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A Basketball Road Trip like no other.🏀 Our team at Hello and Welcome were joined on the road with our Presenting Partner at the Betway Group for an epic 2 games that featured the Raps vs Hawks in Atlanta. A big thank you to Sina Schaefer and Alexandre Lévesque Langlois for joining us. Leaving Atlanta with 2 W’s was the cherry on top. Jarrod Sharp | Jay Downton | Mike Gagnon | Amil Delic | Adam Seaborn

Kicking off 2025 with a landmark partnership between FanDuel and The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective. FanDuel joins our new show "The Sheet with Jeff Marek" as exclusive sportsbook and iGaming partner. FanDuel will seamlessly integrate their innovative National Hockey League (NHL) and PWHL product offerings, trader insights, odds and responsible gaming tools across "The Sheet" YouTube, Podcast, social channels and live events. As the leading sportsbook in North America, FanDuel aims to elevate hockey fans’ viewing and listening experience with analytics tied to every moment of the game. A top hockey show in the world; "The Sheet with Jeff Marek" reaches the modern hockey fan - diving into the latest news, trending stories, rumours, and game insights from one of hockey's most trusted voices. Thanks to the team at FanDuel 🇨🇦 and UM Canada for their hard work to get this partnership off the ground: Tom Burdakin, Sandra Wever, Mitch Robson, Adam Steeves, Jess Pomeroy, Alannah Della Vedova, Brittany Hendrych, Bhaanu Satchithanantham The Sheet with Jeff Marek (3pm ET, Mon-Fri) 🎙️ : https://lnkd.in/gEpXmnzr 💻 : https://lnkd.in/gxSHDuep 📱 : https://lnkd.in/gG68rZTv 🖥️ : https://lnkd.in/gEDDBd8h Better Collective | Jay Downton | Amil Delic | Nick Caroli | Elias Blahacek | Zack Phillips | Madisen Rayburn

Jeff Marek's new show, The Sheet, has continued to take the hockey world by storm! In just a couple of short weeks, The Sheet has already reached the top of the charts for hockey podcasts. It has been amazing to work on this announcement alongside The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective, with coverage of Jeff's latest endeavor in The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, Awful Announcing, The Toronto Star, and more. Listen to Jeff's latest interview with The Athletic Hockey Show Podcast, which aired today discussing The Sheet and various NHL storylines so far this season. https://lnkd.in/e75qGthF

The Sheet, Jeff Marek's new daily show about all things hockey, is officially live! Jeff recently joined The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective to launch The Sheet, bolstering #TNN’s roster of talent with his 20+ years of hockey media experience. https://lnkd.in/eta-vpcp As one of the most popular voices in hockey media, Jeff will deliver TNN’s community of fans the biggest insights, and best hockey stories around. Combining video-podcasts, editorial content, social media channels, and influencer networks, fans will be connected to the biggest storylines in hockey; past, present, and future. The Sheet will dive into the latest news, top stories, rumors, emerging players, trends, and game insights across all tiers of hockey - including the #NHL, #PWHL, #IIHF, and junior hockey - offering a comprehensive view of the sport. Airing every weekday at 3pm ET, The Sheet will feature a dynamic mix of guest hosts and regular appearances from other Nation Network personalities and figures across hockey, including Greg Wyshynski, Erin Ambrose, Brian Burke, and Pierre McGuire. Marek will also contribute weekly editorial content to Daily Faceoff, delivering even more content to fans and subscribers, as well as participating in weekly hits across TNN’s regional shows. An essential addition to every hockey fan’s lineup, The Sheet furthers TNN’s expanded content offerings, which already includes 65+ hours of weekly live hockey content. The Sheet is available now on DailyFaceoff.com, the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel, and all major podcast platforms (Spotify; Apple Podcasts). Jay Downton | Amil Delic | Jake Cassaday | Jarrod Sharp | Mike Gagnon | Adam Seaborn | Elias Blahacek | Madisen Rayburn | Alex Sklitsis | Mike Alexander

Jeff Marek joins The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective Coming this December, Daily Faceoff presents a brand-new daily show: The Sheet with Jeff Marek! https://lnkd.in/gTZtX_yW

