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The Paley Center for Media Announces New PaleyImpact Event: 9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announced today its newest PaleyImpact program,9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announced today its newest PaleyImpact program,9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports.
The program is releasing on Thursday, September 9 at 10:00 am ET/ 7:00 am PT on the Paley Center's dedicated YouTube channel, youtube.com/paleycenter.
But the sports industry banded together to give fans what they needed to begin healing, one game at a time, through the power of sports and sports media," said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media.
The Paley Center for Media's PaleyImpact programs explore how media influences attitudes, behaviors, and actions, and shapes public discourse on critical social issues.

FanDuel Group Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Three-Time Major Winner Jordan Spieth

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Spieth, three-time major champion, is joining the FanDuel Group team as part of an exclusive partnership with America's #1 sportsbook.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Spieth, three-time major champion, is joining the FanDuel Group team as part of an exclusive partnership with America's #1 sportsbook.
This new partnership designates FanDuel, an official sports betting partner of the PGA TOUR, as the exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy provider for Jordan Spieth.
Spieth will work with FanDuel on content for social media and responsible gaming initiatives.
FanDuel will also support the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation to continue its great work in the community.

ONE Taps Former Turner President David Levy to Join Its Board of Directors

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Monday, July 12, 2021

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SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Group ONE Holdings ("ONE" or the "Company"), Asia's largest global sports media platform, today announced the appointment of David Levy to its Board of Directors.

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SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Group ONE Holdings ("ONE" or the "Company"), Asia's largest global sports media platform, today announced the appointment of David Levy to its Board of Directors.
Levy currently serves as the Founder at Back Nine Ventures, LLC, his recently formed sports consulting and investing firm.
In his capacity as President, Levy oversaw Turner's portfolio of domestic entertainment, sports, kids and young adult networks and businesses, including TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, Bleacher Report, and Turner Sports.
During his 30-year tenure at Turner, Levy assumed executive oversight for increased investment in original premium content across the portfolio, and in 2018, Turner programming was nominated for 33 Emmy Awards.

Hotels.com ® is Rewarding NBA Fans with a Fast Break of Their Own This Summer

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

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This summer, Hotels.com, the Official Travel Partner of the NBA, is helping fans and travelers re-energize their summer travel with a fast break of their owna getaway courtesy of Hotels.com.

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This summer, Hotels.com, the Official Travel Partner of the NBA, is helping fans and travelers re-energize their summer travel with a fast break of their owna getaway courtesy of Hotels.com.
During the NBA Conference Finals, presented by AT&T, if a team hits 20 fast break points or more in a game, fans can score a free reward night* for their own fast break hotel stay.
To claim your reward night, visit hotels.com/FastBreakGetaway within 24 hours of any game where at least 20 fast break points are scored during the NBA Conference Finals, presented by AT&T.
"We're going to continue rewarding basketball fans and travelers with epic travel deals, perks, and flexibility this season as an official NBA partner."

Buzzer Expands Live Offerings with NBA League Pass

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

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b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Buzzer, a new mobile platform for live sports personalized for fans, announced today a new agreement to distribute NBA League Pass, the NBA\'s premium live out-of-market game subscription service.

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b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Buzzer, a new mobile platform for live sports personalized for fans, announced today a new agreement to distribute NBA League Pass, the NBA\'s premium live out-of-market game subscription service.
The partnership will allow younger generations of fans to seamlessly discover and access live out-of-market NBA games where and how they want.
As part of the agreement, beginning on May8 fans will be able to buy multiple NBA League Pass offerings through Buzzer, building upon the platform\'s goal of providing purchasing and viewing options to NBA fans in the U.S.\nAmong the NBA League Pass offerings available for purchase via Buzzer will be single-game and partial-game options the NBA currently makes available for purchase via NBA.com and the NBA app.Buzzer will make these NBA League Pass optionsavailable for purchase through easy and seamless micropayments known as "Buzzer Moments," which will allow basketball fans to tunein to NBA League Pass anytimeand watch their favorite players, teams, and milestones.Buzzer will also make full-season NBA League Pass packages available for purchase.\n"The NBA is an industry leader in innovation and fan experience, and Buzzer offers a new way for the league to reach fans, particularly younger Gen Z and Millennial fans," says Bo Han, founder and CEO of Buzzer.
"\nBuzzer\'s distribution of NBA League Pass is the latest league partnership for the platform.

