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Wilson Sporting Goods Joins Annual MDA Shamrocks Campaign with Introduction of Limited-Edition Glove

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Wilson Sporting Goods proudly joins the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with the launch of the limited-edition 2024 MDA Shamrocks A2000® 1786 Glove.

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  • CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Wilson Sporting Goods proudly joins the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with the launch of the limited-edition 2024 MDA Shamrocks A2000® 1786 Glove.
  • Wilson Sporting Goods joins annual MDA Shamrocks campaign with introduction of limited-edition glove.
  • Wilson Sporting Goods further supported MDA with a Giving Tuesday campaign before the introduction of the new glove this year.
  • The limited-edition 2024 MDA Shamrocks A2000® 1786 Glove will be available for purchase at participating sporting goods stores and online starting March 13 for $299.99.

360PR+ DEEPENS INVESTMENT IN INFLUENCER MARKETING, ADDING MEAGHAN KEHOE AS DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 360PR+ is expanding its influencer marketing capabilities with a key new hire, naming Meaghan Kehoe Director, Influencer Marketing.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 360PR+ is expanding its influencer marketing capabilities with a key new hire, naming Meaghan Kehoe Director, Influencer Marketing.
  • Kehoe, who previously led influencer marketing at Wilson Sporting Goods, will oversee the full range of influencer marketing for 360's clients, from highly curated brand ambassador programs to large-scale creator-led content initiatives and activations.
  • 360PR+ pioneered some of the very first influencer programs and, over the past two decades, has created countless successful, award-winning influencer programs for a long list of admired brands.
  • "Meaghan's deep experience in both influencer marketing and social media, and her success as part of integrated teams, will help our clients fully realize the benefits of investing in influencer marketing."

Getwizer Announces Appointment of Veteran Insights Expert Bruce Friend as CEO to Drive Growth

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Bruce Friend as its new CEO.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getwizer, the hybrid consumer insights platform, announced today the appointment of industry veteran Bruce Friend as its new CEO.
  • Bruce is an industry-leading media and marketing insights executive with over 30 years of global expeience in media measurement, entertainment research, brand insights and strategic planning.
  • Most recently, Bruce held the positions of Chief Product and Innovation Officer and Chief Data Monetization Officer at Screen Engine/ASI.
  • "I'm very excited to be joining Getwizer as CEO to lead the company's future global development and growth," says Bruce Friend.

PHIT America Welcomes Two New Members to Its National Board

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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"The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board," said Baugh. "These gentlemen have the knowledge and networks we need to impact millions of kids. Their passion for kids' fitness and health, and the fact that they are leaders in key areas impacted by the 'Inactivity Pandemic' -- military and sports – make them both ideal board members."

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PHIT America president Jim Baugh today announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors.
  • The latest business leaders added to PHIT's board include retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Aubrey McDade and retired NFL player Eric Swann.
  • "The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board," said Baugh.
  • PHIT America is led by Sports Industry and Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Inductee, and former President of Wilson Sporting Goods, Jim Baugh .

Chicago-Based Pickle Haüs Announces Grand Opening Date of November 17, 2023 for Flagship Location in Algonquin

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickle Haüs, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue and eatery, announced its grand opening will be November 17, 2023. The 41,000 square-foot eatertainment destination will redefine the pickleball experience for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, combining 12 indoor pickleball courts with an exceptional restaurant, bar, two golf simulators, private event space and an outdoor dining patio.  

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickle Haüs , a state-of-the-art entertainment venue and eatery, announced its grand opening will be November 17, 2023.
  • "At Pickle Haüs, we are intentionally creating a community where people can actively socialize and enjoy playing pickleball," said Pickle Haüs co-founder Jeff VanDixhorn.
  • "We're also backed by a strong network of partners who will provide best-in-class resources, equipment and services to enhance the Pickle Haüs experience."
  • Companies supporting Pickle Haüs include:
    Joola USA, a leading sports equipment brand, will provide a wide range of high-quality paddles and accessories.

Johnson Outdoors Announces New Group Vice President of Fishing Segment

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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RACINE, Wis., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced that Bill Kirchner will be joining the company as the new Group Vice President, Fishing.

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  • RACINE, Wis., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced that Bill Kirchner will be joining the company as the new Group Vice President, Fishing.
  • Mr. Kirchner will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, Johnson Outdoors and be a member of the Company’s Executive Committee.
  • In this role, he is responsible for providing the strategic direction and oversight, as well as driving innovative growth, for the Fishing segment.
  • He joins the company from Newell Brands, where he served as Senior Vice President & General Manager of the Outdoor Equipment segment since 2020.

Nexa3D Acquires Addifab, Launches Digital Tooling for Injection Molding

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Nexa3D , the ultrafast polymer 3D printing leader, announced today that it completed the acquisition of Addifab, the originator of Freeform Injection Molding, a proprietary and patented digital tooling process that couples the design freedom of 3D printing with the mechanical performance of injection molding using thousands of tried-and-true engineering materials.

