Digital sports media firm Playmaker Capital Inc has expanded its presence in Brazil by acquiring Futmarketing, a digital media and marketing group and an editorial consultant to soccer platforms throughout Latin America. Futbol Sites, a subsidiary of Playmaker, will manage the day-to-day operations of Futmarketing.
Futmarketing currently operates 82 Facebook fan pages, 22 Facebook groups, 16 Instagram accounts, and one Twitter account that in aggregate attracts more than 31 million followers.
The company’s most notable digital platform is Antenados no Futebol, a wholly-owned Brazilian sports news portal that specializes in Brazilian soccer content. It also has a partner network of 210 affiliated social media accounts that reach an additional 32 million followers.
Federico Grinberg, CEO of Futbol Sites, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Futmarketing and its outstanding team to the Playmaker and Futbol Sites family.
“Futmarketing guarantees us high-quality standards in terms of editorial production and social media management, as well as an incremental reach that will further strengthen our position as the largest digital sports media group in terms of audience in Latin America.”
Futmarketing played a key role in establishing Futbol Sites brand, Bolavip, in Brazil, and the company will boost Playmaker’s positioning in the region as online sports betting is planned to go live later this year.
Ibson Junior, CEO of Futmarketing, added: “I cannot say enough about how happy everyone at Futmarketing is to be joining Playmaker, and building on our partnership with Futbol Sites.
“We are flattered to become part of the Playmaker and Futbol Sites family and feel confident that there is no better place for us to be right now. We believe in Playmaker, its goals and its purpose, and our team will continue to elevate the Playmaker and Futbol Sites brand platforms to maximize audience reach.”
