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Visual Identity Unveiled As 9th Asian Winter Games Starts 300-day Countdown

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Monday, April 15, 2024

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On the evening of April 13, a celebration was held for the beginning of a 300-day countdown of the 9th Asian Winter Games in northeastern China’s Harbin.

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On the evening of April 13, a celebration was held for the beginning of a 300-day countdown of the 9th Asian Winter Games in northeastern China’s Harbin.
The event unveiled visual identity for the Games, including the color system, core graphics, and sports pictograms, as well as the promotional video “Shared Future for Harbin.”
This press release features multimedia.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240414513800/en/
The 300 days to go of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 event (Photo: Business Wire)
With a slogan of “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia”, the Games is going to happen from February 7 to 14, 2025, which will be another international ice and snow event hosted by China following the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
The color system, “Romantic Dreams”, includes four theme colors, namely crystal blue, lilac purple, range green and harvest yellow.

Shokz Becomes Official Supplier of the UTMB World Series

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Friday, April 12, 2024

UTMB World Series and Shokz, the global consumer electronics brand and world’s leading pioneer in open-ear headphone technology, have today announced a partnership which will see Shokz become the Official Supplier and Official Headphones of the UTMB World Series.

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UTMB World Series and Shokz, the global consumer electronics brand and world’s leading pioneer in open-ear headphone technology, have today announced a partnership which will see Shokz become the Official Supplier and Official Headphones of the UTMB World Series.
As the Official Supplier and Official Headphones of the UTMB World Series, runners will have the chance to test Shokz products on-site at some events like Dacia UTMB® Mont-Blanc, The Canyons Endurance Run by UTMB®, Val d'Aran by UTMB®, Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB®, allowing them to experience the benefits of the products in real-life situations.
We are thrilled to welcome them as Official Supplier to inspire runners to go the extra mile,” said Frédéric Lénart, CEO, UTMB Group.
“We know how much the beauty and sound of nature, as well as the cheering of supporters and friends, can push you to the finish line.”
“We’re absolutely thrilled to become an Official Supplier of the UTMB World Series,” said Daisy Cong, International Marketing Director at Shokz.

Fanatics Events Announces Inaugural Fanatics Fest NYC: A Three-Day Summer Festival Supersizing Sports, Culture and Collector Fandom

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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Today, Fanatics Events, the live and special event division of digital sports platform Fanatics, announced details for its first flagship event, Fanatics Fest NYC.

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Today, Fanatics Events, the live and special event division of digital sports platform Fanatics, announced details for its first flagship event, Fanatics Fest NYC.
Sitting at the nexus of sports fandom, culture and collecting, Fanatics Fest NYC will bring together fans across all sports to celebrate their passions under one roof at New York City’s Javits Center from Aug. 16 – 18.
“Sports fans deserve a place to gather, celebrate their passions and foster new ones, and Fanatics Fest NYC aims to do just that,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events.
Fanatics Events will release details on additional in-market fan and collector events later this year.

EverPass selects Edgio to Elevate Streaming Delivery to Commercial Establishments

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

This partnership is set to redefine the delivery of premium live sports content across a broad network of commercial establishments nationwide, promising to elevate the viewing experience for countless customers.

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This partnership is set to redefine the delivery of premium live sports content across a broad network of commercial establishments nationwide, promising to elevate the viewing experience for countless customers.
EverPass launched in April 2023 as a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and 32 Equity, the strategic investment arm of the National Football League.
It marks a significant milestone in the sports entertainment industry, promising to set new standards for how live sports content is delivered and enjoyed in commercial establishments across the country.
The result of Uplynk’s seamless integration will be a professional, high quality video experience for all sports fans watching and a boost in revenue for EverPass and commercial establishments across the United States.

Xponential Fitness, Inc. Appoints Jeffrey Lawrence to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential” or “the Company), the largest global franchisor of health and wellness brands, today announced that Jeffrey Lawrence has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective April 10, 2024.

