UCF Center for Emerging Media

Take a Seat at Florida's Table with New "Foodie" Campaign from VISIT FLORIDA and Emergent Media

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VISIT FLORIDA and Emergent Media have announced the launch of Florida's Table, which promotes the state's dynamic culinary scene by showcasing a diverse handful of restaurants across Southeast Florida. Each episode features a local chef or restaurateur who is a reflection of the place they live and work. These individuals are well-versed in their particular culinary tradition, and their cultural origins are represented in the flavors they serve up. Each profile culminates in the presentation of the establishment's distinctly Floridian signature dish.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --VISIT FLORIDA and Emergent Media have announced the launch of Florida's Table, which promotes the state's dynamic culinary scene by showcasing a diverse handful of restaurants across Southeast Florida.
  • "We are thrilled to let people know about the incredible culinary scene that we have in Florida," said Staci Mellman, Chief Marketing Officer, VISIT FLORIDA.
  • Florida's Table is our first culinary-focused program with Emergent Media and we love this content.
  • Florida's Table positions Florida as the perfect destination for modern explorers to satisfy their taste buds, as well as their adventure cravings.

A Decade of Partnership Renewed as MBC GROUP and Anghami Renew Their Marketing Agreement

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

"This strategic announcement clearly demonstrates among industry titan's such as MBC GROUP the continued and growing confidence in Anghami and in our ability to provide an unparalleled experience to our users.

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  • "This strategic announcement clearly demonstrates among industry titan's such as MBC GROUP the continued and growing confidence in Anghami and in our ability to provide an unparalleled experience to our users.
  • In 2002, nearly a decade after the launch of MBC1 in London, in 1991, MBC GROUP moved its headquarters to Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates.
  • MBC GROUP also includes two FM radio stations: MBC FM (Gulf music) and Panorama FM (contemporary Arabic hit music).
  • Anghami cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

MBC GROUP’s Super Rare Fananees NFTs Hit the Market

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Zurich, Switzerland, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leveraging the blockchain, the seven (7) super rare Fananees NFTs come in partnership with ANCORE Strategy and AFTERMEDIA.

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  • Zurich, Switzerland, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leveraging the blockchain, the seven (7) super rare Fananees NFTs come in partnership with ANCORE Strategy and AFTERMEDIA.
  • This Ramadan, MBC GROUP, is releasing seven (7) super rare NFTs from its Fananees (NFT) Genesis Collection - to be auctioned at OpenSea thus leveraging modern technology like the blockchain.
  • At a later point, the Fananees NFTs will be integrated into MBC GROUP's existing games.
  • The Fananees NFT collection is a showcase which best serves the interests of MBC GROUP and its global viewers base."

Enthusiast Gaming to Participate in South by Southwest Conference

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

LOS ANGELES, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EGLX; TSX:EGLX), (Enthusiast Gaming or the Company), an integrated gaming entertainment company, today announced that the Company will participate in the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) on March 14, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EGLX; TSX:EGLX), (Enthusiast Gaming or the Company), an integrated gaming entertainment company, today announced that the Company will participate in the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) on March 14, 2022.
  • Enthusiast Gaming CEO Adrian Montgomery will participate in the Level Up!
  • Ad Council, and thrilled that Enthusiast Gaming will have the chance to share a stage with leaders in our industry as we address this critical topic, said Adrian Montgomery, CEO of Enthusiast Gaming.
  • Enthusiast Gaming is an integrated gaming entertainment company, building the largest media platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide.

ANCORE Strategy & MBC Group Launch the Fananees NFT Genesis Collection

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

ZURICH, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANCORE Strategy, a Zurich-based technology and go-to market advisory firm, and MBC GROUP , announced recently the launch of The Fananees (NFT) Genesis Collectibles - thus offering its most popular characters in digital Intellectual Property (IP) to the wide community of NFT enthusiasts, experts and collectors across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

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  • ZURICH, March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANCORE Strategy, a Zurich-based technology and go-to market advisory firm, and MBC GROUP , announced recently the launch of The Fananees (NFT) Genesis Collectibles - thus offering its most popular characters in digital Intellectual Property (IP) to the wide community of NFT enthusiasts, experts and collectors across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
  • Fananees NFTs are the MENA's first unique NFT collection that celebrates the region's rich cultural heritage, powered by compelling, premium content and the latest innovations in blockchain technology.
  • Pavel Jakovlev, ANCORE Strategy's Founder and Managing Partner said:
    "It's exciting to push the envelope of the NFT technology in the region's first-mover collection.
  • ANCORE Strategy is a leading technology and go-to-market advisory focused on building turnkey solutions at lightning-fast speed.

