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Men's Journal is returning to print, beginning with a Summer Edition starring The Bear's Matty Matheson. This issue celebrates the very same ethos Jann Wenner intended when he launched the magazine in 1992 — offering adventurers sage advice and aspiration across adventure, travel, fitness, gear, and more. The relaunch issue — 100 pages of immersive features, field-tested gear, aspirational travel, and candid interviews — hits newsstands July 11, 2025.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · July 9, 2025

Today, the Board of Directors of The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) announced that they have appointed Paul Edmondson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Edmondson had been serving as interim CEO since February 12, 2025. Prior to that, Edmondson had been the company’s COO and President of Platform.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · March 7, 2025

Athlon Sports, the leading publisher of preseason guides for over 50 years, has launched a new podcast with its NFL draft expert, Luke Easterling. The podcast, Best Podcast Available, launched earlier this week and will drop new episodes every Wednesday. It’s hosted by Easterling, who has covered college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the NFL Draft.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 28, 2025

Today, Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, named actor, philanthropist and reality TV star Garcelle Beauvais its first honoree in its new Changemakers 2025 franchise.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 21, 2025

Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, released its latest cover story featuring a candid and exclusive interview with actor and producer Sterling K. Brown. In the interview, the Emmy Award winner opens up about Paradise, the political thriller on Hulu that he co-produces and stars in, race in the entertainment industry, how being a father was “what I’ve been waiting for,” his close relationship with his wife and two sons and more.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 14, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the Board of Directors of The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) terminated the employment of Sara Silverstein as CEO, effective immediately. As the company rapidly transforms, the Board believes a new entrepreneurial operational strategy is necessary to execute its exciting growth plan. The Board thanks Sara for her contributions as CEO which includes stabilizing the company and has named Paul Edmondson as interim CEO. Paul was formerly the company’s COO and is currently the President, Platform.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 12, 2025

Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, released its latest cover story, featuring an intimate, exclusive interview with Idina Menzel, 53, as she prepares to open the new Broadway musical Redwood in the same theater where she made her Broadway debut in Rent nearly 30 years ago.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2025

Athlon Sports, the leading publisher of preseason guides for over 50 years, has released its 2025 motorsports racing preview print magazine. Premiering in 2003, the Athlon Sports Racing annual is a respected and unaffiliated publication previewing the NASCAR, IndyCar and Formula 1 seasons. Following a two-year hiatus, the 2025 Racing annual returns to cover a wide range of topics.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 27, 2025

Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, released its latest cover story, featuring an exclusive interview with Craig Melvin, the TODAY show’s new lead co-anchor, and Savannah Guthrie.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 17, 2025

The Arena Group today announced the relaunch of Autoblog, a leading automotive website with over 20 years of history. The site was acquired by The Arena Group earlier this year and is now under the leadership of newly-appointed Senior Editor, Kyle Edward, a veteran automotive journalist with experience at Men's Journal, Forbes, and Robb Report. Autoblog is already showing significant growth and renewed engagement with car enthusiasts and buyers.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 30, 2024

The iconic fitness brand and website, Men’s Fitness, has relaunched under The Arena Group. Originally published in 1987 as the ‘magazine for active men,’ the brand’s mission is to be the definitive source for men who want to live stronger, healthier lives. The new site contains health and fitness news, training routines, nutrition expertise, gear reviews and more. The site is led by Matt Allyn, former Editor-in Chief of Men’s Journal. Allyn also previously wrote for Runner’s World, Bicycling and Men’s Health.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 26, 2024

Athlon Sports, the leading publisher of preseason guides for over 50 years, is commemorating Caitlin Clark’s historic WNBA Rookie of the Year 2024 season with the Indiana Fever in a 96-page collectible magazine. The issue, available online or at retail stores, provides a behind-the-scenes look at Clark’s meteoric rise from high school phenom to college superstar to WNBA icon. It provides feature stories, essays and a deep dive on her mind-blowing stats, in a sharp photo-driven layout.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 22, 2024

The SURFER Big Wave Challenge – a yearlong, international surfing competition to ride and document the world’s biggest waves – is nearly complete. The winners will be crowned this week in Nazaré, Portugal, home to the world’s biggest wave. For over two decades, the Big Wave Challenge (formerly the XXL Big Wave Awards) has celebrated the international hunt to ride the biggest waves of the year.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 14, 2024

