Back9Network, the golf lifestyle multiplatform media network, announced today that advertising sales and marketing executive, Stephen Higgins will join the network as Vice President of Advertising Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Back9Network, he was the National Director of Digital Sales at American Media Inc., overseeing both MEN’SFITNESS.com and Muscle&Fitness.com, achieving 800% growth during his tenure.
“We are excited to welcome Steve to the Back9 family,” said James L. Bosworth, CEO of Back9Network. “With him leading our advertising sales division, we are even better positioned to grow the network through new revenue generating opportunities and unique partnerships.”
Higgins is a 15 year advertising sales and marketing professional in both sports and digital media with American Express Publishing, American Media and STACK Media. Prior to American Media, he worked in both a sales and marketing capacity at STACK Media, the country’s largest high school sports media company. While at STACK, Steve was able to establish and garner new business partnerships with Gatorade, US Navy and Under Armour.
“Joining Back9Network and being able to couple my passion for golf with my media background is an immense opportunity. I look forward to introducing Back9 to the marketplace and filling the void in the golf lifestyle market,” said Higgins.
Back9Network, which made its online debut in 2012, is focused on all the things golf fans love about playing and living the game. Back9Network’s state-of-the-art TV studio and digital video production facility is located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, which is quickly becoming the sports media capital of the world with ESPN, NBC Sports and YES Network also based in the state. Back9Network plans to launch its television-programming lineup via cable and satellite later this year.
About Back9Network: Back9Network, based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a lifestyle multiplatform television network and media company. Back9Network was developed as a complementary alternative to traditional media’s focus on professional golf tournament coverage. Focused on compelling storytelling, interesting personalities, features and fashions, interviews and instruction, travel, gear and much more, fans of all kinds will want to hang with the Back9Network. Back9Network.com, the online clubhouse for Back9Network, delivers a fresh perspective on the golf lifestyle and its worldwide influence. Back9Network’s leadership includes respected and outspoken executives from the golf and media industries. Back9Network recently moved into its new Corporate Headquarters and TV/Video Production Studio in Hartford, joining ESPN, NBC Sports and YES Network in Connecticut. For further information, visit www.Back9Network.com
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Gina Antoniello 732-236-4659 ginaantoniello@back9network.com
