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Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.

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  • Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • The exciting opportunities and impactful outcomes of the SportsTech program have continued to fuel interest and demand with more than 1,500 applicants for this year’s class, from across 52 countries.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Class of 2024 includes:
    Aquimo drives value to brands, sports teams, and media through massive multiplayer mobile skill-sports games that integrate the motion of users’ phones and let millions play on any TV or live-stream broadcast – with no download required.

Iterable Closes Banner Fiscal Year of Growth and AI Innovation; Surpasses $200 Million Annual Recurring Revenue

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Iterable, the AI-powered customer communication platform, today celebrated a banner fiscal year of growth and innovation.

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  • Iterable, the AI-powered customer communication platform, today celebrated a banner fiscal year of growth and innovation.
  • Marketers leveraged Iterable to deliver over 200 billion cross-channel messages and execute nearly 3 million campaigns last year alone.
  • What sets them apart is their commitment to delivering robust, user-friendly AI solutions designed to help today’s biggest brands scale their growth.
  • Through cross-channel marketing and AI capabilities, the Iterable team ensures we stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic industry.

ESPN+ NOW AVAILABLE TO CHARTER'S SPECTRUM TV SELECT PLUS CUSTOMERS AT NO EXTRA COST

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn. and BURBANK, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced ESPN+ is now available to Spectrum TV Select Plus customers at no additional cost, as the two companies' industry-leading distribution agreement from 2023 continues to benefit consumers by making streaming apps part of linear Spectrum TV bundle packages.

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  • The availability of ESPN+, which currently retails for $10.99 per month, comes after Charter and The Walt Disney Company in January made the Disney+ Basic streaming app available to all Spectrum TV Select customers nationwide at no extra cost.
  • New and existing Spectrum TV Select Plus customers can learn more about how to activate their ESPN+ subscription at no additional cost at spectrum.com/espn+ .
  • TV Select Plus offers all of the programming available through TV Select Signature, plus additional sports channels including Regional Sports Networks and national networks such as MLB Network, NBA TV and NFL Network, for an additional $10 per month.
  • TV Select Plus customers who already have Disney+ as part of their Spectrum service can use their Disney+ account credentials so that both subscriptions are under one account.

EASTSIDE GOLF AND THE PGA TOUR COLLABORATE TO REACH NEW FANS AND PLAYERS

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Now in its second year, Eastside Golf will host Community Golf Days in four cities across the United States, timed to key FedExCup events on the PGA TOUR schedule.

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  • Now in its second year, Eastside Golf will host Community Golf Days in four cities across the United States, timed to key FedExCup events on the PGA TOUR schedule.
  • The first Eastside Golf Community Golf Day event kicked off in Jacksonville on Friday, February 23, at Brentwood Golf Course.
  • Kenyatta Ramsey, Vice President, Player Development at PGA TOUR, said: "Eastside Golf is using fashion to change the cultural conversation around golf.
  • Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, said: "We are thrilled to have hosted Jacksonville's first Eastside Golf Community Golf Day.

Republic Business Credit Partners with TRUE linkswear to Fuel Growth

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRUE linkswear sought a long-term financing partner in Republic Business Credit, which understood the footwear and apparel company's e-commerce and wholesale market strategy and could keep up with TRUE's dynamic growth trajectory. Republic provided a sizeable asset-based loan to ensure availability against TRUE's inventory and accounts receivables.

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  • Republic partners with the golf footwear and apparel company to support its working capital needs for growth in 2024.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRUE linkswear sought a long-term financing partner in Republic Business Credit, which understood the footwear and apparel company's e-commerce and wholesale market strategy and could keep up with TRUE's dynamic growth trajectory.
  • "In Republic, TRUE found a long-term partner that can accelerate their growth with a dynamic debt solution.
  • TRUE is currently led by CEO, Jason Moore, and backed by private equity fund, KarpReilly, an existing partner of Republic.

Call for Artists: Wyndham Rewards Commissions Gillespie Wall Mural Honoring Greensboro Six

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plans for a new Greensboro public arts project honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, took a major step forward today with the formal launch of a nationwide search for the mural's artist.

