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Monday, February 2, 2015

Hickey Named Winner of Steinberg-DeNicola Award for Humanitarian Service

MiamiDolphins.com

MIAMI - Leigh Steinberg, sports agent and founder of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, hosted his 28th Super Bowl party at the Arizona Science Center on Saturday. The party featured the awarding of the inaugural Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Awards, an award designed by Steinberg and his new partner, Cosmo DeNicola, to commemorate members of the NFL community for their humanitarian efforts.

The Executive Award was presented to Dennis Hickey, general manager of the Miami Dolphins. Hickey has been a stalwart support of the Special Olympics program. The combination of pro football and these valiant young athletes is a natural.

The Owner’s Award went to Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets. Johnson has dedicated time and resources to try and improve the system of public health in this country and is a role model for community service.

The Coaches Award was given to Jeff Fisher, coach of the St. Louis Rams. Fisher has given vigorous support to the Wounded Warriors Project. Honoring and providing resources to the courageous soldiers defending our freedom is the least we can do as a society.

The Players Award recipient was Jonathan Babineaux, defensive lineman and team captain of the Atlanta Falcons. Babineaux has a foundation which has donated to over 84 community causes. He has provided laptops to needy toddlers, donated a computer lab to a group home and helped kids with prosthetic limbs.

Proceeds from the party’s silent auction were awarded to local organizations in Phoenix that support public health, the Special Olympics, and wounded warriors; the respective causes of Hickey, Johnson and Fisher.

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Woody Johnson Awarded with Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award

Brian Costello, New York Post

NEW YORK - Johnson attended the Super Bowl party of longtime agent Leigh Steinberg, where he was honored with the award for his charitable work. New Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan was with him.

Presented at Leigh Steinberg’s 28th Annual Super Bowl Party, Fisher received the inaugural Coach’s Award. In a blog post on Jan. 18, Steinberg wrote he and his partner, Cosmo DeNicola, established the honor “to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the typical lives of people involved with professional football.”

At the party Saturday Johnson was honored with the inaugural Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Award for his work in founding The Alliance for Lupus Research and the $1 million donation he and the Jets made to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation, which provides housing to wounded veterans.

“What it means to me is focusing on something that is very important to the New York Jets, which is community service,” Johnson said of the award. “But it’s not me, it’s the other 31 teams, as well — the Giants and the Patriots and everybody. The NFL spends a lot of time on community service, not that you want credit for it because we don’t do it for that reason. But we have a unique opportunity as team owners and the NFL itself to do public good.”

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Humpty Dumpty Institute to Help Bring U.S. Higher Education to China

U.S. Universities to partner with Perfect World Co., Ltd.'s new Digital Learning Center

New York - Cosmo DeNicola is pleased to share that Humpty Dumpty Institute ("Humpty Dumpty"), a New-York based non-profit organization, today announced a first of its kind partnership with Perfect World Co., Ltd. ("Perfect World"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, to bring U.S. higher education to China. In connection with this partnership, Humpty Dumpty and Perfect World will pair U.S. universities with a new digital learning center built by Perfect World in China to enhance the study of digital art, literature, music and fine art and other similar areas, promote industrial and technological innovation in digital entertainment, and encourage global cultural and digital exchanges. Two officers of Perfect World, Robert Xiao, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World and Ruby Wang, Senior Vice President of the company, have joined Humpty Dumpty’s board of directors. A strategic cooperation agreement with a term of five years was signed between Perfect World and Humpty Dumpty at a special signing ceremony in Washington D.C. on December 17, 2014.

As part of this partnership, Perfect World will also represent Humpty Dumpty’s Higher Education Alliance ("HEA") program in China and will recruit Chinese universities and students to become a part of the Alliance. HEA helps create the next generation of global leaders by connecting institutions of higher education with the United Nations. HEA provides a comprehensive range of resources and opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience working with the United Nations and in global affairs. HEA also assists universities and students to interact on a deep level with the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Good NFL News! Humanitarian Awards

Forbes.com, Leigh Steinberg

LAS VEGAS- Amidst all the focus on misdeeds and misconduct of NFL players this year, it is important to emphasize that these behaviors are aberrational and not the norm. The definition of news is not dog bites man, it is man bites dog. Reading the daily recitation of drunk driving and bar fights involving players, coaches and executives can create the impression of sports gone haywire–yet these incidents represent a minuscule percentage of the enormous pool involved with the League.