MBC GROUP's Most Popular Characters Are Now Available via the Fananees NFT Genesis Collection

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Friday, March 4, 2022

The MENA region's first non-fungible token (NFT) premium content media project comes in partnership with ANCORE Strategy and AFTERMEDIA.

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  • These digital collectibles feature MBC GROUP's renowned 7 (seven) cartoon characters, with more than 200 different attributes and varying levels of rarity.
  • This forward-looking project serves the NFT community, market growth and utility; while offering brands, tech and consumers converged solutions and sizable investment opportunities.
  • Future collections of digital collectibles will be available around the same Ramadan time, in the coming years.
  • Fananees NFTs are the MENA's first unique NFT collection which celebrates the region's rich cultural heritage, powered by compelling, premium content and the latest innovations in blockchain technology.

Google Names CMI Media Group to Coveted Premier Partner Status as Top 3% of Google Partners in the United States

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Monday, February 14, 2022

The Google Partners program is designed for advertising agencies and third parties that manage Google Ads accounts on behalf of other brands or businesses.

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  • The Google Partners program is designed for advertising agencies and third parties that manage Google Ads accounts on behalf of other brands or businesses.
  • To be recognized as one of the top 3% of agency partners in the United States for Google is a great accomplishment," said Justin Fried, Chief Media & Innovation Officer, CMI Media Group.
  • In a video statement, Davang Shah, Senior Director, Google Ads Marketing said: "Congratulations to our Premier Partners for being among the top 3% of Google Partners in the United States.
  • As the leading media resource for the world's top healthcare companies, CMI Media Group brings together leading technology, data, and talent to deliver seamless capabilities for clients.

SharpLink Gaming CEO, Rob Phythian, to Serve as Panelist at SBC Summit North American Conference at the Meadowlands on December 1, 2021

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The SBC Summit North America conference and expo will bring together all the major players in the fast-growing North American sports betting and igaming industry for two days of high level discussions, business meetings and networking.

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  • The SBC Summit North America conference and expo will bring together all the major players in the fast-growing North American sports betting and igaming industry for two days of high level discussions, business meetings and networking.
  • The conference features senior executives from leading operators, regulators and sports organizations, who will share their insights and ideas on the opportunities in the U.S. sports betting and igaming industry.
  • SharpLink uses proprietary, intelligent, online conversion technology to convert sports fans into sports bettors for licensed, online sportsbook operators.
  • SharpLink's intelligent C4 Sports Betting Conversion Platform delivers and determines the best sportsbook betting offers and experience for each identified user.

Sports Betting Startups Selected For Las Vegas Pitch Competition

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Five sports betting startups have been selected to present their business plans to industry executives and investors at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) conference in Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Five sports betting startups have been selected to present their business plans to industry executives and investors at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) conference in Las Vegas.
  • Turner Sports' VP of Emerging Media and Innovation Peter Scott will join Sharp Alpha's Lloyd Danzig and Sportradar's Neale Deeley in assessing the startups.
  • The competition will take place on Wednesday, October 6 at 3:00pm PT in the Innovation Lab at G2E, which is being held at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas.
  • Headquartered in New York City, Sharp Alpha Advisors is venture capital fund and advisory firm specializing in the sports betting industry.

NBC Sports Introduces NBC Sports Next Division and a Newly Combined Team to Drive Sports Tech Innovation

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Monday, August 9, 2021

"NBC Sports has never shied away from being a leader at the crossroads of sports and technology.

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  • "NBC Sports has never shied away from being a leader at the crossroads of sports and technology.
  • "Wherever sports and technology evolve, our partners and customers can trust that NBC Sports Next will be there."
  • "We are proud to be a leader in providing the most immersive and engaging sports experiences," said Jody Vogelaar, chief customer officer, NBC Sports Next.
  • NBC Sports EDGE , (formerly Rotoworld) NBC Sports Predictor and NBC Sports Audio feature sports news, analysis, fantasy sports and premium content to immerse sports fanatics in a whole new way.