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FanSided and Special Olympics Return to Super Bowl Media Row with Unified Reporting Team in Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion

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Monday, February 5, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 11 years, Special Olympics has brought a unified presence of international celebrity supporters and Special Olympics athletes to Super Bowl Media Row. It is at Media Row that these athletes and supporters have an opportunity to share their stories of inclusion with global media outlets, to change stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities and demonstrate how sports can level the playing field for all.

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  • FanSided Hires Special Olympics Florida Athlete and Sportscaster, Malcom Harris-Gowdie as Unified Reporter for all Super Bowl Week and Big Game Coverage
    LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 11 years, Special Olympics has brought a unified presence of international celebrity supporters and Special Olympics athletes to Super Bowl Media Row.
  • This year, Special Olympics has again partnered with sports and entertainment network FanSided to host a Unified reporting team at Super Bowl's Media Row.
  • Harris-Gowdie served on the first-ever Special Olympics Unified reporting team alongside FanSided during Super Bowl LVII.
  • His presence in our Super Bowl coverage reflects our ongoing commitment to diverse and insightful sports reporting," said Zach Best, Co-Founder & General Manager, FanSided.

FanSided and Special Olympics Host First-Ever Unified Reporting Team at Super Bowl Media Row

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

PHOENIX, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last ten years, Special Olympics has visited Super Bowl Media Row, changing stereotypes and demonstrating how sports can unify the world. Special Olympics athletes and supporters have visited the Row and participated in hundreds of media interviews advocating for the need for inclusion on and off the playing field. This year, Special Olympics has partnered with sports and entertainment network FanSided to host the first-ever unified reporting team at Super Bowl Media Row, offering a Special Olympics athlete and sportscaster, to conduct interviews alongside a FanSided host. FanSided's Matt Verderame and Special Olympics Florida athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie are the reporting team who are covering all pre-Game news. Harris-Gowdie has worked for his local Port St. Lucie, Florida CBS news station as a special correspondent, served as a guest announcer for the St. Lucie Mets minor league affiliate and was a guest at the 2015 ESPYs.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last ten years, Special Olympics has visited Super Bowl Media Row, changing stereotypes and demonstrating how sports can unify the world.
  • Special Olympics athletes and supporters have visited the Row and participated in hundreds of media interviews advocating for the need for inclusion on and off the playing field.
  • This year, Special Olympics has partnered with sports and entertainment network FanSided to host the first-ever unified reporting team at Super Bowl Media Row, offering a Special Olympics athlete and sportscaster, to conduct interviews alongside a FanSided host.
  • FanSided's Matt Verderame and Special Olympics Florida athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie are the reporting team who are covering all pre-Game news.

MINUTE MEDIA AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS ANNOUNCE FORMAL PARTNERSHIP

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Monday, August 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on their prioritization of diversity and inclusion, leading global technology company Minute Media and its sports entertainment network, FanSided are proud to partner with Special Olympics International to help end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities and further inclusivity in sports. This global partnership exemplifies the power of authentic storytelling and will leverage Minute Media's editorial platforms to raise awareness and share the inspiring stories of people with intellectual disabilities.

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  • This multi-year partnership between Minute Media and Special Olympics International kicked off in Orlando, FL last month at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games where, as part of their annual company offsite, nearly 100 Minute Media and FanSided employees from around the world volunteered their time in-person at a variety of different Special Olympics events.
  • In its continued effort to amplify this storytelling and employee involvement globally, Minute Media will expand this partnership across their other platforms such as Mental Floss, by spreading awareness about Special Olympics.
  • Additionally, Minute Media plans to continue supporting Special Olympics through digital and social content, media placements and employee participation in other international markets where both organizations have a presence.
  • We look forward to expanding our partnership with Special Olympics within new markets and across new platforms,"said Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media.

