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It's official!\r\n\r\nProvidential Media has been selected as one of 10 startups to participate in the prestigious Plug and Play Sportstech Batch 2 cohort based in hashtag#FriscoTx starting in September.\r\n\r\nAs one of hundreds of companies from around the world that were reviewed for this unique program, we're also proud to be just one of three companies from the hashtag#NorthTexas region that will be participating in this cohort.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate the great support from the Frisco Plug and Play team as well as McKinney Economic Development Corporation and the Frisco Economic Development Corporation for their diligent work to bring Plug and Play Tech Center to our area. At PMG, we've already experienced the tremendous impact from this powerful private and public partnership and look forward to many more great opportunities to come.
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As countries around the world welcome home their Olympians, Providential Media is excited to welcome home CEO Denny Darmo and CTO Son Tran from a highly successful trip to Asia that included winning the ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator Demo Day pitch competition in Taiwan. \r\n\r\nThe event was part of the graduation day for the 12 international sports tech startup companies selected to participate in the 2024 ASPN Sports Tech cohort and featured 30 judges from 11 countries.\r\n\r\nThe cohort companies went through a rigorous application and interview process to be selected into this prestigious program. Hundreds of applicants from around the world vied for the opportunity to participate in the ASPN program. Throughout the 2024 cohort, PMG team members participated in various sessions and webinars learning from some of the most influential minds in startup and sports tech in the APAC region.\r\n\r\nThe organization is supported by the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education Taiwan, and executed by IAPS NYCU Accelerator (Center of Industry Accelerator & Patent Strategy). It collaborates with the 11 member economies of the APEC Sport Policy Network (ASPN) to jointly provide the best route for startups to enter the Asia-Pacific and Taiwanese markets in order to accelerate sports tech innovation.\r\n\r\nWe're grateful for the invaluable support and learnings from ASPN, especially our mentor Hidenori ”Dino” Suzuki and Darren Chua. \r\n\r\n“From my experiences of CRM & ticketing in Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games, mobile e-ticketing and fan club management of various contents including sports & major artists, I believe the Providential Media platform and products will create significant opportunities for contents holders to utilize their valuable assets in various ways toward the future.\r\n\r\nI’m convinced that the new platform and UGC management function would provide more friendly and safer environments with positive values for both users and contents owners such as professional teams & clubs.”\r\n\r\nHidenori ”Dino” S. (Suzuki)\r\nFormer Managing Executive, Head of Ticketing & CRM of Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Games\r\nAdvisor, APEC Sports Policy Network\r\nSenior Director, Corporate Management, Dentsu\r\n\r\n”I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the Providential Team, and their relentless drive for innovation has consistently impressed me. Winning the ASPN Award is a well-deserved recognition of their commitment to transforming the sports media landscape. Their solution is perfectly aligned with the burgeoning opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market, which is ripe for such cutting-edge solutions. This milestone is just the beginning, and I’m excited to see how they will continue to shape the future of sports technology in this dynamic region.”\r\n\r\nDarren Chua\r\nAdvisor, APEC Sports Policy Network\r\nManaging Director, The Ideal Venture Studio\r\nDirector, Unity Brands
Providential Media has signed an agreement, and its associated disclosure documents, with IBM to co-create, co-build, co-sell and GTM with IBM and IBM partners.\r\n\r\nAs an IBM Partner, we will be able to:\r\n- Leverage cutting-edge WatsonX AI technology to help our clients transform their businesses\r\n- Take advantage of demand generation programs to drive growth and revenue\r\n- Use leading tools and skill-building opportunities to enhance our offerings\r\n- Expand IBM's exposure into additional sports tech opportunites
9/3/2024 - Providential Media selected as 1 of 10 companies accepted into the Plug and Play SportsTech (Frisco, TX) Batch 2 Cohort.\r\n\r\n9/3/2024 - Providential Media selected as 1 of 10 companies accepted into the Plug and Play Enterprise & AI (McKinney, TX) Batch 2 Cohort.\r\n\r\n8/9/2024 - Voted as Winner of the 2024 ASPN Sports Tech Award in Taipei, Taiwan by a panel of 30 judges representing 11 APAC countries. (The largest sports tech accelerator in the Asian Pacific region)
Providential Media is a data intelligence company that empowers teams, leagues, and broadcasters to enhance fan engagement, own their content and data, and unlock new revenue streams. We collect and analyze valuable fan data by leveraging interactive technology and AI-driven insights, enabling partners to deliver hyper-personalized experiences and deepen audience connections. Our plug-in solutions seamlessly integrate into existing platforms, transforming fan interactions into actionable intelligence while driving growth and innovation. Our current suite of products consists of: - an Interactive video player that allows viewers to pick and choose their own preferred angles and engage with experiential technology like gamification, AR, stats, etc. all within a single window. - a user generated content platform - a rewards platform - data and analytics and more
Providential Media solves the challenge of fragmented fan engagement and lost monetization opportunities by providing plug-in solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing platforms. Teams, leagues, and broadcasters often struggle to retain control over their content and data while relying on third-party platforms that own and monetize fan interactions. Our technology empowers partners to own their fan relationships, deliver personalized experiences, and generate new revenue streams through interactive video, user-generated content, and AI-driven insights.
Denny Darmo
founder
Ryan Frank
founder
James Jones
founder