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Religion Of Sports' "False Idol" Named Best Sports Podcast At 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Religion of Sports had a total of five nominations at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards, as Man in the Arena and Simone vs Herself were also recognized for excellence in engagement.

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  • Religion of Sports had a total of five nominations at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards, as Man in the Arena and Simone vs Herself were also recognized for excellence in engagement.
  • Both productions were finalists in the Best Original Content or Series (10+ minutes) category.
  • The audio companion podcast for Man in the Arena was shortlisted in the Best Sports Podcast category and Simone vs Herself was nominated for Best Women's Sports Content.
  • "At Religion of Sports, we pride ourselves on storytelling, impact and examining the sport and its impact on life and our broader society.

Magic Spoon Closes $85M Series B Round Led by HighPost Capital and Announces First Nationwide Retail Launch

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Magic Spoon announced today a $85M Series B fundraise led by HighPost Capital, a leading private investment firm focused on the global consumer and consumer technology sectors, and its first-ever retail launch exclusively into Target stores nationwide.

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  • Magic Spoon announced today a $85M Series B fundraise led by HighPost Capital, a leading private investment firm focused on the global consumer and consumer technology sectors, and its first-ever retail launch exclusively into Target stores nationwide.
  • HighPost Capital is joined by Siddhi Capital, Coefficient Capital, Constellation Capital, Carter Comstock, and more.
  • Magic Spoon kicks off its retail debut in Target nationwide and will launch in additional retailers - from big box to natural grocers - throughout 2022 and beyond.
  • About HighPost Capital: HighPost Capital (HighPost) is a private investment firm focused on the global consumer and consumer technology sectors.

RELIGION OF SPORTS' MAN IN THE ARENA WINS SPORTS EMMY© AWARD FOR OUSTANDING DOCUMENTARY SERIES

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Beyond this win, Religion of Sports had a total of three Sports EmmyAward nominations.

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  • Beyond this win, Religion of Sports had a total of three Sports EmmyAward nominations.
  • The 2021 docuseries, Simone vs Herself, which explored mental health with powerhouse athlete Simone Biles was nominated for Outstanding Documentary Series Serialized, and Man in the Arena was also recognized in the Outstanding Editing Long-Form category.
  • Thank you to those who watched our series, and we could not be more appreciative to receive this tremendous accolade."
  • Man in the Arena: Tom Bradyis a 10-episode documentary series which explores all the triumphs and tribulations that made Brady the greatest NFL quarterback of all time.

PREBIOTIC SODA BRAND, POPPI, APPOINTS CHRIS HALL AS CEO AMID ACCELERATED GROWTH

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poppi, the fastest growing brand in the functional soda category*, announced today the appointment of Chris Hall as Chief Executive Officer. With the rapid trajectory of the brand to date, Poppi saw an opportunity to further drive its rocketship growth by bringing on seasoned executive leadership. The addition of Mr. Hall will be pivotal in helping solidify the brand's position as the modern soda for the next generation.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Poppi , the fastest growing brand in the functional soda category*, announced today the appointment of Chris Hall as Chief Executive Officer.
  • The addition of Mr. Hall will be pivotal in helping solidify the brand's position as the modern soda for the next generation.
  • Chris Hall comes to Poppi from Talking Rain Beverage where he spent the last 15 years of his career, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Sparkling Ice brand.
  • "Poppi is an outstanding product with an authentic story, great founders and a passionate team behind it," says Chris Hall, newly appointed CEO of Poppi.

Hennessy Invites Fans to Experience NBA All-Star 2022 Festivities Through its Digital House of Moves - A First-of-Its-Kind Interactive Digital Experience

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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"After releasing our Hennessy 8 NFTs earlier this year, we knew Hennessy had to stay engaged with our digital community," said Jasmin Allen, Senior Vice President, Hennessy US.

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  • "After releasing our Hennessy 8 NFTs earlier this year, we knew Hennessy had to stay engaged with our digital community," said Jasmin Allen, Senior Vice President, Hennessy US.
  • "Pivoting from an in-person activation in Cleveland to an immersive digital experience will allow us to continue connecting with our consumers in new, innovative ways."
  • Visitors to Hennessy's Digital House of Moves can also win exclusive prizes, including an autographed Russell Westbrook jersey.
  • Hennessy distills, ages and blends spanning a full range: Hennessy V.S, V.S.O.P, X.O, Priv, Paradis, Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy.