Big news for basketball fans across Canada - The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective is expanding its basketball content lineup for the 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) season! https://lnkd.in/gb_BfF_i As basketball continues to grow across the country, #TNN is committed to delivering top-tier coverage for league-wide #NBA news and Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Inc.-focused content. The lineup: 🏀 Hello and Welcome: The #1 basketball show in Canada, hosted by Will Lou and Alex Wong, returns with daily NBA updates, Raptors post-game analysis, and live watchalongs. Tune in for three video podcasts per week and post-game shows for all 82 Raptors games. Plus, don’t miss fan road trips and community events, including the season kickoff party on Nov 12th at GRETA Bar, Toronto (additional details found here: https://lnkd.in/gpqvkdC9). 🏀 Raptors Republic: Bringing you the best Raptors-centric coverage with Samson Folk, Esfandiar Baraheni, Louis Zatzman, and more. Expect engaging analysis, humour, live shows, and deep dives into the Raptors 905 and Canadian basketball. With basketball viewership on the rise in Canada, we're excited to bring fans even closer to the game they love. #BasketballCanada #RaptorsRepublic #HelloAndWelcome #NBA #TNN #CommunityOfFans #BetterCollective Jay Downton l Amil Delic l Madisen Rayburn l Mike Gagnon l Mike Alexander l Jarrod Sharp l Jake Cassaday l Adam Seaborn l Elias Blahacek l Samson Folk l Esfandiar Baraheni l Alex Sklitsis

The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective is excited to announce that it has added Raptors Republic, a premier independent platform for #NBA, #TorontoRaptors and Canada Basketball coverage, to its sports media lineup. This marks a significant step in The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective's ongoing expansion into basketball media, aligning perfectly with its mission to become the leading digital sports media brand in Canada. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gAP2gKtN Jay Downton l Amil Delic l Madisen Rayburn l Mike Gagnon l Mike Alexanderl Jarrod Sharp l Jake Cassaday l Adam Seaborn l Elias Blahacek l Samson Folk l Esfandiar Baraheni

With the puck set to drop on the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season tomorrow, The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective is thrilled to announce its full slate of hockey programming this year. https://lnkd.in/e7-WAWCy #TNN has a hockey platform for every fan across Canada. During the 24-25 #NHL campaign, TNN’s video, podcast, web, and social properties will deliver hockey fanbases breaking news, daily updates, betting insights, fantasy analysis, lineup configurations, and watch parties. We're also excited to be live at tentpole events throughout the hockey season including the 4 Nations Face-Off and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Juniors. National coverage will be powered by Daily Faceoff , with additional local coverage provided by Oilersnation, Flamesnation, Theleafsnation, Canucksarmy, and Coming In Hot (Ottawa), as well as La Poche Bleue and La Poche Bleue Blanc Rouge in Quebec. TNN has also established a PWHL vertical within Daily Faceoff, providing daily coverage of all league developments during its second season. 🎙 26 Shows 🏒 40 on-air talent ⏰ 90 Hours of weekly programming, including 65 hours of live coverage 📺 90% YoY growth in YouTube watch time 🎧 72% YoY increase in podcast downloads 💻 30M monthly pageviews Jay Downton | Amil Delic | Jarrod Sharp | Mike Gagnon | Mike Alexander | Louis-Philippe Dorais | Jake Cassaday | Adam Seaborn | Alex Sklitsis | Madisen Rayburn | Matthew Day | Lindsy Wiemer | Elias Blahacek | Brian Van Saders

Over the past year, The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective has made significant strides in elevating our graphic and motion design content. From sleek new visuals to dynamic animations, we've pushed the boundaries to create more engaging, modern, and impactful media. But we’re not stopping here. As we look to the future, our goal is to continue refining and evolving our visual storytelling, embracing cutting-edge design trends, and enhancing the viewer experience. Stay tuned—this is only the beginning! Huge shoutout to the incredibly talented design team who continue to raise the bar, making every piece stand out in a crowded digital space. Madisen Rayburn l Zach Healey l Eric Morton l Kennedy Burgardt

had a great chat with former NHL’er Landon Ferraro about the mindset of a veteran attending training camp on a professional tryout The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective