PITTSBURGH – Duquesne University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with WePlayed Sports to provide its fans, followers, student-athletes, and partners with short-form video content on social media, GoDuquesne.com, and other media distribution outlets.
WePlayed is an AI-based video platform that applies cutting-edge sports-focused Machine Learning algorithms and advanced Computer Vision identification to create, manage, and monetize high-value short-form digital media inventory sports organizations and digital platforms need to capitalize on high growth, next generation of sports engagement and revenue.
“We are delighted to add Duquesne University to the expansive number of athletic departments using our automated content creation, management and publishing platform to showcase their athletes and teams,” said WePlayed Sports CEO, Terry Denson. “We look forward to applying our innovative software to create riveting moments from their inspiring performances to enable Duquesne athletes and teams to share and promote their achievements while increasing fan engagement and sponsorship opportunities.”
This video experience will be available for the following teams: men’s and women’s basketball, football, lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. Links will also be available on each student-athletes’ bio page, as well on the athletic department’s home page (GoDuquesne.com), bringing more dynamic content to the forefront.
“We are thrilled to partner with WePlayed Sports to expand our ability to showcase our student-athletes and deliver engaging, real-time video content to our supporters,” said Vice President of Athletics Dave Harper. “This partnership is an exciting step for Duquesne Athletics as we continue to actively pursue unique and creative promotional opportunities.”
WePlayed has emerged as the industry leader in sports video applications creating, analyzing, serving, publishing and managing content for nearly 40 Official Athletic sites, 80 colleges, 400 teams, over 800,000 athletes and several college conferences throughout the country including the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Big East, Ivy League and Sunbelt.