As the countdown tells you, in a little more than 3 days, ESPN’s first regional Website, ESPNChicago.com will launch. Monday also happens to be the home opener for the Chicago Cubs. The White Sox home opener is today.
The Chicago-focused online sports destination will feature original content from some of the most familiar names in Chicago sports including former Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle and former Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky.
ESPN Digital Media is also launching new technology that allows for geo-targeted content and ad insertion in both live audio streaming and downloadable audio. ESPNChicago.com will also make use of existing ABC/ESPN properties in the city including ESPN Radio 1000 and WLS-TV and abc7chicago.com.
Much more in the press release after the jump…
