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Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report delivers premium sports content and advertising opportunities to reach highly engaged younger sports fans across mobile, social, and digital platforms with innovative, shareable content formats.

San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2007Parent: Warner Bros. Discovery

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 26, 2026

Industry
Sports Digital Media/Publisher
Business Model
Digital Media/Advertising
Target Market
Advertisers and Brands
Employee Count
201-500
Funding
$40.5M
Parent Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Leading digital sports media brand for millennial and Gen Z audiences

Overview

Bleacher Report is a leading digital sports media platform that operates as a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery (formerly Turner Broadcasting). Founded in 2007, the company revolutionized sports media by creating a mobile-first, social-native approach to sports content delivery. The platform combines breaking news, live game coverage, highlights, original programming, and social media content to engage younger sports fans across multiple platforms including its mobile app, website, and social media channels. As part of the Turner Sports division, Bleacher Report serves as a key digital advertising platform within Warner Bros. Discovery's sports media ecosystem. The brand monetizes through display advertising, video advertising, sponsored content, and social media partnerships. Bleacher Report has become particularly known for its innovative social media presence, creative video content, and shows like "Game of Zones" and "Gridiron Heights," which blend sports analysis with entertainment. The platform reaches over 250 million fans globally across its digital properties. In the AdTech ecosystem, Bleacher Report functions as a premium sports publisher offering advertisers access to highly engaged, younger-skewing sports audiences. The platform leverages Warner Bros. Discovery's advertising technology infrastructure and programmatic capabilities while maintaining its distinct brand identity and content approach. Bleacher Report's mobile app and social platforms provide valuable first-party data and targeting capabilities for brands seeking to reach sports enthusiasts, particularly in the coveted 18-34 demographic.

Products & Features

Bleacher Report App

Mobile-first sports news and content platform with personalized team and league coverage

B/R Live (now part of Bleacher Report)

Streaming platform for live sports events and original programming integrated into the main app

House of Highlights

Social media-focused brand delivering viral sports highlights and moments

Original Content Series

Animated and video series including Game of Zones, Gridiron Heights, and other sports entertainment content

Sponsored Content Studio

Custom branded content and native advertising solutions for advertisers

Key Features
Mobile-first content deliverySocial media integration and viral content distributionPersonalized team and league followingReal-time sports news and highlightsOriginal video programming and seriesLive streaming capabilitiesPush notifications for breaking newsNative advertising and sponsored content
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns targeting young sports fansVideo advertising and pre-roll placementsSponsored content and native advertisingSocial media amplification and influencer partnershipsMobile app advertising and in-app placementsEvent-based advertising around major sporting eventsProgrammatic display advertising on sports content
Customer Segments
Sports apparel and footwear brandsConsumer packaged goods companiesAutomotive brandsGaming and sports betting companiesTechnology and electronics brandsQuick service restaurantsFinancial services targeting younger demographics

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