{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"119860","rtpr_id":"nGNX7vJ7ZG","ticker":"SMG","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["SMG"],"title":"ScottsMiracle-Gro Brings America250’s “Our American Story” to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-14T22:00:00.099Z","article_body":"NOTE: This release corrects earlier language that indicated the storytelling\ninitiative will be the largest collection of oral and visual histories. It\nwill be the largest collection of oral and visual histories related to the\nSemiquincentennial. \n\n\n\nCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro\nCompany (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden\nproducts in North America, is partnering with America250 to bring the Our\nAmerican Story Airstream mobile studio to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on\nWednesday, August 19, 2026.\n\nIn commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Our American Story\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=shBImnpIIEcakHkpDXHvFTW7BrmO7XEZrDFl4lLziACR6K6xN_ZI6sC5NnsvAH4sZsBm1wpAkueKttvUKX517tiLdislJjBWsUU13zatfNTSsAbaxreQolFj31yvf5Cr)\nis the storytelling initiative that will establish the largest collection of\noral and visual histories related to the Semiquincentennial. In partnership\nwith America250, ScottsMiracle-Gro is inviting Ohioans to add their voices to\nthis record, preserving the innovation, deep heritage and community dedication\nthat define Ohio's historic and enduring impact on America.\n\nHow to Participate\nAhead of the Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal match, people can visit the\nAirstream mobile storytelling studio to explore the interactive display and\nsubmit their stories. Participants are encouraged to showcase the influence of\nColumbus and Ohio on American community values and civic history, from\npioneering industries to the energetic sports culture.\n\nAttendees can opt to record their stories in person or digitally at\namerica250.org/our-american-story\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1srWlcwDEbxp0Z77GOp6XAkAEWeKx4A0bmwItmH4JQAKlyFG65r_qtGO1T9UuQdYxO_EI137nOm1LdPhBBwQkrQ3ShX32IEcJ17qCR5SYeAy2nY9CB1KcP6SHZvFceWfleOFlL7udpbD7p9AIt3hWg==).\nAll stories will be included in the official Our American Story collection\nwith selected contributions chosen for permanent preservation in the Library\nof Congress.\n\nEvent Details\n* Venue: Outside ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Nationwide Boulevard (open to the\npublic; a match ticket is not required to visit the mobile studio.)\n* Date and time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6 to 7:30 p.m.\nSupporting America250 and welcoming Our American Story to Columbus is a\nmeaningful milestone for ScottsMiracle-Gro. By uplifting local achievements,\nhistorical narratives and civic pride, ScottsMiracle-Gro wants to ensure the\nvoices and vibrant spirit of Ohio are beautifully represented in the country's\nsemiquincentennial celebration.\n\nAbout ScottsMiracle-Gro\nWith approximately $3.3 billion in sales, the Company is the leading marketer\nof branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America. The Company’s\nbrands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s\nScotts®, Miracle-Gro®, Ortho® and Tomcat® brands are market-leading in\ntheir categories. For additional information, visit us\nat www.scottsmiraclegro.com.\n\nAbout America250\nAmerica250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary\nof the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s\nSemiquincentennial. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our\npast, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals\nof democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation.\nAmerica250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the\nrich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities,\nhonor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States\nof America. For more information, visit america250.org\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1srWlcwDEbxp0Z77GOp6XJYmauwWFp-ViX4qUYhgYPsHCZL8PKbDpnKt39U6SmZJOPCuzX_iQ9y6KzevaZU1P8mX7S5tXaCwumg5vCBSRSA=).\n\nMedia Contact:\nTom Matthews\nChief Communications Officer\nEmail: tom.matthews@scotts.com\nPhone: (937) 844-3864\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a03d2f29-3f42-49a1-8d3d-efecc3b0a917)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX7vJ7ZG","title":"ScottsMiracle-Gro Brings America250’s “Our American Story” to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"SMG","created":"2026-08-14T22:00:00.099Z","tickers":["SMG"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"NOTE: This release corrects earlier language that indicated the storytelling\ninitiative will be the largest collection of oral and visual histories. It\nwill be the largest collection of oral and visual histories related to the\nSemiquincentennial. \n\n\n\nCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro\nCompany (NYSE: SMG), the leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden\nproducts in North America, is partnering with America250 to bring the Our\nAmerican Story Airstream mobile studio to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on\nWednesday, August 19, 2026.