With the 2024-25 NBA season fast approaching, Athlon Sports has rebooted its annual season preview magazine, publishing the 160-page primer for the first time since 2010. LeBron James is featured on the cover of the magazine's national edition, while Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry and Victor Wembanyama are featured on four regional covers.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2024

Today, Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, released its latest cover story featuring the iconic “Wheel of Fortune” co-host, Vanna White.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2024

Parade, the premium legacy lifestyle and entertainment brand, announces actress Catherine O’Hara as the cover star and feature profile for its next digital issue. Available to readers on September 3, 2024, the in-depth interview details how O’Hara originally booked the Beetlejuice role, her first meeting with Martin Scorsese, the secret to Schitt’s Creek, how it feels to age naturally in Hollywood and more.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 3, 2024

Over 40,000 sports fans cast their vote online last week when The Spun kicked off their 64 Most Annoying People in Football Media tournament.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · August 26, 2024

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN), today provided an operational update and reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2024

Men’s Journal, the digital magazine that inspires readers to live their most adventurous lives, announces actor and reality TV host Joe Manganiello as the cover star and feature profile for its summer 2024 issue. Available to readers on July 16, 2024, the in-depth interview details Manganiello’s new ventures and commitment to himself.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · July 16, 2024

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN), has filed a lawsuit against ABG, who own the rights to Sports Illustrated, and against Minute Media, for theft of Arena’s technology.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · June 11, 2024

The Arena Group, an innovative media company, has launched a new free email newsletter, Come Cruise With Me. The newsletter is a complete guide to navigating the world of cruise vacations, from booking to boarding and beyond.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2024

The Arena Group, owner of SURFER, announced today its sponsorship of the 2024 Big Wave Challenge. Partnering with legendary big wave media pioneer Bill Sharp, co-producer of HBO’s 100 Foot Wave, the reinvigorated Big Wave Challenge will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the world’s best big wave surfers and content creators, awarding a total of $150,000 in prize money. The announcement aligns with the relaunch of SURFER and a special edition print magazine coming this summer.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 29, 2024

The Arena Group announces the return of SURFER with a special print edition due out this summer. First published in 1960, this marks the revival of premium surf journalism, world-class photography, as well as a number of other exciting projects in the works.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 23, 2024

On April 19, 2024, the Board of Directors of The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) appointed Sara Silverstein as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Cavitt Randall will remain Chairman of the Board and continue to be an active voice and asset to the leadership team.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2024

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN), today announced that it will host an investor update call on April 9, 2024 at 4:30pm ET.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2024

Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) announced that its largest shareholder, Simplify Inventions, LLC, is increasing its investment in the company by providing an additional $12 million in equity at an 85% premium over yesterday’s closing stock price. This is intended to help sustain the company during its transformation. https://arenagroup.gcs-web.com/node/11216/html
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 14, 2024

Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) has announced a significant reduction in its workforce of over 100 employees. The Company, which has substantial debt and recently missed payments, is completing these cost-cutting measures to initiate a transformative shift towards a streamlined business model.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2024

Today, the board of directors of The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) met and took actions to improve the operational efficiency and revenue of the company. The board terminated the employment of CEO Ross Levinsohn, and named Manoj Bhargava as interim Chief Executive Officer, both effective today.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 11, 2023

Today, Sports Illustrated (SI) revealed Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado Buffaloes head football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer, as the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year. Sanders’s blend of unparalleled athletic accomplishments and transformative impact on the football program, school, and community of Boulder transcends sports and ripples throughout the culture.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 30, 2023

Today, The Arena Group announced the return of a special edition print version of POWDER Magazine celebrating the timeless allure of snow sports and mountain culture. Since its inception in 1972, the brand has chronicled a broad array of the ski and snowboard industry, highlighted by illustrious photojournalism, storytelling, and experiences. The Arena Group, a dynamic multi-platform media and technology company with more than 265 brands including Sports Illustrated, Parade, TheStreet, and Men’s Journal, acquired Powder late last year. The POWDER 23-24 Photo Annual is available for pre-sale today online, through select retailers, and will hit newsstands on November 3, 2023.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2023

The most interesting man in the NBA, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler – a burgeoning coffee mogul, tennis fanatic, and aspiring country crooner – serves as guest editor of Sports Illustrated’s NBA Preview, part of its 2023 Basketball Preview issue, available at SI.com and on newsstands today. Alongside SI NBA insiders Chris Herring, Chris Mannix and Rohan Nadkarni, Butler brings readers scouting reports, predicts in-season storylines, and goes beyond the NBA to reflect on his love of tennis and his friendship with the sport’s next big star, Carlos Alcaraz.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 11, 2023