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  • Slated for installation at historic Gillespie Golf Course, the outdoor project is being commissioned by Wyndham Rewards®—proud title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Wyndham Championship—and overseen by the City of Greensboro in partnership with First Tee - Central Carolina.
  • "The Greensboro Six didn't just change the history of Gillespie Golf Course – they helped change the game of golf.
  • With this mural, it's our hope that we can honor their historic contributions while celebrating the vital role Gillespie continues to play in our community through the work of First Tee."
  • The Gillespie wall mural honoring the Greensboro Six is slated to be unveiled this August ahead of the 85th annual Wyndham Championship and is a part of larger efforts surrounding Wyndham Championship Fore!

CBS SPORTS, GOLFTEC PARTNER ON USE OF ‘OptiMotion’ TECHNOLOGY

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBS Sports has announced a new partnership with GOLFTEC to integrate its innovative OptiMotion swing capture technology into weekend coverage of the remaining PGA TOUR “Signature” events televised by CBS Sports in 2024 – beginning with The Genesis Invitational this Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 17-18.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBS Sports has announced a new partnership with GOLFTEC to integrate its innovative OptiMotion swing capture technology into weekend coverage of the remaining PGA TOUR “Signature” events televised by CBS Sports in 2024 – beginning with The Genesis Invitational this Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 17-18.
  • Initially tested during CBS Sports’ coverage of the Farmers Insurance Open in January, these swing breakdowns will utilize OptiMotion’s technology to present viewers with biomechanical swing data on things like hip turn and shoulder tilt, while also comparing and contrasting to other golfers.
  • The technology can be implemented from any location on course during broadcasts, from a tee box or in the fairway or for shots hit around the green.
  • Powered by a proprietary AI model, OptiMotion’s wireless and sensor-less motion capture technology measures 15 specific joint centers to collect more than 4,000 data points in every swing.

2024 GENESIS INVITATIONAL RETURNS TO THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB AS PGA TOUR SIGNATURE EVENT

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Tournament commences February 15, 2024, at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

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  • Tournament commences February 15, 2024, at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
    PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis enters its eighth consecutive year of partnership with the PGA TOUR, TGR Live, and TGR Foundation, title sponsoring the 2024 Genesis Invitational hosted by Tiger Woods at The Riviera Country Club.
  • "The Genesis Invitational represents a celebration of golf that brings together fans and athletes, providing them with an immersive experience based on Genesis' distinctly Korean values of elevated hospitality."
  • Tournament host Tiger Woods will make his 2024 PGA TOUR debut at The Genesis Invitational.
  • The Genesis Invitational was elevated once again this year as one of the eight PGA TOUR Signature Events for 2024.

Terrata Homes Continues Growth in Tampa Market with the Opening of Southern Hills

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) has announced further expansion of Terrata Homes into the Tampa market with the opening of Southern Hills , an incredible gated neighborhood in Brooksville, Florida.

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  • BROOKSVILLE, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) has announced further expansion of Terrata Homes into the Tampa market with the opening of Southern Hills , an incredible gated neighborhood in Brooksville, Florida.
  • Located just north of Tampa, Southern Hills offers scenic views of rolling hills and nature.
  • New homes at Southern Hills start from the $720s and move-in ready opportunities are available.
  • Interested homebuyers are encouraged to call (855) 605-1657 ext 13 for additional information or to schedule a private tour of Southern Hills.

Disney x Volvik Golf Balls - Celebrating 100 Years of Magic!

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Volvik USA, Inc. (volvik.com) - the world's most innovative manufacturer of multilayer high-performance golf balls, and The Walt Disney Company, the world's premier entertainment company, will release an extensive collection of special golf ball sets in a new collaboration to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.

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  • Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and other iconic Disney characters will be featured on a range of limited-edition packaged sets including Volvik golf balls and collectible ball markers.
  • Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and other iconic Disney characters will be featured on a range of limited-edition packaged sets including Volvik golf balls and collectible ball markers.
  • "Our first collaboration with The Walt Disney Company for the Marvel x Volvik series has continued to be hugely successful," said Pete Kinney, PGA, President of Volvik USA.
  • Volvik Vivid – the original matte finish and multilayer performance golf ball will be the premiere featured model for the new Disney x Volvik collection.