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BallHype Acquired by Future US
BallHype Acquired by Future US
After 18 months of going it alone, we’ve decided to join forces with Future US, Inc . You can read the press release here , and some more details here . Future US has a terrific portfolio of magazines and web sites, and we’ll benefit from their expertise, resources and audience. What changes around here? Not much… BallHype and ShowHype are still the places to go for ...
18 Comments
  • And One And One
    +8
    This is a feat beyond my comprehension. You are the future.
    Posted 7/15/2008 respond (flag)
  • getin2thegame getin2thegame
    +3

    with And One and MVN Soccer being the top two contributors to BallHype, must echo A-O's comment.

    (always believed)

    Congratulations !

    =)

    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • EthanJaynes EthanJaynes
    +5

    It could not happen to a nicer group of people!

    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • chone chone
    +5
    Congrats guys!
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Cuzoogle Cuzoogle
    +4
    great news. Great to see what hardwork can do.
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Erin Erin
    +6
    Thanks everyone! I've never meant anything more than when I said we appreciate everything the extended BallHype community has done for the site, and for us.
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • fantasyfool fantasyfool
    +2
    Congrats!
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • soccerfinn soccerfinn
    +2
    This is awesome!
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • dmothe30 dmothe30
    +4
    Glad to see you folks get the chance to translate this to some financial success, too. Congrats!
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • AEM AEM
    +2

    Very happy for BH. Congrats!

    AEM

    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • mookie mookie
    +3

    So happy for you all -- through hard work comes rewards!

    M

     

    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • meech.one meech.one
    +7

    Yo, could I borrow like 10 G's?  I got some shit I gotta take care of.

    Actually, "borrow" might be the wrong word, but you get the idea.  Lemme know. 

    Oh, and congrats.

    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Whatifsports.com Whatifsports.com
    +4
    Congratulations, Jason and Erin!  We love the site and enjoy working with you.
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • chimprage chimprage
    +5
    Great job guys, I love it when people "make it" within this sports blogging world.  Congrats!
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Patrick Patrick
    +3

    Couldn't have happened to a classier site...

    Congrats and good luck to you guys. 

    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Jason Jason
    +5
    Thanks, everyone.  Really--thanks a lot.
    Posted 7/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Arrowhead Addict Arrowhead Addict
    +2
    Congrats to JG and the gang! You guys absolutely deserve it.
    Posted 7/17/2008 respond (flag)
  • mikus mikus
    +1
    Awesome news, congrats. Looking forward to the future at BallHype!
    Posted 7/19/2008 respond (flag)
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