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Genius Sports, NBA All-Star Chris Paul and Words + Pictures Launch New Athlete-Led Sports Media Company

  • Genius Sports, Chris Paul's Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment, & Words + Pictures formed a joint venture to launch a new athlete-led sports media company.
  • The venture will create original programming & content franchises leveraging Genius Sports' official data, AI, & technology.
  • Connor Schell, founder & CEO of Words + Pictures, will lead premium production & storytelling for the company.
  • Chris Paul will host the initial slate of programming, combining his on-court perspective with data-driven insights.
  • Genius Sports serves as the exclusive commercialization partner, connecting brands with the new company's content & broader media ecosystem.
  • The company aims to launch its first original programming slate in Q4 2026.
  • Future expansion will include additional athletes, creators, programming franchises, & brand partners across social, digital, & other media platforms.
  • The partnership utilizes Genius IQ platform capabilities, which capture billions of data points from leagues like the WNBA & English Premier League.
  • Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment focuses on premium content at the intersection of sports culture, entertainment, & storytelling.
  • Words + Pictures specializes in character-centered narratives & award-winning multi-platform storytelling.