Network Ten invests in The Roar

The_RoarNetwork Ten has made a minority investment in fan sports site The Roar.

The deal – which sees Ten take a stake in The Roar Sports Media – will see the site’s content featured on the website of Ten’s digital sports channel One.

The size of the financial stake has not been disclosed. Given that Ten is ASX listed and material information needs to be disclosed, this indicates that the sum involved in the deal is unlikely to be large.

Network Ten’s chief digital media officer Nick Spooner said: “The Roar is a perfect fit for onehd.com.au. Not only will it complement our established roster of on-air experts contributing commentary and analysis of Australian and international sport, it adds a compelling point of differentiation from other sports sites: the voice of the fans. Fans can stand alongside the on air and online experts as a legitimate voice on major sports news and issues.”

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