KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo Athletics has announced a new partnership with FanWord, the industry-leading AI-powered storytelling platform in college athletics.
By adding FanWord Assist to the department's communications toolkit, IU Kokomo's communications staff will be able to produce game recaps, student-athlete bios, feature stories, weekly nominations, and other content much more efficiently. The platform gives the Cougars full editorial control while simultaneously streamlining a multitude of day-to-day processes that will help speed up the production of digital content. This allows the athletic department to cover more of its teams, spotlight more of its student-athletes and get stories in front of Cougars fans, alumni, and recruits faster than ever.
IU Kokomo Director of Athletics Heather Hayes is excited about the opportunities the partnership creates.
"At a smaller institution, every minute matters. With one sports information director supporting 15 athletic programs, we're always looking for ways to tell our student-athletes' stories more effectively and consistently. Partnering with FanWord allows us to expand our reach, celebrate the achievements of our teams, and connect with our community in ways that simply weren't possible with our existing resources. We're excited about what this partnership means for the future of IU Kokomo Athletics."
IU Kokomo joins a FanWord network of more than 225 athletics organizations across all levels of college athletics. That group includes fellow NAIA institutions such as Indiana Wesleyan University, Mount Mercy University, Friends University, Northwestern College, and Bethel College, along with conferences including the Heart of America Conference.
FanWord CEO Chris Aumueller also believes the partnership will help IU Kokomo continue expanding its storytelling efforts while giving staff more time to focus on supporting student-athletes.
"We're excited to welcome IU Kokomo to the FanWord network. The Cougars are leading the way in the River States Conference with this partnership, and it gives their staff more time to focus on what matters most—their student-athletes."
The addition of FanWord Assist reflects IU Kokomo Athletics' continued commitment to enhancing its digital presence while providing greater exposure for Cougar student-athletes and teams. By streamlining content creation, the department will be able to devote even more time to sharing the stories and accomplishments that define IU Kokomo Athletics.
About FanWord
FanWord is the leading AI technology & storytelling company in college sports and works with more than 225 athletics organizations across all levels. To learn more about FanWord's software, FanWord Assist, click here.
