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Learfield company history timeline

1972

LEARFIELD’s rich history dates back to 1972, when co-founders Clyde Lear and Derry Brownfield started a farm radio network heard over six Missouri radio stations.

2007

My first ‘run’ at starting a radio network failed – September 24, 2007

In 2007, IMG Worldwide acquired Host Communications and The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). Winston-Salem-based ISP was founded by local entrepreneur and Wake Forest alum, Ben Sutton.

2008

Our first audience research – February 26, 2008

2010

In 2010, ISP merged into IMG’s fast-growing college division.

2014

In 2014, WME acquired IMG (now Endeavor), the same year Learfield acquired SIDEARM Sports, the leading digital platform provide for college athletic programs.

2015

In 2015, Learfield acquired a controlling interest in ANC Sports Enterprises bringing digital signage capabilities.

2017

In 2017, the portfolio expanded further when Learfield acquired Paciolan, the leading provider of ticketing software and solutions in college athletics, and Mogo Interactive, an integrated digital marketing firm.

2018

In 2018, Learfield Communications and IMG College merged to form the leader in multimedia rights and related services.

2020

In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion.

28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Learfield IMG College, the nation's leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics, and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment, announced Level Next, The College Esports League.

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