This is why my associate, Chris Cabott, and I thought it was important to create an award that recognized the community and charitable service that characterizes the typical lives of people involved with professional football. Along with my partner, Cosmo DeNicola, we will be presenting the Steinberg-DeNicola Awards for Humanitarian Service at my 28th Annual Super Bowl Party in Phoenix at the Science Museum on Saturday afternoon January 31st. Proceeds from a silent auction will go to benefit the awardees cause and local beneficiaries will attend.

The Owner’s Award will go to Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets. Johnson has dedicated time and resources to try and improve the system of public health in this country and is a role model for community service. The Team Executive Award will go to Dennis Hickey, General Manager of the Miami Dolphins. Hickey has been a stalwart support of the Special Olympics Program. The combination of pro football and these valiant young athletes is a natural.

The Coaches Award is being given to Jeff Fisher, Coach of the St. Louis Rams. Fisher has given vigorous support to the Wounded Warriors Project. Honoring and providing resources to the courageous soldiers defending our freedom is the least we can do as a society.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Iconic Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg to Host 28th Annual Super Bowl Party

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - It was announced today that Leigh Steinberg, iconic sports agent and founder of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment (SSE) will host his 28th Super Bowl Party at the Arizona Science Center on Saturday, January 31st in Phoenix, Arizona from 1:00-4:00 p.m. MDT.

This year’s party will feature a number of unique aspects including the NFL Gridiron Greats Exhibit, various technologies, equipment and studies focused on concussion reduction, cranium trauma prevention, and healing of the brain; and the inaugural Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Awards, an award designed by Steinberg and his new partner, Cosmo DeNicola, to commemorate members of the NFL community for their humanitarian efforts.

The honorees for the 2014- 2015 season include New York Jets’ owner Robert “Woody” Johnson, Miami Dolphins’ general manager Dennis Hickey, and St. Louis Rams’ head coach Jeff Fisher. Proceeds from the party’s silent auction will be awarded to local organizations in Phoenix that support public health, the Special Olympics, and wounded warriors; the respective causes of Johnson, Hickey and Fisher.

“I look forward to our upcoming party in Phoenix with great anticipation. The Gridiron Greats exhibit is one of a kind, the theme of the brain speaks directly to the need for the highest quality of life for active and retired athletes, the world gets to meet a true winner in Taylor Heinicke, and my dear friend and partner Cosmo DeNicola and I will be honoring three incredible role models for both the NFL and society. This is going to be one of our best parties yet,” said Steinberg.

Past parties have featured a live satellite hookup between soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, a live feed with troops in Iraq, and an environmentally themed party which had Governor Janet Napolitano and Steinberg release an endangered hawk into the wild. One party sent water machines, which purified water for 140,000 people, to a cholera stricken Haiti.

Early sponsors of the party and awards include DeskSite.com, dealaction.com, BizEquity, Inc., the China American Football League, and Prevacus, Inc.

The invite only party is attended by NFL owners, general managers, coaches, personnel departments, celebrities, entertainers, politicians, corporate CEOs, media personalities, athletes, entrepreneurs in technology, green initiatives, health, sports and entertainment, and SSE’s veteran and draft eligible clients; which include draft eligible quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke enters the 2015 NFL Draft as college football’s current leader in games played (50), total passing yards (14,959), TD passes (132), TDs responsible for (154) and completions (238).

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Cosmo DeNicola Increases Stake in Chicken Soup for the Soul

FORT WASHINGTON, PA - Cosmo DeNicola of Bentley-Holdings announces an increase in his investment in Chicken Soup for the Soul as a follow up contribution to his original investment in 2007. DeNicola recognizes the growth and development of the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand and company and looks forward to a long-term relationship.

Started in 1993 with a simple idea that people would help each other by sharing stories, Chicken Soup for the Soul has grown beyond the bookstore. The company has expanded to include food, pet foods and a diversified online presence. In addition, a major motion picture and TV show are also under development.

“The additional investment is recognition of my confidence in the great work that Bill Rouhana Jr. (Chairman and CEO) and Amy Newmark (Publisher and Editor in Chief) are doing in building a successful business. Their commitment to inspiration and wellness aligns with my core values as well,” said DeNicola.

Mitchell said, "Daniel and Jade will help spearhead our company's significant expansion plans in the independent pet specialty channel. Daniel will initially focus on ensuring that we achieve category- leading servicing levels for our customers and that our quality control systems are world class. He will also oversee our supplier relationships in connection with our new product development initiatives."

