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Endeavor Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

“2023 was a transformational year for Endeavor as we strengthened our positions in sports and entertainment through many of our industry-leading assets,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO, Endeavor.

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  • “2023 was a transformational year for Endeavor as we strengthened our positions in sports and entertainment through many of our industry-leading assets,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO, Endeavor.
  • At December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.167 billion, compared to $1.338 billion at September 30, 2023.
  • Total debt was $5.028 billion at December 31, 2023, compared to $5.046 billion at September 30, 2023.
  • Endeavor will host an audio webcast to discuss its results and provide a business update at 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m.

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

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Catalyst Spirits Enters Ready-To-Drink Market with Howler Head & Cola, Signs UFC Superstar as Global Brand Ambassador

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LONDON, March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Spirits today announced it is entering the growing global Ready-To-Drink (RTD) market through its popular Howler Head brand – the original super premium banana-flavoured bourbon whiskey and the official flavoured bourbon of UFC®. Howler Head & Cola is now available in Australia and will soon be available in other international markets. In conjunction with the launch, Catalyst also announced former UFC middleweight champion and Australian native Robert Whittaker will serve as the fast-growing brand's newest ambassador, helping to introduce Howler Head & Cola to his home country.

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  • Capitalizing on how the brand is enjoyed around the world, Howler Head is perfectly mixed with rich cola, then canned for convenient, refreshing enjoyment anywhere.
  • Howler Head & Cola is carefully crafted Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with the finest grains and mineral-rich water.
  • Howler Head expanded to Australia in February 2023 and has quickly gained country-wide distribution in the burgeoning local bourbon market.
  • Howler Head is managed by Catalyst Spirits with Campari Group holding a minority interest.

Play Caller Launches on Chiliz Chain to Fuel Rewards Ecosystem and International Expansion

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Play Caller, the industry's first social in-game, in-play micro-fantasy sports technology platform, announced today that it has launched on the Chiliz Chain offering a unique rewards ecosystem to its community. Known as the sports blockchain, Chiliz Chain is the first layer-1 protocol specifically designed to meet the needs of the sports and entertainment industries. Play Caller completed its launch on the Chiliz Chain during All-Star Weekend with its first Chiliz rewards transactions being completed during last Friday's United States pro basketball games.

Key Points: 
  • Play Caller's strategic partnership with SportFi pioneer and web3 leader Chiliz enables innovative in-game, in-play micro-fantasy sports technology platform's rewards ecosystem, accelerating international growth.
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Play Caller , the industry's first social in-game, in-play micro-fantasy sports technology platform, announced today that it has launched on the Chiliz Chain offering a unique rewards ecosystem to its community.
  • Play Caller completed its launch on the Chiliz Chain during All-Star Weekend with its first Chiliz rewards transactions being completed during last Friday's United States pro basketball games.
  • "The launch of Play Caller on the Chiliz Chain exemplifies the power of innovation in the sports and entertainment industries," said Alex Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz and Socios.com.

STAKE.COM NAMED BY UFC® AS OFFICIAL PARTNER IN ASIA

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

"UFC prides itself on being innovators, and Stake is a unique way for fans to experience the action and excitement of UFC."

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  • "UFC prides itself on being innovators, and Stake is a unique way for fans to experience the action and excitement of UFC."
  • Stake has made its name for itself with an unprecedented 45 billion sports gaming bets processed in just 3 years.
  • Elite odds, exciting promotions, instant withdrawals and a leading social experience has been the catalyst for their fast rise.
  • The Sauber F1 team has been rebranded as the Stake F1 Team, named after the online gambling giant, after parting ways with Alfa Romeo at the end of 2023.

Global #1 VIP Crypto Casino Lucky Block Partners With MMA Legend Michael Bisping

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.

Key Points: 
  • Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.
  • Together, Lucky Block and Michael Bisping are bridging the gap between traditional sports and the burgeoning world of crypto-based betting.
  • With the Bisping tie-up, Lucky Block is positioning itself as the global leading sportsbook and crypto casino.
  • As the world's #1 VIP crypto casino, Lucky Block just recently increased its maximum bet limits tenfold, making Lucky Block the #1 destination for even the most demanding high-stakes players.

Global #1 VIP Crypto Casino Lucky Block Partners With MMA Legend Michael Bisping

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.

Key Points: 
  • Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.
  • Together, Lucky Block and Michael Bisping are bridging the gap between traditional sports and the burgeoning world of crypto-based betting.
  • With the Bisping tie-up, Lucky Block is positioning itself as the global leading sportsbook and crypto casino.
  • As the world's #1 VIP crypto casino, Lucky Block just recently increased its maximum bet limits tenfold, making Lucky Block the #1 destination for even the most demanding high-stakes players.

Monster Energy Returns To Street League Skateboarding With a New Multi-Year Partnership Agreement

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Monster Energy announced a multi-year partnership agreement today. Monster Energy, a foundational partner of the global skateboarding competition series since its inception in 2010, returns to SLS with excitement over the growth of the league, especially the expanded season and new formats.

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  • Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Monster Energy announced a multi-year partnership agreement today.
  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Monster Energy announced a multi-year partnership agreement today.
  • Monster Energy is stoked to support the future of SLS and skateboarding with this renewed partnership," said Mitch Covington, SVP of Sports Marketing at Monster Energy.
  • For more Street League Skateboarding news, including updates on the Championship Tour, go to http://www.streetleague.com and follow Street League Skateboarding on Instagram and Facebook.

UFC® and Black Rifle Coffee Company Announce Multi-Year Live Event Marketing Partnership

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and Black Rifle Coffee Company (NYSE: BRCC) (“BRCC”), a rapidly-growing, mission-driven premium coffee company founded to support veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, today announced a new multi-year marketing partnership.

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  • UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and Black Rifle Coffee Company (NYSE: BRCC) (“BRCC”), a rapidly-growing, mission-driven premium coffee company founded to support veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, today announced a new multi-year marketing partnership.
  • “As I’ve gotten to know the team at Black Rifle Coffee Company, I’ve come to respect how they’ve built their business and the values they stand for,” said UFC CEO Dana White.
  • “We are immensely proud and excited to announce our partnership with UFC.
  • The Black Rifle Coffee Crowd Meter will be implemented at every UFC arena show in the U.S. and will measure, in decibels, the volume of the crowd.

Stagwell (STGW) Agencies 72andSunny, Allison, Anomaly, Colle McVoy, Doner, HUNTER, KWT Global and Team Epiphany Drive Big Game Moments On and Off the Field

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, is proud to represent six national in-game advertisements in this year's Super Bowl LVIII, for clients including Bud Light, Budweiser, E*Trade, National Football League (NFL), Paramount+ and United Airlines. Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.

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  • Additionally, several Stagwell agencies led Big Game activations on the ground for brands including Don Julio, Grand Marnier, and Lovesac.
  • "Once again, our agencies have delivered and supported Big Game spots with Big C creative thinking," said Stagwell Chairman and CEO Mark Penn.
  • I look forward to Stagwell continuing to drive special moments like these as we prepare to host Sport Beach, our flagship activation at Cannes Lions 2024, this June."
  • Ally Financial " Saving for that Ad " – With Anomaly's help, Ally aired a 30-second spot on Paramount+ during the Big Game.