iMedia Brands (NASDAQ: IMBI) today announced the debut of its live
broadcast program, “Cooking with Shaq”, on ShopHQ®, its flagship
nationally distributed television retailing network. The program is
part of iMedia’s partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG),
Shaquille O’Neal and ShopHQ®, and will also include an innovative
collection of kitchenware, cookware, and grill products.
“Cooking with Shaq” is set to broadcast a live weekly two-hour
program on March 4th at 8:00pm ET. The legendary basketball Hall of
Famer, Shaq, will make his debut in television retailing on ShopHQ
and will feature Shaq-approved kitchen and cookware essentials at
great price points, making mealtime an event that no one will want
to miss. “Cooking with Shaq” films in Atlanta, GA, with special
guest appearances, every Wednesday at 8:00 pm ET.
“I’m excited to partner with ShopHQ® on ‘Cooking
with Shaq,’” said O’Neal. “Nothing brings people together like
food, great recipes, and innovative kitchen necessities. I can’t
wait to unveil this exclusive brand on ShopHQ®.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Shaquille and
showcase products such as a 6 QT Digital Air Fryer, 2-in-1
Smokeless Kitchen XL Grill and Griddle combo, knives and other
great accessories,” said Tim Peterman, CEO of iMedia Brands. “This
is the beginning of great collaboration and partnership.”
On March 4th at 8:00 pm ET, Shaq will make his
exclusive debut in television retailing on ShopHQ.
Customers can shop the collection on
www.shophq.com and watch this event on ShopHQ via cable and
satellite, mobile app, and the live stream on www.shophq.com.
ShopHQ airs on DIRECTV channels 73 and 316, DISH
Network channel 134, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, select
Samsung Smart TVs, YouTube and on the nation's top cable
providers.
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 media 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, Bulldog Shopping Network,
iMedia Media Services and soon-to-be launched 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 5,850 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 $12.5 billion in annual retail sales and
includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille
O'Neal®, Sports Illustrated®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®,
Thalia®, Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Forever 21®, 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®, 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’Neal mciciyasvili@abg-nyc.com(646) 380-5836
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