Snack Media has announced that it has sold its UK sports publishing network to Canadian online media group Valnet Inc. Dealmakers agreed on an undisclosed acquisition that will see Quebec-based Valnet take ownership of Snack Media’s proprietary ad-network that serves over 400 sports-specific websites. Of strategic significance, Valnet will establish a foothold in the UK sports online media in which …
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Snack Media has strengthened its network of partnerships after signing a new agreement with international cricket almanac Wisden. Lauded as the ‘independent voice of cricket’, the new partnership with Wisden will allow Snack Media to grow its digital revenue by monetising content, driving traffic via its fan engagement tools, and utilising SEO strategies. James Murphy, Head of Partner Network at …
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Snack Media has strengthened its offering to advertisers, rights holders and independent media owners after acquiring GIVEMESPORT. The combined business will have an audience of over 210 million unique users across all platforms, and will offer coverage from football, Formula 1, tennis, golf, combat sports and esports. Niall Coen, CEO of Snack Media, commented: “We are delighted to have acquired …
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From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has you covered. This edition looks at new plans from to level the playing field in Dutch football, as well a new betting partner for one of Italy’s top clubs. Eredivisie big guns to spread wealth In a bid to strengthen …
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Snack Gaming has developed and launched 5p0rtz, a new fantasy pools betting platform where players compete for bigger jackpots with a higher win probability than on a bookmaker. Developed on behalf of Trillionaire Ltd, which is made up of a consortium of UK-based sports betting investors, the business aims to become the UK market leader in fantasy sports by 2019. …
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Digital sports publisher Snack Media has moved to expand its media network by investing in Vital Football, a creator of digital football communities, information and content. The undisclosed investment will see Snack Media revamp Vital Football’s legacy website, and further improve its associated football communities’ monetisation, fan engagements and content solutions. Further to the investment, Snack Media CEO & Co-founder Niall …
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Snack Media has targeted digital fan engagement with Snack Gaming, a joint venture between its Co-Founder Rupert Pratt and Jon Trigg, founder of Fantasy sports specialist Silent Manager. The new business will use the Snack Media network of over 20 million unique users to advise on the behaviour of online sports fans. Targeting sponsors, betting companies, rights holders and media …
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There’s just one week left to secure your ticket to Betting on Sports 2017 (12-15 September), an event stocked with the strongest lineup of speakers the sports betting industry has ever seen. Next week Olympia Conference Centre will open its doors to more than 1,200 high-level delegates, including representatives of more than 120 operators, 80 high-level affiliates and hundreds of …
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