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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 H. 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

Summer Recap: Exciting Growth Across The Nation Network! 🏒🏀🎾⚽️⚾️ This summer has been electric across our network, with incredible guest features, impressive viewership growth, and the expansion of our content lineup. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening: Hockey 🎙️ Coming in Hot has featured stars like Linus Ullmark, David Perron, and Claude Giroux, with a 45% increase in watch time and a 26% rise in podcast downloads! 🔥 OilersNation Everyday, Sekeres & Price, and Leafs Morning Take have been on top of all the breaking NHL news, including Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway’s offer sheets, Daniel Sprong’s signing with the Canucks, and Auston Matthews becoming the Leafs’ 26th captain. Basketball 🏀 Hello & Welcome covered the NBA Summer League and the Olympics, hosting a packed watch party for Canada’s quarterfinals. Since launching at the end of May, they’ve become the #1 basketball show in Canada! Tennis 🎾 The Slice joined our network in the spring and quickly became a go-to for tennis fans. They covered the National Bank Open and the Olympics, driving a 343% increase in YouTube views. With J.P. Hovey (Bussin’ With The Boys) joining as a podcast co-host, the content just keeps getting better. Soccer ⚽ Northern Futbol joined The 90th Minute, bringing in-depth analysis of Canadian soccer. The team has had a busy summer with the Euros, Copa America, and the Olympics, resulting in a 39% increase in downloads. Baseball ⚾ Bad for Baseball launched with a bang, while Blue Jays Today continues to break records, surpassing 25,000 YouTube subscribers and hitting 2M+ streams this season. We’ve also added Blue Jays Happy Hour to our lineup, now available on video. A huge thank you to our dedicated hosts and loyal viewers/listeners for making this summer unforgettable. Here’s to continued success and growth! 🌟 #TheNationNetwork #SportsMedia #PodcastGrowth

Excited to get going on season 3 of Coming In Hot Podcast with Jason York and we are pumped to add Shawn Simpson to the group. Big things ahead for the show and the viewers this season. The Nation Network - A part of Better Collective

Congratulations to our friends at bet365, on becoming the first official sports betting partner of the UEFA Champions League! We are excited to watch bet365 continue to unlock new opportunities within the sports betting market, further elevating the experience for sports fans around the world.

Jasper, you have provided so many with amazing experiences and memories over the years. You are and will always be one of the jewels of Alberta, and the world. Your beauty goes unmatched. You have always welcomed guests with open arms and friendly faces. The Nation Network stands with you during this difficult time.   The Nation Network is offering our support by collecting cash donations and selling special edition "To Jasper, with Love" T-Shirts, with net proceeds going directly towards supporting all those affected. We are working closely with our partners in Jasper to provide support where it is needed. To the community of Jasper and all those affected, our thoughts are with you, we love you, and we support you. Purchase your T-Shirt and/or make a donations at https://lnkd.in/g4MjyiNH #Jasper #JasperNationalPark #JasperStrong