MLB.com To Deliver Content Captured By iON Cameras From Tonight's Gillette Home Run Derby

MLB.com To Deliver Content Captured By iON Cameras From Tonight's Gillette Home Run Derby

NEW YORK, July 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an agreement with iON America LLC, MLB.com will deliver fans unique content from tonight's Gillette Home Run Derby at Target Field with high-definition (HD) and point-of-view (POV) footage powered by iON Cameras, including perspective captured by select All-Star players. The content will be accessible on MLB.com and shared through @MLB and its official social channels.

"We're thrilled to partner with iON Cameras to give fans a new way to connect with the excitement of baseball with what are sure to become iconic images, right on their favorite digital devices," said Noah Garden, EVP, Revenue, MLBAM.

"Baseball is one of America's most watched sports and iON Cameras is in the business of providing fans the opportunity to capture life's most beloved moments," said Giovanni Tomaselli, CEO, iON America. "What better way to honor America's pastime than to give fans a completely unique perspective."

Fans can visit MLB.com for more information and exclusive content.

About iON Cameras:
iON Cameras pioneered the concept of Shoot/Share(TM) Wi-Fi connectivity in point-of-view (POV) cameras with its aerodynamic and fully-waterproof Air Pro, Speed Pro, Adventure and The Game lines. Designed for pros and amateurs alike, iON cameras make it easy to capture and share high-definition video and still images, with Wi-Fi connectivity and free cloud storage. For more information, please visit www.ioncamera.com and its social sites: @iONCamera on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

SOURCE MLB.com

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CONTACT: Stephanie Cavataro, Catalyst, an IMG Consulting Company, Office: 212-774-4459, stephanie.cavataro@img.com; Michael Pernal, Catalyst, an IMG Consulting Company, Office: 212-774-6882, mpernal@catalystimg.com

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