August 8, 2023

We are excited to announce our esports tournaments! Smashadelphia powered by Metro Esports will be hosting Smash Bros. tournaments along with a Fornite Elimination Race and Brawlhalla! Smash Ultimate will be happening over the weekend. Fortnite and Brawlhalla will be one day events – with schedule to be determined soon. Learn more and register here: https://smash.gg/sda2022 About Metro: The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group is a technology-based education and custom esports event management media company located in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our unique expertise lies in our custom programming, tech-based consumer reach, and innovative brand integration strategies. Our goal is to attract, engage, and educate a broader, more diverse audience of gaming and technology enthusiasts. Headquartered just outside Philadelphia, we’re packed with gaming PCs, consoles, virtual reality, and content creation rooms. We also have an Esports team known as the Metro Squad that focuses on diversity, inclusion, mentality, and drive. For additional information, you can refer to our About Us page here: https://metroesports.gg/about-us/

We’re thrilled to partner with @MetroEsportsUS, who have been champions for driving diversity in esports. We all win when we can all play! Learn more about The Metro Squad here: https://g.logi.link/cfa2z3

Hot 97, the world’s biggest and most well-known cultural brand and radio station, has joined forces with Metro to create exciting new content at the intersection of music, gaming, culture and the metaverse. NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 16, 2023 / The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group, dba Metro Esports, a leading multicultural content, media, and production agency featuring esports as a primary vertical, and Hot 97, New York City’s premiere hip-hop radio and media brand, is excited to announce a new partnership that will integrate hip-hop into the world of gaming. “As the culture evolves and our audience seeks out new experiences, it is our job to meet them where they are”, said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, CEO of MediaCo, parent company of Hot 97. “The gaming environment offers an immersive, wraparound experience for people who love gaming and hip-hop”. With the delivery of customized, engaging content on a multi-platform basis, Metro Esports and Hot 97 will further connect the world of esports and hip-hop through this unique partnership. Hot 97 will co-produce and promote Metro Esports’ events and tournaments, both virtually and live in person. Additionally, Hot 97 will shine a light on the exploding esports community, with its unique position and credibility in hip-hop, through exclusive interviews with esports players, influencers and creators. “Esports is the fastest growing sport in the world, and we are thrilled to partner with Hot 97 as we further maximize and penetrate the culturally relevant intersectionality between hip-hop and gaming,” said Shaon Berry, CEO of The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group. “Hot 97 has always been at the forefront of advancing and promoting the hip-hop culture, and this is a natural next step for the brand, given the ever-expanding overlap between esports and the hip-hop community,” said Brad Tobin, President, COO and General Counsel at MediaCo. “We look forward to collaborating with Metro Esports to bring the vision to life.” Additional partnership for the platform include Dell, EA Sports, The NBA2K League, Warner Bros. Games, RIOT and Verizon. About The Metro Sports and Entertainment Group: Metro Sports and Entertainment Group’s leading division, Metro Esports, features several Gaming & Technology labs throughout the northeast with plans to open a new Gaming Lab on-campus at Lincoln University, as well as a new Digital Sports & Tech. Entertainment arena in the heart of Washington, D.C. this summer. Metro was founded in 2017 with the mission to attract, educate, and entertain a broad and diverse audience of gaming and technology enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.metroesports.gg. ABOUT HOT 97: (WQHT 97.1FM) HOT 97 is the world’s first all hip-hop station and has held the dominant position in New York for over 20 years. HOT 97 is best known for its celebrity on-air talent, such as Ebro in the Morning with Laura Stylez & Rosenberg, Nessa and Funk Flex, as well as being a premier source for Hip-Hop music and culture. The redesigned HOT 97 website and the new HOT 97 app are go-to destinations for original web series, celebrity content, concerts, and music videos. For more information, please visit www.HOT97.com, and follow us on facebook.com/HOT97official, twitter.com/HOT97, instagram.com/HOT97 and youtube.com/HOT97. ABOUT MEDIACO: MediaCo Holding Inc. is a publicly listed media company that serves communities throughout the country. MediaCo owns and operates two of the top urban radio stations in New York City, HOT 97 (WQHT-FM) and WBLS-FM. The company primarily generates revenue from advertising sales, sponsorships, licensing and events. Contact Information Shay BrownPublicistshay@royalkingdomagency.com901.800.9544

The digital media company has entered into a partnership with an esports platform to transform HBCU students with internships and business opportunities. HOUSTON — Metro Esports, a leading organization in the esports industry, has formed a groundbreaking partnership with Urban Edge Network, LLC.  The alliance will offer an invaluable media experience through UEN’s HBCU+ program and other media-related initiatives.  HBCU students will have an opportunity to earn an accredited Esports Business Certificate. Over the years, UEN has evolved into one of the leading media organizations focusing on publishing and distributing content from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).  Urban Edge Network and Metro Esports are committed to supporting and developing the future esports industry professionals and media talents from diverse backgrounds with their all-inclusive approach. Urban Edge Network, LLC is renowned for its exceptional contributions to the media landscape, particularly in amplifying the voices and stories of HBCUs. UEN provides various services as a media company, including media asset creation, content distribution, on-site event execution, experiential marketing activities, and media planning. HBCU +, a flagship project by UEN, showcases the best collegiate esports within historically black colleges and universities, enhancing visibility and opportunities for student gamers. Hardy Pelt, Chief Revenue Officer for Urban Edge Network, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “At Urban Edge Network, we are passionate about uplifting communities and empowering young talents through media and education. Collaborating with Metro Esports to offer an Esports Business Certificate will help us further our mission by merging the realms of esports and media. We look forward to providing students with transformative experiences in the esports business world and media industry.” STEM.ORG accredits the Esports Business Certificate program, developed by Metro Esports, and will provide aspiring, current, and alums with a comprehensive curriculum encompassing various facets of the esports industry and media landscape. Participants will gain specialized knowledge in areas such as: “Urban Edge Network is at the forefront of HBCU Sports, and we cannot be more excited to create competitive gaming experiences built for affinity together. The partnership’s holistic approach also seeks to equip students not only with in-depth esports business acumen but also with valuable media skills that are increasingly relevant in this digital age,” Shaon Berry, CEO of The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group, said. Upon completing the Esports Business Certificate program, students will have the extraordinary opportunity to apply for internships at both Metro Esports and Urban Edge Network, LLC. Internship positions may include: These internships will provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse career paths in the esports and media industries. Registration for the Esports Business Certificate program will commence on August 28th, 2023. Interested students can find more information and apply at Metroesports.gg. About Metro Esports The Metro Sports & Entertainment Group is a Philadelphia-based multicultural production agency with (3) key verticals, including Gaming & Esports / STEM & Tech. Education and Metaverse Production. About Urban Edge Network, LLC.: Urban Edge Network, LLC. Urban Edge Network, LLC (UEN) is a dynamic media company that publishes and distributes content from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). As a visionary force in the media landscape, UEN offers media asset creation, content distribution, on-site event execution, experiential marketing activities, and media planning, amplifying the voices and stories of HBCUs.