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NBA Unveils New AR Playoff 360 Portals

The NBA has unveiled a new feature for its augmented reality app: 360 Portals. The portals promise to take fans into the action for memorable moments of the 2018 playoffs. Released just before the start of the fourth straight NBA Finals matchup between the Cavaliers and the Warriors, the AR experience will bring fans into […]

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How Instagram Aims To Change The Face Of Athlete Media

NEW YORK — Tennis icon Serena Williams is casually chatting about how she’s afraid of sharks. Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry is polling fans about which shoes to buy. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is orchestrating a scavenger hunt to find free tickets. These are just a sampling of a typical day on […]

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JibJab, NFL Network To Make Thursday Night Football Fan Content Funny

JibJab, the short-form entertainment producers known for putting your face into content, has announced the launch of JibJab Camera. The app was launched in partnership with the NFL Network to produce personalized content for the series of Thursday Night Football games. Every Thursday, fans will find a new way to show support for their team — five […]

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Instagram Stories Can Now Be Enjoyed On Sports Venue Video Boards

Tagboard, a social search and digital platform company, has announced the launch of its Instagram Story Displays storytelling solution, bringing the feature to broadcasts and in-stadium video boards for fans to see. Tagboard has partnered with the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Sounders FC, Arizona Coyotes and Bayern Munich to launch […]

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