\n\nIn commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, Our American Story\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=shBImnpIIEcakHkpDXHvFTW7BrmO7XEZrDFl4lLziACR6K6xN_ZI6sC5NnsvAH4sZsBm1wpAkueKttvUKX517tiLdislJjBWsUU13zatfNTSsAbaxreQolFj31yvf5Cr)\nis the storytelling initiative that will establish the largest collection of\noral and visual histories related to the Semiquincentennial. In partnership\nwith America250, ScottsMiracle-Gro is inviting Ohioans to add their voices to\nthis record, preserving the innovation, deep heritage and community dedication\nthat define Ohio's historic and enduring impact on America.\n\nHow to Participate\nAhead of the Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal match, people can visit the\nAirstream mobile storytelling studio to explore the interactive display and\nsubmit their stories. Participants are encouraged to showcase the influence of\nColumbus and Ohio on American community values and civic history, from\npioneering industries to the energetic sports culture.\n\nAttendees can opt to record their stories in person or digitally at\namerica250.org/our-american-story\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1srWlcwDEbxp0Z77GOp6XAkAEWeKx4A0bmwItmH4JQAKlyFG65r_qtGO1T9UuQdYxO_EI137nOm1LdPhBBwQkrQ3ShX32IEcJ17qCR5SYeAy2nY9CB1KcP6SHZvFceWfleOFlL7udpbD7p9AIt3hWg==).\nAll stories will be included in the official Our American Story collection\nwith selected contributions chosen for permanent preservation in the Library\nof Congress.\n\nEvent Details\n* Venue: Outside ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Nationwide Boulevard (open to the\npublic; a match ticket is not required to visit the mobile studio.)\n* Date and time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6 to 7:30 p.m.\nSupporting America250 and welcoming Our American Story to Columbus is a\nmeaningful milestone for ScottsMiracle-Gro. By uplifting local achievements,\nhistorical narratives and civic pride, ScottsMiracle-Gro wants to ensure the\nvoices and vibrant spirit of Ohio are beautifully represented in the country's\nsemiquincentennial celebration.\n\nAbout ScottsMiracle-Gro\nWith approximately $3.3 billion in sales, the Company is the leading marketer\nof branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America. The Company’s\nbrands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company’s\nScotts®, Miracle-Gro®, Ortho® and Tomcat® brands are market-leading in\ntheir categories. For additional information, visit us\nat www.scottsmiraclegro.com.\n\nAbout America250\nAmerica250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary\nof the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s\nSemiquincentennial. We aim to inspire our fellow Americans to reflect on our\npast, strengthen our love of country, and renew our commitment to the ideals\nof democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation.\nAmerica250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the\nrich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities,\nhonor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States\nof America. For more information, visit america250.org\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1srWlcwDEbxp0Z77GOp6XJYmauwWFp-ViX4qUYhgYPsHCZL8PKbDpnKt39U6SmZJOPCuzX_iQ9y6KzevaZU1P8mX7S5tXaCwumg5vCBSRSA=).\n\nMedia Contact:\nTom Matthews\nChief Communications Officer\nEmail: tom.matthews@scotts.com\nPhone: (937) 844-3864\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a03d2f29-3f42-49a1-8d3d-efecc3b0a917)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-08-14T22:00:00.144076661Z","server_sent_at_ms":1786744800144},"received_at":"2026-08-14T22:00:00.197Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"108849","press_release_id":"119860","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Household & Personal Products","sector":"Consumer Staples"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"ScottsMiracle-Gro is partnering with America250 to host the Our American Story Airstream mobile studio at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus on August 19.\n\nThe initiative invites Ohioans to record oral and visual histories for the nation's Semiquincentennial, with selected contributions preserved in the Library of Congress.\n\nThe mobile studio will be open to the public before the Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal match from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Community marketing partnership with America250."},"keyFigures":null,"quotedText":"Supporting America250 and welcoming Our American Story to Columbus is a meaningful milestone for ScottsMiracle-Gro.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Tom Matthews","role":"Chief Communications Officer"}],"products":["Scotts®","Miracle-Gro®","Ortho®","Tomcat®","Our American Story"],"companies":[{"name":"The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company","ticker":"SMG"},{"name":"America250","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Columbus Crew","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"CF Montreal","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Library of Congress","relationship":"partner"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$3.3 billion","context":"approximate company sales"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"A one-day marketing event and non-profit partnership with America250. 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