Leigh Nash, of ‘Kiss Me’ Fame, Signs With Nashville’s Visionary Media Group

Leigh Nash, whose performance of “Kiss Me” with the group Sixpence None the Richer was a major pop hit in the late ’90s, has signed a recording contract with Visionary Media Group, a Nashville company rooted in film production music that has branched out with its own label.

“This is a dream come true for me,” said Anastasia Brown, who joined VMG as chief content strategistin April, and heads up the label’s A&R. “I have been a fan of Leigh Nash ever since I heard that voice on her iconic hit songs like ‘Kiss Me’ and ‘There She Goes.’ As we have already begun the A&R process, I can assure Sixpence None the Richer fans and those who love her original songs will be extremely happy. During this decade when music lovers are craving familiarity, authenticity and positivity; this will fit the bill.”

Flutter strikes $4.2 billion deal to control most of FanDuel

Dec. 3, 2020, By Steve Goldstein

Flutter Entertainment on Thursday struck a $4.2 billion deal to secure control of most of FanDuel, the latest deal in the fast-moving U.S. sports-betting market. Flutter FLTR, +3.49% FLTR, +4.97% said it will pay cash and stock to buy 37% of FanDuel, which operates U.S. sports betting and daily fantasy, from Fastball Holdings.

Fastball Holdings is a consortium of Google Ventures GOOG, +0.06%, Comcast Ventures CMCSA, +0.19%, KKR KKR, +0.89%, Verizon Ventures VZ, -0.30%,NBC Sports Group, and Shamrock. Fastball will hold 7% of Flutter after the deal completes. Note: VPEG is an equity participant in Fastball Holdings, LLC.

BioHiTech Global Appoints Anthony Fuller as CEO

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BioHiTech Global, Inc. (“BioHiTech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BHTG), a sustainable technology and services company, announces today the appointment by its Board of Directors of Anthony (Tony) Fuller as Chief Executive Officer effective November 5, 2020. Mr. Fuller, who has served as the Company’s Chief Administrative Officer since March 2020 and has been a member of its Board of Directors since 2017, succeeds Frank E. Celli, the Company’s founder, who will remain as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of BioHiTech Global. Mr. Fuller will also continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Sneaker Con: eBay To Authenticate Sneakers $100+ in U.S.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — eBay, the online marketplace that sells a sneaker every 1.5 seconds, announces the expansion of its Authenticity Guarantee service for sneaker sales on the platform. Through this program, all new and pre-owned collectible sneakers sold on eBay for over $100 in the U.S. will be fully vetted and verified by an independent team of industry experts. The service launches this month with the initial authentication of the most popular sneaker styles and brands on the marketplace, and will ramp to include all $100+ sneaker sales by early 2021.

Spiked Cold Brew Launches in 1500+ Walmart Locations

La Jolla, CA (September 29 2020) – This holiday season, Cafe Agave Spiked Cold Brew, the revolutionary canned coffee cocktail, will launch in more than 1,500 Walmart locations nationwide. Made with super-premium ingredients, Cafe Agave has created a new category of beverages that combines two of the most social drinks in the world, coffee and alcohol. Cafe Agave is available in the wine aisle at Walmart at a SRP of $12.99 per four pack.

Developed by coffee expert – Mark Scialdone, and alcohol industry veteran, Ami-Lynn Bakshi, Cafe Agave Spiked Cold Brew is a premium blend of 100% Arabica Colombian coffee cold brewed coffee, agave nectar-infused wine, real dairy cream and natural flavors. Each sleek 6.3 oz single-serve can is equivalent to approximately ½ cup of brewed coffee and one glass of wine.

Lemonade’s CFO Says It’s Digitizing the Insurance Industry. Its IPO Soared More Than 100% Today.

(Barron’s) Link to Article Here – The successful public offering of Lemonade, the so-called Insurtech backed by SoftBank Group, is a vote for digitizing an insurance industry that is hundreds of years old to provide better and cheaper coverage for customers, Tim Bixby, the company’s chief financial officer, told Barron’s.

Lemonade (ticker: LMND) went public Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and saw its shares rocket 139% in its first day of trading. The debut comes after the five-year old startup raised $319 million late Wednesday. It sold 11 million shares at $29 each, above its $26 to $28 price range. “We’re excited to add a bunch of new, amazing investors who seem pleased about our future prospects,” Bixby said. “Our stock values are about the future, not the past.”

FanDuel Becomes Exclusive Sportsbook, Casino, Racing and Fantasy Sports Partner of SportsGrid, the first 24-hour network dedicated to sports wagering

NEW YORK – June 23, 2020 – (Newswire.com)

​​​​​FanDuel Group and SportsGrid today announced a strategic content and distribution partnership designating FanDuel as the exclusive Sportsbook, Casino, Racing and Fantasy Sports Partner of SportsGrid, the first 24-hour network dedicated to the analysis and coverage of sports betting.

The multi-year agreement grants FanDuel exclusive category access to digital distribution, broadcast, syndication, and radio assets across SportsGrid’s gaming and lifestyle network, including XUMO, PlutoTV, The Roku Channel, and STIRR.

Insurance startup Lemonade files for U.S. IPO

(Reuters) Link to Article Here – Tech-driven insurance startup Lemonade Inc filed for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, looking to take advantage of a recent recovery in the market after the coronavirus crisis slammed the brakes on new listings.

Lemonade, which started in New York in late 2016, is part of a growing number of young companies looking to shake up the insurance sector through better use of technology. It offers insurance in 28 U.S. states and markets itself as a company that gives any money left after paying claims to charities chosen by its customers.

Forbes: Energize Your Summer With Spiked Cold Brews

Cafe Agave Spiked Cold Brew, the revolutionary canned cocktail brand, receives write-up in Forbes. Link to the article here.

For many of us, the line between coffee hours and alcohol hours has gotten a bit blurry since the coronavirus pandemic started.

A spiked cold brew can fit the bill for all the hours now. Piggybacking on the massive popularity of spiked seltzer, spiked cold brew combines caffeine and alcohol in a product that is viewed as a more healthful choice made with natural ingredients than a spiked soda or energy drink.