The Bears have released an interactive multimedia experience called “Thank You, Bears Fans.” Sponsored by Dunkin’, the activation arrives ahead of the Bears’ final home game against the Seahawks on Thursday.

Fan engagement platform PlayOn and AI camera provider Pixellot have partnered together to offer the VidSwap coaching platform for free to network member schools of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Stats Perform has extended its exclusive official media data partnership with Football DataCo . Monetary terms were not shared with SBJ, but the extension is for multiple years. The two companies have maintained a working relationship for more than a decade.

Gracenote , the content data subsidiary of Nielsen, has launched Gracenote On Sports, a metadata solution that seeks to help video providers create bespoke viewing experiences for consumers.

Evolv has appointed John Kedzierski as its new CEO and president, a move effective Dec. 16.

Fan engagement company Lucra has secured $10 million in funding from various firms and notable sports figures. This recent swath of investment included participation from 7GC, SeventySix Capital , Major League Pickleball founder Steve Kuhn , Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo , Ark Invest and Simplex ...

Fitness startup Growl officially launched on Wednesday, announcing a seed funding round of $4.75M that was led by Australian-based Skip Capital. Kima Ventures, Teampact Ventures and UFC fighter Ciryl Gane also participated in the round for the Austin company that seeks to boost at-home boxing workou...