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 2024

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 Beach NEW 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 SidhuAs 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 KelceGarage Beer by Super Bowl champions and brothers Jason Kelce and Travis KelceLa Fête du Rosé from co-owner and Golden State Warriors point guard Chris PaulLe Portier premier cognac from NFL Hall of Famer Shannon SharpeThe Paloma by Don Julio, the official cocktail of Sport Beach 2024Pickleball 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.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" JohnsonAR 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., through the Snapdragon® processor brand, is bringing Manchester United legend Eric Cantona to Sport Beach. Eric Cantona is one of Manchester United's most iconic players and a legend of the game. After joining the club in 1992, signing from United's bitter rivals, Leeds United, he went on to win four Premier League titles in five years including two League and FA Cup Doubles. He wore Manchester United's iconic No. 7 shirt and was known for turning up his collar – a trademark look. He is also affectionately nicknamed by Manchester United fans as "King Eric." In 2003, Cantona was voted as Manchester United's greatest ever player by Inside United magazine. He was an inaugural inductee into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and in 2021 Cantona was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.Karen Carney (soccer) – Karen Carney is the lead female analyst and pundit for men's & women's football on Sky Sports and ITV Sport – working across the Premier League, The WSL, The FA Cup and men's & women's tournament football. Karen played professional soccer for Arsenal, Chelsea, Birmingham City, Chicago Red Stars and has 144 caps for England. In 2023, Karen chaired the recent UK governments report into the Future of Women's Football, where she led the review and continues to work with the government to help futureproof the sport.Mary Earps (soccer) – Mary Earps is an English professional footballer who plays goalkeeper for Manchester United in the Women's Super League and the England national team. She was awarded FIFA Best Goalkeeper in 2023 and again in 2024. She also founded MAE27, a clothing line focused on empowering others. Draymond Green (basketball) – Draymond Green is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Golden State Warriors. Green is a four-time NBA champion, four-time All-Star, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, two-time All-NBA Team member, seven-time All-Defensive Team member, and two-time Olympic gold medalist. As an active player, Green is a prominent media figure, hosting and producing "The Draymond Green Show" podcast, broadcasting for TNT, and featuring in commercials, shows, films, interviews and events. Green's on-air and executive producer ...Full story available on Benzinga.com