iMedia Brands (NASDAQ: IMBI) today announced a partnership with
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) for Shaquille O’Neal and ShopHQ®, its
flagship nationally distributed television retailing network. The
agreement includes a nationally televised live program, “In the
Kitchen with Shaq” as well as a product partnership for an
innovative collection of kitchenware, cookware, and grill products.
“In the Kitchen with Shaq” is set to broadcast
live, weekly one-hour program per year hosted by the legendary
basketball Hall of Famer and will feature Shaq-approved kitchen,
and cookware essentials. “In the Kitchen with Shaq” films in
Atlanta, GA and is confirmed for thirty live broadcasts.
“I’m so excited to partner with ShopHQ® on ‘In
the Kitchen with Shaq’,” said O’Neal. “Nothing brings people
together like food and my new collection features top-of-the-line
kitchen necessities that anyone can use to prep, cook and serve
their favorite recipes. I can’t wait to unveil it on ShopHQ®.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Shaquille on
the exciting launch of ‘In the Kitchen with Shaq’,” said Tim
Peterman, CEO of iMedia Brands. “Shaquille’s business acumen has no
bounds, and we know that his fanbase will be excited not only to
see Shaq on their television screens but also in their
kitchens.”
“In the Kitchen with Shaq” is slated to launch
on ShopHQ® in 2020.
About iMedia Brands, Inc.iMedia
Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMBI) is a global interactive media company
that manages a growing portfolio of niche, lifestyle television
networks and web service businesses, primarily in North America,
for both English speaking and, soon, Spanish speaking audiences and
customers. Its brand portfolio spans multiple business models and
product categories and includes ShopHQ, iMedia Web Services and
soon-to-be-launched Bulldog Shopping Network and LaVenta Shopping
Network. Please visit www.imediabrands.com for more investor
information.
About Shaquille O’NealShaquille
O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful
athletes-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off
the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer
brand. As a business mogul, sports analyst, DJ, restauranteur, and
brand ambassador, O’Neal’s unique “Business of Fun” mantra
resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors.
The 15-time NBA All-Star’s unprecedented
athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless
awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie
of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of
Famer. Currently, O’Neal is an analyst on TNT’s Emmy Award-winning
Inside the NBA, and will be premiering his life chronicling reality
series, Shaq Life, in 2020.
O’Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and
Education, gives back through a number of annual philanthropic
programs including Shaq to School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq a
Claus.
The debut of his Los Angeles restaurant,
Shaquille’s, along with his Las Vegas eatery, Big Chicken, has
further elevated Shaquille’s tycoon status he has positioned him as
a successful restaurateur. A second Big Chicken location is slated
to open in Glendale, CA and will debut at sea on Carnival Cruise
Lines Radiance and Mardi Gras.
Follow Shaquille O’Neal
on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Authentic Brands
GroupAuthentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development,
marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of
global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in
New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more
than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with
best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands
have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale
across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and
e-commerce channels and more than 5,000 freestanding stores and
shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by
delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive
experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies
to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints,
platforms and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and
world-renowned brands generates more than $10 billion in annual
retail sales and includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis
Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, Sports Illustrated®,
Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson®
(managed brand), Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince
Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Barneys New York®,
Frederick's of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®,
Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®,
Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn
Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®,
Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®,
Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
For more information, visit
authenticbrandsgroup.com.Follow ABG on Twitter, LinkedIn and
Instagram.
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Contacts:
Investors:Gateway Investor RelationsCody
SlachIMBI@gatewayir.com(949) 574-3860
Media:MyLinh Hongpress@imediabrands.com(800)
938-9707
Michelle CiciyasviliAuthentic Brands Group –
Shaquille O’Nealmciciyasvili@abg-nyc.com(646) 380-5836
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