Archive for the ‘Fantasy Sports’ Category
2009 National Guard Youth Challenge Annual Gala
We raised almost $200K on the live auction and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (right) and Jeff Gordon (left) were awesome! In addition to being phenomenal NASCAR drivers, they have huge hearts for charity! Check out www.NGYCP.org for more information on the charity. Thanks, Kelly
RotoHog Launches New Sports Market Ticker for NBA
Check out our latest Sports Market Ticker for NBA player pricing movements!!!!
RotoHog.com on Forbes.com
Great mention on Forbes.com about RotoHog monetizing the Fantasy Industry.
Launching B2B Beta Site for RotoHog.com
What do you think of the B2B look and feel? Should have the new site up for formal feedback in the next week.
Super Bowl View from the Cheap Seats!
What a GAME!!! Although I got altitude sickness from the height of ours seats, it was electric. Fitzy rocks and I think I’m going to have to keep him for next year and ride him to another Super Bowl win!!!
Fantasy Sports Trade Association Conference - Jan. 27-28
Kelly is a panelist at the 2009 FSTA Conference in St. Petersburgh, FL. He will be speaking about the Globalization of Fantasy Sports.
Sports Business Daily Article!
Lance Barrow, the coordinating producer of The NFL on CBS and of golf, had a bit part in “Tin Cup.” He said, “Like Leonardo DiCaprio after ‘Titanic,’ I felt a little burnt out on the movie industry. But right now I’m waiting for the right role.” As he waits, he guided CBS through the NFL playoffs and was named Abilene Christian University’s alumnus of the year. The multi-Emmy winner was a 1978 communications graduate and played football and baseball there. … Ryan Merriman, Aidan Quinn and Andie MacDowell will star in “The 5th Quarter,” a feature film set for May release about linebacker Jon Abbate, who led Wake Forest after the death of his 15-year-old brother.
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Marc Pollick may not be a movie star, but he’s “in heaven” as his son Joel stars for the Wellesley High (Mass.) basketball team. The senior guard has led his Raiders to five straight wins. The Giving Back Fund president said, “I’m beaming.” … Kelly Perdew, CEO of sports fantasy site RotoHog.com and former “Apprentice” winner, married Dawn DuMont, an interactive advertising executive. The couple streamed their wedding ceremony live from the Wynn in Las Vegas to friends and family worldwide, but they were unable to sell a title sponsorship and the honeymoon video rights were unavailable.
RotoHog.com Launches New World Cup 2010 Game on Facebook
We just launched our new Worldcup 2010 Qualifier Game on Facebook! Please check it out, invite your friends who love soccer, pick your favorite country and give us feedback on the game! Thanks, Kelly
Go Daddy Fantasy Football Playoff Game on Facebook
RotoHog launched our first FB application last week sponsored by Go Daddy and people seem to like it. Even though my Broncos didn’t make the playoffs, it is still a fun game! Check out the GAME and let me know what you think.
You can also still get in with a team and create your own league.