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TOM WEBB JOINS RED KNOT COMMUNICATIONS AS HEAD OF U.S. OPERATIONS
Experienced sports PR and communications executive joins Red Knot Communications as partner, building Austin, Texas-based U.S. office to service clients with North American and Latin American sports, sports betting and gaming interests
Red Knot Communications has announced that Tom Webb has joined the agency as partner and head of U.S. operations to build Red Knot’s office in the U.S., servicing clients with interests in North America, Latin America and worldwide. Red Knot Communications is the boutique agency founded by Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans with offices in the UK and Hong Kong, specializing in sports, sports betting and gaming PR and communications.
Webb, a sports PR and communications expert with over 25 years of experience working for brands including Red Bull, Emirates, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and in Formula 1, the Olympic Games, Major League Soccer and the America’s Cup, will spearhead the agency’s growth in the U.S. and Latin American markets from Austin, Texas.
“We’re delighted Tom has taken up the opportunity to join Red Knot Communications and look forward to bringing his experience, contacts and knowledge of the U.S., Latin American and global sports markets to our client base,” commented Andy Clerkson, Founder and Partner in Red Knot Communications. “We have a diverse, growing list of clients in sports, sports betting, gaming and associated industries who are looking to expand into the North American and LATAM markets. Tom and the team we will build in the U.S. under his leadership are going to add huge value to the work our clients are engaged in, and we’re excited to continue to develop Red Knot Communications globally with Tom on board.”
“I could not be happier to join Red Knot Communications,” added Tom Webb. “My fellow partners are a highly experienced, incredibly well connected group who bring decades of experience of sports, sports betting and gaming PR and communications, and the global media market, and it is an honor to have the chance to help continue to grow Red Knot’s footprint from Austin, the city my family and I have called home since 2014.”
Red Knot Communications was started by Andy Clerkson, Rich Thorp, Camilla Wright and Romilly Evans to bring a fresh approach to PR and communications for the sport, gaming and betting sectors. Red Knot’s combination of skills and deep experience is unique in this sector worldwide.
The partner group has worked with some of the biggest names in media, and operates at the intersection of the growth of sports betting and gaming around the globe with offices in the UK, Latin America, Asia, and now, the U.S.
Red Knot Communications offers a diverse range of PR and communications services, from PR, brand and marketing strategy, to tactical services including press office functions, reputation management, crisis communications planning and activation, content creation, design and social media management. The agency is also experienced in monitoring, evaluation and reporting, enabling brands to work with Red Knot on all stages of PR and communications activities – from planning to activation and through to evaluation.
The Ottawa Black Bears announced an extensive partnership agreement with PowerPlay Online Sportsbook and Casino that will see the company’s logo featured on the club’s home and away jerseys.
In addition to the jersey partnership, PowerPlay will also have branding elements inside the goal crease, behind the bench, on the LED display ring, and along the rinkboards for Black Bears home games at Canadian Tire Centre. As part of the deal, PowerPlay also becomes the exclusive sportsbook and online casino partner for the Ottawa Black Bears.
“We are thrilled to have PowerPlay on board for our inaugural season with such a comprehensive partnership agreement. Their investment with the Black Bears represents a foundational agreement for our lacrosse club. And we’re proud to wear their logo alongside ours as we launch our franchise,” said Chelsea McDermott, Vice President of Business Operations for the Ottawa Black Bears.
“We are excited to bring PowerPlay’s bold, community-driven spirit to Ottawa-Gatineau, partnering with the Black Bears as they establish themselves as a force in lacrosse. This partnership celebrates a sport deeply tied to Canada’s heritage and competitive energy. Together, we’ll ignite passion, energize fans, and deliver excitement all season long,” said Thomas Vermeulen, Marketing Director for PowerPlay.
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Aristocrat Interactive iGaming White-Label
Aristocrat Interactive’s Full White-Label Solution Powers the Launch of Betiton in Ontario
, Aristocrat’s online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division, proudly announces the expansion of Betiton into the Ontario online market through its iGaming White-Label package. This marks the fourth market Betiton has entered via Aristocrat Interactive iGaming White-Label’s casino platform., with additional content from Wizard Games and Aristocrat Interactive to follow. Operators benefit from access to world-class games, advanced managed services, and a powerful CRM system designed to streamline operations and enhance player retention.
Rising iGaming brand Titanplay is entering the mobile market powered by Delasport’s turnkey solution. The solution includes the possibility of quickly launching iOS and Android apps, in this case – for the Ontario player base.
Mobile users will get the full sportsbook and casino experience of Delasport’s product, and even more: features like the proprietary Booster Panel for Casino games and ‘Combo of the Day’ for sports are also available for them.
Titanplay’s app is already available for iOS, and it will soon arrive on Google’s Play Store for Android devices.
The Ontario-focused brand is taking full advantage of what Delasport has to offer, thus providing the best player betting experience possible. Their platform has been live for a few months now and it has been thriving the whole time.
Aside from the mobile-only cutting-edge features, gamblers enjoy Player Engagement missions and tournaments, unmatched personalization capabilities with My Sportsbook, My Casino, My Combo, and My Event Builder, and much more.
“Having a mobile-first approach when developing products is a must in today’s iGaming industry”, Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz comments. “Data shows that mobile users are now more than 70% of the whole player base, so we make sure to be prepared to bring our partners to this thriving market at any point. This is the case with Titanplay who’ve had an incredibly successful launch in Ontario last year and are now ready to win even more players.”
In addition to a comprehensive sportsbook and casino experience, the Delasport mobile app includes innovative customization, and gamification features to boost user engagement and differentiate the company from its competitors. Cross-product Tournaments, Missions, Badges, Spin & Win, and other gamification elements are also available to Titanplay’s players.
As soon as the app is downloaded and installed on a device, it provides convenient and quick access. Titanplay’s team may communicate with their players in real-time using the built-in push notifications feature on their devices. The software also addresses current security demands by providing biometric login and facial recognition on supported devices.
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