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The Whistle The Sports Network for the New Generation

Digital Kids Edu 2013: John West, CEO, The Whistle

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The Whistle

The Sports Network for the New Generation

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Entertain, inspire and equip the new generation with the critical life skills sports naturally provide:

• Fitness & nutrition

• Math & science

• Self-confidence & teamwork

“Authentic to kids, trusted by parents”

Our mission

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REACH:• Kids on the

screens where they spend 8 hours a day

How do we engage kids today?

LEVERAGE:• Sports = #1

entertainment category

• Pro athletes in a positive context

CHALLENGE & REWARD:• Healthy behaviors• Involvement &

participation

ENGAGE:• Kids• Parents

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Key partners: top Pro and Olympic athletes

PEYTON MANNINGDENVER BRONCOS, NFL

MIA HAMMUSA SOCCER

DEREK JETERNY YANKEES, MLB

KERRI WALSHBEACH VOLLEYBALL

DEMARCUS WAREDALLAS COWBOYS, NFL

TIM WAKEFIELDBOSTON RED SOX, MLB

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Becoming the first youth “voice” across leagues

IN DISCUSSION (projected close):

SIGNED:

(Fall, 2013) (Fall, 2013) (Fall, 2013) (Fall, 2013)

(Fall, 2013)

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1970s

1980s

1990s

today

tomorrow

cable/satellite

disruption

OTT disruption

Technology disruption. Tomorrow’s network = ?

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Our “kid – centered” network

TV shows & VODVideo on Gaming Consoles

Mobile & Tablet Apps

www.thewhistle.com

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The Whistle

The Sports Network for the New Generation