TheStreet and Roundtable Media today announced the launch of a new partnership covering bitcoin and the blockchain industry, TheStreetCrypto.com. The partnership combines TheStreet’s extensive newsroom experience with Roundtable’s network of industry leaders, blockchain experts and independent media brands, including Bitcoin Magazine, top influencers, and advocates to provide investors with the most comprehensive understanding of the marketplace. More details and a video featuring the network experts can be found here.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2023

The Arena Group, a technology platform and media company home to Sports Illustrated, Parade, TheStreet, Men’s Journal, and over 265 other brands, has launched the ‘Arena Creator Network’ (ACN) backed by iconic brands across its portfolio. The network will consist of more than 100 creators reaching over 100 million followers, covering all genres – from culture to food, fashion, sports, travel, and more – activated to launch rapid integrated social campaigns on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube with original creator content, exclusive editorial coverage, OTT offerings, and over-the-air channels.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 7, 2023

In an industry where power dynamics constantly shift, Sports Illustrated has released the definitive index of figures driving the sports world with its 2023 Power List. Available now at SI.com and on newsstands, the Sports Illustrated Power List features 50 of the most influential sports figures in five categories: Athletes, Influencers, Executives, Dealmakers, and Icons & Leaders. Layshia Clarendon, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Kobe Bryant, the Manning Family, and Jimmy Pitaro are a few of the names selected for the Power List, a first of its kind for Sports Illustrated. Also inside the August Sports Illustrated issue, a preview of the drama-free preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games from Jon Wertheim, Chris Mannix’s exclusive profile of Jake Paul and his mission to revolutionize combat sports, and Tom Verducci’s take on where Jacob deGrom ranks on the list of the most bittersweet pitching careers in baseball history, with more features below.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · July 13, 2023

Today, TheStreet and Tornado announced a groundbreaking solution and the first-of-its-kind app, TheStreet powered by Tornado. Available free on iOS and Android this innovative app combines TheStreet’s breaking news, trading, and investing ideas with Tornado’s world-class technology, data, and vibrant investing community.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · July 12, 2023

The ‘Club Random with Bill Maher’ podcast, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, announced today its new partnership with The Arena Group, a technology platform and media company home to such brands as Sports Illustrated, Parade, TheStreet, Men’s Fitness and more than 200 others. Through an exclusive licensing deal, the podcast will be featured on one of its core flagship lifestyle brands, Men’s Journal (MensJournal.com), and provide fans with new episodes every Sunday with exclusive behind-the-scenes clips not found anywhere else.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · June 12, 2023

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit today announced this year’s cover models, featuring Martha Stewart, Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Brooks Nader. Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador, Fox was photographed by Greg Swales, Petras was photographed by Yu Tsai and Nader was photographed by James Macari.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · May 15, 2023

Ahead of this year’s NFL Draft, Sports Illustrated has everything you need to know about one of the game’s most promising young quarterbacks. Bryce Young’s height – he’s just 5' 10" – makes him an atypical prospect, but he has paved his own way as an elite quarterback at every level. Senior Writer Conor Orr goes inside the key to his success: a centered family that nurtured him to become an exception to the rule. Bringing Up Bryce is inside Sports Illustrated’s NFL Draft Preview Issue, on sale online and on newsstands starting today, with all the latest NFL Draft coverage at SI.com. Also inside the issue, Steve Rushin chronicles Jeff and Stan Van Gundy’s long, strange journey to your TV screen, a wild WNBA offseason has the 2020 top draft pick, Sabrina Ionescu, joining the New York Liberty, Ninja Warrior competitions are spreading across the country in a fight for the future of the sport from Brian Burnsed, and more.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) and Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group today announced the launch of Esports Illustrated, a new media platform dedicated to providing exclusive, in-depth coverage of esports with analysis, player and team interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of major competitive gaming events.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · March 9, 2023

Sports Illustrated (SI) today announced the creation of the SI World Golf Rankings, a new ranking system that includes all major men’s professional tours and data-driven player results. The rankings will be continuously updated at SI.com/golf alongside in-depth stories, breaking news, championship coverage, and analysis from SI Golf.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 22, 2023

