MSG Networks Adds Sports Influencer and Content Creator Jack Settleman as New Digital Host
MSG Networks Adds Sports Influencer and Content Creator Jack Settleman as New Digital Host
Founder of Snapback Sports, the World’s Leading Sports Snapchat Account, to be
Regularly Featured Across MSG Networks’ Digital and Social Media Platforms
Settleman To Host and Executive Produce ‘Settle Your Bet,’ New Football Betting Series
Airing Exclusively on MSG Networks’ YouTube Channel Every Thursday During the NFL Season
New York, NY (September 12, 2022) – MSG Networks today announced that sports content creator and popular social media personality Jack Settleman will join the network as a new digital host. Settleman will bring a fun and refreshing perspective to the sports betting space through the launch of new original shows that will air exclusively across the network’s digital and social media channels.
Settleman is the founder of Snapback Sports, the world’s number one sports-focused Snapchat account. Since launching in 2017, the account has amassed over 2.5 million followers and has generated over one billion total views. Focusing on the intersection of the sports, media and technology, Settleman produces a wide range of content that covers sports betting, fantasy sports and NFTs, along with live event coverage from marquee sporting events such as the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend.
In his new role with MSG Networks, Settleman will serve as host and executive producer of Settle Your Bet, which will provide viewers with an entertaining look into the latest sports betting action around the NFL. Each week, Settleman will offer unique betting tips and identify his top picks, player props and more. New episodes will air on MSG Networks’ YouTube channel every Thursday during the football season.
“Living in New York City, Madison Square Garden has always been the mecca of sports, media and entertainment. I’m so excited to partner with MSG Networks and deliver weekly sports betting content that will tap into the next generation of sports fans,” said Jack Settleman. “This partnership is a major milestone for Snapback Sports and our whole community of fans across the world.”
Throughout the year, Settleman will launch additional digital and social media shows, develop branded content and appear at times appear across some of MSG Networks’ linear programs, including MSG PM, The Bettor Half Hour and The Betting Exchange. An avid Knicks fan, Settleman will also create exclusive content from inside Madison Square Garden at select Knicks games this season, as well as contribute to the network’s alternate BetCast coverage, which features sports-betting focused simulcasts of Knicks games.
“We’re excited to partner with influential content creator Jack Settleman and develop compelling content to further broaden our reach within the digital space,” said Talaya Gaines, Vice President of Content Strategy and Original Programming. “Jack has an engaging and authentic personality that will help deepen MSG Networks’ connection with a younger, digital-first audience.”
With a passion towards building the next generation of talent in the digital space, Settleman recently co-founded Snapback Agency with partner Alex Sheinman, which represents other digital influencers, content creators, athletes and entertainers.
The next episode of Settle Your Bet will air on Thursday, September 15th. To view all episodes in the series, please visit youtube.com/MSGNetworks
About MSG Networks
MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks and a companion streaming service that serve the nation’s number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports. MSG Networks is a subsidiary of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
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