General Sports

Just Women’s Sports and National Women’s Soccer League Renew Media Partnership for 2024 Season

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Online, Sports, Entertainment, General Sports, Consumer, General Entertainment, Other Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Soccer, Advertising, Women, Communications, Sport, Season, Commercial, NWSL, Partnership, Just, Growth, JWS, World cup

Just Women’s Sports (JWS), the leading multimedia platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports, today announced it’s teaming up with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for the third consecutive year as an official media partner.

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  • Just Women’s Sports (JWS), the leading multimedia platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports, today announced it’s teaming up with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for the third consecutive year as an official media partner.
  • The platform’s social coverage boasted an eye-popping 10% engagement rate on NWSL content in 2023.
  • During last year’s NWSL Championship Weekend, JWS drove 44 million social impressions while also hosting an on-site super show featuring three World Cup winners among seven NWSL stars.
  • With this partnership, we’re able to showcase the league globally by highlighting the incredible talent and personalities of these world-class athletes.”

Intel Brings AI-Platform Innovation to Life at the Olympic Games

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Software, Men, Mobile, Wireless, Sports, General Sports, Data Management, Consumer, Apps, Applications, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Olympics, Women, Internet, International, VVC, Scalability, Partner, Acceleration, AI, Team, Partnership, Artificial intelligence, 3D, History, IOC, Smartphone, Automation, VR, International Paralympic Committee, Olympic Broadcasting Services, Intel, Olympic Games, Athlete, OTT, Multimedia, Xeon, OBS, Data-rate units, Samsung

Bringing AI Everywhere, Intel will implement artificial intelligence technology powered by Intel processors on the world’s biggest stage.

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  • Bringing AI Everywhere, Intel will implement artificial intelligence technology powered by Intel processors on the world’s biggest stage.
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will embed Intel AI platform technology throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games experience in three key areas.
  • To help continue the legacy of the Olympic Games, neural object cloning will transform video of Olympic collections into 3D digital artifacts.
  • Intel has a storied history of innovation at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, accelerating the adoption of 5G, VR, drones and AI technology platforms to enhance the experience.

Veritone Clinches 2024 NAB Product of the Year Award for a Fifth Time with Generative AI Solution

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Software, Sports, General Sports, Data Management, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Other Communications, Marketing, Audio, Video, Advertising, Communications, Other Technology, Public sector, NAB Show, Radio, Collection, Capitalization, Machine learning, Human voice, DMH, NAB, NCAA

(NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, won NAB Product of the Year for the company’s recently launched Ask Veri .

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  • (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, won NAB Product of the Year for the company’s recently launched Ask Veri .
  • Last year, Veritone’s Generative AI platform won the category, while Veritone Avatar secured the award in 2022, and Veritone Voice in 2021.
  • “Congratulations to Veritone for winning the prestigious 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Award, a testament to the groundbreaking innovation embodied by Ask Veri.
  • Ask Veri will be commercially available in the second half of 2024, with deployment plans for the entire Veritone product suite including commercial and public sector applications.

Applebee’s® Named Official Grill + Bar of the National Football League

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Retail, Sports, Restaurant, Bar, Football, General Sports, Licensing (Sports), Food, Beverage, Investment, NFL, Partnership, NBC, National Football League, Super Bowl LIX, National Football League Draft, Multimedia, AFL, Calendar, IOS

Applebee’s Grill + Bar and the National Football League announced today they have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement designating Applebee’s as the Official Grill + Bar of the NFL.

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  • Applebee’s Grill + Bar and the National Football League announced today they have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement designating Applebee’s as the Official Grill + Bar of the NFL.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416939932/en/
    Applebee's Named Official Grill + Bar of the National Football League in multi-year partnership agreement.
  • “Applebee’s fans are NFL fans, which is why we are excited to bring America’s Favorite Grill + Bar together with America’s number one sport in a way that will create a fun and engaging experience for all,” said Joel Yashinsky, chief marketing officer at Applebee’s Grill + Bar.
  • From America’s Favorite Boneless Wings, Mozzarella Sticks and more to a wide range of bar offerings, there’s no better place than Applebee’s to enjoy watching football.

DICK’S Sporting Goods & SidelineSwap Expand Resale Partnership in 2024

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and SidelineSwap , the world’s largest online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, are expanding their resale partnership for the third straight year to offer SidelineSwap’s recommerce services to more DICK’S athletes throughout the U.S.

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  • DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and SidelineSwap , the world’s largest online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, are expanding their resale partnership for the third straight year to offer SidelineSwap’s recommerce services to more DICK’S athletes throughout the U.S.
  • The growth of this partnership comes in direct response to consumers’ increased interest in resale to both save money and live more sustainable lifestyles .
  • Throughout 2024, DICK’S athletes will be able to drop-off their used sports gear at SidelineSwap trade-in events at select DICK’S locations throughout the U.S.
  • The used gear will be evaluated by SidelineSwap buying experts, and athletes will be paid with DICK’S e-gift cards to use towards their next purchase.

