Winter Games

Monster Energy Athletes Sweep the Podium, Claim Gold Medals and Make History on Day 1 of X Games Aspen 2024

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Sunday, January 28, 2024

ASPEN, Colorado, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The energy is off the charts for the biggest showcase in winter action sports! Monster Energy congratulates its team of Freeski and snowboard athletes on a full podium sweep in Men's Ski Big Air, dominant gold medal victories, and never-been-landed tricks on the first day of X Games Aspen 2024.

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  • Monster Energy congratulates its team of Freeski and snowboard athletes on a full podium sweep in Men's Ski Big Air, dominant gold medal victories, and never-been-landed tricks on the first day of X Games Aspen 2024.
  • In her second performance at X Games, Brookes found herself facing an international field featuring multiple X Games gold medalists and Olympic medalists.
  • I honestly… I can't believe it," said an emotional Mia Brookes upon winning Women's Snowboard Slopestyle at X Games Aspen 2024.
  • Podmilsak now owns one X Games medal after taking the win at X Games Aspen 2024 in his second X Games appearance.

ARTIST SUSAN SWARTZ MAKES MIAMI DEBUT

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Miami, FL, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan Swartz is pleased to announce she will be exhibiting at Art Miami, December 5–10, 2023—marking the artist’s first time showing at the renowned fair.

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  • Miami, FL, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan Swartz is pleased to announce she will be exhibiting at Art Miami, December 5–10, 2023—marking the artist’s first time showing at the renowned fair.
  • Every obstacle I've faced has been a pivotal force in shaping the artist I've become, molding my perspective, refining my techniques, and fundamentally infusing every aspect of my work,” says Swartz.
  • These documentary films enable Swartz to expand her social and political care, viewing our earth as a sanctuary to be healed and protected.
  • The artist toasted her Miami debut at a celebratory event hosted by Jason McCoy Gallery at The Miami Beach EDITION on December 6.

Let it Snow and Play it Safe This Winter; CPSC Offers Tips to Prevent Injuries While Enjoying Outdoor Activities

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

According to the latest CPSC data, in 2022, there were an estimated 124,700 winter sports-related injuries treated in emergency rooms nationwide.

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  • According to the latest CPSC data, in 2022, there were an estimated 124,700 winter sports-related injuries treated in emergency rooms nationwide.
  • But even if you are not playing winter games, caution and care must be taken while doing outdoor chores like using a snow blower.
  • Last year there were over 4,700 snow blower related injuries treated in the ER with 36 percent of those injuries to the wrist, hand, and/or finger.
  • Do NOT try to clear snow from the discharge chute of a snow blower with your hands – this is when most snow blower injuries happen.

CGTN AMERICA: China Media Group Signs MOUs with NHL and USTA to Promote Sports Cooperation

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Monday, November 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CGTN America releases "China Media Group Signs MOUs with NHL and USTA to Promote Sports Cooperation".

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  • China Media Group (CMG) announces a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
  • CMG President Shen Haixiong signed Memorandums of Understanding with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and USTA CEO Lew Sherr, respectively, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
  • CMG and USTA also agreed to strengthen media rights cooperation, to co-host tennis matches, and promote the sport for young people in China.
  • Both sides said their all-round cooperation reflects the wide popularity of tennis in China and the United States.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Puts a Ring on the Original Series Wedding Talk Premiering October 13

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Wedding Talk will be available exclusively on the Chicken Soup for the Soul and Crackle ad-supported streaming apps, as well as Chicken Soup for the Souls free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel.

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  • Wedding Talk will be available exclusively on the Chicken Soup for the Soul and Crackle ad-supported streaming apps, as well as Chicken Soup for the Souls free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel.
  • The 10-episode series is a deep dive into stunning wedding footage gathered from Love Stories TV.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates video-on-demand streaming services (VOD).
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Introduces Gold Sponsor Hydro-Québec as Official Partner of 'Save Winter'

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hydro-Qubec (U.S.) is announced as a gold sponsor of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, January 12-22.

