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Media Exposure

Television

Niagara Athletics features the most comprehensive collegiate television package in Western New York. The Niagara Sports Network includes Time Warner Sports Net in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. Digital cable and DirecTV viewers can catch the Niagara Sports Network on Fox Sports College.

The broadcast package includes two live men’s basketball broadcasts and two live men’s hockey broadcasts. In addition, most home basketball games will be telecast on either Time Warner Sports Net in Buffalo or Lockport Community Television locally.

Sports Nite Niagara, a 30-minute show featuring a comprehensive look at Niagara Athletics will air in January, February and March on the Time Warner systems in Buffalo and Rochester.

Steve Degler returns for his third year as game play-by-play announcer.

Radio/ Web

The Purple Eagle men's basketball radio broadcasts can be heard on Niagara’s flagship station WGR 550 AM, with real-time broadcasts streamed on-line at www.PurpleEagles.com.

Play-by-play announcer Todd Callen begins his fourth season behind the mic as the "Voice of the Purple Eagles." Callen spent three previous seasons as color analyst for Purple Eagle basketball.

A Buffalo native, Callen is no stranger to Purple Eagle fans. In addition to his work as basketball color analyst, he had served as public address announcer for the Niagara hockey programs for six seasons.

All Niagara men’s hockey games are broadcast live on WJJL, 1440-AM. Games can be heard in Niagara, Erie, Cattaraugus, Wyoming counties, and S. Ontario. The voice of Western New York hockey, Paul Hamilton is back for his sixth year as play by play announcer joined by local radio and morning show host Jeremy White.

PurpleEagles.com

PurpleEagles.com was created to provide Niagara fans throughout the world with official, in-depth and entertaining information on all varsity teams 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PurpleEagles.com gives fans access to all the latest sports headlines and scores, as well as audio and video coverage of games and events. PurpleEagles.com offers potential sponsors a wide range of opportunities to leverage their message. Become a part of Niagara Athletics' fastest growing media!

Content Sponsor- Provides corporate partner logo branding and linking off of special feature/content. Content to be sponsored can include fan poll, scoreboard, player/coaches' comments, live audio, and many more.
Advertising Banner Run-Includes full banners that rotate throughout the entire site and link back to corporate partner's website. Any length of time for advertising run.

MAGNET SCHEDULES

Niagara Athletics distributes a variety of collectable magnet schedules each year. Magnet schedules are a great way for a partner to find their way into Purple Eagle fan's homes, and remain there for many years as part of collections. Magnet schedules are also a nice premium giveaway to package with sponsor couponing

GAME PROGRAMS/ SPORTS ANNUAL

Always in high demand, game day programs as sold throughout the season at Niagara basketball and hockey games (50+ games each season). Each program page measures 8.5" x 11". Ads are available in full page, ½ page and ¼ page options.

In May a 36 page summary of feature stories is produced. The 8.5" x 11" Sports Annual is distributed to all employees on campus.

POCKET SCHEDULES

Reach thousands of loyal Niagara fans and followers by sponsoring the basketball & hockey schedule cards. Your company will receive the back panel of the schedule card for logo, address, phone number, and web address. Schedule cards are distributed in high traffic areas around the greater Niagara/ Buffalo Region.

POSTERS SCHEDULE

These opportunities represent outstanding repeat viewing media for your company's logo and/or message. Typically, Schedule Posters find their way to prominent locations in retail businesses and restaurants throughout the Niagara Region.