Powered by longtime stars playing at the top of their game and new receivers who sparked a revamped offense, the Chiefs outlasted the Eagles to win Super Bowl LVII. To celebrate every step of Kansas City’s journey to its second championship in four seasons, Sports Illustrated (SI) has released a special Chiefs Championship Commemorative Issue, on sale today online and at local newsstands on Thursday.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 13, 2023

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 240 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), and Parade Media (“Parade”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the digital assets of Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, Surfer, Powder, Bike, SKATEboarding, Snowboarder and NewSchoolers from accelerate360. The collection of active lifestyle brands, which will provide the core components of The Arena Group’s fourth major vertical, has been a staple of those enjoying active and adventurous lives.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 13, 2022

Today, Sports Illustrated (SI) revealed four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry as the 2022 Sportsperson of the Year. On and off the court, Curry accomplished it all in 2022; his stellar performance in the NBA Finals capped a personal two-year comeback from injury and earned him a fourth ring and his first Finals MVP award, cementing the Golden State Warriors as a modern dynasty. Curry extended his reach off the court this year as well: his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation continues to fight food insecurity, promote early childhood literacy and create safe places for kids to play and be active throughout Oakland and the Bay Area. Additionally, he worked to make golf more inclusive by supporting the Howard University golf team and launched the UNDERRATED Golf Tour for underrepresented junior players. As SI senior writer Michael Rosenberg explains in today’s Daily Cover feature, the greatest accomplishment of our Sportsperson of the Year was reminding the world that his superpower is making everyone around him better.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2022

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit today announced and opened applications for its inaugural 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Best of Awards – a new slate of awards recognizing the very best in Swimwear, Apparel and Accessories, Health and Wellness, Beauty, and Travel. As a leader in swim lifestyle since 1964, SI Swimsuit Awards will elevate and celebrate a wide range of products and places.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 16, 2022

It’s been eight years since the U.S. Men’s National Team competed in the World Cup, and the youngest team in this year’s tournament is to establish itself as a power in Qatar and for years to come. In Young and Hungry, Brian Straus examines the tight-knit and ambitious culture manager Gregg Berhalter has created around the U.S. program. With the second cover of its World Cup Preview, Sports Illustrated spotlights global megastar Kylian Mbappé, who is determined to make France the first repeat World Cup champion in 60 years. In The Champ Is Here, also by Brian Straus, Mbappé reflects on how being the first teenager since Pelé to score a goal in a World Cup final catapulted him to superstar status in 2018 and ushered in a new level of expectations for him and his country. The World Cup Preview issue is on sale at newsstands today and at SI.com/issues, with more features below.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 10, 2022

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 28, 2022

The Arena Group, (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) a tech-powered media company home to more than 240 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. operating on a single technology platform, today announced further investment in its data infrastructure for advertising partners to optimize audience reach. As the first step in this process, the company hired Stephanie Mazzamaro, who will serve as VP, Data Strategy and Operations, Advertising, Partnerships, and Revenue.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 26, 2022

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), the tech-powered media company operating more than 240 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet and Parade, today finalized its purchase of golf publisher Morning Read from Buffalo Groupe, LLC. The acquisition continues the expansion of The Arena Group’s sports vertical, focusing on in-depth coverage of the golf world – from breaking news and championship coverage to podcasts, video travel, and interview series at SI.com/golf. With the acquisition, the Company will rebrand its golf coverage to SI Golf.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022

The last time we saw New Orleans Pelicans’ superstar Zion Williamson playing in the NBA, he was dominating the competition and earning himself his first All-Star selection. But that was two seasons ago, and after he missed all of last season with a fractured right foot there were questions about whether he’d ever have the NBA impact expected when he was the No. 1 draft pick in 2019. In All Eyes on Zion, senior writer Howard Beck profiles the hard work Williamson put in this offseason, recovering from his injury and rebuilding physically and mentally. The second cover for Sports Illustrated’s basketball preview features the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown, who spoke with Chris Mannix about putting their NBA Finals loss and controversial offseason behind them. The NBA and College Basketball Preview issue is on sale today at newsstands and at SI.com/issues, with more features below.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2022

The Arena Group, (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) a tech-powered media company home to more than 240 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. operating on a single technology platform, today announced it will expand its commitment to the Parade digital business following substantial growth in the first five months of operations, in which it added more than 22 million users. The Company will shift resources from print operations and in November, discontinue printing to enhance Parade web, mobile and e-Edition teams and efforts, as well as expand its social and creator footprint.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2022

