Of course, I have to mention the 3rd time @HilaryKnight has been named @usahockey's 2025 Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Year 🏆🏆🏆 It’s remarkable she’s performing at such a high level in the twilight of her career as she preps for her 5th #Olympics. ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/hil…
What a run. What a legacy. Congrats to @HilaryKnight; from gold medals to record books, she’s been a force on the ice & beyond. It has been a privilege to partner w/her via the @DBDK All-Star Network. Here’s to one final chapter in Milan. Let’s go! 🏒 🇺🇸usatoday.com/story/sports/co…
👏📺⚽ A 1st in #gaming: @tappplive, in collaboration with @BetPlay & @DIRECTV, has launched real-time, in-broadcast betting directly on the TV screen, a game-changer for fan engagement & interactive payments, innovation we look for at @DrivebyDraftKings!
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That’s a wrap on an excellent panel at ACTIV Sports Summit! “From Local Leagues to Global Powerhouses” covered how women’s sports can level up w/smart investments, a presence in emerging markets, & strategic partnerships. Thank you to my fellow panelists for sharing your insight!
@UMich is weighing a big decision: Should they launch a women’s varsity hockey program? 🏒 Their feasibility study dives deep & includes scholarships, salaries, travel, & facilities—so the price tag is massive. Will they take the leap? 👀🚨
#WomensHockeynytimes.com/athletic/6145292…
How @LarryFitzgerald, part of the DBDK All-Star Network, is intertwined with the city of #Phoenix, financially, philanthropically and personally. "It just makes me really grateful to be a part of a community that I think truly is on the rise.”
axios.com/local/phoenix/2025…
DBDK portco @StreamLayer is bundling Server Guided Ad Insertion tech & here, CEO John Ganschow articulates the opportunity where their innovation for ad placement is taking place, “the ability to monetize moments outside of traditional ad breaks.”
tvrev.com/news/streamlayers-…
I’m excited to join a talented panel for another NEXT.io Summit New York. Predictions 2026 is moderated by @CNBC's @contessabrewer with panelists Jeremy Levine @UnderdogFantasy & Akshay Khanna @jackpot_com. 3/12 @ 9:40-10:20. See you there! next.io/summits/newyork/
You know a product absolutely nailed their function when a product review uses words like “perfect” and phrases like, “they are the most useful sleep earbuds I've tested so far.” Nicely done, @OzloSleep (a DBDK portfolio co!).
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Shout out to DBDK portco @Vidmob for this collaboration with @LinkedIn for their report: The study spanned data from 10 parent brands, 111 sub-brands, & covered 13.6K creative assets that generated 2.9B impressions between May '23 & May '24.
adweek.com/adweek-wire/vidmo…
Closed out the year strong: “Sports stocks had their best month in four years as fans around the globe wagered and shopped for gear, powering the @Sportico Sports Stock Index up 12%, double the gains seen in the S&P 500.” #SportsBusinesssportico.com/business/financ…
@DriveByDK portfolio co Jump took a big step with the signing of their first pro client, @TheNCCourage. The team is moving from Ticketmaster for ticket sales to Jump’s unified fan experience platform with a range of features. #SportsBiz@SBJsportsbusinessjournal.com/Ar…
What a year! After a lot of hard work and incredible partnership with so many of you, the future is looking bright. Happy holidays to all from a very grateful team at Drive by Draftkings.
- Meredith, Kiki, Jon, Josh & Emily
Drive by Draftkings portco @Cardless stepped up to serve small businesses: “Entering the SMB space allows us to tap into a growing market and address the specific needs that traditional financial services often overlook,” Michael Spelfogel, Pres & Founder. pymnts.com/smbs/2024/cardles…
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang made the largest donation to women’s programs in U.S. Soccer's history. Funding will double camps for each age group while tech drives growth & IDs talent. Of note: 94% of female C-suite execs played sports.
cbssports.com/soccer/news/wa…