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DISH Media Partners with PubMatic to Accelerate Programmatic Demand for SLING TV

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SLING TV and PubMatic’s new partnership comes as more consumers seek ad supported streaming providers as a primary means for engaging with TV content.

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  • SLING TV and PubMatic’s new partnership comes as more consumers seek ad supported streaming providers as a primary means for engaging with TV content.
  • The partnership enables DISH Media to access PubMatic’s growing list of supply path optimization partners, which collectively make up over 45% of all activity on the PubMatic platform.
  • "We are strategically expanding our partnerships with SSPs to amplify scale and flexibility for our buyers,” said Andrew Tint, head of programmatic partnerships, DISH Media.
  • “We are excited to partner with DISH Media to offer our advertisers access to the valuable inventory on SLING and enable them to tap into rich targeting signals to drive their campaign objectives.”

USHER’s Road to Halftime on Apple Music lets fans listen, watch, dance, and sing their way to Super Bowl LVIII 

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240204272575/en/
    Fans can get ready for USHER’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show with his Road to Halftime collection on Apple Music.
  • On February 8 at 10 a.m. PT, Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis will interview USHER at the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference.
  • Apple revolutionized the music experience with iPod and iTunes, and continues the award-winning tradition with Apple Music.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple.

BIG GAME BLITZ: LEGENDARY QUARTERBACK KURT WARNER TEAMS UP WITH BINGO BLITZ TO OFFER $1 MILLION TO LUCKY GAMER IF RECORD NUMBER OF SACKS IS BROKEN ON FEBRUARY 11

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Monday, January 29, 2024

HERZLIYA, Israel, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Together with legendary quarterback Kurt Warner, Playtika's Bingo Blitz – the #1 free-to-play bingo game* – is going all in on the blitz with a Las Vegas-worthy offer to football fans across the United States: If either defense blitzes to complete a record-breaking eight sacks in the big game on Sunday, February 11, one lucky Bingo Blitz player will win a million dollars.

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  • The current big game record of seven sacks was hit most recently just two years ago in February 2022 by Los Angeles in the team's 22-20 win against Cincinnati.
  • Kurt Warner, championship quarterback and NFL Network analyst, said:
    "Quarterbacks usually fear blitzes, but with Bingo Blitz it's a whole new ball game this February – and a shot at a million dollars if the sacks record is broken.
  • In addition, Bingo Blitz will soon announce a partnership with Pringles this spring, following the snack's much-anticipated big game ad.
  • Download and play Bingo Blitz for free (in app purchases available) on the App Store and Google Play using this link: https://bingoblitz.onelink.me/789120864/73pinbum

Sling Freestream Launches FAST Service Industry FIRST: Free Cloud DVR

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch

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  • Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch
    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV announced today, a first-of-its-kind, free DVR service to its growing free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, Sling Freestream.
  • Users now have access to 10 hours of free DVR storage, an industry first for FAST services.
  • All new users who create a free account on Sling Freestream will receive DVR storage immediately.
  • Sling Freestream is available to anyone, with or without a SLING account, through all SLING apps on your favorite devices.

PLUTO TV GETS FANS READY FOR SUPER BOWL LVIII WITH NEW 'NFL SUPER BOWL CLASSICS' CHANNEL

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, today announced a brand-new launch of an exclusive pop-up channel helping fans gear up in the weeks surrounding Super Bowl LVIII. This new addition joins the successful 'NFL Channel' which launched on Pluto TV in 2019 featuring live game day coverage, NFL game replays, original shows, Emmy-Award winning series and more.

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  • The ' NFL Super Bowl Classics ' channel will feature past Super Bowl games and specials 24/7 so NFL enthusiasts can relive every pass, touchdown and Hail Mary of the most iconic showdowns in sports history.
  • These include 'History of the Super Bowl' which takes a look back at how the Super Bowl was invented and its evolution to the biggest sporting event ever, and retrospectives from NFL Throwback on defining moments and players such as 'Greatest Super Bowl Finishes,' 'Ranking every Super Bowl MVP Performance,' and 'Craziest Super Bowl Plays of All Time.'
  • "The addition of 'NFL Super Bowl Classics' channel to Pluto TV's lineup allows fans to discover and relive those unforgettable games and moments in one place- all for free."
  • 'NFL Super Bowl Classics' delves into the NFL archives, providing fans the opportunity to re-live some of the greatest moments in Super Bowl history, such as the nerve-wracking first overtime in Super Bowl LI, David Tyree's jaw-dropping helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII and San Francisco's inspiring 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII.

