Wave Sports + Entertainment Market Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Wave Sports + Entertainment (WSE)

• Mission: To partner with top rights holders and sports properties, enabling them to reach, monetize, and better understand Gen-Z fans.

• Year Founded: 2017

• Founder(s): No information is available

• Key People:

• Brian Verne (CEO)

• Tunde St. Matthew-Daniel (EVP Original Content)

• Daniel Maas (EVP Commercial)

• Headquarters: No information is available

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• What is the company known for: WSE is known for its hit series built for digital platforms, short-form original sports storytelling, and partnerships with top sports rights holders, leagues, and properties.

Products

• What products do they offer:

• Digital Series and Podcasts

• Short-Form Original Content

• Community and Distribution Services

High-Level Description and Key Features of Each Product:

1. Digital Series and Podcasts:

• "New Heights" with Jason and Travis Kelce

• Description: A sports podcast hosted by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce.

• Key Features: Candid midseason storytelling, top sports podcast charts, widely recognized due to Travis Kelce's celebrity status.

• "Podcast P with Paul George"

• Description: A weekly show hosted by Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George.

• Key Features: Focuses on personal and professional stories, athlete empowerment, high-ranking in sports podcast charts.

• "7PM in Brooklyn"

• Description: A new digital series and podcast hosted by retired NBA star Carmelo Anthony and entertainment personality The Kid Mero.

• Key Features: Unique storytelling blend, covers basketball and cultural topics, set to premiere on Dec. 7.

2. Short-Form Original Content:

• Quick-Hitting Sports Storytelling

• Description: Engages fans across social media with concise, compelling sports stories.

• Key Features: Built to connect on social media feeds, widely distributed to 120M+ followers.

3. Community and Distribution Services:

• WSE Originals

• Description: Partnerships with over 100 top rights holders and sports properties.

• Key Features: Monetization solutions, extensive programming, reaches Gen-Z followers.

Recent Developments

• What are the recent developments in the company:

• New Podcast Launch:

• Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero Launch "7PM in Brooklyn"

• Hosted by NBA star Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero, premiering Dec. 7, 2023.

• Strategic Partnerships:

• Concacaf Partnership

• Collaborated to bring Concacaf football content to TikTok during FIFA World Cup 2022.

• Produced a series showcasing regional football cultures and fan experiences.

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• "New Heights" Podcast:

• Gained a significant traction boost due to Travis Kelce's increased celebrity profile.

• Any New Partnerships:

• Concacaf & Wave Sports + Entertainment Partnership

• A multifaceted collaboration to launch Concacaf's TikTok presence and produce engaging original programming for the FIFA World Cup 2022.

No additional data is available for other fields.