NBA 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony to host Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity's first-ever Wine & Spirits Festival at Sport BeachGatorade, The Kansas City Chiefs, Snapchat, BOSS and more world-class brands to deliver premier experiences at Sport BeachNEW YORK and CANNES, France, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced today a new roster of athletes and brand partners confirmed to activate at SPORT BEACH 2024 (June 17-20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions)."Our attendees can expect Sport Beach to be a different kind of experience at Cannes Lions." - Beth Sidhu Post this Global Icons Eric Cantona, Karen Carney, Mary Earps, Draymond Green, DeAndre Hopkins, Flau'jae Johnson, Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce and More Confirmed to Attend Stagwell (STGW) Sport Beach 2024As sports, business, and culture increasingly converge, Stagwell will host conversations with athletes and brands working together to connect with consumers in an authentic way. Four-time NBA champion and media personality, Draymond Green, will be featured in programming. Manchester United legend Eric Cantona, former professional soccer player Karen Carney, professional soccer player Mary Earps, football player DeAndre Hopkins, basketball player Flau'jae Johnson, pilates instructor Amanda Kassar, Super Bowl champion and seven-time Pro Bowl honoree Jason Kelce, two-time Super Bowl champion and star NFL tight end Travis Kelce, and dancer and entertainment icon Jess King will also participate in featured programming and appearances. These athletes speak to several growing trends in sports and business, including the integration of sporting icons into the global apparel business, the growth of women's sports and the proliferation of athlete-driven media."Sport Beach puts athletes and marketers together for real conversations – and serious play," said Stagwell's Chief Brand and Communications Officer Beth Sidhu. "Our attendees can expect Sport Beach to be a different kind of experience at Cannes Lions that capitalizes on the many intersections within sport, creativity and culture."Event HighlightsWine & Spirits Festival : NBA 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony and business partner Asani Swann will host the first-ever Wine & Spirits Festival at Cannes Lions on Thursday, June 20 , featuring tastings of their flagship wine brand VII(N) The Seventh Estate, alongside: Casa Azul Tequila Soda from two-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce Garage Beer by Super Bowl champions and brothers Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce La Fête du Rosé from co-owner and Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul Le Portier premier cognac from NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe The Paloma by Don Julio , the official cocktail of Sport Beach 2024: NBA 10-time All-Star and business partner will host the first-ever Wine & Spirits Festival at Cannes Lions on , featuring tastings of their flagship wine brand VII(N) The Seventh Estate, alongside: Pickleball with the Pros : Patrick Mouratoglou , legendary tennis coach of Serena Williams and current coach of Danish star Holger Rune, and Recess Pickleball, will each lead a pickleball clinic at Sport Beach ahead of a team tournament sponsored by Snapchat.: , legendary tennis coach of and current coach of Danish star Holger Rune, and Recess Pickleball, will each lead a pickleball clinic at Sport Beach ahead of a team tournament sponsored by Snapchat. Podcast Recordings : Sport Beach will host recordings of some of today's most popular podcasts including: "A Touch More" with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce" "Nightcap" with Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson: Sport Beach will host recordings of some of today's most popular podcasts including: AR Comes to Sport Beach: Stagwell's ARound, a shared augmented reality platform for teams and stadiums, will showcase a new interactive experience at Sport Beach that unites fans and brands for an immersive and engaging event.AthletesEric Cantona (soccer) – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world’s leading omnichannel supply-side platforms, today announced the promotion of Gil Sommer to VP, Global Product. In this new capacity, Sommer will be responsible for product management, design, and marketplace quality for OpenX. Reporting to John Gentry, CEO, Sommer will assume leadership of the global product organization, overseeing international teams based in the US and Poland. These teams work closely with publishers, advertisers, DSPs, and data partners to drive innovation and provide best-in-class technological solutions across all digital channels, including web, app, and CTV. Coinciding with his elevation to VP of Global Product, Sommer will also join the IAB Tech Lab Board, where he’ll bring over 15 years of programmatic product experience to the non-profit consortium