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  • Nexa3D , the ultrafast polymer 3D printing leader, announced today that it completed the acquisition of Addifab, the originator of Freeform Injection Molding, a proprietary and patented digital tooling process that couples the design freedom of 3D printing with the mechanical performance of injection molding using thousands of tried-and-true engineering materials.
  • The joint sales and marketing efforts resulted in converting dozens of customers from traditional tooling to digital tooling due to significant time and cost savings associated with this innovative approach.
  • The combination of these two highly complementary technologies unlocks the full potential of digital tooling for injection molding combining the freedom of creation with the reliability and ubiquity of injection molding, uniquely positioning Nexa3D for accelerated growth in the fast-growing additive manufacturing space.
  • Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, Addifab developed, patented, and successfully brought to market a proprietary end-to-end digital tooling solution that includes CAD-to-Tool software generator, dissolvable tooling resins, 3D printing and production injection molding process.

Swing Racquet + Paddle Announces Partnership with Industry Leader Good to Great Tennis Academy

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swing Racquet + Paddle (Swing), the first-of-its-kind Sportstainment™ venue coming to Raleigh in 2024 and the next evolution in racquet and paddle sports, today announced a partnership with the renowned Good to Great Tennis Academy. Together, Swing and Good to Great (GTG) will work closely to deliver a premier teaching academy with unique and engaging experiences that will continue to drive the growth of tennis in the Raleigh area and beyond. Over the past month, Swing has also made major announcements joining forces with the likes of Wilson Sporting Goods and celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

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  • Swing and Good to Great Embark on a Collaborative Partnership to Bring a World-Class Teaching Academy to the U.S.
    RALEIGH, N.C., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swing Racquet + Paddle (Swing), the first-of-its-kind Sportstainment™ venue coming to Raleigh in 2024 and the next evolution in racquet and paddle sports, today announced a partnership with the renowned Good to Great Tennis Academy .
  • "We are so excited to announce this blockbuster partnership with GTG Tennis Academy," said Rob Autry, Founder and CEO of Swing Racquet + Paddle.
  • "Their passion for the game and reputation for developing amazing tennis players - on and off the court - is well known across the industry.
  • The strategic partnership will include GTG founders Magnus Norman, Nicklas Kulti, and Mikael Tillström providing foundational expertise in the development of a GTG co-branded tennis academy experience.

Wilson and Swing Join Forces to Create the Future of Racquet Sports

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swing Racquet + Paddle (Swing), in line with their mission to drive the evolution of sport through a first-of-its-kind dedicated multi-racquet & paddle sport and Sportstainment™ venue, is proud to announce Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (Wilson) as a leading sponsor. Swing and Wilson plan to revolutionize the racquet and paddle sport experience, growing the player base for racquet sports in the United States and beyond. Through its sponsorship of Swing, Wilson will continue to lead innovation in the industry while fueling growth and participation in racquet and paddle sports.

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  • Swing and Wilson plan to revolutionize the racquet and paddle sport experience, growing the player base for racquet sports in the United States and beyond.
  • Through its sponsorship of Swing, Wilson will continue to lead innovation in the industry while fueling growth and participation in racquet and paddle sports.
  • The multipurpose venue will also be home to a satellite hub of Wilson Labs, the brand's R&D arm responsible for industry-leading Racquet Sports innovation.
  • Additionally, Swing and Wilson will align on community programming in and around Raleigh, offering steady tennis, padel and pickleball programming.

Savannah Bananas Kick Off 2023 Banana Ball World Tour With New Gear From Wilson®, Louisville Slugger® and EvoShield®

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When the iconic, wildly popular Savannah Bananas begin their world tour tonight in West Palm Beach, Fla., they'll be sporting a bunch of new equipment thanks to a partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods. The partnership encompasses several of the Wilson family of brands – Wilson®, Louisville Slugger®, EvoShield® – making the company the team's exclusive equipment provider for gloves, bats, protective gear, uniforms, warm-up apparel, helmets, bags, and batting gloves. And of course, the designs feature the Bananas' fun and wild style, including customized "crazy gloves", never-before-seen bat decals and colorways, and leopard print catcher's gear.

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  • And of course, the designs feature the Bananas' fun and wild style, including customized "crazy gloves", never-before-seen bat decals and colorways, and leopard print catcher's gear.
  • The equipment deal also applies to the Bananas' opponent during their tour, the Party Animals, who will be using all new gear supplied by Wilson Sporting Goods.
  • In addition, EvoShield is the provider of Bananas fan apparel, which is available both at the team store and online ( thesavannahbananas.com ).
  • "Partnering with Wilson Sporting Goods for all of our gear is a perfect match for us," said Savannah Bananas president Jared Orton.