New York, NY May 10, 2023 — Today Gipper Media, Inc. (Gipper), the leading social media content creation and management platform for sub-professional sports, and K12 Sports Tech (K12), experts in school athletics tech success, announced their partnership and Gipper's designation as a K12 Sports Tech High Impact Vendor. The comprehensive partnership and the K12 High Impact Vendor program include an integrated marketing plan, which will better equip both Gipper and K12 to connect athletic departments with the tech and support they need to succeed.
With access to a wide range of ready-made templates that can be customized in seconds, on any device, and without needing any design experience, athletic directors, administrators and coaches will be able to create and share more social media content than ever. As part of the partnership, K12 Sports Tech members will receive professional development from the Gipper team focused on social media best practices and will be provided affordable access to all Gipper plans. K12 Sports Tech will also be able to leverage Gipper in the launch of the K12 Sports Tech Vendor Impact initiative, which encourages industry best practices by vendors that support, serve, and create a positive impact on school athletics.
"We are thrilled to kick-off our K12 Sports Tech Vendor Impact initiative by recognizing Gipper as a High Impact Vendor." said Abby Emerson, Founder of the K12 Sports Tech. "While the school sports tech world is growing and changing, Gipper has always stayed true to their core values and mission, keeping the needs of sports leaders like ADs and coaches at the center of their innovation and growth. The proof is in the glowing feedback from ADs, innovative and user-friendly tools, transparent cost structure, and the positive impact on the student athlete experience."
Gipper provides access to a wide range of ready-made templates that can be customized in seconds, on any device, and without needing any design experience. K12 Sports Tech members can now create and share more content to promote their athletes and continue growing their programs.
"We are absolutely thrilled to sign this partnership with K12 Sports Tech" said Matthew Glick, Founder & CEO of Gipper. "A K12 Sports Tech High Impact Vendor puts the service and support of school athletics and student athletes first, in words and action, and that aligns strongly with what we do here at Gipper. At Gipper, we're dedicated to empowering athletic administrators by saving them time and helping them create professional sports graphics that enhance their program's brand, showcase their student-athletes, engage stakeholders, and boost revenue. We believe this partnership will help us achieve our shared goals and have a positive impact on the entire K12 sports community."
K12 Sports Tech helps Athletic Directors navigate the emerging sports tech world and realize their potential through sports tech education and insights, vendor procurement, and hands-on consulting services.
Founder Abby Emerson started K12 Sports Tech after 11+ years experience in the school athletics tech space. She and the staff at K12 are AD advocates who understand that one size does not fit all in school athletics. K12 offers an array of services to help equip athletic departments and empower athletic leaders with the tech and support they need to succeed.