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COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAWGS CELEBRATE A RECORD-BREAKING JULY
LOS ANGELES—July 31, 2024—College Football Dawgs, a premier national sports media outlet based in Los Angeles, proudly announces an outstanding July, highlighted by several key achievements that underscore its growing influence in the college football landscape. These are tremendous accomplishments for a brand that is only 13 months old.
In addition to these accomplishments, College Football Dawgs is excited to announce the hiring of nearly 120 new staff members this offseason, further strengthening its team of expert writers, analysts and content creators.
College Football Dawgs' new Executive Vice President of Editorial and former Newsweek Publishing Editor Matt Girard lauded the organization's editorial department for this successful month: "Without question, the editorial department of College Football Dawgs is the hardest working and most dedicated group in all of sports media. Because of their passion, football fans across the country have been able to stay up-to-date with their favorite teams with breaking news and the in-depth analysis they crave. With almost a half a million views and nearly 300 published articles in the month of July, the editorial department has truly set a new standard of excellence. It’s an incredible achievement."
The month was marked by the successful launch of strategic partnerships with both the Robert W. Maxwell Football Club (MFC) and the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), a surge in website engagement, and comprehensive coverage of FBS and FCS conference media days.
Additionally, College Football Dawgs played a crucial role in the planning and execution of the Maxwell Award Watch List announcement on July 29 and will play a major role in the announcement of the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List in the coming weeks.
The strategic partnerships with the MFC, renowned for its prestigious awards at all levels over the last 89 years, and the FWAA, a respected organization in sports journalism, have positioned College Football Dawgs at the forefront of the college football media industry.
The Maxwell Football Club collaboration will enhance the visibility of the esteemed Maxwell and Bednarik Awards, while the FWAA partnership will integrate rigorous journalistic standards and provide expansive promotional opportunities.
July also saw College Football Dawgs' website reach nearly half a million views—an astonishing 300 percent increase from the previous month and a 225 percent increase from its all-time monthly high.
Additionally, unique visitors to the College Football Dawgs website increased 485 percent from last month and was 7 percent above the organization’s previous monthly high. The organization also increased its amount of published articles to nearly 300 in July, an increase of 150 percent from last month and 12 percent more than the majority of its competitors in the industry. This growth reflects the increasing appetite for in-depth and timely college football coverage.
The extensive media coverage in July included on-location and remote reporting from key FBS and FCS conference media days.
Our team had one or more staff present at the following media days:
-ACC Media Days: Charlotte, N.C. (July 22-25)
-Big 12 Media Days: Las Vegas (July 9-10)
-Big Ten Media Days: Indianapolis (July 23-25)
-Conference USA Media Days: Frisco, Texas (July 23)
-Sun Belt Conference Media Days: New Orleans, (July 23-24)
-Coastal Athletic Association Media Days: Remote (July 24-25)
-Missouri Valley Football Conference Media Days: Remote (July 23-24)
-Southern Conference Media Days: Greenville, S.C. (July 23)
The highlight of our media day coverage was an exclusive interview with Sam Houston State head coach KC Keeler, providing fans with unique insights and valuable perspectives from one of college football's most respected coaches. You can read the full KC Keeler interview HERE.
This extensive reporting provided fans with insights and real-time updates from key events across the college football landscape. The outlet's robust coverage, including exclusive interviews, detailed analysis and breaking news, underscored its commitment to delivering unparalleled content and enhancing the fan experience.
The video below depicts a question our Atlantic Coast Conference National Columnist Ryan Johnson asked while attending ACC Media Days in Charlotte.
Hunter Dworsky, CEO of College Football Dawgs, expressed his excitement about the month's achievements:
"July has been a transformative month for us. The partnerships with the Maxwell Football Club and FWAA are milestones and opportunities to enrich our audience's college football experience. In just a little over a year, our national coverage during media days, with staff traveling nationwide, highlights our dedication and ability to compete with, and often surpass, major outlets, including ESPN, 247Sports, On3, Mike Farrell Sports and many more.
We are thrilled with the reception and engagement our content has received, and we are fully committed to continuing this momentum into the upcoming season. We would like to thank the conferences and their communications personnel for their hospitality and belief in our team. The men and women at College Football Dawgs are true professionals, and we thank the conferences for allowing them to do their job."
Collin Sutrick, COO of College Football Dawgs, emphasized the strategic significance of these partnerships:
"The collaborations with the Maxwell Football Club and FWAA are a testament to our dedication to enhancing the college football media landscape. Our extensive coverage of media days and the Maxwell Award Watch List announcement reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive content ‘For the Fans.’ These partnerships will help us build deeper connections within the college football community."
Troy Ahmann, Chief Marketing Officer of College Football Dawgs, highlighted the impact of the website’s growth and media coverage:
"It is understood by many on our team that reaching nearly half a million views is a remarkable achievement and demonstrates the growing interest in our content. Our coverage of the FBS and FCS conference media days and our role in the Maxwell Award Watch List announcement have been key to expanding our reach and influence.
We are excited about the opportunities these partnerships and achievements bring and look forward to enhancing our engagement with fans. College Football Dawgs is redefining the relationship sports media outlets have with college football fans."
In summary, July has been a landmark month for College Football Dawgs, marked by significant partnerships, impressive audience engagement and extensive media coverage. The team looks forward to building on this success as the college football season approaches.
College Football Dawgs' plans for the next few months include website enhancements, upgrades to Dawgs TV, season previews for all FBS teams, consistent week-to-week game previews and recaps for all FBS teams.
For media inquiries or more information, please contact: Matt Girard, Media Relations
Secondary Email: matt.girard@collegefootballdawgs.com
Phone: (512) 638-0593
About College Football Dawgs: College Football Dawgs is a prominent national media outlet dedicated to providing comprehensive national coverage of college football, including news, analysis and feature stories. Based in Los Angeles, the outlet has established itself as a trusted source for football enthusiasts nationwide.
The team at College Football Dawgs comprises more than 130 staff nationwide, including professional writers, podcast producers and editors with career backgrounds at prominent organizations such as ESPN, CBS Sports, 247Sports and Newsweek. Since its inception, College Football Dawgs has experienced rapid growth, securing numerous partnerships and sponsorships, and gaining recognition from nearly all 134 FBS programs.
Dawgs TV is the official media network, both audio and video, of College Football Dawgs. The network is currently comprised of 13 shows airing seven days a week on YouTube, Facebook, X, Twitch, Rumble and (coming soon) iHeart Radio. Dawgs TV is highlighted by the "Gameday Show" hosted by Taylor Arenz, the "Pawdcast Show" with Hunter Dworsky and Collin Sutrick and the "Golden Boot Podcast."
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