Dan Abrams

Gray Television’s BEAT THE ODDS and SportsGrid Launch Partnership for National Syndication of Five Sports Betting Specials

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.

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  • The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.
  • The specials begin this weekend for college basketball and will also air on dozens of Gray’s television stations.
  • BEAT THE ODDS’ special coverage will feature breaking news, information and expert gambling analysis from five major sporting events in 2024.
  • The SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino will be the title sponsor for these BEAT THE ODDS specials.

FOX Nation Renews Hit Series Crime Cam 24/7 Hosted by “Sticks” Larkin for Season Two

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

FOX Nation has renewed its original hit series “Crime Cam 24/7” for a second season, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Nation has renewed its original hit series “Crime Cam 24/7” for a second season, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
  • The program will again air in the same timeslot as hit series “COPS,” which will return for an all-new season this fall.
  • Notably, FOX Nation continues to offer a one-year free subscription for all active first responders, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics (EMS personnel).
  • “Crime Cam 24/7” was produced by Law & Crime productions for FOX Nation.

Greg Topalian Joins SportsGrid Board of Directors, to Lead Fan Experiences

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

With over 25 years of experience of leading innovation in both fan-based and B2B live events, Greg Topalian brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to the SportsGrid executive team.

Key Points: 
  • With over 25 years of experience of leading innovation in both fan-based and B2B live events, Greg Topalian brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to the SportsGrid executive team.
  • In his new board role, Greg will lead the company's efforts in enhancing fan experiences, further cementing SportsGrid's commitment to delivering unparalleled engagement to sports fans.
  • "I'm excited to join the board of SportsGrid and contribute to the company's growth and success in this dynamic industry," said Greg Topalian.
  • With Greg Topalian joining the Board of Directors and leading fan experiences, SportsGrid is poised to further expand its presence in the sports media and entertainment space and continue delivering cutting-edge content and unforgettable experiences to sports enthusiasts worldwide.

SportsGrid Launches "Pro League Soccer" Powered by MARCA

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid announced today the launch of the Pro League Soccer program in association with MARCA.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid announced today the launch of the Pro League Soccer program in association with MARCA.
  • The Pro League Soccer weekly sixty-minute program powered by MARCA will premiere on the SportsGrid streaming channel Saturday, December 9th airing 8-9 AM Eastern Time.
  • Pro League Soccer will feature the latest news, scores, team & player match ups, with wagering analysis covering all the professional leagues including MLS, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, and Premier League.
  • "To participate on the widely accessible SportsGrid channel is an enormous media opportunity for MARCA to reach the free-to-stream nationwide streaming audience.

Rosenfeld & Sawyer Announce Joint Of-Counsel Relationship between two High-Profile California Attorneys

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For decades, these two high-profile attorneys known throughout the Northern California landscape with cases all over the state have been working independently on complicated legal matters racking up impressive wins. While periodically joining forces to optimize their outcomes, Ken Rosenfeld of The Rosenfeld Law Firm and Allen Sawyer of The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer have been quietly working a continuing of-counsel relationship known as Rosenfeld & Sawyer.

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  • The expertise of California Criminal Defense Attorney Ken Rosenfeld and Stockton Federal Crimes Lawyer Allen Sawyer have been combined in a joint of-counsel relationship known locally as Rosenfeld & Sawyer.
  • While periodically joining forces to optimize their outcomes, Ken Rosenfeld of The Rosenfeld Law Firm and Allen Sawyer of The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer have been quietly working a continuing of-counsel relationship known as Rosenfeld & Sawyer.
  • The Rosenfeld & Sawyer co-counsel relationship merges our collective strengths and brings a powerful force to the courtroom.
  • "The Rosenfeld & Sawyer co-counsel relationship merges our collective strengths and brings a powerful force to the courtroom," states Sawyer.

VIZIO Introduces the Football Kickoff Collection and Home Entertainment Deals for the 2023 Season

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) is celebrating America’s favorite sport with a custom-curated Football Kickoff collection for the 2023 pro and college season.

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  • VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) is celebrating America’s favorite sport with a custom-curated Football Kickoff collection for the 2023 pro and college season.
  • The collection features home screen access to popular streaming apps for viewing live sports, and with hundreds of hours of free programming, there is something for every football fan to enjoy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230908613982/en/
    VIZIO Introduces the Football Kickoff Collection and Home Entertainment Deals for the 2023 Season (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Explore a curated selection of football-related content, such as movies, documentaries, and interviews, on WatchFree+ streaming channels like Pac 12, Sports Grid, and more.
  • With the games just kicking off, now is the time to set yourself up for a winning season with a new VIZIO Smart TV and immersive VIZIO sound bar.

SportsGrid Launches FAST Channel on Vidgo Streaming TV Service

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Friday, September 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid launched their FAST-streaming video channel on the Vidgo TV subscription service today.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid launched their FAST-streaming video channel on the Vidgo TV subscription service today.
  • "We are extremely pleased to launch SportsGrid on the Vidgo TV platform with their extensive line-up of linear sports channels featuring live event coverage of NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and college football," said Gregg Sussman, SportsGrid VP, Content.
  • "The SportsGrid pre and in-game programming provides the fanatical sports audience with predictive data analysis and in-depth commentary serving the millions of fantasy and sports wagering viewers."
  • The all-original SportsGrid primetime line-up is anchored by the weekday and weekend program "In Game Live."

SportsGrid Network 2023 Mid-Year HOV Viewership Increases 43%

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid Network's year-over-year HOV (hours of viewing) viewership increased 43% for the first and second quarters of 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid Network's year-over-year HOV (hours of viewing) viewership increased 43% for the first and second quarters of 2023.
  • The mid-year explosive viewership results demonstrate the SportsGrid passionate and loyal fan base is engaged with network's content, talent, dependable live format, and branded personality.
  • The viewership results position the SportsGrid Network as one of the top ranked FAST Sports channels according to Amagi Analytics.
  • Amagi Analytics provides FAST channels with a robust dataset of performance metrics on channel viewership and ad performance across devices and geographic dimensions.

SportsGrid, Inc. Ranks No. 300 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

300 on the coveted 2023 Inc. 5000 list.

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  • 300 on the coveted 2023 Inc. 5000 list.
  • Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
  • The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges.
  • In all, this year's Inc. 5000 companies have added 1,187,266 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

SportsGrid Commits to the American Gaming Association's Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid, Inc. has committed the company's multimedia content platform to support the American Gaming Association's (AGA) Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SportsGrid, Inc. has committed the company's multimedia content platform to support the American Gaming Association's (AGA) Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering.
  • The AGA's responsible marketing code reflects the industry's responsibility standards and practices in sports betting advertising messaging to the public.
  • "The AGA's responsible marketing code sets important standards for the industry to embrace, and SportsGrid is pleased to endorse this initiative," said SportsGrid Chief Operating Officer Adam Kaplan.
  • "Importantly, leaders like SportsGrid from across the sports betting ecosystem are sharing in these commitments and helping to raise the bar on responsible advertising."