DraftKings Hires a Verizon Executive as Chief Media Officer

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DraftKings expands its executive team by hiring Brian Angiolet to oversee and optimize content creation and media strategy as the Company’s first ever Chief Media Officer. Most recently, Angiolet served as SVP and Chief Business Officer at Verizon Communications.

This hiring marks the first ever Chief Media Officer position at DraftKings.m “Brian brings invaluable experience to this new Chief Media Officer position and deeply understands how the virtuous circle among sports, gaming, and content has the potential to boost engagement,” said Jason Robins, DraftKings’ co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “As our media presence grows with the acquisition of VSiN, among other strategic moves, Brian’s creative ideas and insightful perspectives will further propel the possibilities of DraftKings content. Our warmest welcome to Brian, and we’re thrilled to have him aboard.”

During his tenure at Verizon, Angiolet spearheaded a number of high-profile, multi-billion-dollar content and advertising initiatives including broadcasting, sports and digital entertainment deals across Verizon’s Fios and media properties, partnerships with premier sports leagues like the NFL and NBA, and oversight of Verizon Wireless’ advertising and media portfolio.

Most recently, he led the company’s 5G mobile edge computing partnership program and was instrumental in the launch of industry-defining deals with Amazon, Microsoft and IBM.

“The DraftKings arrow is pointing straight up and I see massive opportunity to unleash this platform and integrate it with the world of content,” said Angiolet. “To me it’s all about enhancing the experience we provide, and I look forward to working alongside the team and our partners at this important juncture for the company.”

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