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Charly Arnolt Leaves ESPN to Join OutKick

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Monday, April 17, 2023

OutKick announced today that Charly Arnolt has left ESPN to join the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform as it continues to expand its lineup.

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  • OutKick announced today that Charly Arnolt has left ESPN to join the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform as it continues to expand its lineup.
  • Arnolt is leaving ESPN after five years and will be co-hosting a new OutKick show currently in development, which will be announced ahead of football season.
  • Arnolt brings years of industry experience to OutKick with her experience as a multi-platform host and reporter with ESPN as well as a host for WWE.
  • In commenting on the announcement, OutKick founder Clay Travis said, “Charly is an outstanding talent and will be a great asset for OutKick.

Media personalities Erin Como, Fox 5 DC, & Nick Iannelli, WTOP, host Italian American Gala in metro Washington, DC on 3/25 with Dr. Anthony Fauci & Dr. Andrea Piccioli

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNICO National, the largest Italian American Service Organization in America, plans for an exciting centennial year, celebrating the achievements of the Italian American community in the United States, as well as commemorating the enduring bond between the United States and Italy. UNICO is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a mission to promote a positive image of Italian Americans, one of the largest ethnic groups who are interwoven into the fabric of the United States and have substantially contributed in all areas and industries.

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  • The nation's largest Italian American service organization, UNICO is a nonprofit committed to Service Above Self and provides $1 million in scholarships and charitable assistance annually.
  • Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Andrea Piccioli, will be recognized for their public health service leadership.
  • Washington, DC's highly recognizable media personalities, Erin Como, Fox 5 DC, and Nick Iannelli, WTOP, will cohost the program.
  • Erin Como is an anchor/reporter with Fox 5 DC and a familiar face on the Good Day DC morning program.

Ally and Disney create unprecedented media and collegiate collaboration to advance parity for women's sports

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Monday, February 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ally Financial Inc. and The Walt Disney Company today announced the digital financial services company is extending its marketing presence and powerful support of women's sports with a multi-year, multimillion dollar investment intentionally designed to advance equality in women's sports coverage.

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  • This cycle needs to change," said Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations officer at Ally.
  • Late last year, Ally challenged Disney to create a first-of-its-kind sponsorship package to spotlight women's sports and advance the brand's pledge to reach 50/50 media spend across men's and women's sports.
  • Disney worked hand-in-hand with Ally to create a new and innovative type of package with gender equity at its core.
  • Ally and Disney intentionally structured the ACC Network media portion of the agreement to create opportunities for additional financial brands to join, thereby increasing investment in women's sports.

The V Foundation Announces 16th Annual V Week for Cancer Research with Founding Partner ESPN

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Monday, November 28, 2022

CARY, N.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is pleased to announce its year-end initiatives, including the 16th annual V Week for Cancer Research. Starting with Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29 and concluding on Dec. 11, this year's V Week will include a variety of activities and fundraising opportunities across ESPN and the V Foundation platforms by highlighting Jim Valvano's legacy through the V Foundation and encouraging donations to fund life-saving cancer research.

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  • CARY, N.C., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is pleased to announce its year-end initiatives, including the 16th annual V Week for Cancer Research.
  • During V Week, ESPN and the V Foundation will encourage viewers to "Help Cancer Research Win."
  • The V Foundation awards 100% of its direct donations to cancer research and programs and has proudly awarded over $310 million for cutting-edge cancer research.
  • The 12 Days of V Week Giveaway: During V Week, the V Foundation will be giving away merchandise "swag" to lucky winners through their social media channels.

Team North Carolina Captures the 2022 National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship trophy is going to Carolina for the very first time.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship trophy is going to Carolina for the very first time.
  • 4 seed Team California (Encinitas) 7 to 4 in the match-play championship final on Sunday at breathtaking Grayhawk Golf Course.
  • Team Oklahoma (Broken Arrow) came in 7th, followed in order by Team Minnesota (Blaine), Team Connecticut (Torrington), Team New Jersey (Haworth), Team Pennsylvania (West Mifflin) and Team New York (Saratoga Springs).
  • Next year, the event shifts to PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, site of the new "Home of the PGA of America."

Solace Sports and Entertainment partners with EndeavorLAB tech Company to offer clients brand endorsement opportunities

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Friday, September 23, 2022

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. based company, Solace Sports and Entertainment ("Solace"), has partnered with new Miami based sports tech company, JRZY, to offer its clients opportunities to create strategic brand partnerships.

