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Washington Capitals’ inaugural Stanley Cup triumph leads to commercial uplift ‘across board’
NHL team broke e-commerce…
“We are not interested in the discussion of integrity fees” | Keith Wachtel, NHL
The National Hockey League has been swift to capitalise on the repeal of PASPA and the subsequent legalisation of gambling in some US states. Starting next season, the organisation will introduce puck and player tracking to create more in-play betting markets around its content. SportBusiness speaks to the league’s chief revenue officer and executive vice-president, global partnerships, Keith Wachtel.
The new EU Copyright Directive leaves sports rights-holders dissatisfied
The new EU Copyright…
New venue selection model delivers £4.5m of revenue growth for Rugby League World Cup
Ahead of the 2021 Rugby…
The Business of Wimbledon: Brand and Media
Wimbledon's long-term commercial strategy is driven by an increased focus on projecting itself as a global brand and protecting its standing as a premium sports property. Ben Cronin speaks to Mick Desmond, commercial and media director for the All England Club (AELTC) and James Ralley, head of marketing, commercial and hospitality about how this strategy boosts the value of its media rights.
BeIN hits out at scaremongering and insists it’s ‘business as usual’ despite Saudi blockade
BeIN Media Group, the Qatari broadcaster, has hit out angrily at media reports suggesting beIN Sports channels are being blacked out in the Middle East and North Africa as a consequence of the Saudi Arabia-led economic blockade of Qatar. Frank Dunne and Robin Jellis report.
ATP Tour to use shot clock at all tournaments in 2020
In an effort to speed up play and keep fans engaged, the ATP Tour will use a shot clock at every tournament next year
‘ATP World Tour’ rebrands to ‘ATP Tour’ and launches global marketing campaign
The ATP has unveiled a new brand identity and plans for a global marketing campaign to change the way it is promoted around the world
Belgian police detain 13 in tennis match-fixing investigation
Belgian police have today (Tuesday) detained 13 people as part of a wide-ranging investigation involving authorities from other nations into suspected match-fixing in the lower levels of professional tennis.
Muguruza signs endorsement deal with Evian
Spanish tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza has signed an endorsement deal with mineral water brand Evian.