Feb. 25, 2015 PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - OneUp Sports ("OneUp"), the world's leading mobile sports network, announced today the launch of Villanova University's official mobile app. This deal signifies the first time the OneUp Sports mobile platform will be used by a collegiate athletic program. The free app is now available for download on the Apple App Store.
Villanova's University app will provide an innovative platform with sleek graphics and design to provide social engagement for students, alumni and fans of the program both. The app will also provide promotions and rewards to fans while they are attending various Villanova sporting events. OneUp's ad network and sponsorship capabilities will also bring significant revenue opportunities to the school.
"The OneUp partnership will bring cutting edge technology and exclusive mobile content to our fans," said Bob Steitz, Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Operations of Villanova University. "They've done a great job with the app development - making it user friendly and delivering the content our fans want to see."
OneUp has already successfully integrated its proprietary team app platform with professional franchises including the Washington Redskins of the National Football League; Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association; and Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. In addition, exclusive licensing partnerships have been established with professional sports governing bodies that include the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR and PGA Tour to offer OneUp live-play, social sports, second-screen game experience called "Connect".
"The Villanova faithful are a passionate group who will now have the opportunity to utilize this mobile platform to interact socially and engage in Wildcats Athletics, 24/7," said Daren Trousdell, CEO of OneUp Sports. "We are confident that this will be mutually beneficial to both the University and it's devoted fans."
About OneUp Sports
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