Mars Returns To Super Bowl LVIII with M&M'S® Ad Designed for all Funkind

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M&M'S®, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, has announced that it is returning to The Big Game with a new ad spot that will be accompanied by a full program that promises to deliver all kinds of colorful fun during Super Bowl LVIII. The spot will lean into the M&M'S purpose, to use the power of fun to include everyone.  

Key Points: 
  • In a continued effort to create a world where all fans feel they belong, the brand will build on iconic Super Bowl moments from Mars that have delivered fan-favorite spots for more than a decade.
  • Last year, M&M'S "Spokescandies on Pause" campaign was one of the most talked about Super Bowl programs, winning a Gold Lion Award for Creative Strategy at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
  • This will be M&M'S ninth Super Bowl ad, dating back to 1998.
  • For more updates on M&M'S Super Bowl activities, follow along with the brand on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and X .

Intake Health Introduces New Hydration Testing Tech to Pro Sports

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intake Health, a health technology company with cutting edge health monitoring research funded by both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH), has made waves across sports in North America since officially launching it's InFlow hydration testing solution in August 2022.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intake Health, a health technology company with cutting edge health monitoring research funded by both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH), has made waves across sports in North America since officially launching it's InFlow hydration testing solution in August 2022.
  • Research grants won from the NIH and NSF helped Intake Health further pioneer their technology, which will include a toilet version.
  • With the NCAA and NBA basketball seasons kicking off shortly, Bender expects the Intake Health team will remain busy.
  • Beyond pro sports the InFlow technology is in use in facilities supporting military, first responders, as well as industrial health and safety settings around the world.

NFL App Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) has expanded its sports entertainment and NFL content lineup with the launch of the NFL app on VIZIO Smart TVs.

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  • VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) has expanded its sports entertainment and NFL content lineup with the launch of the NFL app on VIZIO Smart TVs.
  • VIZIO football fans now have access to the NFL app and NFL+, the League’s direct-to-consumer streaming service.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019657936/en/
    NFL App Now Available on VIZIO Smart TVs (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We’re excited to broaden the NFL content offering, bringing even more NFL entertainment to the homes of millions of VIZIO users,” said Katherine Pond, Group Vice President of Platform Content and Partnerships of VIZIO.
  • The NFL+ product is available within the NFL app across mobile phones, tablets, and select connected TVs.

Nestlé Health Science Foundation Raises $690K for Health and Wellness Initiatives During Annual Golf Outing

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in nutritional health and wellness, is proud to announce the success of its 16th annual golf outing in support of the Nestlé Health Science Foundation. The event, which took place yesterday, October 10th at the Old Westbury Country Club in Old Westbury, NY, raised an impressive $690K for the Nestlé Health Science Foundation, championing health and wellness initiatives with a focus on nutrition.

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  • Underscoring the company's commitment to empowering the nutrition, health and wellness of communities nationwide
    HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Health Science , a global leader in nutritional health and wellness, is proud to announce the success of its 16th annual golf outing in support of the Nestlé Health Science Foundation.
  • The event, which took place yesterday, October 10th at the Old Westbury Country Club in Old Westbury, NY, raised an impressive $690K for the Nestlé Health Science Foundation, championing health and wellness initiatives with a focus on nutrition.
  • "I am honored to have been a part of Nestlé Health Science's 16th Annual Golf Outing and to have witnessed the extraordinary generosity of partners and attendees.
  • For over 16 years, the Nestlé Health Science Foundation, a 501c3 organization, has been a driving force in empowering nutrition and wellness.

Verizon continues offering customers exclusive savings on sports and entertainment with newest offer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Today, Verizon is announcing our newest, exclusive promo: A new subscription monthly bundle featuring Netflix Premium and NFL+ Premium together for just $25 per month on +play .

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  • Today, Verizon is announcing our newest, exclusive promo: A new subscription monthly bundle featuring Netflix Premium and NFL+ Premium together for just $25 per month on +play .
  • With this offer, Verizon is offering customers access to live sports and entertainment subscriptions in a single promotion while delivering exclusive savings.
  • Verizon negotiates on behalf of our customers to get the best savings on content and services that matter to them.
  • The platform features over 30 partners, with special savings exclusive to Verizon customers.