Hogs+, Sport & Story Earn Gold at AVA Digital Awards

MIAMI, Fla. - With a high-end production team and exclusive content, HOGS+ has become a groundbreaking success in the collegiate athletics and digital media worlds. 

In honor of its success, HOGS+, the premier content membership platform for all things Arkansas Razorbacks, the Arkansas Athletics Department, and Sport & Story were recently recognized with a Gold Award at the prestigious AVA Digital Awards in the Business-to-Consumer category. 

“We are extremely proud of our entire HOGS+ team and the time they’ve spent bringing high quality content directly to all the Razorbacks fans,” Sport & Story President Victor Vitarelli said. “We have an incredibly talented group of individuals who continuously raise the bar on the content that we are able to produce and the exclusive insight that we give fans, athletes, and all those who love Arkansas.”

“This is a really special honor for us and our Hogs+ team,” said Kyle Parkinson, Associate AD/Communications, Arkansas Athletics. “We are really proud of the unique content Sawyer Radler and his team produce for our fans across multiple mediums. Our fans, athletes, programs, and coaches all benefit from the storytelling we are able to do on the site. We’re excited to see what the future holds as we continue to pioneer this space.”

With behind-the-scenes access, in-depth interviews and powerful storytelling, HOGS+ has enhanced fan engagement for Razorback supporters to a ground-breaking level.

The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing outstanding achievements in digital communication. Judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the awards honor excellence in creativity, innovation, and effectiveness across various digital platforms.

About Hogs+

Hogs+ is the official content network for Arkansas Athletics, featuring exclusive storytelling, interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and more for only $7.99/month. Hogs+ is produced in partnership with Sport & Story, the leading provider of creative storytelling content in college athletics.

About Sport & Story

Sport & Story is a leading provider of content platforms and content production services, producing award-winning storytelling content that offers unparalleled access to teams, both on and off the field. With a portfolio that includes subscription platforms, podcasts, email newsletters and other content production services for esteemed institutions and collaborations with prominent media outlets, Sport & Story is committed to fueling fan engagement in sports.

Ashlyn Greer