Forever Network has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the 24th position in ComScore's US Media outlet rankings, a testament to its rapid growth and the effectiveness of its content strategy. This achievement places the independent sports content brand alongside media behemoths such as Warner Bros, Walt Disney, and Comcast, and ranks it as the eighth top sports media company, in the company of the NBA, NFL, Barstool Sports, and WWE.
The network's success is largely due to its strategic expansion into new sports verticals, including football, baseball, and hockey, which have complemented its original basketball-focused content. This diversification has led to impressive engagement metrics, with the network amassing 3.6 billion total impressions and 356 million engagements across its platforms year-to-date. Alex Sumsky, CEO and co-founder of Forever Network, highlighted the significance of this ranking, stating it legitimizes the company's efforts since establishing a North American presence earlier this year.
Forever Network's new verticals have seen particular success. Football Forever, launched in April, has already achieved 528 million impressions, while Dugout Forever and Hockey Forever have garnered 198 million and 282 million impressions, respectively. With plans to introduce a soccer vertical in July, the company is poised for further growth, aiming to capture more than eight billion impressions by year's end.
The network's ascent is supported by a recent $4 million Series A funding round, which has facilitated its North American expansion and the development of new content verticals. Additionally, Forever Network is preparing to launch proprietary games, including V.O.A.T., Hot Hands, and Streaker, later this year. Founded in 2015 with Basketball Forever, the brand has grown into a leading source for sports news and culture, now ranking as the top global sports company among millennials by engagement.
Forever Network's entry into ComScore's Top 25 US Media rankings marks a significant milestone, not only validating its growth strategy but also signaling its emergence as a key player in the digital sports media landscape. This development reflects the shifting dynamics of media consumption, with digital platforms increasingly competing with traditional media giants for audience attention and engagement.