AMB Sports and Entertainment Amps Up Event Experiences at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Wi-Fi 6E from HPE

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
General Sports, Sports, Networks, Internet, Technology, Events, Concerts, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Social media, Atlanta Falcons, NFL, MLS, Wi-Fi 6, HPE, Partnership, VIP, Friends, Family, National Football League, Aruba, Major League Soccer, Atlanta United FC, Sport, Multimedia, Mercedes-Benz, AFL

To support the premier fan experiences that have garnered top satisfaction honors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) is modernizing its wireless network with a Wi-Fi 6E -enabled HPE Aruba Networking solution by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE).

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  • To support the premier fan experiences that have garnered top satisfaction honors at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) is modernizing its wireless network with a Wi-Fi 6E -enabled HPE Aruba Networking solution by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE).
  • Adopting Wi-Fi 6E throughout the facility, including seating, concourses, event spaces, and VIP suites, supplies AMBSE with the next-gen Wi-Fi needed for continue its tradition of excellence.
  • “At some of our headliner events we’re now seeing an average of 600MBps for each attendee,” said Pope.
  • “We appreciate the strong partnership we’ve built with HPE Aruba Networking that is enabling us to make our connected stadium goals happen.”

TKO to Announce First Quarter 2024 Results

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, will release its first quarter 2024 results after market hours on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, will release its first quarter 2024 results after market hours on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
  • The live teleconference to discuss these results and provide a business update is scheduled for 5 p.m.
  • The earnings release, the live call and any supporting materials will be accessible via TKO’s IR site – investor.tkogrp.com.
  • A recording of the teleconference will be available on TKO’s IR site shortly following the call.

Seahawks Star Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Host 3rd Annual Seattle All-Star Classic Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, July 6 at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Sports, General Sports, Philanthropy, Entertainment, Celebrity, Other Philanthropy, Men, Family, Fund Raising, Consumer, Parenting, Corporation, Education, Pacific Northwest, Wine, NFL, Beer, Cheney Stadium, SASC, NBA, Entrepreneurship, Food, Athlete, Music, National Football League Draft, Veteran

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will host the third annual Seattle All-Star Celebrity Softball Game & Home Run Derby on Saturday, July 6th at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium.

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  • Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will host the third annual Seattle All-Star Celebrity Softball Game & Home Run Derby on Saturday, July 6th at Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium.
  • More details on the annual charitable event, a growing fixture of the Puget Sound’s summer event season, can be found at: seattleallstarclassic.com .
  • Local employers can become official sponsors of the Seattle All-Star Classic and support local nonprofits alongside professional athletes and celebrities.
  • Corporate partners can sponsor service members and their families to attend the 2024 SASC Celebrity Softball game.

National Thoroughbred League Secures Strategic Investment from DCB Sports

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Sports, Equestrian, General Entertainment, Entertainment, General Sports, Sport, Venezia F.C., NTL, Investment, News, Growth

The National Thoroughbred League (NTL) announced today that it has secured a significant strategic investment from DCB Sports, an experienced La Jolla, California-based investment firm that specializes in the sports and entertainment space.

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  • The National Thoroughbred League (NTL) announced today that it has secured a significant strategic investment from DCB Sports, an experienced La Jolla, California-based investment firm that specializes in the sports and entertainment space.
  • "This confirmatory investment from DCB Sports is a testament to the bright future of the National Thoroughbred League,” said Randall Lane, co-founder of the NTL.
  • "Our investment in the National Thoroughbred League is consistent with our recent investments in innovative sports properties.
  • "We are thrilled that the National Thoroughbred League will be adding four additional franchises for the 2024 season.

AEG and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Announce 16th Year in Partnership, Shaping the Future of Sports and Live Entertainment Across Southern California

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Sports, General Sports, Lodging, Vacation, Travel, General Entertainment, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Men, Consumer, Crypto.com, Dignity, McDonald House, Organization, Inland Empire, Ice, MLS Cup, Business operations, Sport, MLS, Dignity Health Sports Park, Partnership, VIP, Hall, Basketball, Mission Indians, NHL, Hockey, Multimedia, Crypto.com Arena, Boy, Partner, LA Galaxy, AEG, Nightclub

"We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava'.

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  • "We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava'.
  • “AEG and Yaamava’ have similar goals: creating memorable, best-in-class experiences that last for a lifetime.
  • Additionally, the partners will further their joint community outreach initiatives, with a focus on giving back to the people they both serve across the Southern California region.
  • Yaamava’ will also co-create custom grassroots programs designed to enrich the Inland Empire in partnership with the LA Galaxy.