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Playmaker Capital Inc. Appoints Sara Slane and Mark Harrison to Its Board of Directors
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Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSXV: PMKR) announced the appointments of Sara Slane and Mark Harrison to its Board of Directors. Slane, founder of Slane Advisory and former Senior VP of the American Gaming Association, brings extensive knowledge of the North American gaming industry. Harrison, founder of T1 Agency, adds over 30 years of sponsorship and marketing expertise. These additions aim to strengthen Playmaker's capabilities in sports betting partnerships and digital media strategy. Both appointees received 400,000 options at C$0.58 per share, vesting over four years.
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Appointment of Sara Slane and Mark Harrison enhances Board expertise.
Sara Slane's experience in gaming industry will aid in sports betting partnerships.
Mark Harrison's marketing background supports the company's digital strategy.
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSXV: PMKR) (“Playmaker”), the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media and technology brands, announced today that it has appointed Sara Slane, Founder of Slane Advisory and former Senior Vice President of the American Gaming Association, and Mark Harrison, Founder of The T1 Agency and SponsorshipX, to its board of directors (the “Board”).
Playmaker Capital Inc. Appoints Sara Slane and Mark Harrison to Its Board of Directors (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Being able to add two people of the calibre of Sara and Mark is a big step forward for Playmaker,” said Jordan Gnat, Playmaker CEO. “I have known Sara for many years and have witnessed how effective she has been in providing guidance and leadership to the gaming and sports industries. Mark’s reputation is second to none. We have been looking to add a senior executive in the marketing and partnership industry to our Board, and Mark fits that perfectly. Sara and Mark have distinct experiences that are relevant to our core business model, and they will both serve as incredibly important and complimentary additions to the current composition of our Board.”
Ms. Slane is the founder of Slane Advisory, a consultancy focused on advising stakeholders from the gaming, media, and sports industries. Previously, Ms. Slane served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Gaming Association. As a key industry strategist and spokesperson, Ms. Slane was instrumental in enhancing the gaming industry’s reputation and overturning the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which has resulted in widespread and continued adoption of sports betting across the U.S. Ms. Slane has conducted numerous team market access and sponsorship deals in the U.S., having aligned gaming partners for the NHL, NASCAR, and PGA TOUR. She currently serves as a board member to Delaware North and a board observer to GeoComply. Ms. Slane is considered to be one of the most influential voices in gaming, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, Sports Betting Hall of Fame, the 2019 Sports Betting Power Players list, and Global Gaming Business Top 25 People to Watch.
Mr. Harrison has been a leading figure in the sponsorship and marketing industry in Canada for over 30 years. In 1994, Mr. Harrison founded the T1 Agency, a full-stack sponsorship agency that elevates brands through strategic partnerships, creative activations, and effective amplification. In 2005, Mr. Harrison founded SponsorshipX, a global community of sponsorship and marketing focused practitioners. Mr. Harrison is also the founder of Mh3 Collective, an organization that is focused on empowering people, promoting social and racial equity, and removing barriers to education, among other initiatives. As a lifelong volunteer and steward of equity and inclusion, Mr. Harrison founded the Black Talent Initiative in 2020 to facilitate opportunities for professional Black talent. Additionally, Mr. Harrison is Board Chair at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto, a Fundraising Campaign Cabinet Member at CAMH Foundation, and an advisor to several ventures, including the Crankworx World Tour, Riff, and NFL Canada.
The appointments of Ms. Slane and Mr. Harrison to Playmaker’s Board will strengthen and complement the Board’s areas of expertise. Ms. Slane’s deep understanding of the North American gaming industry will provide invaluable insight regarding the continued development and adoption of sports betting, an important area of opportunity for Playmaker as it looks to continue to build strong commercial partnerships with sports betting operators. Mr. Harrison’s extensive sponsorship and advertising knowledge will serve as an important and trusted resource for Playmaker and its multi-channel portfolio of digital sports media properties.
In connection with the director appointments, Playmaker granted 400,000 options (the “Options”) to acquire Playmaker common shares (the “Common Shares”) to each of Ms. Slane and Mr. Harrison, at an exercise price of C$0.58 per Common Share, 25% of which vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant, with the remaining Options vesting in 1/48 increments each monthly anniversary thereafter. The Options expire 10 years from the date of grant.
TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE DISCLAIMER
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
ABOUT PLAYMAKER
Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSXV: PMKR; OTC: PMKRF) is a digital sports media company that lives at the intersection of sports, betting, media and technology. Playmaker is building a premier collection of sports media brands, curated to deliver highly engaged audiences of sports fans to sports betting companies, leagues, teams and advertisers.
For more information, visit: playmaker.fans or contact Playmaker Chief Executive Officer Jordan Gnat via email jgnat@playmaker.fans | (416) 815-4993.
What is the significance of Sara Slane's appointment to Playmaker's Board?
Sara Slane's appointment is significant as she brings deep expertise in the North American gaming industry, which is crucial for Playmaker's growth in sports betting.
How will Mark Harrison's experience benefit Playmaker?
Mark Harrison's extensive background in sponsorship and marketing will enhance Playmaker's strategies in digital media and partnerships.
What options were granted to the new Board members at Playmaker?
Sara Slane and Mark Harrison were each granted 400,000 options to acquire Playmaker common shares at an exercise price of C$0.58.
When do the options for Sara Slane and Mark Harrison vest?
The options vest 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the remaining vesting in 1/48 increments monthly thereafter.
