About Octagon Digital

Octagon Digital is Octagon’s standalone new media division, providing industry-leading expertise to Octagon and Octagon client-athletes on digital and new media issues.

By leveraging Octagon’s award-winning athlete representation and sports marketing divisions, Octagon Digital is able to develop world-leading digital solutions for Octagon’s sports divisions and client-athletes.  In addition, Octagon Digital develops partnerships with leading technology partners to provide Octagon client-athletes new marketing opportunities on third party digital platforms, and develops and operates consumer-facing online properties aimed at giving fans and athletes the ability to connect online in a meaningful way.   Finally, Octagon Digital utilizes Octagon’s deep ties in the sports industry to sell online advertising inventory on third party, sports-focused sites, and provides analysis and implementation of strategic digital partnerships and equity investments.

Who is Octagon Digital?

Jim DeLorenzo - VP, Octagon Digital
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jdelorenzo

- Over a decade of experience in the digital space, joined Octagon after serving as GC and SVP of Business Development for Qloud, a leading provider of online music applications backed by Steve Case.

- Prior to Qloud, DeLorenzo was the VP of Business and Legal Affairs for the RIAA, where he handled digital issues impacting the recording industry, including industry-wide negotiations with AOL, Yahoo, XM Radio, and Sirius Satellite Radio.

- DeLorenzo began his career at a leading Washington, DC law firm representing Internet and technology companies, including the original Napster, and then acted as Senior Counsel at AOL supporting AOL’s mobile and instant messaging business units.

Tiffany Chan - Online Product Manager
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyschan

- Experienced in developing and launching revenue-generating consumer products and web services, Chan joined Octagon after serving as a Product Manager at Wasserman Media Group’s digital division, Sportnet, where she developed website portals such as Swimnetwork and Wetsand, and handled the broadcast of live webcasts such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

- Prior to Wasserman Media Group, Chan worked at Ticketmaster where she managed the online promotional strategy for Ticketmaster’s client base of NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and WNBA teams.

- Chan has a deep range of experience in the sports industry, having also worked at companies such as adidas, UCLA  Athletics, and FOX Sports.