The General® Insurance and Shaquille O’Neal Champion Communities in Need in New Bleacher Report Video Series “Shaq Gives Back”

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cWe are proud to be working with The General and Shaq to share those stories through Bleacher Report.\xe2\x80\x9d\nTurner Sports\xe2\x80\x99 Bleacher Report will debut the first episode of Shaq Gives Back on Tuesday, April 13 across Bleacher Report\xe2\x80\x99s social channels.

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\xe2\x80\x9cWe are proud to be working with The General and Shaq to share those stories through Bleacher Report.\xe2\x80\x9d\nTurner Sports\xe2\x80\x99 Bleacher Report will debut the first episode of Shaq Gives Back on Tuesday, April 13 across Bleacher Report\xe2\x80\x99s social channels.
Additionally, there will be promotion on House of Highlights\xe2\x80\x99 popular Instagram channel and the Bleacher Report app.
It is the #1 sports brand driving engagement and video views across all social platforms and the Bleacher Report app, while fueling offline engagement through unparalleled experiences that blend sports with culture.
Find Bleacher Report on the industry-leading Bleacher Report app, www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram @BleacherReport.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210413005790/en/\n'

Great Clips® Introduces First Marketing Campaign for March Madness®

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Great Clips, Inc. today unveiled its first ever March Madness-themed marketing campaign in support of the brands NCAA partnership.

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Great Clips, Inc. today unveiled its first ever March Madness-themed marketing campaign in support of the brands NCAA partnership.
As the Official Hair Salon of the NCAA, Great Clips is providing fans with various ways to join the conversation during these March Madness #HairRaisingMoments.
To introduce the #HairRaisingMoments campaign, Great Clips released a new video today entitled Getting Ready for March Madness .
Getting a great haircut at Great Clips is more convenient than ever with Online Check-In , ReadyNext text alerts and Clip Notes .

ONE Championship and Turner Sports Announce 'ONE on TNT' Event Series Coming to U.S. Prime Time in April

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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The "ONE on TNT" series will air every Wednesday from April 7 to April 28.

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The "ONE on TNT" series will air every Wednesday from April 7 to April 28.
ET, followed by three main card fights televised exclusively on TNT in the U.S. at 10 p.m.
"We look forward to introducing our unique brand of martial arts to the U.S. on prime time.
For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com ,
ONE Championship (ONE) is the largest global sports media property in Asian history.

Award-winning NASCAR Executive Jill Gregory Named Executive Vice President and General Manager at Sonoma Raceway

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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Acclaimed NASCAR executive and sports marketer Jill Gregory has been named the new Executive Vice President and General Manager at Sonoma Raceway .

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Acclaimed NASCAR executive and sports marketer Jill Gregory has been named the new Executive Vice President and General Manager at Sonoma Raceway .
Growing up in nearby Modesto, my cousins brought me to NASCAR races at Sonoma when I was in high school, Gregory said.
Gregory will follow Steve Page who announced his retirement last August after nearly three decades at the helm of Sonoma Raceway.
Gregory is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Content Officer at NASCAR and the managing executive of the companys Charlotte-based operations.

DraftKings and Turner Sports Enter Multi-Year Agreement

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

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Under the arrangement, DraftKings will provide sports betting information and daily fantasy content across Turner Sports telecasts and Bleacher Report digital channels including the B/R app.

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Under the arrangement, DraftKings will provide sports betting information and daily fantasy content across Turner Sports telecasts and Bleacher Report digital channels including the B/R app.
Regulated betting is quickly becoming a fixture of modern sports entertainment, and this collaboration with Turner Sports further scales the reach of our products and content to engage fans, said Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer, DraftKings.
This alliance enhances Turner Sports content with betting information that our hyper-engaged, highly interactive viewers demand, while driving customer engagement and acquisition for DraftKings.
Fans can access DraftKings Daily Fantasy, Sportsbook and Casino anywhere by visiting www.draftkings.com or by downloading DraftKings apps via iOS and Android .