The Football Writers Association of America presented its annual Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award to Richard Johnson, recognizing the Sports Illustrated journalist for his talent and influence in the industry.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · July 26, 2022

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · July 26, 2022

Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) named Miles Stiverson as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lifestyle to oversee operations, strategy and growth for the Company’s Lifestyle brands, anchored by Parade.com. The Arena Group will expand its portfolio of entertainment, home, health and wellness brands, collectively known as the Parade Lifestyle Group, with high-growth initiatives planned for 2022 and following rapid revenue and gross profit growth, validating its proprietary playbook and technology.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · June 29, 2022

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) announced today the appointment of Chris Pirrone as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports. Pirrone brings over two decades of digital media experience to the newly-created role at the Company.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · June 9, 2022

Former two-sport star Deion Sanders is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time in 25 years. The Hall of Fame cornerback known as “Prime Time” is now also “Coach Prime,” and he’s disrupting the college football landscape as he revitalizes the program at Jackson State University. Jean-Jacques Taylor describes how Sanders has rebuilt Jackson State in less than two years and why Sanders has his sights on a loftier goal: ushering in a new age of success for HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) sports. Also in this issue, Los Angeles Angels players and coaches talk about Shohei Ohtani’s goofball side with Stephanie Apstein; Kelly Slater explains why turning 50 hasn’t cooled his competitive fire; kids of some of the icons of baseball’s golden age bond over their unique upbringings around the game, and more. The issue is on newsstands on June 16, or subscribe to Sports Illustrated today.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · June 9, 2022

The most valuable assets in this year’s NFL Drafts aren’t quarterbacks – it’s the guys who terrorize quarterbacks. Pass rushers will dominate the conversation at the NFL Draft, and two of the most talked-about projected top picks are Aidan Hutchinson and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Sports Illustrated senior Writers Pat Forde and Greg Bishop sat down exclusively with both athletes before the NFL Draft, beginning April 28. The Sports Illustrated NFL Draft Preview issue, available online today and in stores on April 21 also includes Tom Verducci on the better-late-than-never MLB season and Nationals hitting prodigy Juan Soto, the 76ers’ Joel Embiid Daily Cover by Chris Mannix, a look ahead to F1’s Miami moment, the National Women’s Soccer League still navigating last year’s fallout from Emma Baccellieri, and more.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 21, 2022

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of premium multimedia content company AMG/Parade. Its brands include Parade Media, which reaches more than 54 million domestic consumers each month in digital and print and will anchor The Arena Group’s new Lifestyle vertical and expand the Company’s Sports vertical.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · April 4, 2022

The Arena Group, formerly known as theMaven, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN), today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2021, on Monday, March 28, 2022 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · March 21, 2022

theMaven, Inc. (OTCQX: MVEN), currently operating under the brand name The Arena Group (the “Company”), today announced that it anticipates uplisting its common stock to the NYSE American under the symbol “AREN” and anticipates effecting a name change and a 1-for-22 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The new corporate name for the Company will be The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. and the Company will do business as The Arena Group. The first date of trading on the NYSE American is expected to be February 9, 2022. The Company’s new CUSIP upon completion of the name change, the Reverse Stock Split, and uplist to the NYSE American will be 040044 109.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · February 3, 2022

theMaven, Inc. (OTCQX: MVEN), currently operating under the brand name The Arena Group (the “Company”), today announced that it intends to offer shares of its common stock for sale in an underwritten public offering. All of the shares in the offering are being offered by the Company. In addition, the Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of shares of its common stock on the same terms and conditions. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. B. Riley Securities, Inc. is acting as the sole book-running manager and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC is acting as lead manager and qualified independent underwriter for the offering.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2022

The Arena Group (OTCQX: MVEN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire AMG/Parade, a premium multimedia content company with lifestyle, celebrity, food, health & wellness, sports, and outdoor verticals. Its brands include Parade Media, which reaches more than 54 million domestic consumers each month in digital and print, along with AMG/Parade Sports, Relish, Spry Living and other lifestyle and outdoor properties. The closing of the acquisition is subject to completion of due diligence and execution of formal transaction documents.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2022

theMaven, Inc. (OTCQX: MVEN), currently operating under the brand name The Arena Group (the “Company”), today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to a proposed offering of the Company’s common stock. In connection with the proposed offering, the Company has applied to uplist its common stock from the OTCQX to the NYSE American under the anticipated symbol “AREN.” Concurrent with the uplist, the Company also plans to execute a reverse stock split of its common stock and officially change its name to The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. and the Company will do business as The Arena Group.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · January 11, 2022

