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[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

Of course, I have to mention the 3rd time @HilaryKnight has been named @usahockey's 2025 Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Year 🏆🏆🏆 It’s remarkable she’s performing at such a high level in the twilight of her career as she preps for her 5th #Olympics. https://t.co/uWgAsQkujM

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

What a run. What a legacy. Congrats to @HilaryKnight; from gold medals to record books, she’s been a force on the ice & beyond. It has been a privilege to partner w/her via the @DBDK All-Star Network. Here’s to one final chapter in Milan. Let’s go! 🏒 🇺🇸https://t.co/6KvybqsAH8

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

👏📺⚽ A 1st in #gaming: @tappplive, in collaboration with @BetPlay & @DIRECTV, has launched real-time, in-broadcast betting directly on the TV screen, a game-changer for fan engagement & interactive payments, innovation we look for at @DrivebyDraftKings!
https://t.co/Ztu5CLMgF9

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

Spring has definitely sprung at @banditrunning! The DBDK portfolio company made moves with their first-ever footwear collab, working with @ASICSamerica to create the #IsamuNoguchi-inspired Bandit x ASICS Novablast 5. #running #Novablast5 #ASICS
https://t.co/VI2Vk6qwaN

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

That’s a wrap on an excellent panel at ACTIV Sports Summit! “From Local Leagues to Global Powerhouses” covered how women’s sports can level up w/smart investments, a presence in emerging markets, & strategic partnerships. Thank you to my fellow panelists for sharing your insight!

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@NWSL club @weareangelcity, hired Carmen Bona as president of business operations in a newly created role. The club also promoted co-founder, president & DBDK All-Star Network member @juhrman to CEO for the 2025 season.
Coverage by @Sportico: https://t.co/5kq15BJVKG

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@OzloSleep has been crushing these product reviews! "The Ozlo Sleepbuds are a sleep aid I just can’t do without," says CNN Reviews Editor, Tobey Grumet Segal. "I have not found a better, more comfortable or more efficient way to block out nighttime noise." https://t.co/2DCkC6ZbT8

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

@UMich is weighing a big decision: Should they launch a women’s varsity hockey program? 🏒 Their feasibility study dives deep & includes scholarships, salaries, travel, & facilities—so the price tag is massive. Will they take the leap? 👀🚨

#WomensHockey https://t.co/ZFcdRdSIKB

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

How @LarryFitzgerald, part of the DBDK All-Star Network, is intertwined with the city of #Phoenix, financially, philanthropically and personally. "It just makes me really grateful to be a part of a community that I think truly is on the rise.”
https://t.co/Y73jAcFQaA

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

DBDK portco @StreamLayer is bundling Server Guided Ad Insertion tech & here, CEO John Ganschow articulates the opportunity where their innovation for ad placement is taking place, “the ability to monetize moments outside of traditional ad breaks.”
https://t.co/7VmUt6678x

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

That’s a wrap on another “Predictions” panel at @nextdotio New York! Thank you to our moderator @contessabrewer & shout out to my fellow panelists Akshay Khanna @jackpot_com; @JerLevine @UnderdogFantasy; & Justin Park. #gaming #igaming https://t.co/90T5qd9NZp

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@BryantGarvin @ZDNET @OzloSleep 🙌

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

@HilaryKnight is back!⚡️ After battling an ankle injury in last year’s playoffs, the @BostonFleet captain is lighting it up in S2 of the @PWHL. Proud to have 'the face of U.S. women’s hockey' (per the @AP) in the @DriveByDK All-Star Network. 🏒⭐️ #PWHL https://t.co/9dJv4XGOuK

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

I’m excited to join a talented panel for another https://t.co/ZHuRDUviAu Summit New York. Predictions 2026 is moderated by @CNBC's @contessabrewer with panelists Jeremy Levine @UnderdogFantasy & Akshay Khanna @jackpot_com. 3/12 @ 9:40-10:20. See you there! https://t.co/imThGUmk4Y

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

You know a product absolutely nailed their function when a product review uses words like “perfect” and phrases like, “they are the most useful sleep earbuds I've tested so far.” Nicely done, @OzloSleep (a DBDK portfolio co!).
https://t.co/TGNGQGCWyn

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

Shout out to DBDK portco @Vidmob for this collaboration with @LinkedIn for their report: The study spanned data from 10 parent brands, 111 sub-brands, & covered 13.6K creative assets that generated 2.9B impressions between May '23 & May '24.
https://t.co/21ReGkYyTo

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

We're grateful for the shout out in the annual Upside Analysis: The Top 52 Sports Tech Investors (VCs, Family Offices) and excited about what’s to come this year! https://t.co/kSEiSyX3ev
#SportsTech #SportsBusiness

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

Closed out the year strong: “Sports stocks had their best month in four years as fans around the globe wagered and shopped for gear, powering the @Sportico Sports Stock Index up 12%, double the gains seen in the S&P 500.” #SportsBusiness https://t.co/VXlyPSlFfF

[Meredith McPherron @mlmcpherron]

@DriveByDK portfolio co Jump took a big step with the signing of their first pro client, @TheNCCourage. The team is moving from Ticketmaster for ticket sales to Jump’s unified fan experience platform with a range of features. #SportsBiz @SBJ
https://t.co/DmWbicvKmd

[Drive by DraftKings @DriveByDK]

What a year! After a lot of hard work and incredible partnership with so many of you, the future is looking bright. Happy holidays to all from a very grateful team at Drive by Draftkings.
- Meredith, Kiki, Jon, Josh & Emily