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1 FOR MOR E INFOR M AT ION: FOR NEW BUSINESS INQUIRIES: 21 W. 4 6 T H S T SUIT E 50 4 DENNIS PAGE dpage@slammediainc.com MICHAEL michael@slammediainc.com NEW YORK, NY DAVID SCHNUR dave@slammediainc.com JESSE jesse@slammediainc.com W W W. SL AMONLINE.COM

2 MISSION STATEMENT SLAM was founded in 1994 as the in your face basketball magazine covering all things hoop-related, from every level of the game NBA, NCAA, high school, streetball and more to the kicks and lifestyle that has become a culture unto itself. Twenty-four years later, SLAM is still the No. 1 dominant media brand, in print, online and on all social media platforms. We get at the game s biggest stars in a way no other outlet can. From LeBron James and Kevin Durant to Stephen Curry and James Harden, SLAM brings the reader face to face with their favorite players, whether in the magazine or on their Instagram feed, all day, every day. SLAM was launched as the basketball bible, and we continue to be the ultimate destination for the true basketball fan.

3 PUBLISHING SCHEDULE ISSUE ON SALE SPACE CLOSE ART DUE NOV/DEC 2018 (#218) NBA Season Preview October 19 September 7 September 14 JORDAN S VOL. 4 SPECIAL ISSUE* November 2 September 21 September 28 JAN/FEB 2019 (#219) November 30 October 19 October 26 MAR/APR 2019 (#220) All-Star Weekend TOP 100 COLLEGE PLAYERS OF ALL TIME SPECIAL ISSUE* February 8 December 28 January 4 March 1 January 18 January 25 MAY/JUNE 2019 (#221) March 29 February 15 February 22 JULY/AUG 2019 (#222) May 24 April 12 April 19 SEPT/OCT 2019 (#223) NBA Champs SLAM PRESENTS KICKS 2019* The Original Sneaker Bible, Volume 22 July 19 June 7 June 14 August 23 July 12 July 19 NOV/DEC 2019 (#224) October 18 September 6 September 13 SLAM SIP: TBD* November 1 September 20 September 27 JAN/FEB 2020 (#225) November 29 October 18 October 25 CIRCULATION: 110,000 READERSHIP: 715,000 (6.5 readers per copy) *LARGE FORMAT/PREMIUM PACKAGE

4 THE POWER OF SLAM SLAM s differentiator lies in the organic relationships that exist between our brand and hoopers from all levels. This mutual affinity has positioned SLAM to be the most followed account by basketball s most recognizable players. SLAM s influence is evidenced by social media shout-outs and off-the-court promotion of SLAM merchandise by some of the game s biggest stars. CLICK TO PLAY

5 SOCIAL MEDIA SLAM s social media presence has skyrocketed in the last few years. From Facebook to Twitter and Instagram, SLAM s social media reaches over 6 million basketball fans every day. FACEBOOK On Facebook, we reach 3.6 million+ basketball fans and players from around the world who live and breathe the game and the culture. It s a real-time way to get a sense of who fans are excited about and who they re over. TWITTER SLAM s Twitter account is a great way for us to directly engage with our readers. We re constantly fielding questions about the new issue, reader subscriptions and just plain old trash gets readers as close to the SLAM Dome as possible. 3.6M 677K 1.3M INSTAGRAM SLAM s Instagram is a highly curated art gallery come to life of some of the best basketball photography in the world. From franchise posts like #MJMondays and #SLAMhoops to classic #FBF and #TBT pics, SLAM s Instagram is a must-follow. Crowdtangle, Sept. 2018

6 ADDITIONAL SLAM INSTAGRAM With over 317k followers, SLAM s high school basketball account has become the premier Instagram account for all things high school hoops. Exclusive player mixtapes, highlights from All-American games/tournaments, and in-your-face, SLAM-style editorial features are uploaded regularly to the burgeoning Footwear has always been an integral part of SLAM s DNA. SLAM Kicks provides 388k followers the opportunity to stay looped in on the hottest sneaker trends in the basketball world. Covering everything from off-the-court to on-court to lifestyle, SLAM Kicks is a mustfollow account for every legitimate basketball The NBA pregame walk-in is officially the new runway just ask Russell Westbrook. In today s world the NBA s biggest stars drive fashion culture forward, consistently donning fresh outfits and blurring the lines between athlete and model. League Fits gets you in front of these fashion icons with beautiful imagery of players outfits from head to toe, keeping you up-to-date on the L s latest styles. Launched in April has over 130k followers in just five months.

