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𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗙𝗟 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼! 🏈✨ This month, our teams across tech, product and editorial came together to deliver an unparalleled, fan-first experience for the 2026 #NFLDraft. We are incredibly proud to share a roundup of how our brands showed up for one of the biggest moments in sports: 📸 𝗦𝗜’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: Just in time for him being selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, SI released a stunning digital cover and deep dive into quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. The piece explores his stoic intellect, his emulation of Tom Brady’s field vision and the unwavering support of his mother that fueled his journey to the league. 🤝  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁: The Players’ Tribune brought athlete storytelling to life with an unforgettable IRL event in Pittsburgh ahead of the draft, allowing us to celebrate and form meaningful connections with the athletes and our partners. 📊 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱: FanSided redefined traditional draft coverage with an interactive digital board powered by their network of local experts. Instead of a generic list, it provided tailored, fandom-first prospect rankings and insights for all 32 teams. 💻 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗙𝗟 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿: Our product, tech and editorial teams collaborated to launch a premium, real-time tracking experience for Sports Illustrated. Fans were able to follow every pick live while engaging with rich editorial insights and video from our SI and FanSided experts. At Minute Media, this is exactly the kind of cross-company collaboration we strive for - combining innovative publishing technology, premium storytelling and authentic, face-to-face experiences. 👉 Read the Cover Story: https://lnkd.in/ec5f5Knx 👉 Explore the Big Board: https://lnkd.in/eaMsmqsz 👉 Experience the Draft Tracker: https://lnkd.in/ez8BpT9U #MinuteMedia #NFLDraft #SportsIllustrated #FanSided #ThePlayersTribune #SportsBiz #SportsTech #PublishingTech

We're happy to share "Born Crazy", a powerful new first-person essay on The Players’ Tribune from Formula 1 driver, Valtteri Bottas. As he embarks on a new chapter with the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, Valtteri provides an unfiltered look at the reality of life on the grid. He opens up about past struggles with burnout and mental health, finding his authentic self again in the Finnish woods and why he is currently the happiest - and best- driver he has ever been. "I finally found some balance in my life, and I can honestly say that in 2026, I am the happiest I've ever been, and I am the best driver I've ever been," Valtteri Bottas (The Players' Tribune, 2026). 👉 Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e2Gdyszu #MinuteMedia #ThePlayersTribune #ValtteriBottas #Formula1 #F1 #CadillacRacing #AthleteStorytelling #SportsBiz

This week, the Minute Media team was on the ground at the POSSIBLE Marketing Conference & Expo in Miami Beach, the ultimate gathering where decision-makers from brands, media and tech come together to drive business forward. To celebrate, we hosted an epic dinner at Cote with some of our favorite partners! There is nothing quite like stepping away from the busy conference floor to share great food, talk about the future of our industry and build the connections that matter. A huge thank you to everyone who joined our team for an amazing night: 🤝 Richard Marques (RevContent)🤝 David Freedman & Kurt Donnell (Freestar) 🤝 Michael Bellom (Better Collective) 🤝Andy Kucserik (The Times Of India) At Minute Media, we believe that building deep, in-person relationships is the key to driving innovation and translating bold ideas into reality. #MinuteMedia #POSSIBLE2026 #MiamiBeach #AdTech #PublishingTech #BrandPartnerships #Marketing #SportsBiz

Before he officially became Las Vegas' No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza sat down with Sports Illustrated for "The Perfect Q&A". In this exclusive interview, Mendoza builds his ultimate NFL quarterback prototype, breaks down the "hunter not the hunted" underdog mentality that continues to drive him and explains why his perfect rookie season is simply about becoming the best version of himself to serve his new teammates and the Las Vegas fan base. 👉 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eUkrE2R6 #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #NFLDraft #LasVegasRaiders #FernandoMendoza #Football

Last week The Players’ Tribune brought together the athlete community to celebrate the 2026 #NFLDraft at their annual Players' Spot event. The unforgettable evening in Pittsburgh perfectly captured the excitement and anticipation of draft weekend. A special thanks to presenting partner, PNC Bank for hosting. #MinuteMedia #ThePlayersTribune #PNCBank #NFLDraft #Pittsburgh

Moments after Jordyn Tyson got the call that he was drafted by the New Orleans Saints, his brother, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson, left him a voicemail that says it all. "You inspire me every day, not only as an athlete, but as a human being," Jaylon Tyson (The Players' Tribune, April 2026). Listen to the powerful message between two brothers who are officially living out their dreams on The Players’ Tribune: https://lnkd.in/eZ6_d6nS #ThePlayersTribune #NFLDraft #MinuteMedia

With the 2026 NFL Draft upon us, we are incredibly proud to share the launch of FanSided’s new Interactive NFL Draft Big Board! This interactive board is powered by FanSided’s national insight and network of local experts to give fans deep, tailored insights for all 32 teams. Dive into the prospect rankings and track exactly who your favorite team should be targeting this weekend! 👉 Explore the Big Board here: https://lnkd.in/eaMsmqsz #NFLDraft #Football #NFL #FanSided

We're happy to share Sports Illustrated's NFL Draft Preview issue featuring Heisman Trophy winner, Fernando Mendoza, on the cover. In the cover story, SI explores how the former unknown prospect transferred to Indiana and transformed himself into a national champion. The unparalleled deep dive breaks down Mendoza's stoic intellect, his emulation of Tom Brady's methods and the unwavering family support that fueled his storybook journey to the NFL. Plus, as Mendoza and the rest of this year's top prospects wait to hear their names called this weekend, you can follow all the action in real-time with SI's new NFL Draft Tracker! Featuring live pick-by-pick updates, player availability and premium editorial insights, it is your go-to destination for the entire draft. 👉 Read the full cover story here: https://lnkd.in/ec5f5Knx 👉 Experience the live Draft Tracker here: https://lnkd.in/ez8BpT9U #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #FernandoMendoza #NFLDraft #Football #AthleteStorytelling #SportsBiz

In celebration of Earth Day, we're proud to share a interesting deep dive from Sports Illustrated exploring how warming temperatures and unreliable snowfall are threatening the very existence of the Winter Games. SI's Ben Steiner breaks down the shrinking map of viable host cities, how athletes are fighting back and the urgent need for the Olympic movement to adapt before it's too late. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCJsZqVX #EarthDay #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #WinterOlympics #ClimateChange #ProtectOurWinters

We are incredibly proud to share that Sports Illustrated's all-new NFL Draft Tracker is officially live! Sports Illustrated has always been a go-to destination for fans during the draft and this year, we have reimagined the experience from the ground up to deliver a premium, real-time approach to live sports storytelling. Here is a look at what we have built for fans tuning in this Thursday through Saturday: 🔴 Real-Time Tracking: A live, interactive product where fans can follow every single pick as it happens and track real-time player availability. 🧠 Premium Insights: Elevating the experience beyond just the draft board with rich editorial insights, expert analysis and integrated video. 🤝 Cross-Portfolio Collaboration: A true team effort, pairing NFL experts across Sports Illustrated and FanSided with Minute Media's incredible product, tech, design and audience development teams to bring this vision to life. At Minute Media, this is exactly the kind of experience we strive to build - premium, real-time coverage that redefines how users consume and engage with our content. 👉 Experience the Draft Tracker and follow the live coverage here: https://lnkd.in/ez8BpT9U #MinuteMedia #NFLDraft #SportsIllustrated #FanSided #SportsBiz #SportsTech #ProductLaunch #PublishingTech #Football