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Top Tier Authentics Appoints Eight Inaugural Board of Advisors, Bolstering First-Ever Experiential Authenticity Platform

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Top Tier Authentics (TTA), transforming how brands, athletes and artists authenticate products and create new consumer experiences, has unveiled its inaugural advisory board.

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  • Top Tier Authentics (TTA), transforming how brands, athletes and artists authenticate products and create new consumer experiences, has unveiled its inaugural advisory board.
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    TTA developed the world’s first Experiential Authenticity Platform, enabling instant verification of products, artworks, and collectibles, along with immersive digital experiences, exclusive benefits, and interactive features.
  • He ranks as one of the best players for Duke University’s Blue Devils and was key to the team’s 2015 championship win.
  • Similarly, Top Tier Authentics innovates the consumer experience, forging new paths for connection, interaction, and business opportunities.”

Just in Time for College Bowl Games, Top Tier Authentics Launches Limited Edition College Football Memorabilia, Available Exclusively in Amazon Stores

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Top Tier Authentics (TTA) announced that they’ve launched exclusive collections of officially licensed college football signed team memorabilia via the Amazon Fanshop.

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  • Top Tier Authentics (TTA) announced that they’ve launched exclusive collections of officially licensed college football signed team memorabilia via the Amazon Fanshop.
  • These collections provide fans an opportunity to own a limited-edition college football item, as well as introduce an exciting approach to sports memorabilia authenticity.
  • Upon scanning, customers can view the video of the athlete(s) signing the product and additional content pertaining to the item.
  • This unique initiative combines the thrill of college football and TTA’s technology by taking sports memorabilia and collecting to the next level.

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with Eagle Distributing Co. of Tennessee to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner Eagle Distributing Co. to help combat drunk driving during the Tennessee Volunteers' 2023 football season. 

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  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

The Maize and Blue Embraces Green for the Recycle Bowl Showdown

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The stage is set for a spirited competition, for a consequential cause: the “Recycle Bowl”.

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  • The stage is set for a spirited competition, for a consequential cause: the “Recycle Bowl”.
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    The first-ever "Recycle Bowl" is a unique competition between the University of Michigan Wolverines and University of Tennessee Volunteers.
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    The Recycle Bowl transcends the realm of sports and rallies two powerhouse teams, the Michigan Wolverines and the Tennessee Volunteers.
  • To participate in the Recycle Bowl on September 23rd, fans are encouraged to:
    Attend the home game against Rutgers.

The Players’ Lounge Announces Partnership with the University of Tennessee

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Players’ Lounge , a new media platform for student-athletes and universities to engage with fans through content, digital, and in-person experiences, today announces their sponsorship with the University of Tennessee.

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  • The Players’ Lounge , a new media platform for student-athletes and universities to engage with fans through content, digital, and in-person experiences, today announces their sponsorship with the University of Tennessee.
  • Through the agreement, The Players’ Lounge will work with current and former University of Tennessee student-athletes to create unique and exciting branding and NIL opportunities.
  • “The Players’ Lounge and University of Tennessee partnership will have a lasting impact on Volunteer athletes.
  • The Players’ Lounge will host several exciting events for Tennessee fans throughout the 2023-24 college football season.

Lady Vols Star Pitcher Karlyn Pickens is Featured in ZIPS' latest Car Wash Convos™

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash ( zipscarwash.com ) revealed its Car Wash Convos™ episode featuring true freshman Tennessee Lady Vols® Softball Pitcher, Karlyn Pickens, today on YouTube .

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  • PLANO, Texas, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash ( zipscarwash.com ) revealed its Car Wash Convos™ episode featuring true freshman Tennessee Lady Vols® Softball Pitcher, Karlyn Pickens, today on YouTube .
  • To celebrate Karlyn's early success this season and the launch of her Car Wash Convos™ episode, ZIPS video-based approach to name, image and likeness (NIL), Knoxville ZIPS customers can enjoy a $5 Wash & Dry car wash with Karlyn's winning wash code 2323 at any Knoxville ZIPS Car Wash today through April 19, 2023.
  • "Partnering with ZIPS Car Wash has been an incredible opportunity—excited for Vol Nation to get to see more of my personality off the field in this episode of Car Wash Convos," said Karlyn Pickens.
  • Car Wash Convos™ was created in partnership and produced by Learfield Studios.

University of Tennessee Volunteers® Forward Jonas Aidoo featured in ZIPS' latest Car Wash Convos™

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash ( zipscarwash.com ) revealed its Car Wash Convos™ episode featuring sophomore Jonas Aidoo, Tennessee Volunteers® Basketball Forward, today on YouTube.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash ( zipscarwash.com ) revealed its Car Wash Convos™ episode featuring sophomore Jonas Aidoo, Tennessee Volunteers® Basketball Forward, today on YouTube.
  • To celebrate the launch of Jonas' episode, Knoxville ZIPS customers can enjoy a $5 Wash & Dry car wash with Jonas' winning wash code 2002 at any Knoxville ZIPS Car Wash today through March 8th.
  • "I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with ZIPS Car Wash to bring Car Wash Convos™ to Vol Nation.
  • LEARFIELD Studios is ZIPS' partner for video production of Car Wash Convos™ and the next University of Tennessee episode will feature softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens.

World of Hyatt Inks NIL Deal with College Football Star Jalin Hyatt

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

World of Hyatt will also help Jalin celebrate a record-breaking season by providing him the opportunity to visit Hyatt properties once the season wraps.

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  • World of Hyatt will also help Jalin celebrate a record-breaking season by providing him the opportunity to visit Hyatt properties once the season wraps.
  • The World of Hyatt team gave me the ability to create a deal that benefited my teammates and our families.
  • The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Residence Club, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval, Alila, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Centric, and Caption by Hyatt; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt, and JdV by Hyatt; and the Inclusive Collection, including Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Zotry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas.
  • World of Hyatt is Hyatts award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in the Park Hyatt, Miraval, Grand Hyatt, Alila, Andaz, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Centric, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt, Hyatt House, Hyatt Place, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club brands as well as resort and hotel brands under the AMR Collection, which are joining World of Hyatt in phases and include Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Zotry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas.

ZIPS Car Wash Announces University of Tennessee Multi-Year Athletics Sponsorship with LEARFIELD

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

This marks ZIPS first foray into college sports marketing and on a larger scale, represents the largest sponsorship of its kind in the growing car wash industry.

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  • This marks ZIPS first foray into college sports marketing and on a larger scale, represents the largest sponsorship of its kind in the growing car wash industry.
  • ZIPS will engage in the LEARFIELD Allied initiative to connect school IP with student-athletes in name, image and likeness (NIL) activation aptly named "Car Wash Convos" featuring interviews with student-athletes while they experience a car wash at ZIPS.
  • ZIPS NIL activation in the first year of the agreement will feature athletes from the University of Tennessee, University of Arkansas, and University of North Carolina.
  • ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest privately held car wash operator nationwide.

Ben Joyce Partners With Fanpage & ALC to Mint First Ever NFT

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Barely seen because it was traveling at a speed of 105.5 mph, which is the fastest pitch ever recorded in college baseball history.

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  • Barely seen because it was traveling at a speed of 105.5 mph, which is the fastest pitch ever recorded in college baseball history.
  • And now, for a limited time, collectors will have the chance to own the NFT, which has been created to commemorate this historic moment in time.
  • "NFTs are quickly becoming a go-to vehicle for college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness," said Billy Rodgers, Fanpage CEO.
  • Fanpage is a boutique NFT platform for music artists, athletes, brands and influencers, with a mission to bring NFTs to the masses.