Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorDraftKings is upping its bet on original content: The sports-wagering company announced the appointment of Brian Angiolet, a two-decade veteran of Verizon, as its first chief media officer.Most recently, Angiolet was senior VP and chief business officer at Verizon, after originally joining the telco in 1999.
He starts at DraftKings on April 26 and is tasked with overseeing the company’s content creation and media strategy.At Verizon, Angiolet led major content and advertising initiatives including broadcasting, sports and digital entertainment deals across Verizon’s Fios and media properties, partnerships with sports leagues like the NFL and NBA.
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