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New Conviva Data Shows Double Digit Streaming Growth Worldwide; Smart TVs Growing Rapidly as Streaming Moves to Overtake Linear on the Big Screen

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

In mature markets like the US and Europe, viewers are upscreening from small devices to Smart TVs, setting the foundation for streaming to overtake linear TV on the big screen.

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  • In mature markets like the US and Europe, viewers are upscreening from small devices to Smart TVs, setting the foundation for streaming to overtake linear TV on the big screen.
  • Within the big screen category, smart TV viewing time grew by 34% while desktops and gaming consoles declined by 15% versus Q1 2021.
  • When it came to actual minutes streamed, Android TV was the big leader in growth across all the top big screensup 78%.
  • In yet another win for smart TVs, LG TV, Samsung TV, and Vizio TV all also had double-digit growth, up about 20%.

Fox Sports Mexico relaunches its site on Arc XP with great content that complements its television offer

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Monday, May 23, 2022

foxsports.com.mx is a site that complements the great content of Fox Sports Mexico's television channels.

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  • foxsports.com.mx is a site that complements the great content of Fox Sports Mexico's television channels.
  • foxsports.com.mx is a site that complements the great content of Fox Sports Mexico's television channels, its hallmark is the diversity of content and unique approach, not only to understand what happens in the world of sports, but also why it happens.
  • FOX Sports Mexico is the leading multiplatform brand in the Mexican territory, operating pay TV channels FOX Sports, FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports 3 and FOX Sports Premium with a reach of more than 15 million homes in Mexico.
  • FOX Sports Mexico's content is available digitally through the FOX Sports App and at www.foxsports.com.mx .

Five North American Youth Soccer Players To Play Under 19 Bundesliga Next Season

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Soccer Academy today announced five North American youth soccer players on FC Schalke 04's Integrated Academy will join Germany's SC Verl and compete in the Bundesliga U19, Europe's most competitive league for this age.

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  • NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Soccer Academy today announced five North American youth soccer players on FC Schalke 04's Integrated Academy will join Germany's SC Verl and compete in the Bundesliga U19, Europe's most competitive league for this age.
  • We are proud to create the opportunity for American youth soccer players to compete in the world's leading U19 league."
  • "Our goal is to create a pathway for top American youth soccer players to become professionals or top collegiate impact players," said Diane Scavuzzo, co-founder of International Soccer Academy.
  • International Soccer Academy's exclusive partnerships with FC Schalke 04 creates a proven pathway for talented youth soccer players.

DAZN AND GOLDEN BOY SOLIDIFY POSITION AT THE TOP OF THE U.S. BOXING MARKET WITH A NEW MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN, the leading global sports entertainment platform, and U.S.-based boxing powerhouse Golden Boy today announce a multi-year, multi-fight partnership to deliver championship boxing and unearth the next generation of boxing talent.

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  • This venture expands on the relationship that started in 2018 with a five-year deal, establishing DAZN and Golden Boy as the leaders in sports entertainment in the U.S. market.
  • The partnership will include championship fight nights alongside a new prospect development series - Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN - a monthly boxing series hosted by boxing broadcaster Beto Duran and boxing Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins.
  • "We are delighted to extend our partnership with Golden Boy," saidEd Breeze, EVP Rights, DAZN.
  • As part of our new partnership we will be looking to unearth the next generation of boxing talent in our new development series 'Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN'."

Topps Announces Long-term Historic Partnership with MLB Superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps® Company, a leader in sports and entertainment trading cards and a part of Fanatics Collectibles, today announced a long-term historic partnership with MLB superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr, further expanding its legendary player portfolio.

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  • NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps Company, a leader in sports and entertainment trading cards and a part of Fanatics Collectibles, today announced a long-term historic partnership with MLB superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr, further expanding its legendary player portfolio.
  • He is continuing to dominate this season, recently becoming the second-youngest player in MLB history to homer three times on two occasions.
  • Guerrero also will be featured across Topps' digital footprint, and he will appear in video content produced for Topps Studios and various @Topps social media activations.
  • "I look forward to continuing my partnership with Topps in providing baseball fans everywhere with the high-quality product they have become accustomed to," said Guerrero.

