Pittsburgh Pirates

SURFSIDE KICKS OFF THE SUMMER SEASON WITH FIVE NEW FLAVORS, NATIONWIDE EXPANSION AND MLB + MiLB PARTNERSHIPS

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surfside, the spirits-based iced tea and lemonade ready-to-drink category leader, proudly announces national expansion and the launch of five new flavors just in time for summer: Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Black Cherry Lemonade, Raspberry Iced Tea and Green Tea. These fruit-forward flavor innovations along with a new Lemonade Variety 8-Pack are a highly anticipated next step for the independently-owned brand to further fuel its meteoric rise in popularity.

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With the national expansion, Surfside is also reimagining the baseball experience as the official RTD Vodka Iced Tea and Vodka Lemonade of Minor League Baseball.
** Additional MLB partnerships kick off this season with the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
We look forward to taking Surfside across the country and introducing to more new fans this upcoming summer season."
Surfside Raspberry Tea + Vodka (4.5% ABV): A fruit-forward flavor of the Iced Tea + Vodka that put Surfside on the map.

Bully Max and Pittsburgh Pirates Join Together for a Champion Partnership

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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PITTSBURGH, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bully Max are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that will bring even more tail-wagging fun to PNC Park this season.

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PITTSBURGH, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bully Max are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership that will bring even more tail-wagging fun to PNC Park this season.
In collaboration with Bully Max, the Pirates will host special "Pup Nights" at the ballpark, inviting fans to bring their furry friends to enjoy a night out at the game.
As part of this partnership, Bully Max is proud to honor Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to individuals in need.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to bring Pup Nights to PNC Park," said Lea Kinneman, co-owner of Bully Max.

Evolv Express® Operating at Ten Professional Baseball Stadiums on MLB Opening Day 2024

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

John Baier, Evolv’s vice president of sports, marked the occasion by stating, “Like baseball fans across the country, we celebrate Opening Day and the start of baseball in 2024.

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John Baier, Evolv’s vice president of sports, marked the occasion by stating, “Like baseball fans across the country, we celebrate Opening Day and the start of baseball in 2024.
To date, the company counts as customers 11 professional football teams, 10 professional soccer teams, nine professional hockey teams and seven professional basketball teams.
Evolv Express systems screened more than one billion people and detect an average of more than 1,000 weapons on a typical day.
Evolv recently received recognition from Sports Business Journal , which named Evolv Express as both “Best in Fan Experience Technology” and “Best in Sports Technology” for 2024.

Major League Baseball and Franklin Sports Extend Long-Term Partnership into 40th Year as Official On-Field Batting Gloves & Strategic Youth Participation Partner

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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The family-run Massachusetts company continues to be MLB’s Official On-Field Batting Gloves and a strategic youth participation partner.

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The family-run Massachusetts company continues to be MLB’s Official On-Field Batting Gloves and a strategic youth participation partner.
In addition to the Official Batting Gloves, Franklin is also the Official Sliding Glove of MLB.
Franklin Sports also manufactures licensed youth baseball & softball products, including training products, bat & ball sets and youth pitching machines among others.
“Major League Baseball has and continues to be at the foundation of our brand alignments and sporting goods product lines,” says Franklin.

SKYSHIP SERVICES PARTNERS WITH DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, HAWORTH MARKETING + MEDIA, AND PUBLICIS GROUP, LAUNCHING AN ICONIC BLIMP MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR DICK'S HOUSE OF SPORT

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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The House of Sport blimp takes to the skies again!

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The House of Sport blimp takes to the skies again!
With a jam-packed calendar, residents in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and more East Coast spots are in for a treat as they witness the grandeur of the DICK'S House of Sport blimp.
Owned and operated by Skyship Services Inc. (SSI), the world's foremost authority in Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) technology platforms, this majestic airship represents the pinnacle of aeronautical engineering.
SSI's illustrious pedigree spans decades, offering a comprehensive suite of fully certified airships, aerostats, and cutting-edge airborne radar systems for both lease and purchase.

Logitix Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Hires and Promotions

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

The company also promoted Ryan Sember, who transitioned from a successful career in team sports to Logitix in 2022, and now assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Partnerships.

