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SAUGUS, Mass., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aggregate Industries US (www.aggregate-us.com), a leading provider of aggregate and construction materials and member of the Holcim Group (www.holcim.com), provided materials and labor in support of ESPN's new original series RISE UP, in support of an initiative for Boston's Dorchester Education Complex. The project was unveiled at a community ceremony on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Complex. RISE UP tells the story of four communities...

BRISTOL, Conn. and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN Audio and Slacker, Inc. today launched interactive ESPN Radio content available to Slacker Radio listeners. This agreement between the country's largest sports radio network and the Slacker personal radio service now creates the most comprehensive and most personal listening experience for sports and music enthusiasts alike. ESPN on Slacker Radio is now available on the web, on home entertainment devices and on leading...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai kicks off its support of college football this week as it becomes the presenting sponsor of "Thursday Night College Football Live" on ESPN for this season's inaugural Thursday game featuring Louisiana State University and Mississippi State. The sponsorship is just one element of Hyundai's multi-pronged college football marketing program designed to connect the loyalty of Hyundai owners with the passion of college football fans and...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brian Jennings, the NHL's EVP of Marketing, Steve Phelps, CMO of NASCAR and Carol Kruse, SVP of Marketing at ESPN will serve as speakers at the inaugural PromaxBDA Sports Media Marketing Summit. The summit will take place at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City on November 15 preceding the second annual PromaxBDA Sports Media Marketing Awards show. "With the highest caliber executives lending their voice to this inaugural...

Tweet this release:  http://bit.ly/qspEgC TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR), creators of ScoreMobile®, a leading ad-supported sports app across all major smartphone and tablet platforms, today announces the establishment of a sales office in New York and the appointment of Ethan Ross to the position of Vice President of Digital Sales.  In this role, Ethan will be responsible for the development and execution of Score Media's U.S. digital...

GameDay has been selected by ESPN to create and install its custom-designed Bleacher Jerseys and interior graphics for an upcoming reality series. Massillon, OH (PRWEB) September 11, 2011 GameDay has been selected by ESPN to create and install its custom-designed Bleacher Jerseys and interior graphics for an upcoming reality series, “Rise Up”, in which the cable sports network provides makeovers to needy high schools across the country. “We are excited that ESPN...

CANTON, Mass., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced a multi-season sponsorship with ESPN's Monday Night Countdown. The deal gives Dunkin' Donuts exclusive rights to Field Pass segments that air during each Monday Night Countdown telecast. Field Pass takes fans to the field and gives them an inside look at how the players are preparing for the game. The segment uses different cameras on and around the...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The FIAT Brand and Jennifer Lopez form allianceNew Jennifer Lopez video, 'Papi,' features the all-new 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio New 30-second trailer for 'Papi' video, highlighting the 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio, scheduled to air this evening during Monday Night Football on ESPNThe FIAT Brand announced today its collaboration with actress, entertainer, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez. The first element of the relationship, scheduled...

AUGUSTA, Ga., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- TaxSlayer.com is pleased to announce their multi-year partnership with The Gator Bowl Association as the new title sponsor beginning with the 2012 Gator Bowl. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110901/FL61806LOGO ) The TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl will be played on January 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time in Jacksonville, Florida and will be televised on ESPN2. TaxSlayer.com and the Gator Bowl share in the commitment to support College...

BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Russell Athletic will make its mark on the college football scene by introducing a multifaceted advertising campaign designed with a singular purpose: to demonstrate the power of 'team.' Making its debut on September 3, 2011, the campaign, called "Together We R," includes TV spots directed by Sam Bayer, acclaimed for the recent Eminem-Chrysler Super Bowl spots, and features real players and real, raw emotion. To view the...