Electronic Arts to Create Fan-First Future of Interactive Football with EA SPORTS FC™

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced its world-famous football games will move forward under a new EA SPORTS FC brand in 2023.

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  • Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced its world-famous football games will move forward under a new EA SPORTS FC brand in 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220509006278/en/
    EA SPORTS FC will be the platform for EA to innovate, create, and grow new experiences.
  • Our vision for EA SPORTS FC is to create the largest and most impactful football club in the world, at the epicenter of football fandom, said Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson.
  • EA SPORTS FC will be the club for every one of them, and for football fans everywhere.

DGAP-News: MIBR announces historic sponsorship with Bybit, a top crypto exchange that just arrived in Brazil

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Friday, May 6, 2022

MIBR announces historic sponsorship with Bybit, a top crypto exchange that just arrived in Brazil

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  • MIBR announces historic sponsorship with Bybit, a top crypto exchange that just arrived in Brazil
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  • MIBR announces historic sponsorship with Bybit, a top crypto exchange that just arrived in Brazil
    The organization highlighted the three-year partnership that will bring trading and fan engagement to the next level.
  • This is the first partnership in Brazil by the newcomer exchange player to the most populous country in Latin America.
  • The MIBR and the Dubai-based crypto exchange will be curating content on crypto and financial education across the clubs channels during the three-year partnership, expanding the intersection between the esports and crypto communities.

DGAP-News: Highlight Group with positive sales and earnings growth in fiscal year 2021

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Monday, May 2, 2022

- Equity ratio of 30.5 % as of Dec. 31, 2021

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  • - Equity ratio of 30.5 % as of Dec. 31, 2021
    The Highlight Group's business performance was positive overall - also in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic in 2021.
  • As a result of the increase in sales revenues, EBIT rose by CHF 3.0 million or 11.7 % to CHF 28.6 million (comparative period: CHF 25.6 million).
  • The share of earnings attributable to shareholders increased to CHF 14.8 million compared to CHF 12.2 million in the previous year.
  • The segment generated sales of CHF 108.3 million in fiscal 2021, up 18.1 % on the figure for the previous year (CHF 91.8 million).

International Soccer Academy and Hertha Berlin Partner to Increase Access to Amazing Youth Soccer Opportunities in Germany

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Monday, May 2, 2022

NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America International Soccer Academy and Germany's Hertha Berlin announce a partnership to grow the international game of soccer and expand high-quality youth soccer opportunities in Germany. Starting in September 2022, talented American and Canadian youth soccer players will train and compete at Hertha Berlin's Academy, one of the best professional youth soccer academies in Europe.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, America International Soccer Academy andGermany's Hertha Berlin announce a partnership to grow the international game of soccer and expand high-quality youth soccer opportunities in Germany.
  • Starting in September 2022, talented American and Canadian youth soccer players will train and compete at Hertha Berlin's Academy, one of the best professional youth soccer academies in Europe.
  • "We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with Hertha Berlin," said Eddie Loewen cofounder, International Soccer Academy.
  • "Now we can bring a once-in-a-lifetime soccer training and an amazing cultural experience to more American youth soccer players."

CFI Welcomes "Pep" Guardiola as Global Brand Ambassador

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The Popular football figure, who many consider as one of the greatest football managers of all time, will be the new global brand ambassador and the face of CFI.

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  • The Popular football figure, who many consider as one of the greatest football managers of all time, will be the new global brand ambassador and the face of CFI.
  • The partnership with Guardiola will further boost CFI's image, expand its brand awareness and assert itself as a global provider given Guardiola's achievements, popularity, charisma and worldwide appeal.
  • Guardiola and CFI are synonymous as he fully embodies the CFI brand and its values.
  • Mr. Guardiola's appeal and global audience coupled with his personal values and image will help CFI further secure its place as a global provider of Trading Services."