2024 Summer Olympics

Lauren Scruggs Books Her Ticket to Paris: A Gleaming Olympic Quest Ahead

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Multimedia, Olympic, 2024 Summer Olympics, Family, Olympic Games, Athlete

NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Peter Westbrook Foundation is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in the journey of one of its brightest stars, Lauren Scruggs.

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  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Peter Westbrook Foundation is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in the journey of one of its brightest stars, Lauren Scruggs.
  • In an awe-inspiring display of skill and determination, Lauren has officially qualified for the Women's Foil individual and team competitions at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
  • Her journey from our club to the Olympic Games is a testament to her talent and perseverance, and we couldn't be prouder of her achievements."
  • The support system around Lauren, including her coach Sean McClain and a close-knit group of teammates and family, has been instrumental in her journey.

Global Ad & Marketing Growth Slowed to 4% in '23, As Brands Cut Budgets on Inflation & Recession Fears; Media Spend to Rise 8% in '24 on Record Political & Olympics Spend

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Netflix, Thursday Night Football, Investment, Marketing, Growth, Summer Olympic Games, Advertising, Habit, Amazon, 2024 Summer Olympics, NFL, Car, Research, Video game

STAMFORD, Conn., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global advertising and marketing spending grew at a decelerated 4% in 2023 to $1.631 trillion, but total media spending is projected to grow at a more robust 7.7% in 2024, as inflation and recession fears have subsided and a quadrennial windfall of ad & marketing investments is expected from political campaigns in 15 of the top 20 US markets, as well as record media spend related to the Paris Summer Olympics, according to new research by PQ Media, the world leader in media econometrics.

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  • The global advertising sector grew 2.6% in 2023 to $732.89 billion, while the overall marketing sector expanded 5.1% to $897.69 billion.
  • Global digital & alternative media spending increased 10.4% to $824.46 billion in 2023, while traditional media spend fell 1.9% to $806.12 billion, according to PQ Media's 11th annual Global Advertising & Marketing Spending Forecast 2024-2028 .
  • Total US ad & marketing spend increased 3.7% to $645.08 billion last year, driven by double-digit upside in both the overall digital & alternative advertising and marketing platforms.
  • Another major finding from the report is that the alternative ad & marketing subsector has begun to grow faster than the digital media subsegment.

The Paris 2024 Connected Marathon pour Tous is Available on the Kinomap App

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
International, 2024 Summer Olympics, Exercise, Sport, IOC

PARIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the distribution of the race bibs for the Marathon pour Tous draws to a close, Paris 2024 is launching the connected Marathon pour Tous on Kinomap!

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  • PARIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the distribution of the race bibs for the Marathon pour Tous draws to a close, Paris 2024 is launching the connected Marathon pour Tous on Kinomap!
  • On August 10 & 11, 2024, runners, cyclists and rowers from all over the world will be able to take part in the connected Marathon pour Tous from home or from the gym thanks to the Kinomap app.
  • On August 10 & 11, runners, cyclists and rowers can take part in the connected Marathon pour Tous on the Kinomap app.
  • The connected Marathon pour Tous available on the Kinomap application throughout the world (excluding China and Russia), has been developed under license from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Ninepoint Partners Announces Sponsorship of Canadian Olympic Swimmer Summer McIntosh

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Hope, World Aquatics, Partner (business rank), FINA, Canada national team, FINA World Aquatics Championships, 2024 Summer Olympics, Commonwealth Games

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”), one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms, announced a new sponsorship agreement with Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”), one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms, announced a new sponsorship agreement with Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh.
  • The Toronto native plans to compete with Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Ninepoint is proud to support her in her efforts to achieve excellence.
  • “Summer is truly an extraordinary athlete and a shining example for young Canadians across the country,” said James Fox, Ninepoint co-CEO and Managing Partner.
  • At the 2022 Commonwealth Games she became the most decorated Canadian athlete of the games, taking home six medals and paving her way to Paris 2024.

Visa Welcomes More than a Hundred Athletes to Team Visa Ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Professional Services, Payments, Sports, Olympics, Technology, General Sports, Personal Finance, Goalball, Social media, Sport, NYSE, Athletics, Food, Tennis, Para, Athlete, Multimedia, Immersion, Learning, Music, 2024 Summer Olympics, Commerce, Entertainment, Hotel, Sprint, U.S.A, Visa, Paralympic Games, Olympic

Today, Visa (NYSE: V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveiled the current list of 117 athletes joining Team Visa for Paris 2024.