MINUTE MEDIA AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS ANNOUNCE FORMAL PARTNERSHIP

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Monday, August 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on their prioritization of diversity and inclusion, leading global technology company Minute Media and its sports entertainment network, FanSided are proud to partner with Special Olympics International to help end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities and further inclusivity in sports. This global partnership exemplifies the power of authentic storytelling and will leverage Minute Media's editorial platforms to raise awareness and share the inspiring stories of people with intellectual disabilities.

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  • This multi-year partnership between Minute Media and Special Olympics International kicked off in Orlando, FL last month at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games where, as part of their annual company offsite, nearly 100 Minute Media and FanSided employees from around the world volunteered their time in-person at a variety of different Special Olympics events.
  • In its continued effort to amplify this storytelling and employee involvement globally, Minute Media will expand this partnership across their other platforms such as Mental Floss, by spreading awareness about Special Olympics.
  • Additionally, Minute Media plans to continue supporting Special Olympics through digital and social content, media placements and employee participation in other international markets where both organizations have a presence.
  • We look forward to expanding our partnership with Special Olympics within new markets and across new platforms,"said Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media.

FanSided and TicketSmarter Announce Exclusive Ticketing Partnership

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Today, FanSided , the ultimate home of fans, and TicketSmarter , a national ticket marketplace, announced their new partnership, naming TicketSmarter the Official Ticket Provider of FanSided.

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  • Today, FanSided , the ultimate home of fans, and TicketSmarter , a national ticket marketplace, announced their new partnership, naming TicketSmarter the Official Ticket Provider of FanSided.
  • Through this partnership, TicketSmarter and FanSided, a Minute Media brand, join together sports coverage from a fans perspective with the power of live events.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Minute Media and FanSided, TicketSmarter CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Goodman said.
  • The partnership makes TicketSmarter the Official Ticket Provider of FanSided, and offers a multitude of impactful opportunities across FanSideds 300+ sites such as editorial sponsorship, homepage co-branded tile, and meaningful ticket integrations across main and vertical-specific navigation bars.

FanSided Taps OpenWeb for Community Engagement, Bringing Quality Conversations Across Nearly 300 Sports and Entertainment Media Properties

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

FanSided Taps OpenWeb for Community Engagement, Bringing Quality Conversations to Nearly 300 Media Properties

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  • FanSided Taps OpenWeb for Community Engagement, Bringing Quality Conversations to Nearly 300 Media Properties
    "As a technology-first media company, we value innovative tech that allows us to provide the best user experiences while fostering a community with our sports and entertainment fanbases," said Betsy Cohen, VP of Product at FanSided.
  • "OpenWeb's technology has provided our 300 websites with a platform that enables our readers to have authentic conversations, increasing the scale and quality of FanSided's audience engagement."
  • Comments on FanSided's media properties nearly doubled since implementing OpenWeb's technology.
  • In January of 2020, Minute Media acquired the company from Meredith Corp.
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FanSided To Partner With The Action Network To Provide Live Odds And Sports Betting Content

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Each week FanSided will feature sports betting content and insights from The Action Network's experts including articles, videos, and more across all of FanSided's digital platforms.

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  • Each week FanSided will feature sports betting content and insights from The Action Network's experts including articles, videos, and more across all of FanSided's digital platforms.
  • Additionally, The Action Network will be the exclusive live odds provider for FanSided.
  • "We are excited to bring the unique sports betting analysis and tools of The Action Network to our FanSided communities," said Zach Best, Co-CEO of FanSided.
  • "Our fans will have access to live odds and expertise only The Action Network can provide."

Ultimate Fan Face Off: FanSided Ranks 250 Most Dedicated Fans in Sports, Entertainment and Lifestyle Brands

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Monday, December 10, 2018

It's always a fun endeavor to see how these fans measure up against each other," said FanSided Co-Founder Zach Best.

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  • It's always a fun endeavor to see how these fans measure up against each other," said FanSided Co-Founder Zach Best.
  • But when compared to only other celebrities, fans of the Kardashians come in at #4.
  • FanSided is a fandom focused sports, lifestyle and entertainment network of more than 300 websites.
  • Created in 2009, FanSided has become one of the fastest-growing networks dedicated to bringing together fans who share their common passions.