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Ahead to giveaway multiple PS5 + XBOX Series X on Madden Stream & Host Panels with top gamers and athletes


Ahead To Kick off Their New Streaming Series Super Bowl Weekend to Connect and Educate
with Potential New Customers
Ahead Streaming Series: Super Bowl Edition Will Host A Gaming Stream along with Groundbreaking and Informative Panels to Educate Viewers on how to be more Financially Savvy
WHO: Anu Shultes; Ahead CEO, Kimberly Morgan; Ahead COO and Head of People, Keisha Howard; Sugar Gamers, Brandon Pitts; CEO & Founder x Play One Up, Just Blaze; Super Producer, DJ, Gamer, Edgerrin James; Hall of Fame Former RB x Indianapolis Colts, Corey Mays; Former LB x Kansas City Chiefs, Deon Grant; Former Safety Super Bowl New York Giants, Ngum Suh; Founder & CEO NLS Consultants, Anthony Brown; Founder of Breakr, Monica McNutt; Host MSG AM x Madison Square Garden Networks, Analyst ESPN, Santia Deck; Athlete x Los Angeles Fames, Jisset Pena; Athlete Management x Roc Nation Sports, Shea Dawson; Head of Athlete Relations at Overtime, Kimberly Miale; Roc Nation NFL Player Agent Rico Williams, Dubby, Skimbo, TDavis, IBeStrafing, OneGreatUser, BunnyMightGameU
WHAT: Ahead, a digital banking and financial health platform, will intersect with the world of gaming in an effort to speak directly to their audience as a pre-game to the Super Bowl through their new streaming series: Ahead Streaming Series. Ahead focuses on inclusivity and innovation, with a goal to help their customers more financially fit and secure. This stream will provide opportunity to educate our younger viewers on financial responsibility while integrating the competitive gaming aspect to the show. Ahead understands the importance of connecting with their customers culturally and personally.
During the stream, two sets of teams will compete to receive a scholarship of $2500 provided by PlayOneUp. Each team will be composed of celebrity gamers and students. Ahead will also raffle every hour a total of 8 PS5 + XBOX Series X during the tournament. In addition to gaming, the stream will include informative and interesting panels with topics that cover how gaming and banking intersect, and a half time show featuring top artists. The panels will include:
Panel 1: The Business & Cultural Impact of Gaming and Esports
Gaming is now a billion-dollar industry, and has transformed into a global phenomenon that has influenced culture and economies across the world. Incorporating the professional competitive aspects of esports, the value of gaming is increasing exponentially as it enters the mainstream a new and evolving form of entertainment media. Over the last 30 years, gaming has significantly influenced the way people engage themselves and each other from a cultural, social and economic perspective. Moderator: Erin Simon Panelists: Keisha Howard; Sugar Gamers, BunnyMightGameU; Gaming-Recording Artist x Podcaster, Brandon Pitts; CEO & Founder x Play One Up, Just Blaze; Super Producer, DJ, Gamer, Malik Forte; Host, Writer
Panel 2: Show me the money: Even with Football being the main method of earning a living—how athletes are investing in different ventures to secure financial success off the field. Recent trends show that athletes are more interested in taking an active interest in their business dealings beyond their field of sport. According to a recent study, the number of U.S.-based athletes and coaches who have invested in startups has more than doubled during the past four years. With the average NFL career lasting only 3.5 years, how effective is entrepreneurship and investing in ensuring long-term success of athletes? Moderator: Rashaun Williams Panelists: Edgerrin James; Hall of Fame Former RB x Indianapolis Colts, Corey Mays; Former LB x Kansas City Chiefs, Deon Grant; Former Safety Super Bowl New York Giants, Ngum Suh; Founder & CEO NLS Consultants, Kimberly Morgan; COO Ahead Financials
Panel 3: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Addressing Gender Equality in Sports
The glass ceiling doesn’t just exist in the corporate world. New Stanford research reveals that in general female athletes are paid less than their male counterparts, even in sports where they far outshine their male peers. Whether in the locker room or the boardroom equality between men and women in sports is a controversial issue that has its importance in the spotlight and needs to be addressed. Moderator: Karen Civil Panelists: Dr. Monica McNutt; Host MSG AM x Madison Square Garden Networks, Analyst ESPN, Santia Deck; Athlete x Los Angeles Fames, Jisset Pena; Athlete Management x Roc Nation Sports, Anu Shultes; x CEO Ahead Financials
“As we launch Ahead, we are honing in on the ways culture impacts our digitally plugged in customer,” explains Kimberly Morgan, COO and Head of People at Ahead. “We are actively engaging with our potential clients and the goal is not only to connect digitally, but on a personal level as well. Ahead is not just any financial institution, we want to engage with our clients, learn more about their interests, as well as share our wealth of knowledge and network we have built to ultimately set them up to be more financially successful.”
GAME: Madden 21 : The Yard Experience
WHEN: February 6, 2021
TIME: 5pm ET – 9pm ET
Source: Latest News on European Gaming Media Network
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These hubs are designed to give verified partners richer exposure, clearer positioning, and a single home for comprehensive company profiles, reviews, and work highlights.
Gamblers Connect has specially curated profiles for official Game Provider partners, featuring company history, entertainment categories, flagship titles, and direct links to online casinos where their games are available. Profiles also showcase notable projects and media mentions, with direct navigation to games, categories, and live operator placements. To extend reach, partners enjoy ongoing amplification through Gamblers Connect’s media network and communications channels.
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Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said: “These hubs for Game Providers and B2B Companies are not just pages, they are powerful tools that help partners tell their story and reach decision-makers. Our goal is simple: to make it easier for the industry to discover, compare, and connect.”
Companies interested in being officially featured and reviewed on Gamblers Connect can request inclusion. [email protected] [email protected] | Telegram: @lukadimitrijevic
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These nominations highlight Gamblers Connect’s continued commitment to transparency, innovation, and delivering meaningful value to both players and partners across the global iGaming landscape.
Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said: “Being shortlisted for two such prestigious awards is a true recognition of the hard work and dedication our entire team has invested over the past year. It reinforces our mission to stand out not only as a trusted affiliate partner but also as a key driver of visibility and sustainable growth within the industry.”
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With a focus on SEO excellence, responsible gambling practices, and long-term partnerships, Gamblers Connect has cemented its reputation as one of the most influential affiliates in the sector.
These nominations showcase the strength of Gamblers Connect’s dual identity — both as a trusted content hub for players and as a strategic growth partner for B2B companies, operators, and providers.
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