2018 PBA All-Star Week

MLB All-Star Week Drives Record Wi-Fi Fan Engagement

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeCloud™ IQ solutions provided key insights around fan engagement, network performance and operational efficiencies.

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  • ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeCloud™ IQ solutions provided key insights around fan engagement, network performance and operational efficiencies.
  • Wi-Fi Engagement at Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby accounted for 10 TB of Wi-Fi data transferred across 28,751 connected devices.
  • Fan Wi-Fi engagement peaked at three action-packed moments during Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby, with a broken record for home runs in a single round and a heated semi-final round.
  • MLB has been a thought leader in understanding how to leverage Wi-Fi to improve both the fan experience, but also the on-field strategy.

Hankook Tire Supports MLB's Efforts to Provide All-Star Experience for Make-A-Wish Kids

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hankook Tire, the official tire of Major League Baseball (MLB), stepped up to the plate to help the league grant life-changing wishes to five young fans from Make-A-Wish at the 2023 All-Star Week. These efforts were part of MLB's community events at the 93rd Midsummer Classic, held from Friday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 11th at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.

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  • These efforts were part of MLB's community events at the 93rd Midsummer Classic, held from Friday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 11th at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.
  • Five young fans whose wish was to be part of All-Star Week festivities were special guests of Major League baseball during all events at T-Mobile Park.
  • Hankook Tire has generously underwritten MLB's expenses for the welcome reception and the VIP suite.
  • Granting wishes during the 2023 All-Star Week is a key initiative in MLB's schedule of community, youth and cultural events.

Charlotte's Web Expands ReCreate™ Brand Further Cementing the Intersection of CBD in Sports, Paving the Way for Industry Transformation

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

This partnership further cements ReCreate by Charlotte's Web as a pioneer in the sports industry, prioritizing the well-being and recovery of professional lacrosse athletes and their fans.

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  • This partnership further cements ReCreate by Charlotte's Web as a pioneer in the sports industry, prioritizing the well-being and recovery of professional lacrosse athletes and their fans.
  • "Charlotte's Web and their focus on performance with their ReCreate products make for an ideal, player-forward partnership for our league.
  • ReCreate gummies combine organic broad-spectrum CBD and functional botanicals to give consumers the power to tackle whatever comes their way.
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    Brain Support: ReCreate™ Brain Support Gummies combine organic broad-spectrum CBD and organic Lion's Mane to help support cognition.

Extreme to Drive Engaging Fan Experiences at MLB All-Star Game and Events

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Friday, July 7, 2023

MLB will rely on a combined total of 2,201 Wi-Fi 6 access points across Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park to deliver an incredible experience for everyone attending All-Star Week.

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  • MLB will rely on a combined total of 2,201 Wi-Fi 6 access points across Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park to deliver an incredible experience for everyone attending All-Star Week.
  • “MLB has been at the forefront of using technology to improve the game and the way fans experience the game and the ballpark.
  • We just completed a significant upgrade with Extreme in half the time it would take with traditional vendors.
  • Extreme is a trusted provider of venue solutions , delivering high-performance Wi-Fi and analytics to leagues including Minor League Baseball, the NFL, the NHL, NASCAR, Manchester United and Liverpool FC.

T-Mobile is Ready for MLB All-Star Week with Hometown 5G Upgrades

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230706633194/en/
    What’s the news: T-Mobile made permanent 5G upgrades in T-Mobile Park and across Greater Seattle, bolstering its coverage and capacity to better support customers attending MLB All-Star Week celebrations and enable game-changing fan experiences.
  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced it made stadium-wide 5G enhancements at its hometown ballpark and across the Greater Seattle region which will help keep customers better connected and dialed into MLB All-Star Week festivities.
  • With the most 5G network availability across MLB stadiums , the latest upgrades now cover virtually the entire ballpark in T-Mobile’s fastest Ultra Capacity 5G (5G UC).
  • 5G upgrades were also made across the Greater Seattle region to support the influx of visitors attending the event.

Pete & Gerry's Announces 'Eggciting' 2023 MLB All-Star Week Partnership

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

SALEM, N.H., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pete & Gerry's, a pioneer in humane egg farming and producers of Pete & Gerry's Organic® Eggs and Pete & Gerry's Pasture-Raised™ Eggs today announced a new 2023 MLB All-Star Week partnership with Major League Baseball. To lead off this eggciting news, the brand is challenging fans to take a "crack" at spotting "Shelly", the Pete & Gerry's hen, and an "egg ball" in T-Mobile Park in an MLB Instagram photo, for a chance to win tickets to MLB All-Star Week (July 8-11), plus travel and accommodations, as part of the "Ultimate All-Star Eggsperience by Pete & Gerry's Home Run Eggs™" sweepstakes. Along with entry to marquee All-Star Week events like the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, T-Mobile Home Run Derby, MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game presented by Corona, and SiriusXM Futures Game, the winner will also receive a Pete & Gerry's merchandise bundle and a year's supply of healthy, protein-packed Pete & Gerry's eggs. The sweepstakes will launch today on MLB's Instagram handle, @MLB.

