Patriot League and CBS Interactive Extend Multi-Year Agreement for the Production and Management of Official Athletic Site
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. (July 10, 2013) - The Patriot League announced on Wednesday a multi-year extension of its contract with CBS Interactive for the production of its official website, www.patriotleague.org. The CBSSports.com College Network of more than 150 official collegiate athletic sites, which are powered by CBS Interactive Advanced Media, is the category leader in the delivery of integrated multimedia solutions and internet services for University Athletic Departments, Conferences and Associations.
The CBSSports.com College Network’s suite of digital product offerings will allow Patriot League fans to consume their favorite school's content, follow games and news, and shop for the latest team merchandise.
The CBSSports.com College Network will handle the development, management and monetization of the Patriot League’s official athletic website and the management of its official online e-commerce store. The agreement also includes auction, photo, DVD, memorabilia and advertising rights.
The agreement continues a long-standing relationship that began in the fall of 2000.
About the Patriot League
The Patriot League continually demonstrates that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing its high standards. The Patriot League’s athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes that are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.
The Patriot League full membership includes American University, Boston University, Bucknell University, Colgate University, The College of the Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Loyola University Maryland, United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy. Furthermore, Fordham University and Georgetown University are associate members in the sport of football, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the sport of women's rowing.
Media Contacts
Matt Dougherty, Assistant Executive Director for Communications 610.289.1963 mdougherty@patriotleague.com