7 SLAM FACEBOOK INSIGHTS In the last three months, SLAM s Facebook ranks 5th in total interactions among sports-lifestyle media brands, besting Complex, Whistle Sports, and Overtime. SLAM Facebook s total interactions more than double that of Cycle, CBS Sports, Overtime, and Sole Collector. In the last six months, SLAM s Facebook has grown by nearly 170,000 likes, resulting in 4.84% growth. Crowdtangle, Sept. 2018

8 SLAM TWITTER INSIGHTS In the last three months, SLAM s Twitter ranks 4th in total interactions among sports-lifestyle media brands, besting NBA on ESPN, Bleacher Report NBA, Overtime, and Hypebeast. In the past twelve months, SLAM s Twitter ranks 4th in account growth among sports-lifestyle media brands, besting Hypebeast, Players Tribune and Uninterrupted and more than doubling that of The Ringer and Cycle. Crowdtangle, Sept. 2018

9 MOST FOLLOWED More NBA players follow SLAM on Twitter than any other sports-lifestyle media brand. 1. SLAM (205) 2. NBA on ESPN (142) 3. ESPN (135) 4. Ballislife (132) 5. Hoops Hype (113) 6. Bleacher Report (112) 7. Players Tribune (95) 8. Nice Kicks (83) 9. Sports Illustrated (79) 10. Inside Hoops (73) 11. Dime on UPROXX (46) 12. Sole Collector (45) 13. Kicks on Fire (39) 14. Real GM (36) 15. Uninterrupted (32) 16. B/R NBA (31) 17. Complex (31) 18. TMZ (28) 19. Yahoo Sports NBA (26) 10. Overtime (18) 21. Fox Sports (17)

10 SLAM INSTAGRAM INSIGHTS In the last three months, SLAM owns 4 of the top 15 best- performing sports-lifestyle media brands in Instagram growth. Among sports-lifestyle media brands with 1mm + followers in the last three months, SLAM s Instagram ranks 4th in interaction rate, besting ESPN, Complex, Sports Illustrated, and NBA on TNT Crowdtangle, Sept. 2018

11 ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT OVERRATED OR UNDERRATED FT. KLAY THOMPSON LEAGUE PETS FT. DANNY GREEN GENERATION Z FT. ZION WILLIAMSON ROLLIN AROUND L.A. FT. KYLE KUZMA LEAGUE PETS FT. BRADLEY BEAL TRUE BELIEVERS FT. DE AARON FOX BBB Z02 RELEASE FT. LONZO BALL

12 EVENTS 2018 DRAFT SUITE For the last 6 years, we ve hosted the SLAM Draft Suite a 2-day event dedicated to celebrating the best NBA prospects. Draftees, their families, and industry influencers come hang out, grab a bite to eat and collect gifts from our partners as the players prepare for the biggest night of their lives. BIGFOOT HOOPS SLAM has deep ties in grassroots basketball via Bigfoot Hoops, organizer of 10 of the largest youth basketball events in the country. SLAM has the ability to broker partnerships on behalf of our clients including on-site activations, branding opportunities, product seeding, and other custom extensions. SLAM SUMMER CLASSIC Scheduled for the weekend of August 17-18, the SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 1 will be played at the iconic Dyckman Park in New York City. Twenty of the best rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the country will take part in a weekend full of hoops, history, and community.

13 CUSTOM EXECUTIONS DIGITAL MEDIA BRANDED EDITORIAL CREATIVE PRODUCTION CUSTOM PRINT NIKE: NBA CONNECTED JERSEY EBAY KOBE UNDER ARMOUR: CURRY 3 JBL FEST FT. DAMIAN LILLARD LEVI S: NBA COLLECTION JORDANS VOL. 3

14 SLAMONLINE.COM SLAMONLINE.COM is the ultimate website for the ultimate basketball fan. Targeting the key audience of year-olds the same way SLAM Magazine does, slamonline.com is informative, irreverant and above all, the place for everything basketball. With over 1.5 million unique users and over 3 million page views per month, slamonline.com is the place to spend your online marketing dollars and capture this highly desirable audience. The loyal readers of slamonline.com come from all over the world London to L.A., Stockholm to Sydney, Beijing to Birmingham. They can t get enough basketball, and with our exclusive interviews, breaking news and unique voice, more and more people are coming on board every day to check out their favorites... UNIQUE USERS PER MONTH: 1.5M + PAGE VIEWS PER MONTH: 3M+ AD IMPRESSIONS PER MONTH: 10M+ TYPE SIZE CPM STANDARD IAB 728x90, 300x250, 160x600 $13 MOBILE BANNER 320x50 $15 SUPERHEADER 1000x250 $30 OTHER CUSTOM TBD UNITS BY REQUEST For more information, please contact: DAVID dave@slammediainc.com // MICHAEL michael@slammediainc.com

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