Evolution Advisors Announces New President

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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Dr. Nunerys appointment will accelerate Evolution Advisors mission of greater access to financial services for minority-owned businesses and diverse communities.

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  • Dr. Nunerys appointment will accelerate Evolution Advisors mission of greater access to financial services for minority-owned businesses and diverse communities.
  • I am inspired by Evolution Advisors mission to ensure that underserved communities across the country receive impactful financial services solutions and education, said Dr. Nunery.
  • Being led by an entrepreneur in Dr. Nunery is critically important as we head into 2022 and Evolution Advisors starts to directly impact diverse communities.
  • I joined Evolution Advisors as a Founding Partner because I believe we will do the hard work necessary to support people and businesses.

Rory McIlroy, Daniel Ricciardo, Connor McDavid, Klay Thompson, Jayson Tatum and More Join Naomi Osaka, Erling Haaland and Virat Kohli as Hyperice Athlete-Investors to Fuel Global Growth

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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As Hyperice continues to expand, it felt like the right time to officially put my support into a company that I believe in.

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  • As Hyperice continues to expand, it felt like the right time to officially put my support into a company that I believe in.
  • This new group of strategic investors will help to fuel Hyperices global expansion, said Jim Huether, Hyperice CEO.
  • Hyperice recently announced a new stage of global growth as the company evolves into a holistic high-performance wellness brand.
  • Hyperices transformative acquisitions of Normatec, RecoverX and Core have helped to accelerate its innovation agenda as it enters its next stage of global growth.

Varo® Bank Raises $510M of Growth Capital

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank , N.A., the first all-digital, nationally chartered bank in the US, today announcedit closed a $510million oversubscribed funding round.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank , N.A., the first all-digital, nationally chartered bank in the US, today announcedit closed a $510million oversubscribed funding round.
  • In the last 13 months since obtaining its bank charter, Varo doubled its opened accounts to four million.
  • Varo Advance is an innovative cash advance that allows qualifying customers to secure a cash advance of up to $100 right in the Varo Bank app within seconds.
  • For more information on Varo Advance, Perks, and the upcoming Believe program, visit www.varomoney.com , like Varo Bank on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @varobank .

Leading Prebiotic Soda Brand Poppi Announces Celebrity Investment Round Led by Halsey, Ellie Goulding, Kevin Love, Olivia Munn and More

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Poppi, the leading brand in prebiotic soda, is bringing on a star-studded round of investment from some of pop cultures most notable personalities.

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  • Poppi, the leading brand in prebiotic soda, is bringing on a star-studded round of investment from some of pop cultures most notable personalities.
  • Consumer goods investment firm, CAVU Ventures , has also committed to the investment pool, helping pave the way for the beloved functional soda brand.
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    Poppis latest investors join the fast-growing brand on its mission to reinvent the beverage category with clean, functional and genuinely delicious soda.
  • Poppi is the soda for the modern generation and were thrilled to be leading this raise.

Russell Westbrook Joins Evolution Advisors, LLC as Founding Partner

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Top-10 global insurance broker Acrisure announced today that Russell Westbrook, nine-time NBA All-Star and current Washington Wizards point guard, has joined recently formed joint venture Evolution Advisors, LLC as a Founding Partner.

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  • Top-10 global insurance broker Acrisure announced today that Russell Westbrook, nine-time NBA All-Star and current Washington Wizards point guard, has joined recently formed joint venture Evolution Advisors, LLC as a Founding Partner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210223005194/en/
    Russell Westbrook joins Evolution Advisors, LLC as Founding Partner.
  • As a Founding Partner in this effort, alongside Acrisure, Russell will help Evolution Advisors significantly rethink and impact the distribution of these crucial elements for business success.
  • On the court, Russell Westbrook is a nine-time NBA All-Star and winner of the NBAs Most Valuable Player Award.