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  • Today, Visa (NYSE: V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, unveiled the current list of 117 athletes joining Team Visa for Paris 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231108149565/en/
    Frank Cooper, Visa Chief Marketing Officer, and Team Visa athlete Noah Lyles (U.S.A., Sprint) at the Team Visa Summit in Paris.
  • Team Visa for Paris 2024 is the largest and most diverse group of athletes in the program's history, featuring 117 athletes from across more than 60 markets and 40 sports.
  • Team Visa for Paris 2024 By the Numbers:
    Since 2000, the Team Visa athlete program has championed more than 600 Olympic and Paralympic athletes selected based on their athletic achievements, community involvement, and alignment with Visa’s core values of equality, access, and inclusion.

Betterware de Mexico announces its agreement with the Mexican Olympic Committee to support Mexican athletes in Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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Monday, November 6, 2023
Mexican Olympic Committee, Paris Olympics, Pan-American, Sport, Travel, Olympic Games, Athlete, 2024 Summer Olympics, Betterware, Mexican, Elevate p/b Home Solution–Soenens

In 2024, a series of "Olympic products" will be developed, and a share of the proceeds from these products will be donated to the athletes to support their participation at Paris Olympics.

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  • In 2024, a series of "Olympic products" will be developed, and a share of the proceeds from these products will be donated to the athletes to support their participation at Paris Olympics.
  • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Betterware de Mexico S.A.P.I.
  • de C.V. (NASDAQ: BWMX), ("Betterware" or the 'Company"), announced today its commitment to fulfill its mission of creating opportunities for those who seek them through an agreement with the Mexican Olympic Committee.
  • Betterware de Mexico, the leading Company in Home Solutions, maintains its unwavering commitment to support Mexican talent in various disciplines, including sports.

Leclanché SA Supply Battery System for Hybrid Retrofit of Lafarge River Tug

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
2024 Summer Olympics, Olympic Games, CO2, Holcim Group, Battle of Pokoku and Irrawaddy River operations, Seine, Lafarge, Safety, Life, NOx, Electric battery, C02, Marsouin (1788 ship)

Lafarge’s Marsouin, a nearly 60-year-old conventionally powered pusher boat, is being upgraded into a hybrid diesel and electric vessel.

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  • Lafarge’s Marsouin, a nearly 60-year-old conventionally powered pusher boat, is being upgraded into a hybrid diesel and electric vessel.
  • Its battery storage system will be supplied by Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN), one of the leading energy storage solutions companies and a prominent manufacturer of battery systems for all-electric and hybrid marine vessels.
  • Lafarge, a subsidiary of the Holcim Group (SIX: HOLN), is a French industrial company specialising in cement, construction aggregates and concrete.
  • “Helping vessels owners like Lafarge to reduce their environmental impact is core to Leclanché’s DNA,” said Phil Broad, CEO, Leclanché E-Mobility.

Government of Canada announces financial support for Canada Basketball

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Our $5.6 million in funding gives Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada the tools to offer safer training environments, support high-performing athletes more effectively and conduct daily operations.

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  • Our $5.6 million in funding gives Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada the tools to offer safer training environments, support high-performing athletes more effectively and conduct daily operations.
  • As part of this investment in Canada Basketball, Edmonton will welcome visitors from across Canada and around the world for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in 2023.
  • Canada Basketball is the official governing organization for basketball in Canada.
  • Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the official governing organization for wheelchair basketball in Canada.

Eli Dershwitz Is The National Champion For Division I Saber Fencing

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tim Morehouse Fencing Club fencerEli Dershwitzis the national champion for Division I Men's Saber.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Tim Morehouse Fencing Club fencerEli Dershwitzis the national champion for Division I Men's Saber.
  • Facing off against 111 of the best fencers in the US, Dershwitz was third after the initial pool round.
  • Dershwitz trains with Tim Morehouse, founder of Tim Morehouse Fencing Club and Olympic silver medalist.
  • "This is the first Division I National Champion win for the Tim Morehouse Fencing Club," Morehouse said.