"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."
“The on-site opportunity will allow DraftKings and VSiN talent to deliver real-time insights and enhanced content featuring celebrities and athletes as the media, entertainment and sports worlds collide in Phoenix for the big game.”
Angiolet was on the job for 18 months, which included DraftKings striking a deal with Meadowlark Media to distribute The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.
In 2021, DraftKings spent $26 million on national radio for it's betting service. It was the most by any sportsbook in the country and the only one to crack the top ten of companies in all of radio ad spends.
"It was a hard decision, but one of those where I just looked and said 'when am I going to have an opportunity to maybe go and get in on the ground floor of something, go and actually build and create something?'"
"In January 2021, Skipper's plate became even more full when he reunited with Dan Le Batard to create Meadowlark Media. Since joining forces, the group has raised millions of dollars in funding, lured key talent to join the brand, and in April, Meadowlark closed a deal with DraftKings for a reported fifty million dollars over three years. Not too shabby for year #1.
"In today's media landscape, audiences don't simply follow websites. They follow people. They invest in personalities, perspectives, and voices they trust."
"As a guy that's represented the country in wrestling and the things that I've done, I've always wanted to go to the White House. Now, I have an opportunity to do it. Plus, to do it with fighting and representing the UFC. That's crazy to me."