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Dude Perfect® and Highmount Capital® Announce Partnership Inclusive of Strategic Growth Capital

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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FRISCO, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dude Perfect®, the leading family-friendly sports and entertainment group, and Highmount Capital®, a private investment firm focused on early growth-stage and middle market investments in transformative technology, media and growth-oriented platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to fuel Dude Perfect's growth and influence on and beyond traditional channels. The partnership includes a 9-figure growth capital investment, which Dude Perfect will use to pursue bold new opportunities and projects, add to their slate of creative partnerships, and build a robust management team to lead the group to new heights.

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  • The partnership includes a 9-figure growth capital investment, which Dude Perfect will use to pursue bold new opportunities and projects, add to their slate of creative partnerships, and build a robust management team to lead the group to new heights.
  • "The mission of Dude Perfect is to serve families with the most trusted entertainment on earth," said Coby Cotton from Dude Perfect.
  • "The name 'Dude Perfect' is synonymous with creative, fun, and wholesome entertainment at the intersection of sports and comedy.
  • CAA Evolution served as the exclusive financial advisor to Dude Perfect and King & Spalding acted as its legal advisor.

FTC says this Dude didn’t abide – by the law, that is

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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FTC says this Dude didn’t abide – by the law, that isWhat’s more, the complaint charges that Hey Dude Shoes posted five-star consumer reviews on its website, but didn’t publish less favorable reviews.

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FTC says this Dude didn’t abide – by the law, that is

  • What’s more, the complaint charges that Hey Dude Shoes posted five-star consumer reviews on its website, but didn’t publish less favorable reviews.
  • In some ads, Hey Dude promised, “All orders placed Monday-Thursday are processed and shipped within 1 business day.
  • Orders placed Friday afternoon-Sunday will be processed the following Monday.” But according to the FTC, Hey Dude engaged in a host of illegal fulfillment and refund practices.

Scamp & Dude proudly announces B Corp™ Certification

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scamp & Dude, a purpose driven UK fashion brand, celebrated for its superpower-infused clothing & 'force for good' collections, proudly announces its achievement as a newly Certified B Corporation™. This significant milestone recognises the brand's unwavering commitment to people and the planet, aligning it with a progressive group of companies dedicated to reinventing business for the greater good. 

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  • LONDON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scamp & Dude, a purpose driven UK fashion brand, celebrated for its superpower-infused clothing & 'force for good' collections, proudly announces its achievement as a newly Certified B Corporation™.
  • As a newly certified member of the B Corp™ community, Scamp & Dude has successfully met the rigorous social and environmental standards set by B Lab, the not-for-profit organisation spearheading movement.
  • Scamp & Dude achieved 103.5 points, proudly beyond the B Corp™ pass mark score of 80 and fashion industry average of 80.9.
  • Recent attention on the fashion industry makes Scamp & Dude's B Corp™ certification a notable step and signals a shift towards greater accountability and transparency in the sector.

Online Shoe Seller Hey Dude, Inc. to Pay $1.95 Million for Violating FTC’s Mail, Internet, and Telephone Order Rule and Suppressing Negative Consumer Reviews

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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“As this case makes clear, when retailers publish consumer reviews online, they cannot suppress negative reviews to paint a deceptive picture of the consumer experience.

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  • “As this case makes clear, when retailers publish consumer reviews online, they cannot suppress negative reviews to paint a deceptive picture of the consumer experience.
  • Hey Dude violated the FTC Act by suppressing negative consumer reviews of its merchandise, according to the complaint.
  • According to the FTC, Hey Dude started publishing all consumer reviews only after finding out it was under investigation by the Commission.
  • First, the proposed court order will bar Hey Dude from future violations of the Mail Order Rule.

JAKKS Pacific and Disguise Unveil New Details for WonderCon Panel

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), leading toy manufacturer, and Disguise Inc., world leaders in costume design, reveal more details on their panel at WonderCon in Anaheim, CA to take place on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 5pm – 6pm in Room 213CD.

