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Charles Barkley isn’t putting his eggs in one basket. Barkley is currently working under TNT, widely known for his contributions as one of the co-hosts of “Inside the NBA.” His future at the network was in question after it was announced TNT would lose their rights to the NBA, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. However, all is well with Barkley who will not only remain with TNT — despite claiming to have left a minimum of $100 million to do so — but is leveling up in the media landscape with the launch of production company Round Mound Media. Variety reports the media company, in partnership with EverWonder Studios, will feature original documentaries, live telecasts, and scripted content. “Round Mound Media is about creating an outlet for my vision to share compelling, original stories meant to captivate audiences across the world,” said Barkley, according to the outlet. “I’ve always looked for projects and relationships that will allow me to be authentic, and hopefully to build my...
NBA coverage will remain consistent for a bit longer as TNT confirms the all-star group of Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley received contract extensions. However, this news comes off the heels of Barkley alluding to a possible retirement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boardroom (@boardroom)
After an NBA showdown, it’s become a staple to watch Charles Barkley discuss all that went down with his co-hosts on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” With over 20 years under his belt with the popular sports studio show, the Hall of Famer and NBA analyst may be heading to cover a different sport.
Following a successful run as a presenting partner of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Google is making it official with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Through the partnership, Google presented search trends and analytics across digital and social platforms throughout the WNBA season, playoffs and finals. Now, the search engine giant will be expanding their partnership to officially work alongside the league, Boardroom reports. “Expanding our relationship with Google will enable fans to deepen their engagement with the game and their favorite teams during our landmark 75th Anniversary season and beyond,” says Kerry Tatlock, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships and Media of the NBA in a press statement. As a part of the multi-year partnership, Google Pixel will become the official fan phone and first presenting partner of the NBA Playoffs, opening doors for the incorporation into ESPN, TNT and YouTube TV. In addition, the partnership...