November 10th, 2011

Athlete Invites Announced Via New Social Media Content Initiatives

WHAT:

The Winter X Games Selection Show will be a live multi-platform webcast announcing the first wave of athletes invited to compete in Winter X Games Aspen 2012. ESPN’s Brandon Graham will be joined by top tier athletes in each sport category to review highlights from the previous year and discuss contest information, features and performances. Fans and industry insiders can participate and ask questions through Facebook / Google+ / YouTube / Twitter.

The Google+ Hangout will take place on the X Games Google+ page and YouTube Channel, offering fans the opportunity to chat live with X Games athletes. The Winter X Games Hangout will feature discussion among athletes about the X Games, Winter X Games, new tricks, technology, gear and more.

WHEN:

Selection Show – Monday, November 14 from 3 – 3:45 p.m. ET

Google+ Hangout – Monday, November 14 from 3:45 – 4 p.m. ET

Winter X Games Aspen 2012 – January 26-29, 2012

 

WHERE:

Selection Show will be streamed live on https://facebook.com/XGames

X Games Google+ Hangout will be streamed live on https://bit.ly/plusXG

 

WHO:

Winter X Games medalist Louie Vito and a number of the world’s best action sports athletes will be on hand to celebrate the kickoff of Winter X Games Aspen and discuss the first wave of invited athletes.

 

HOW:

Selection Show – Log on to https://facebook.com/xgames

Google + Hangout – Log on to https://bit.ly/plusxg

YouTube– Log on to https://youtube.com/xgames

XGames.com – Log on to https://xgames.com

For a list of invited Winter X Games athletes log on to www.espneventmedia.com

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Contact:

Alex Rozis, 310-642-1533, [email protected]

Grace Coryell, 310-642-1509, [email protected]

Kevin Ota, 860-766-9581, [email protected]