Friday, December 19, 2014

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Adds Two More High-Powered Executives to Management Team

COS COBB, CONN - Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, a leading provider of super premium pet food to the independent pet specialty channel, today announced that it had added two more experienced executives to its management ranks.

Chris Mitchell, CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, announced the appointment of Daniel Morris to the new position of Vice President of Operations and Jade Dominique to the new position of Vice President of Sales. They join Mitchell and Luc Mongeau, the non-executive Vice Chairman of the company, in the management of Chicken Soup for the Soul's growing pet food business.

Morris brings over 25 years of experience in pet food operation and sales to the company, including a focus on quality control and product development. He spent over 12 years with Nutro, Greenies and Mars in similar positions. Dominique brings substantial sales leadership and expertise to the company, including almost 10 years with Nutro in ever-escalating sales roles building out Nutro's sales capability, customer marketing and sales strategy.

Mitchell said, "Daniel and Jade will help spearhead our company's significant expansion plans in the independent pet specialty channel. Daniel will initially focus on ensuring that we achieve category- leading servicing levels for our customers and that our quality control systems are world class. He will also oversee our supplier relationships in connection with our new product development initiatives."

"Jade will help us develop a comprehensive national sales strategy and lead the continued growth of our sales force," Mitchell continued. "He will be recruiting other top-notch sales executives to join our team in the near future. Together, Daniel and Jade represent a dramatic increase in the commitment by our company to the growth of our pet food business."

Friday, December 19, 2014

Futura Mobility Launches National Healthcare Sales Team for the New Year

FT. WASHINGTON, PA - Futura Mobility completed its national sales force to launch its EHi360, a consultative healthcare group comprised of some of the most forward-thinking partners to deliver innovative solutions to improve patient experience and the efficiency of care.

The recruits met at Futura Mobility’s headquarters in Fort Washington, PA for a week of intense industry education, solution training and team building.

Cosmo DeNicola kicked off the meeting by welcoming the group with a motivational speech, encouraging the team to do great things. “Each of you have been picked because of your unique skills and expertise,” DeNicola said. "Now, it’s time to join forces with each other and our partners to offer something unique in Healthcare.”

Futura Mobility and partners involved in the EHi360 solutions are tasked with bringing together comprehensive offerings that promote coordinated care, improved patient safety and outcomes, and the advancement of mobile technology in healthcare. Specifically, there are eight core areas of focus: Mobile Technology Assessments, Device Deployment & Support; EHR Implementation & Optimization; Technology & Network Solutions; e-Learning & Custom Training Programs; 24x7 Go-Live Teams, Physician, Clinician & Vendor subject matter expertise; Population Health & a Platform for Secure Communications; Patient Engagement & Education; PMI Project & Program Management.

Monday, December 15, 2014

MKSD Client Noah Schnapp Cast as Charlie Brown

NEW YORK - MKSD client Noah Schnapp has been cast as iconic cartoon character Charlie Brown in Peanuts, the newest 3D animated adaption of Charles Schulz's classic comic strip. Peanuts is set to release in theaters Nov. 6, 2015, just in time for the 65th anniversary of the comic strip, as well as the 50th anniversary of the holiday-special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

It will be directed by Steve Martino, who worked on Ice Age: Continental Drift and Horton Hears a Who. The late Peanuts comic creator Charles Schulz will be there inspirits through his sons, Craig and Bryan Schulz, who will be writing the story along with Cornelius Uliano.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Famed sports agent Leigh Steinberg partners with Philadelphia entrepreneur

Philadelphia Business Journal, Jeff Blumenthal

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia-based entrepreneur, Cosmo DeNicola will become an investor and partner in well-known sports agent Leigh Steinberg's Steinberg Sports and Entertainment (SSE). DeNicola runs Cosmo DeNicola Companies, a portfolio of businesses ranging from sports, entertainment, healthcare and technology. He is currently a co-owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul and a Hollywood talent management firm. He will provide capital and business experience to drive SSE's client marketing services.

DeNicola runs Cosmo DeNicola Companies, a portfolio of businesses ranging from sports, entertainment, healthcare and technology. He is currently a co-owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul and a Hollywood talent management firm. He will provide capital and business experience to drive SSE's client marketing services.

Steinberg, often credited with being the real life inspiration for the title character in the film Jerry Maguire, is a Los Angeles-based agent who has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times as well as 150 pro bowl players and seven NFL Hall of Fame inductees: Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Warren Moon, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas and Howie Long.

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