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  • WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. based company, Solace Sports and Entertainment ("Solace"), has partnered with new Miami based sports tech company, JRZY, to offer its clients opportunities to create strategic brand partnerships.
  • "This is an incredible platform for our athlete clients to create their own entrepreneurial opportunities."
  • Solace is minority owned sports and entertainment agency based in D.C.
    JRZY is an EndeavorLAB sports tech company created to give athletes a platform to control how they market their brands.
  • SolePack is a New York based shoe apparel company that specializes in creating ergonomic transport bags for athletes' sneakers.

PointsBet Gears Up for Football Season with Ryan Leaf as New Brand Talent and Upcoming Debut of PointsBet Studio

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Denver, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PointsBet, the leader in live betting, today announced it has named former quarterback and football analyst Ryan Leaf as the newest addition to its talent roster.

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  • "I'm thrilled to join the PointsBet team as we work together to produce premium football content during this upcoming football season,"Ryan Leaf said.
  • And we couldn't be more excited to be kicking off the NFL season with content produced alongside our newest brand ambassador, Ryan Leaf."
  • The Straight Line with Ryan Leafis the first of a slate of shows set to launch in conjunction with the upcoming opening of the PointsBet Studio.
  • PointsBet is a corporate bookmaker listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with operations in Australia, the United States, Canada and Ireland.

FANDUEL GROUP LAUNCHES FANDUEL TV WITH KAY ADAMS

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America, announced today its intent to launch FanDuel TV which will include a broadly distributed linear cable television network, and its new OTT platform to be known as FanDuel+. Both FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ will go live in September of this year and become the first linear/digital network dedicated to sports wagering content and delivering more live sports programming than any other network in America. As part of the launch, FanDuel TV is excited to welcome Kay Adams who will headline the network with a live daily morning show five days per week. Adams, who previously served as a host of Good Morning Football on the NFL Network will host the show from FanDuel TV's Los Angeles studios each day at 11:00 am EDT. As part of the launch, the company announced that FanDuel+ will be free to download for existing FanDuel customers with accounts on any of its sportsbook, casino, horse racing or daily fantasy platforms.

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  • As part of the launch, FanDuel TV is excited to welcome Kay Adams who will headline the network with a live daily morning show five days per week.
  • FanDuel TV is excited to welcome Kay Adams who will headline the network with a live daily morning show.
  • "FanDuel TV is the first network designed from the ground up to be watched by viewers with their phone in hand," said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Commercial Officer, FanDuel.
  • It's network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms.

Freed-Hardeman University's Welcome Home Brings Longtime Friends to Campus

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Monday, August 22, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taylor Roberson and Mia Morris have been friends for years growing up as Jackson Christian students. Before their May graduation, the friends decided to attend Freed-Hardeman University.

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  • New students spent the first week participating in Interface, which helps new students learn the campus, experience worship, service and recreational activities.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Taylor Roberson and Mia Morris have been friends for years growing up as Jackson Christian students.
  • "And when I came to campus for my visit, I learned even more about the campus and wanted to come here."
  • Roberson and Morris also became roommates and were among 350 students who moved on campus Saturday during Welcome Home, an annual FHU tradition.

ImagineAR (OTCQB: IPNFF) Client Jet Media Network Officially Launches Brazilian Soccer Legend Ronaldinho Mobile App With Integrated Immersive Holograms

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The R10 Lens, developed by Jet Media Network and powered by the technology of ImagineAR, allows Ronaldinho's fans to access AR filters via the Brazilian star's official app and create shareable videos with their hero.

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  • The R10 Lens, developed by Jet Media Network and powered by the technology of ImagineAR, allows Ronaldinho's fans to access AR filters via the Brazilian star's official app and create shareable videos with their hero.
  • Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO of ImagineAR, stated "The Jet Media Network team delivered an outstanding interactive Ronaldinho fan experience using the R10 lens that features the ImagineAR SDK technical capabilities.
  • The integrated social media feed in the mobile app provides a fun showcase of shared fan videos.
  • Robin Shelley, executive director of Jet Media Network, said: "We are so proud of the Ronaldinho mobile app, our premiere celebrity custom mobile app, and the tremendous fan responses to date.