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DraftKings Hires a Verizon Executive as Chief Media Officer

DraftKings Hires a Verizon Executive as Chief Media Officer

Online fantasy sports and sports betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) said in a press release today it is creating a new executive position: chief media officer. Brian Angiolet, former chief business officer and senior vice president at Verizon Communications, has been tapped to occupy the new post. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said Angiolet's experience will help him use the company's growing assortment of channels and content to bring more paying customers to its fantasy sports and digital sports gambling services, remarking the CMO pick "deeply understands how the virtuous circle among sports, gaming, and content has the potential to boost engagement."