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The company also promoted Ryan Sember, who transitioned from a successful career in team sports to Logitix in 2022, and now assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Partnerships.
Ward joins Logitix with over 12 years of experience in various sectors, including the food and beverage industry, sports, and nonprofits.
Before joining Logitix, Sember was part of the leadership teams at the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Hawks.
"I'm proud of the culture that we've built at Logitix to attract some of the best in our industry to work with us," said Logitix Chief Revenue Officer Travis Apple.

Kansas City Current appoint Raven Jemison as Team President

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Current have appointed Raven Jemison as Team President. The veteran sports professional will oversee all business operations as the club is set to open the inaugural season in CPKC Stadium.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Current have appointed Raven Jemison as Team President.
"I am so excited to come to Kansas City to work with Angie and Chris and this club," said Jemison.
Allison Howard, who has served as the Team President for the past two seasons, has moved to a new position as Advisor to the Board for the Kansas City Current.
The Kansas City Current announced plans for the first stadium purpose-built for a professional women's soccer team with expected completion in 2024.

Bully Max Provides Pet Food for Local Families During Thanksgiving Event

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

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As families gathered to collect their Thanksgiving meals from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Drive, Bully Max was on-site, providing over 1,000 lbs of dog food to ensure that every member of the family, including the furry ones, could enjoy a hearty and nourishing meal as well.

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As families gathered to collect their Thanksgiving meals from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Drive, Bully Max was on-site, providing over 1,000 lbs of dog food to ensure that every member of the family, including the furry ones, could enjoy a hearty and nourishing meal as well.
"Bully Max is proud to support our local community," said Lea Kinneman, co-owner of Bully Max.
By providing pet food during this event, we hope to contribute to the well-being of both residents and their furry companions."
The event took place on November 21st at Mazeroski Way, where families had the opportunity to pick up their Thanksgiving meals and receive complimentary pet food from Bully Max.

Foul Ball Safety Now Calls for Federal Investigation Into Baseball Fan Injury Crisis

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Friday, October 27, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As baseball season comes to an end, the watchdog group Foul Ball Safety Now is calling for a federal investigation into the conduct of Major League Baseball, and for the creation of an emergency netting council to address ongoing foul ball threats to fan safety in professional ballparks across America.

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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As baseball season comes to an end, the watchdog group Foul Ball Safety Now is calling for a federal investigation into the conduct of Major League Baseball, and for the creation of an emergency netting council to address ongoing foul ball threats to fan safety in professional ballparks across America.
A fan was blinded by a foul ball at a Pittsburgh Pirates game on July 1.
A 3-week-old baby suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain from a foul ball at a Hickory Crawdads minor league game on August 25.
There needs to be a federal investigation into the continuation of the foul ball maiming crisis affecting children," Skopp said.

Crowley, GFR Media Carry Roberto Clemente's Legacy Forward

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Friday, August 18, 2023

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Longtime Puerto Rico shipping and logistics company Crowley has partnered with El Nuevo Día to amplify the legacy of Roberto Clemente Walker— from San Juan to Pittsburgh and beyond. This comes as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Clemente family prepare to welcome "3,000," a photographic exhibit dedicated to honoring the Hall-of-Famer, humanitarian, and beloved Puerto Rican hometown hero.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Longtime Puerto Rico shipping and logistics company Crowley has partnered with El Nuevo Día to amplify the legacy of Roberto Clemente Walker— from San Juan to Pittsburgh and beyond.
"As Puerto Rico's longest serving U.S. shipping and logistics company, we are grateful to carry forward the humanitarian legacy of a beloved national hero by delivering the '3,000' exhibit from Puerto Rico to Pittsburgh," said Sal Menoyo, vice president of Puerto Rico and Caribbean logistics, Crowley.
I am certain that Pittsburgh will welcome '3,000' with the same sense of pride as they would celebrating one of the city's hometown heroes," said Pedro Zorrilla, CEO of GFR Media.
On behalf of my family, we are grateful to GFR and El Nuevo Día, for documenting his life and the milestone 3,000th hit so beautifully while shining a light on his legacy," said Luis Roberto Clemente, son of the late Roberto and Vera Clemente and director of the Roberto Clemente Foundation Legacy Program.