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Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential” or “the Company), the largest global franchisor of health and wellness brands, today announced that Jeffrey Lawrence has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective April 10, 2024.
Mark Grabowski, Chairman of the Board of Xponential, said, “Jeff is an accomplished executive and board member with decades of leadership experience at some of the most well-known consumer brands, including Domino’s, FIGS and Shake Shack.
Mr. Lawrence also served on the Board of Directors of DPC Dash, Domino’s master franchisee in China.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK).

Fubo to Announce Q1 2024 Financial Results on May 3, 2024

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, today announced that it will issue financial results for the first quarter 2024 before the market opens on May 3, 2024.

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FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, today announced that it will issue financial results for the first quarter 2024 before the market opens on May 3, 2024.
Following the release, Fubo Co-founder and CEO David Gandler and CFO John Janedis will host a conference call to review results and provide a brief business and outlook update.
The live webcast will be also available on the Events & Presentations page of Fubo’s investor relations website .
Participants should join the webcast 10 minutes in advance to ensure that they are connected prior to the event.

VICIS QB-Specific Helmet Claims Top Spot in NFL/NFLPA Helmet Laboratory Performance Testing

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

One year after taking the National Football League (NFL) by storm, the revolutionary VICIS ZERO2 Matrix QB helmet remains the top-performing QB-specific helmet in the game.

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One year after taking the National Football League (NFL) by storm, the revolutionary VICIS ZERO2 Matrix QB helmet remains the top-performing QB-specific helmet in the game.
The NFL and the NFL Players Association this week released their annual Helmet Laboratory Testing Performance Results , and VICIS was awarded the top spot in the QB-specific helmet testing.
Last year, VICIS became the first company in history to develop a quarterback-specific helmet approved for use in the NFL.
Along with the ZERO2 Matrix QB’s top ranking, VICIS had two additional helmets ranked in the NFL/NFLPA’s Top 5 for overall performance - the VICIS ZERO2 Trench, the NFL’s first-ever lineman-specific helmet, and the VICIS ZERO2.

PUMA Launches Major Brand Campaign to Strengthen Sports Performance Positioning

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

- See The Game Like We Do” with the objective to strengthen PUMA’s positioning as the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.

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- See The Game Like We Do” with the objective to strengthen PUMA’s positioning as the Fastest Sports Brand in the world.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410842258/en/
Global sports company PUMA has launched its first worldwide brand campaign in 10 years “FOREVER.
This year – through the globally featured Brand Campaign - PUMA is demonstrating how speed has always been deeply rooted in the brand’s DNA.
FASTER.”
“Our new global brand campaign is PUMA’s biggest marketing investment ever,” said Richard Teyssier, Vice President Brand and Marketing.

Carvana and NRG Unveil Exclusive Giveaway: Your Chance to Win the Ultimate Dream Ride, Personally Delivered by Rocket League Icon Musty

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Not only will the lucky winner score a sick ride, the vehicle will be personally delivered – Carvana style – directly to their doorstep by none other than NRG squad member and Rocket League icon Musty.

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Not only will the lucky winner score a sick ride, the vehicle will be personally delivered – Carvana style – directly to their doorstep by none other than NRG squad member and Rocket League icon Musty.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240410486703/en/
Carvana and NRG team up for an exclusive giveaway of a Tesla Model 3, personally delivered by NRG squad member and Rocket League icon Musty.
Super stoked to work with Carvana and NRG for something absolutely wild,” said Musty.
This innovative event, spanning three days last November, set out to discover the next big star in Rocket League.

Boston Athletic Association Utilizes Everbridge Platform for the 128th Running of the Boston Marathon Presented by Bank of America

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

for the 128th running of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

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for the 128th running of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.
Taking place on Monday, April 15th, the Boston Marathon will bring together a field of 30,000 participants and more than 10,000 volunteers.
“The Boston Athletic Association’s commitment to the safety and success of the Boston Marathon aligns perfectly with the Everbridge mission of keeping people safe,” said Tracy Reinhold, Chief Security Officer at Everbridge.
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of Everbridge and the Boston Athletic Association to prioritize safety and security while delivering a world-class experience for all participants.