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Turner Sports

Provides advertisers access to premium live sports audiences across NBA, MLB, NHL, and NCAA properties through integrated linear and digital advertising solutions.

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesFounded 1987Parent: Warner Bros. Discovery

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Sports Media & Advertising
Business Model
Media/Publisher
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Revenue Range
$1B+
Parent Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Major sports media division within Warner Bros. Discovery offering premium sports advertising inventory

Overview

Turner Sports operates as a division within Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, managing a portfolio of premium sports media properties and advertising opportunities. The division operates major sports brands including NBA on TNT, MLB on TBS, NHL on TNT, and NCAA March Madness coverage, providing advertisers access to highly engaged sports audiences across linear television and digital platforms. Turner Sports serves as a key sports media partner for brands seeking to reach passionate sports fans through live game broadcasts, studio programming, and digital content. As part of the larger Warner Bros. Discovery ecosystem, Turner Sports integrates its advertising inventory with the company's broader ad tech capabilities and programmatic platforms. The division offers advertisers various sponsorship opportunities, in-game advertising placements, branded content integrations, and digital advertising solutions across its streaming properties including Bleacher Report and the various sports apps. Turner Sports maintains strong relationships with major sports leagues and serves as a critical component of Warner Bros. Discovery's overall advertising revenue strategy. The division's advertising technology infrastructure supports both traditional broadcast advertising and modern digital ad formats, including programmatic buying capabilities, addressable TV advertising, and cross-platform campaign measurement. Turner Sports works with major brands and agencies to create integrated sports marketing campaigns that leverage its premium live sports content and extensive audience reach across multiple demographics.

Products & Features

Linear Sports Advertising

Traditional commercial advertising across NBA on TNT, MLB on TBS, NHL on TNT, and NCAA tournament broadcasts

Digital Sports Advertising

Digital ad placements across Turner Sports digital properties including streaming apps and Bleacher Report

Sponsorship Integration

Branded content and sponsorship opportunities integrated into sports programming and studio shows

Cross-Platform Campaigns

Integrated advertising campaigns spanning linear TV, streaming, social media, and digital platforms

Key Features
Premium live sports inventoryMulti-platform advertising reachLeague partnership integrationsAudience targeting capabilitiesCross-screen measurementBranded content opportunitiesProgrammatic buying optionsAddressable TV advertising
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns during live sports eventsProduct launches targeting sports demographicsAutomotive advertising during premium sports programmingFinancial services advertising to affluent sports viewersConsumer packaged goods campaigns during March MadnessTechnology brand integrations in studio programming
Customer Segments
National brand advertisersAdvertising agenciesAutomotive brandsFinancial services companiesConsumer packaged goods companiesTechnology companiesTelecommunications providers

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