Turner Broadcasting Buys Sports Website Bleacher Report
August 7, 2012
The Turner Broadcasting System has bought the Bleacher Report website as it looks to enhance it’s digital offerings.
Bleacher Report, widely known as B/R, is an American digital sports media network serving a global audience of readers and several hundred niche communities of fans.
Turner, who owns TNT and TBS which includes NBA, NCAA, MLB and PGA Tour events, has added the site that claims over 10 million monthly unique visitors.
“Bleacher Report is a strategic acquisition that further enhances Turner’s portfolio of sports offerings, as well as reflects our continuing commitment to bring fans greater content across all screens throughout the entire year,” said Turner president David Levy.