UMKC Athletics Announces Landmark Deal with Niles Media Group
10/17/2012 4:22:00 PM | General, Athletics
The partnership calls for Niles Media Group to work in sync with UMKC athletics on numerous aspects, namely to sell title sponsorships and spearhead a corporate partner program. Niles will also continue to handle the production of various television broadcasts of Kansas City athletics, working with local and national stations. It is the exclusive media rights partner, including the marketing of UMKC athletics in radio and television outlets.
"We are extremely excited to expand our relationship with Niles Media Group." UMKC Director of Athletics Tim Hall said, "They are passionate about UMKC athletics and the city of Kansas City. This deal will help us generate more revenue and expand our media platform while helping us move closer to our goals as a department in the future."
The expanded deal is a first for UMKC, as previous agreements with Niles involved being only the official television production partner. The founding partners of Niles Media Group have been involved in UMKC athletics for over 20 years, producing men's and women's basketball games and other UMKC events. This year Niles will produce 11 men's basketball games and two women's games on KSMO in Kansas City.
"We are honored to work with UMKC. We plan to continue our support of the program and help to take it to a new level." Niles Media Group Co-Founder John Denison said, "We look forward to an innovative approach to our productions and an invigorated approach in our community."
About Niles Media Group
Niles Media Group is a Missouri Corporation dedicated to excellence in media content creation, sales and distribution. Niles brings an extraordinary passion to contribute to the development and growth of the Kansas City community and economy. NMG serves a diverse client list ranging from high school, College broadcasts featuring the UMKC, NAIA, and the Missouri Valley Conference, to the NFL pre-season productions for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Distribution platforms range from webcasts, local and national cable, to traditional over-the-air television. For more information please visit nilesmediagroup.com.