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  • JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), leading toy manufacturer, and Disguise Inc., world leaders in costume design, reveal more details on their panel at WonderCon in Anaheim, CA to take place on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 5pm – 6pm in Room 213CD.
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    Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves costumes by Disguise (Photo: Business Wire)
    JAKKS Pacific plans to reveal 2023 toy and collectible releases for Sonic the Hedgehog, Apex Legends, and more.
  • Come see The Dude, Beavis, Butt-Head and some additional hit characters at the panel and learn what this awesome new line of collectible product is all about.
  • Disguise will debut the all-new costume line for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie, and some exciting new additions for Minecraft and Sonic Prime too!

First Dude Perfect Destination Designed by Overland Partners Boasts 330-Foot Tower for Ultimate Trick Shot Experience

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the biggest trick shot yet, Dude Perfect , the global YouTube phenomenon of five guys widely known for their family-friendly comedy and epic sports tricks, has enlisted the team of Overland Partners to manifest their digital brand into a new ten-acre Dude Perfect sports and entertainment destination and headquarters. A year in the making, Dude Perfect is unveiling the concept for their first physical destination offering their fans the opportunity to be part of the Dude Perfect brand experience.

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  • A year in the making, Dude Perfect is unveiling the concept for their first physical destination offering their fans the opportunity to be part of the Dude Perfect brand experience.
  • From a creative standpoint, I would put them up against anybody that we've worked with," said Overland Senior Principal Bryan Trubey.
  • Destined to redefine the city skyline, the dynamic 330-foot "Impossible Shot" tower projects from the site as a vertical expression of the Dude Perfect brand known for impossible shots.
  • We want every visitor to step into the world of Dude Perfect and feel like they might just experience the impossible."

Throwing Dudes - Putting Their Best Selves into the Universe

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Gyro Plasmic (pseudonym), Founder of TDSC says; "Our Throwing Dudes are not just athletes, they are pursuing many creative interests so that their lives are full and vigorous and likewise they put their best selves into the universe.

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  • Gyro Plasmic (pseudonym), Founder of TDSC says; "Our Throwing Dudes are not just athletes, they are pursuing many creative interests so that their lives are full and vigorous and likewise they put their best selves into the universe.
  • Since our Dudes are from across our Universe, some of their capabilities go way beyond just throwing mere earthly objects and include galactic and even mythical throwing.
  • Click here to join the Throwing Dude's waitlist.
  • Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is owned and operated by QaQaQ Inc.
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5 For The Fight Announces New Class of Cancer Research Fellows

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Their important work along with the work of other fellows in the program bring us one step closer to our goal to eradicate cancer.

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  • Their important work along with the work of other fellows in the program bring us one step closer to our goal to eradicate cancer.
  • This is the third class of 5 For The Fight Cancer Research Fellows, which now totals over 30 researchers.
  • To date, 5 For The Fight has raised nearly $30 million to help eradicate cancer with 100% of those funds donated directly to the worlds leading cancer researchers.
  • Heterogeneous tumors respond poorly to immunotherapy, and are common across many tumor types, including melanoma, lung cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer.

DOPE HEADS NFTs: Generative Art Gives Back, Partnering With The Dopey Foundation and Legends and Legacies

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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In 2021 Bryan got together with legendary graphic artist Mike Frost and the duo founded Dope Heads.

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  • In 2021 Bryan got together with legendary graphic artist Mike Frost and the duo founded Dope Heads.
  • Dope Heads' partnership with Houston based non-profit Legends and Legacies is unique and offers direct aid to his Houston community.
  • (All DOPE HEAD holders are Whitelisted for DOPE HEADS ZOMBIES NFT to be released a few months from SALE end.)
  • DOPE HEADS NFT, LLC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE PRESENT OR FUTURE VALUE OF ANY ART MINTED.