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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Sporting News And Vindigo Score a Touchdown With Mobile Fantasy Football Guide
The Gridiron has gone mobile. Sporting News, the preeminent source for fantasy sports information and Vindigo Studios, one of the best-known publishers of consumer applications for mobile devices, have teamed up to deliver the first fantasy sports application for wireless phones: Sporting News Fantasy Source Powered by Vindigo, the ultimate companion for football fans and fantasy football enthusiasts. Fantasy Source brings new capabilities and immediacy to fantasy football players by giving them a comprehensive, mobile resource for the latest football news and information.
Fantasy Source gives fantasy football players the tool to dominate their fantasy football league this year. Fantasy Source offers up-to-the-minute injury, trade, and performance updates, complete current and historical stats, and head-to-head performance stats for every player and defensive squad in the NFL. Unlike other sports sites Fantasy Source is targeted specifically at the needs of fantasy football enthusiasts. Whether the user plays Sporting News' fantasy football games or those of other providers, the information provided by Fantasy Source is invaluable.
"We are a delivering a comprehensive fantasy football resource to the fingertips of fans across America," said Jason Devitt, CEO of Vindigo Studios. "With powerful and trusted content from Sporting News and the ease of use of Vindigo software, fantasy football players now have in their pockets the peace of mind to manage their teams anytime, anywhere."
"Vindigo Studios publishes the industry's highest quality mobile products," said Erik Barmack, Sporting News' Vice President of Games and Emerging Platforms. "By incorporating Vindigo's expertise in mobile applications with our industry-leading fantasy football statistical and editorial content, we are delivering a winning combination that extends the fantasy game experience beyond the desktop and into players' hands."
A nationwide obsession, recent surveys estimate the fantasy sports phenomenon generates more than one billion dollars in revenue from more than 15 million players. Sporting News Fantasy Source powered by Vindigo is now available for a $3.99 monthly fee from major wireless carriers in the United States and can be downloaded at www.vindigo.com/snfs. Fantasy football players can now have all the stats, news, and analysis on their favorite players available year-round and maximize their fun and success in their fantasy football league by simply pulling out their mobile phone.
Key features of Sporting News Fantasy Source powered by Vindigo include:
Access complete current and past year stats and critical Head-to-Head stats for any player in the league
Search for players by name, position, team, or Sporting News ranking
Create a "Watch List" and get quick access to favorite players updates and game-day stats for your players delivered to your phone automatically
Get the latest player news and Sporting News' "Spin" performance analysis from Sporting News immediately via SMS for players on your Watch List
Get game-day scores and stats in real-time via SMS for players on your Watch List
About Sporting News
Sporting News, a division of Vulcan Sports Media, Inc., is a national leader in sports information and entertainment, reaching some 20 million fans weekly. Positioned as "The Experts' Choice", SN's content is available through a weekly magazine, a radio network (Sporting News Radio) and owned and operated radio stations, its own successful web site (SportingNews.com) and online content appearing on FoxSports.com, mlb.com, MSN.com, Yahoo! Sports and other leading websites. Additionally, the company operates the category-leading sports book publisher, and is engaged in various wireless and iTV initiatives. Sporting News is the nation's original sports publication, having debuted in 1886.
About Vindigo Studios
Vindigo Studios is one of the best-known publishers and developers of consumer information and entertainment applications for mobile devices. Vindigo Studios' proprietary technology and network of content partners power compelling applications on every major wireless carrier in the U.S. More than two million consumers have downloaded a Vindigo Studios application; Deloitte and Touche recently recognized the company as a "Rising Star" for its rapid revenue growth. More information can be found at www.vindigostudios.com.
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