The Arena Group (OTCQX: MVEN), a tech-powered media company, today reported that its sports media vertical, Sports Illustrated Media Group, continues to be one of the fastest growing sports properties in the United States according to ComScore, now ranking #5 across sports media, moving up six spots from its 2020 position (#11), marking a year over year audience growth metric of nearly 237%. It is the first time in the history of Sports Illustrated that it has entered the Top 5 of all sports sites.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 21, 2021

The Arena Group, formerly Maven (OTCQB: MVEN), a tech-powered media company, announced today that Ross Levinsohn, Chief Executive Officer, and other members of the executive management team will be participating in the Sidoti Virtual Investor Conference, taking place on December 8-9, 2021.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · December 1, 2021

NFL quarterbacks are more athletic than ever, and those superpowers are changing the most elemental act of the position: throwing. Traditional passing mechanics are being replaced by jump throws, sidearm tosses and purposeful off-balance heaves that quarterbacks spend hours perfecting. Conor Orr’s In the Throws of Change takes us inside the carefully cultivated world and throwing style of quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes in Sports Illustrated’s December issue, available online today and in stores on Nov. 18, with additional features below.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 16, 2021

TheMaven, Inc. operating under the brand name “The Arena Group” (OTCQX: MVEN), a tech-powered media company (“Company”), today announced financial results for the three and nine-month period ended September 30, 2021.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2021

The Arena Group, formerly Maven (OTCQB: MVEN), a tech-powered media company, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 on Monday, November 15, 2021 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 8, 2021

Today, Sports Illustrated announces its debut on Snapchat™(@sportsill) with a new made-for-mobile series called America’s Best Sports Videos. SI’s Ashley Nicole Moss, who has made an indelible mark on the industry with her animated personality, hosts the first Sports Illustrated Snap Original series. America’s Best Sports Videos will run every Friday, beginning November 5th.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2021

The Arena Group (OTC: MVEN) and Sports Illustrated announced today the appointment of Joy Russo as SI’s Executive Editor, Content Strategy. Russo joins SI from ESPN, where she was Senior Deputy Editor, holding several senior editorial seats across a 21-year tenure. Russo will manage the day-to-day digital strategic operations for Sports Illustrated, inclusive of subscriptions and newsletters; she will also play a key role in expanding women's sports coverage. Russo will report to SI Co-Editors-in-Chief, Ryan Hunt and Stephen Cannella.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · November 1, 2021

The Arena Group, formerly Maven (OTCQB: MVEN), a tech-powered media company, announced today that Ross Levinsohn, Chief Executive Officer and other members of the executive management team will be participating at the 14th Annual LD Micro Main Event Conference taking place at the Luxe Sunset Bel-Air in Los Angeles from October 12 – 14, 2021.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 7, 2021
TheMaven, Inc. (OTC: MVEN), a tech-powered media company, announced today it has rebranded as The Arena Group. This new identity celebrates the company’s efforts over the past year to focus its core business strategy - building scalable media verticals, dubbed “Arenas,” on a dynamic single technical platform, around passionate consumer interests. The reimagined identity was designed to capture the company’s unique value within the industry: a media ecosystem that brings together consumers, brands, publishers, storytellers, and advertisers around robust digital destinations. To learn more about The Arena Group’s new identity, visit www.thearenagroup.net.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2021

Three years ago, Trae Young and Luka Doncic were traded for each other on draft night. Now their linkage runs deeper: they lead a wave of young superstars who will shape the NBA’s future while pushing their teams to new heights. In the NBA and College Basketball Preview issue, available online today and on shelves on October 14, Senior Writers Michael Pina and Michael Shapiro go deep with the Hawks point guard and the Mavericks franchise cornerstone. Also in this issue, Alex Prewitt on the journey of professional pool’s Black Widow, Michael Rosenberg on Penny Hardaway’s ascendant Memphis basketball program, a Q&A with Halle Berry on her new MMA movie by Jon Wertheim, and more.
By The Arena Group · Via Business Wire · October 6, 2021