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  • SALEM, N.H., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pete & Gerry's, a pioneer in humane egg farming and producers of Pete & Gerry's Organic® Eggs and Pete & Gerry's Pasture-Raised™ Eggs today announced a new 2023 MLB All-Star Week partnership with Major League Baseball.
  • Along with entry to marquee All-Star Week events like the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, T-Mobile Home Run Derby, MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game presented by Corona, and SiriusXM Futures Game, the winner will also receive a Pete & Gerry's merchandise bundle and a year's supply of healthy, protein-packed Pete & Gerry's eggs.
  • As part of the All-Star Week partnership, Pete & Gerry's will also be bringing a promotional pasture to life in and around Seattle's T-Mobile Park throughout All-Star Week.
  • The brand's new All-Star Week partnership with MLB comes on the heels of the recent launch of the newest product in the company's portfolio Pete & Gerry's Pasture-Raised Eggs.

Charlotte's Web CBD Catches Excitement with New Botanical Lifestyle Brand, ReCreate™

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

With a focus on meeting the needs of younger consumers who value natural wellness solutions, ReCreate increases access to NSF-certified broad-spectrum CBD and functional botanical products versus synthetic cannabinoid and isolate CBD options.

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  • With a focus on meeting the needs of younger consumers who value natural wellness solutions, ReCreate increases access to NSF-certified broad-spectrum CBD and functional botanical products versus synthetic cannabinoid and isolate CBD options.
  • "ReCreate by Charlotte's Web™ initially launching for sports and fitness represents the first step in its expansion into lifestyle cultural verticals," said Jacques Tortoroli, CEO.
  • "The brand strategy is poised to capitalize on the growing trend of CBD infused functional botanical wellness formulations for self-care and mental well-being among Millennials and GenZers, who make up approximately 47% of a multi-billion-dollar CBD market1."
  • ReCreate aligns with the Company's partnership with Major League Baseball and its innovation commitment to NSF Certified for Sport™ CBD products.

T-Mobile and Major League Baseball Strike New Long-Term Deal, Creating More 5G Experiences for Fans

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

What’s the news: T-Mobile is the Official Wireless Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB), Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and Little League Baseball and Softball through 2028.

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  • What’s the news: T-Mobile is the Official Wireless Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB), Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and Little League Baseball and Softball through 2028.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230406005406/en/
    T-Mobile and Major League Baseball Strike New Long-Term Deal, Creating More 5G Experiences for Fans (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Work with MLB to test the automated ball-strike system over a T-Mobile 5G Private Mobile Network at select MiLB games this season.
  • Partner with MLB Network to bring back the fan-favorite T-Mobile 5G BP show for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and MLB Postseason.
  • Become the presenting sponsor for the Little League Baseball World Series, building on its relationship with the world’s largest youth sports organization.

BOOKING.COM HITS A HOME RUN AS THE OFFICIAL ONLINE TRAVEL PARTNER OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Booking.com is pleased to announce it has signed on as the Official Online Travel Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. With Booking.com's mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, the goal of this strategic partnership with MLB is to simplify the way Americans plan their unique baseball-inspired travels across the U.S. As part of this long-term partnership, Booking.com is now the presenting sponsor of the American and National League Division Series, too.

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  • Digital travel leader inks deal with MLB, making it easier for everyone to book Baseball-inspired trips across the U.S.
    NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Booking.com is pleased to announce it has signed on as the Official Online Travel Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.
  • These icons will direct fans to search and book properties near Major League stadiums.
  • "With over 2,000 games across the country every summer, our fans love traveling to experience the incredible Major League atmosphere at our beautiful ballparks.
  • Those polled included 130 ages 18-24, 178 ages 25-34, 180 ages 35-44, 180 ages 45-54, 161 ages 55-64, and 174 ages 65+.

T-Mobile to Donate Up to $1 Million to Hurricane Recovery this MLB Postseason

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Throughout the MLB Postseason, T-Mobile will donate $5,000 for every home run and with games already underway, thats $265,000 already in the pot.

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  • Throughout the MLB Postseason, T-Mobile will donate $5,000 for every home run and with games already underway, thats $265,000 already in the pot.
  • Thats why were accelerating Team Rubicons recovery efforts, said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile.
  • "Their contributions helped us launch multiple large-scale response operations following Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona, providing relief for thousands of people.
  • T-Mobile also will donate $5,000 per home run hit this postseason, up to $500,000, for a total donation of up to $1 million.