PENN appoints former ESPN vice-president as head of theScore

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ESPN executive Nate Ravitz has announced he’s joining theScore to head up the digital media section.

Ratvitz previously spent 17 years working at ESPN. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Digital Content and Audience Expansion. He also worked as an editor and Senior Director of ESPN Now, as well as in the Premium and Fantasy divisions during his nearly two decades with the brand. 

In a post on social media, Ravitz shared his excitement for the new endeavor.

“I’ve long admired what theScore has been able to build and achieve in the incredibly competitive landscape of mobile sports apps,” said Ravitz. “I couldn’t be more honored to join the team and build on that great legacy … We’re playing to win. Let’s go!”

At theScore, he’ll lead the company’s Media, ad sales, and growth initiatives for PENN Interactive’s media business. The outlet has more than 12 million social media followers and 4 million monthly active users. It is now also natively integrated with theScore Bet, the mobile sports book located in 21 U.S. states. 

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