Twitter to Partner with NBC for Olympics Hub [REPORT]

Twitter will act as a narrator of sorts for the Olympics with a hub dedicated to covering the event in partnership with NBC, according to a report.

Under the deal, which is expected to be announced today, Twitter will act as a curator for "millions of Twitter messages from Olympic athletes, their families, fans and NBC television personalities" which will be showcased on a single page on Twitter.com, according to The Wall Street Journal. NBC, which is airing the event, will direct viewers to the page "with on-air promotions and links to athlete interviews or video clips."

Reps from Twitter and NBC could not be reached for comment.

No money is changing hands in the deal, according to…
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