Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, announced the appointment of Jim Keller as Executive Vice President of Advertising and Sponsorship Sales. In this new role, Keller will lead the entire ad sales portfolio for FanDuel Sports Network, overseeing linear, digital, and programmatic efforts. He will report directly to Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer of Main Street Sports Group.

Keller brings more than two decades of experience driving innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth across every layer of the media ecosystem, from national networks to digital-first platforms. Most recently serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Fuse Media, Keller previously held executive roles at Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu, and NBC Universal, leading cross-platform sales teams through industry-shifting transformations and high-growth phases. His background includes oversight of digital, streaming, mobile, addressable, and data-driven advertising, as well as advanced monetization strategies across premium content portfolios spanning sports, entertainment, and news.

“Jim is a proven leader with an exceptional track record across linear, streaming, and digital platforms. As FanDuel Sports Network redefines what local sports media can be – more dynamic, more engaging, and more impactful – Jim’s leadership will be key in creating smarter advertising experiences that deliver real value to our brand partners and local fans alike,” said Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer of Main Street Sports Group.

“There’s nothing more powerful than the connection a fan has with their local team, and FanDuel Sports Network is building a platform that truly honors that connection. From my earliest days as a sports seller at NBC Sports, to leading some of the industry’s most innovative ad strategies, I’ve always believed that the strongest media experiences are rooted in content and community. FanDuel Sports Network’s focus on building relevant, local, multiplatform fan experiences is exactly what the industry and advertisers need right now, and I couldn’t be more excited to help drive the next phase of growth,” said Keller.

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Keller’s deep expertise in building modern ad operations, forging high-impact partnerships, and unlocking value across multiplatform products will be instrumental as FanDuel Sports Network continues to evolve into the future of local sports media. Main Street Sports Group’s continued transformation is rooted in reimagining local sports coverage, not just distributing games, but uniting the brands, features, and experiences fans want, tailored to each market.

Are You Watching This?!, the leading provider of real-time Sports Excitement Analytics data for global sports, has announced a partnership with FanDuel Sports Network to drive engagement and viewership. FanDuel Sports Network (recently rebranded from Bally Sports) is owned by Main Street Sports Group.

Are You Watching This?! (RUWT) will boost engagement and viewership of the network through automated, data-driven push notifications that highlight key sports moments in the making. RUWT’s patented Excitement Analytics will be integrated directly into the network’s Customer Relationship Management System and trigger an alert to FanDuel Sports Network app users.

Identifying ‘must-watch’ games in real-time empowers FanDuel Sports Network to leverage its  portfolio of 30 NBA, NHL, and MLB teams, increasing stickiness for existing customers while simultaneously converting new ones.

In addition, RUWT’s automatically generated storyline summaries help capture users by explaining why the game is compelling, creating an extra pull for fans wanting to catch the best live action.

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Are You Watching This?! Founder, Mark Phillip, said: “Working with FanDuel Sports Network lets us flex our Curation and Discovery muscles, two core elements of our ecosystem. Our proprietary tech drives subscriptions and reduces user churn for the network , and ensures viewers will never miss the most exciting action, whether it’s a dramatic overtime finish or a record-breaking comeback.”