SEATTLE, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Oakland Raiders' largest fan club, The Black Hole (http://www.theblackhole.com), announced today a new partnership with sports fan club network FanWide. FanWide (http://www.FanWide.com) will help The Black Hole develop and grow their chapters nationwide, promote their events through their network, give access to FanWide's digital platform, and assist with sponsorship deals. The Black Hole will be working with FanWide to expand their national following through 2019 and into the future.
Arguably one of the most enthusiastic and recognizable fan bases in the NFL, The Black Hole, was founded in 1995 in Hayward, CA. Part of the Raider Nation, The Black Hole are the premier members of the Raiders fanbase, many of whom dawn silver and black outfits every game at The Oakland Coliseum. The Black Hole boasts thousands of fans across North America and beyond. The Black Hole started in section 105 behind the South Endzone, but now their members sit throughout the stadium, all clad in black. By partnering with FanWide, The Black Hole expects to add over 100 new chapters across the country, pairing them with local sports bars who will proudly support "Football's Most Notorious Fans". FanWide will also assist with creating new sponsorship opportunities with various well-known industry brands.
"We are excited to partner with FanWide as they will allow us to connect with fans that we would never have been able to reach, helping us solve every challenge that comes with scaling a fan club network" said Rob Rivera, President and founding member of The Black Hole fan club. "We need to ensure our Silver and Black Pride will stay as strong as ever and having new chapters throughout the United States and beyond will give fans access to this amazing community wherever they live or travel."
FanWide is a digital platform for sports fan clubs which helps fans find the closest game watch party for their favorite team at a local sports bar in any city. Seattle-based FanWide has promoted 1.2 million events for over 14,000 fan club chapters at 10,000 sports bars nationwide. The company partners with professional teams and leagues, as well as their fan clubs, who are looking to increase their viewership and fan engagement by getting featured airtime at sports bars. FanWide promotes these game watch parties to its network of sports fans, directing local supporters to meet up at the same bar which will be featuring their game on TV with sound. Through FanWide's platform, The Black Hole and their sponsors can run contests, promotions and even measure the attendance from all the team's watch parties.
"The Black Hole is one of the most popular and enthusiastic fan clubs in the world," added Symon Perriman, CEO and Founder of FanWide. "They represent the passion that sports fans can bring to a community, and we are proud to help them grow their brand and extend their influence."
The Black Hole and FanWide are calling for Raider Nation fans around the country to meet up at the 2019 Kick Off Party in Oakland on Sunday, September 8th at the Radisson Hotel in Oakland. The annual gathering will bring together Raider Legends, Former Raiderettes, celebrities, Radio/TV personalities, and Super Fans from far and wide including Gorilla Rilla, Senor Raiderman and Violator and more. For more information and to buy your ticket for this exclusive event, visit https://fanwi.de/TBH19.
With the Oakland Raiders leaving to Las Vegas after this season this will be the very last time that fans will ever be able to gather together again at an event such as this in Oakland. Together with this being the 25th year anniversary of The Black Hole, what many consider Football's Most Notorious Fans, The members of The Black Hole will be hosting this party to celebrate all of the Raider Nation and say thanks to the greatest fan base before the team departs for good.
During the season you can expect the number of bars featuring the Oakland Raiders to increase now that FanWide is the Official Game Watch Partner of The Black Hole. Check regularly to find the closest bar to where you live so you can join the excitement of becoming a Raiders fan or finding your local The Black Hole chapter. If you operate a bar or want to start your own fan club chapter, please contact FanWide at [email protected] for more information. For more information about The Black Hole, you can contact them at [email protected].
About The Black Hole
In 1995, a group of hard-core Raiders fans had an idea – create a fan group clad in black that would eventually encompass all of Raider Nation. Since that day, The Black Hole has represented the die-hard Raiders fans, the ones committed to their team win, lose or draw. The Black Hole unites Raiders fans worldwide. It is a family that represents the pride, tradition, and commitment of the Oakland Raiders, which is what truly makes The Black Hole Football's Most Notorious Fans. The Black Hole is much more than Section 105 in the Oakland Coliseum; it is wherever you, the passionate Raiders fan, lives and breathes Silver and Black. The Black Hole is a state of mind. Positive fanaticism at its best, The Black Hole aims to reach out and join forces with all who bleed Silver and Black. With chapters both in the U.S. and abroad, The Black Hole promotes team spirit, community outreach, civic pride, and the ultimate family of fans. You can visit their website at http://www.theblackhole.com.
The Black Hole Media Contact
Rob Rivera
[email protected]
About FanWide
FanWide (http://www.FanWide.com) is a free digital platform for fan clubs which helps sports fans find the closest game watch party for their favorite team at a local bar. Fans check in for deals from the venue, to enter contests from sponsors, or to earn rewards. Now sports fans living in any city can feel like they are inside the stadium of their favorite team on gameday. FanWide has promoted over a million events, manages the world's largest database of sports fan clubs, and measures out-of-home TV viewership at over 10,000 sports bars nationwide. FanWide also provides services for professional sports teams and leagues, college athletics, alumni associations, fan clubs, booster clubs, sports brands, athletes, and TV broadcasters.
FanWide Contact
Matt Carwin
[email protected]
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