TFS Media Network's Jacobs buys out partners; Sets course for growth
Jersey City, NJ (November 29, 2007) - The Final Sprint, LLC, parent company of TheFinalSprint.com, HerActiveLife.com, HesFit.com, and TrailFit.com, this week announced that Dabbledoo Media has agreed to sell its ownership stake of the sports-and-recreation and health-and-fitness publishing group to co-owner Adam Jacobs, who'll re-brand the family as TFS Media Network. The amicable parting allows both companies to focus on continued growth of core competencies, the former partners said. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
As Jacobs now takes on the role as CEO and president of the TFS Media Network, he'll remain editor-in-chief of the flagship publication, TheFinalSprint.com. "We take great pride in our commitment to high-quality, provocative and honest reporting. I am passionate about leading the company to continued success based on these core values," he said.
Since launching TheFinalSprint.com in May 2006, TFS Media Network has undergone significant expansions, including the introduction of three new publications, and achieved quarter-on-quarter growth in both readership and advertising revenue.
With a network redesign, significant staff increases, innovative new features and two new publications planned for spring 2008, Jacobs has positioned TFS Media Network to attain sustainable long-term growth and a leading industry presence.
TheFinalSprint.com's track record of success continues to lead the way
TheFinalSprint.com provides reliable, original running news, product reviews, interviews, podcasts and expert advice on training, nutrition, gear, apparel, and sports medicine. It averages more than 150,000 impressions monthly and live race coverage of events such as the New York City, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, and London Marathons, U.S. and World Track & Field Championships, and U.S. Olympic Team Trials, contribute to even higher traffic numbers. Reuters, Fox News and USA Today often spotlight its stories, and episodes of The Final Sprint Podcast are regularly syndicated by Runner's World, the New York Road Runners family of websites, and Track & Field News Magazine.
The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features audio interviews with the sport's most prominent figures, and other eclectic and thought-provoking guests. Episodes have featured track & field stars Sanya Richards, Ryan Hall and Alan Webb; Olympic marathon medalists Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi; ultra-running champion Dean Karnazes; coaching icon Jeff Galloway; captivating hero Billy Mills; and running legends Gail Devers, Jim Ryun, and Grete Waitz. Podcast episodes are available at no charge on TheFinalSprint.com and in iTunes.
About: TFS Media Network
TFS Media Network is a web-based publishing group focused on sports-and-recreation (TheFinalSprint.com and TrailFit.com) and health-and-fitness (HerActiveLife.com and HesFit.com). Readers and listeners rely on TFS for original and reputable, daily news, product reviews, interviews, motivational tips, and expert advice. The company is dedicated to providing interactive technology to support and promote participant-based sports and healthy, active lifestyles. TFS Media Network is also an official sponsor of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps people with physical disabilities pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and athletics. For more information, visit www.tfsmedianetwork.com.
About: Dabbledoo Media
Dabbledoo Media is an online consumer technology media network that currently focuses on consumer electronics (Gadgetell.com), Apple news/products/accessories (Appletell.com), and gaming (Gamertell.com). Dabbledoo has had quarter on quarter growth since launch in 2005 and has seen its hit rates rise to over 450,000 monthly impressions. For more information on Dabbledoo Media, visit www.dabbledoo.com.