"London 2012 will be a showcase for 24/7 reporting, across all screens, and Yahoo! is investing to deliver powerful experiences for our users and advertisers. Our unique storytelling combined with innovative new products will help establish new memorable moments as they happen for 700 million fans around the world," he added.The company optimized the Yahoo! Hub to render flawlessly on PC, mobile and tablet browsers, so that fans on-the-go don't miss a thing. Aside coverage, "Beyond Gold" will also feature
- prediction-style games, that allow fans to challenge their friends and compete against fellow Yahoo! users from 27 countries around the world
- a Flickr Group “Yahoo!’s Coverage of London 2012” with original photos submitted by Flickr members
- IntoNow from Yahoo!: a second screen TV experience that gives fans the ability to enjoy up to the minute synchronized content featuring medal counts, images from the games, schedules and athlete bios automatically synchronized with the Summer Games on the TV along with additional social experiences, including Twitter content from personalities at the games, and trivia
- Sportacular from Yahoo!: a special tab on the sports app with personalized access to teams, players, and leagues
- Connected TV: integrated into the Yahoo! Sports TV app, Beyond Gold for Yahoo! Connected TV offers news, scores, medal counts, photos and videos right on the TV screen
- and Search Direct Displays: Leveraging Yahoo! Sports editorial and real-time search data, Yahoo! Search will offer customized multi-screen direct displays across APAC, EMEA and North America, including medal counts, breakout athletes and popular teams
