The following items describe important FSTA events and key news and press releases from the fantasy sports industry. If you are an FSTA member and would like to add a news item or press release to this page send the item or release and a summary to news@fsta.org.
Tessa Wegert from Clickz has posted an interesting piece about how fantasy sports are a great resource for sports marketers and advertisers who are looking to tap into the market.
Read the article in its entirety here:
<a href=”http://www.clickz.com/3635564″>Clickz.com</a>
MediaPost author Cory Treffiletti has put together a fantastic look at the development and marketing implications of the fantasy sports industry, observing that “fantasy football is indicative of the future of online marketing.”
An article on Entrepreneur.com detailing Mike Levy and FSTA member OPENSports.com talks about the positive aspects of investing in the fantasy sports industry in 2009. Author Karen Spaeder calls the fantasy sports industry one of the best startup markets this year.
“Once you’ve found your niche, it’s critical to find ways to make your sports fan customers happy. Levy says of his OPENSports.com users, “These users are a dedicated bunch.” And you don’t even need to set out beer nuts to do it.”
Read the entire article at: http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneursstartupsmagazine/2009/march/200590.html
Fantasy Control Launches New Tools Suite for 2007 NFL Season
Sports Enthusiast Media, LLC (“SEM”) announces the acquisition of Fantasy Football Champs
Timeless Sports Inc. to donate 100% profits of Darrent Williams Memorial Tribute Bracelet to charity
Sports Enthusiast Media (SEM) Acquires StatFox and Head2Head Sports
FSDashboard and Players Inc Combine for Massive Fantasy Football Portal