The Sports Network CEO Graces Cover of Inaugural Issue of Internet Magazine, Sports Activated

HATBORO, Pennsylvania, February 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

It was announced today by The Sports Network, the nation's premier real-time source and wire service for sports content, that their CEO, Mickey Charles was interviewed as the cover story for the inaugural issue of the Internet's latest entry to the world of sports publishing with a primary focus on technology...Sports Activated... http://www.sportsactivated.com

"When you undertake an offering such as ours," stated Franco Scanga, publisher of Sports Activated, "it is important that our first impression captures the attention, imagination and interest of early users that will pass the word, so to speak, of our efforts and foster the growth of which the Internet is capable. That is why we reached out to Mickey Charles, knowledgeable, respected, well-known, and somewhat of a legend within the sports informational industry world-wide. He has been the centerpiece for so many that have followed in his footsteps and is sought after by conferences everywhere, always drawing standing room only attendees. Further, he currently contributes editorially to a number of print and Internet publications such as MEI, GBGC and iGaming. Consequently," he continued, "when we opted for a focal point in accord with our introductory issue, the conclusions, viewpoints, earlier predictions and future ones, trend and pace setting accomplishments of Mickey and his organization were the obvious choice when speaking of the evolution of technology in sport."

A spokesperson for The Sports Network added that "Mr. Charles is constantly pursued by publications for contributory editorial commentary and he has selected a few for whom he does this, as he chooses conferences that wish him to be keynote, presenter, panelist or moderator. He was pleased to be accorded this honor and feels that the industry of sport, particularly in the area of technology, and the Internet as the vehicle to distribute both his knowledge and that of others is a perfect setting for Sports Activated."

Both Messrs Scanga and Charles indicated that they would be available for further commentary and questions regarding the publication and topics covered presently as well as those planned for the future.

About The Sports Network

The Sports Network (http://www.sportsnetwork.com), North America's foremost international real-time sports content provider, furnishes a wide range of content on a 24/7 basis utilizing state-of-the-art technology that sets the tone and standard for the entire industry. From branded, hosted turn-key solutions to robust XML standardized feeds, TSN leads the way. From statistics to news, injury reports to instant scores, photography to animated gamecasts along with complete fantasy data, TSN is the answer to all your media (radio, TV, print, digital, mobile or signage) needs.

For more information please visit http://www.sportsnetwork.com.

About Sports Activated

Sports Activated (http://www.sportsactivated.com) empowers innovators to share concepts and create the future of sports technology. Our objective is to pursue the evolution of technology in sport with an exclusive focus on the most creative minds in the world today. By highlighting the best and brightest approaches, Sports Activated is the crucible for a community of ideas that apply technology to sport smarter and more effectively.

If you would like to learn more about how to promote your sports technology innovation, please contact Franco Scanga at info@sportsactivated.com

For more information please visit http://www.sportsactivated.com