:

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  • The Telly Awards categories "Goodnight with Dolly" was recognized in are:
    Gold Telly - Online Series-Webseries: Non-Scripted
    Silver Telly - Online Series-Webseries: Music
    Silver Telly - Online Series-Series: Education & Discovery
    Silver Telly - Social Video Series-Series: Media & Entertainment
    Jacob and his team at S.D.
  • They are especially grateful to be recognized by The Telly Awards for their involvement in the "Goodnight with Dolly" project.
  • Professionals also plays an integral role in Dolly's other businesses, including Dolly Records, Pirates Voyage, Dolly Parton's Stampede and more.
  • Recognized in 2021 by the prestigious Telly Awards for their web series, "Goodnight with Dolly," Timmons and his team at S.D.

Spread Game: The World-Renowned Harlem Globetrotters Are Back

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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For over 95 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have been committed to spreading joy through their artful athleticism and unparalleled basketball skill.

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  • For over 95 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have been committed to spreading joy through their artful athleticism and unparalleled basketball skill.
  • The Globetrotters are now relaunching their brand through the Spread Game Tour, a fully redesigned interactive family entertainment sports experience like no other.
  • All of the NBA is playing like the Harlem Globetrotters, showcasing moves weve been defining for decades.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters' official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Dollywood Announces New Resort Property, Half-Billion Dollar Investment Strategy

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is the 302-room Dollywoods HeartSong Lodge & Resort.

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  • Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is the 302-room Dollywoods HeartSong Lodge & Resort.
  • The new investment plan provides Dollywoods Dreamer-in-Chief plenty of opportunities to do what she does best for many years to come.
  • Since 2010, The Dollywood Company has invested more than $220 million into its properties as part of its ongoing investment plan.
  • About The Dollywood Company: A highly-awarded and widely-recognized leader in the amusement industry, The Dollywood Company consists of the 160-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywoods Splash Country; Dollywoods DreamMore Resort and Spa; and Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Cabins.