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  • LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Hydro-Qubec (U.S.) is announced as a gold sponsor of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, January 12-22.
  • We look forward to working alongside the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games' team on their sustainability efforts."
  • About FISU World University Games:
    The Winter World University Games is the largest winter multi-sport collegiate athletic event in the world.
  • In 2018, Lake Placid was selected to host the 2023 World University Games.

2022 Show Jiangsu Photography Project was held in the cities of the Yangtze River

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

NANJING, China, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 2022 Show Jiangsu Photography Project with the theme of "Ten Years in Jiangsu, the Cities of the Yangtze River" was held from August 30 to September 3.

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  • NANJING, China, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The 2022 Show Jiangsu Photography Project with the theme of "Ten Years in Jiangsu, the Cities of the Yangtze River" was held from August 30 to September 3.
  • The foreign media perspective and wonderful lens language tell the "Jiangsu Yangtze River Story" of new era.
  • The 280-kilometer coastline of the Yangtze River is an important support for economic and social development and a natural barrier to maintain a good ecology.
  • The Lighthouse Park is located at the Liuwei Yangtze River Estuary, where the Grand Canal and the Yangtze River meet.

Sage extends partnership with Canada Games Council through to PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage , the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced an extended partnership with the Canada Games Council, expanding its support to include the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sage , the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced an extended partnership with the Canada Games Council, expanding its support to include the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.
  • The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, to be hosted in Prince Edward Island from February 18 March 5, 2023, will mark a decade of Sage showing its Canadian pride by championing the ambitions of Canadas top amateur athletes.
  • Sage is a trusted and valued Multi-Games National Partner of the Canada Games, so we are excited to extend our partnership and lean on Sage Intacct to deliver real-time financial insights for the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, she concluded.
  • As we extend our congratulations to the thousands of athletes, coaches and supporters who participated in the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, we look forward to celebrating a successful PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, he concluded.

Live Streaming Continues to Grow in Canada Despite Pandemic Roadblocks

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

HACKENSACK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic hindered much of Canada's live events and sports productions, leaving broadcasters and production houses looking for new ways to connect their audiences to content happening in the country and around the globe. LiveU delivered a complete live video solution – part of a REMI (remote production) workflow – that allowed crews to capture content anywhere in the world and share it with audiences in Canada without a huge crew or investment. This production revolution helped the company gain market share in Canada with many customer wins, high-profile production deployments, and new strategic reseller partners.

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  • This production revolution helped the company gain market share in Canada with many customer wins, high-profile production deployments, and new strategic reseller partners.
  • "At the beginning of the pandemic many productions were completely shut down, which crippled the industry in Canada.
  • We provided a REMI workflow solution that gave content creators a way to produce high-quality, reliable live programming, while adhering to COVID social distancing restrictions.
  • The company expects even more growth in Canada as corporate, government, and educational institutions leverage the technology to adopt live production into their internal/external communications.

Special Olympics International and Allison+Partners Form a Global Partnership to Advance Inclusion Efforts

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Allison+Partners has entered a global partnership with Special Olympics International designed to support the shared organizations purpose-driven objectives of global inclusion and to increase brand awareness for Special Olympics programming in sports, education, health and athlete leadership.

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  • Allison+Partners has entered a global partnership with Special Olympics International designed to support the shared organizations purpose-driven objectives of global inclusion and to increase brand awareness for Special Olympics programming in sports, education, health and athlete leadership.
  • Additionally, the two organizations will launch a first of its kind Global Volunteer Engagement Program matching Allison+Partners staff to their local Special Olympics Program.
  • Volunteer opportunities include participation in events such as Polar Plunges, Special Olympics Summer and Winter Games, Special Olympics Unified Sports, and coaching opportunities for media training to help prepare Special Olympics athletes for media interviews.
  • Founded in 1968 , Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.