Fans Fall for the FOX Sports Detroit Girls

* New hosts guide viewers through busy FOX Sports Detroit program lineup

* Large fan following develops on Facebook and Twitter


* Girls' website attracts 50,000 page views in just two weeks


      FOX Sports Detroit is always looking for new and unique ways to create a deeper connection with our loyal and passionate fans.
     This month, FOX Sports Detroit introduced two new female hosts -- the FOX Sports Detroit Girls -- who each day guide viewers through the outstanding lineup of live games and programming.
     These two new hosts -- Allison and Lauren -- are both Detroit natives with a love and passion for the city.  The FOX Sports Detroit Girls bring a fresh look and feel in the delivery of content on TV and digital platforms. 

FOX Sports Ohio provides "Career Days" for local youth

Earlier this year, FOX Sports Ohio supported regional nonprofits MyCom and Columbus After-School All-Stars by hosting their students and teaching them about the network and careers in the sports broadcasting industry.

• In February, FOX Sports Ohio hosted a group of 11 students for a “Career Day” at the Broadview Heights office and studio. The students are participants in a 10-week journalism program called “MyMedia.”
• In March, FOX Sports Ohio, in partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers, organized a “Behind the Scenes Production Tour” for 16 Columbus After-School All-Star students at Quicken Loans Arena. 

A PRO-fessional (MLB player) Contributor for FOXSportsNorth.com

Aside from his jack-of-all-trades mentality on the field, Minnesota Twins player Michael Cuddyer has taken on a new challenge - as a special contributor for FoxSportsNorth.com. Cuddyer recently joined the FOX Sports North team and has already proven that he has many off-the-field skills as well: 

• Print: Cuddyer will file an exclusive column every Wednesday on FoxSportsNorth.com
• Video:  The Pro ball player will also appear in front of the camera this season
• Twitter: #5 is active on Twitter and re-tweets @fsnorth posts

FOX Sports Arizona Debuts Digital Billboard Campaign

   * 3 Locations Strategically Placed Around Phoenix
   * Positioned in High Traffic Areas   
   * Seen by Fans Headed North, South and West

FOX Sports Ohio Honors Joe Tait

Upon the retirement of Joe Tait, long time Hall of Fame radio voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, FOX Sports Ohio prepared to give a special good-bye. The effort resulted in solid ratings, improved web and social media interaction, increased media coverage and positive fan feedback.

• A special tribute program, “Have A Good Night Everybody,” premiered following Joe’s final broadcast on Wednesday, April  13^th when the Cavs hosted the Wizards. "Have a Good Night Everybody" was Joe's signature send-off.
• FS Ohio simulcasted Joe’s live commentary during the 2^nd half of the game.
• FOXSportsOhio.com features a trailer (click on photo to watch) and bonus video clips of the program and personalized articles. The entire special will be available online soon.

UT Spring Game Boosts Traffic for FOXSportsTennessee.com

* Total Page Views up 142%

* More than 11,000 readers in the Live Chat

* Users from across the U.S., plus military personnel in Afghanistan

For the second year in a row, FOXSportsTennessee.com streamed the University of Tennessee's Orange and White Spring Football Game live.  Supported by extensive on-air promotion and a strong PR effort, the live streaming led to spikes in every online metric for FOXSportsTennessee.com.

FOX Sports Arizona Premiere Party Raises Money for The Pat Tillman Foundation

* Network Hosts Premiere Party For "The Pat Tillman Legacy" Show

* Event Served as a Fundraiser for The Pat Tillman Foundation's Military Scholars Program

* Nearly 250 People In Attendance Including Tillman's Former Teammates & Coaches

Tressel Scandal = Big Numbers for FOXSportsOhio.com

Following the success of it's initial coverage of the controversy surrounding Ohio State's Jim Tressel and the NCAA, FOXSportsOhio.com continued to follow the story throughout the entire month of March. Despite other big stories, such as Ohio State winning the Big 10 and going deep in the NCAA tournament and the Cleveland Cavs' win over the Miami Heat, the Tressel scandal coverage still ended the month on top.

*5 of the top 8 articles over the entire month of March

*The top 2 videos on the site all month long were of Tressel's press coverage, comprising of 50% of all video views on the site.

FOX Sports Detroit Follows "The Worm" from the Palace to the Hall

* FS Detroit's multimedia coverage chronicles Rodman honors, including jersey retirement and Hall of Fame selection

* Viewership of ceremony helps FOX Sports Detroit to 2nd highest rating of Pistons season

Long before the piercings, tattoos and bizarre behavior, Dennis Rodman was known as a relentless rebounder, stifling defender and the energy source that fueled the Detroit Pistons to a championship at the outset of the "Bad Boys" era.

He came back to Detroit last Friday to be recognized as one of the legendary players in franchise history, leading to Monday's announcement that he has been selected to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame -- and FOX Sports Detroit's web and linear platforms were there to capture the moments.

FOX Sports Ohio's "March To Opening Day" Campaign Fuels Big Ratings

In preparation for Cincinnati Reds season, FOX Sports Ohio launched a preseason promotional campaign, “March to Opening Day,” to create excitement for the upcoming season.

* The campaign featured elements that fully integrated programming, production, marketing/PR, website and social media.

* The combined efforts of FOX Sports Ohio and WKRC on Reds Opening Day yielded a staggering 16.3 HH rating, beating first run prime shows. (The Reds won their first game of the season on a 3-run HR by catcher Ramon Hernandez in the bottom of the 9th.)