As more and more streaming services come to market, industry research suggests sharp resistance to consumers carrying more than three each, heightening the race for customer acquisition. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
US ticket resale market eyes broad redefinition amid Covid-19
Sports are beginning to make their comeback from Covid-19, but generally with empty stadiums or with highly limited attendance, accelerating historic shifts for an already-battered ticket resale industry. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Home Team Sports’ Sloan: Sports TV advertising market in midst of broad redefinition
Craig Sloan, executive vice-president of Home Team Sports, the Fox Sports-owned sales unit serving dozens of regional sports networks, details historic changes coming to advertising on sports television.
SportsTribal TV beta version offers Edgesport, Ski TV, poker and boxing
SportsTribal TV, a free, ad-supported sports streaming platform, has launched its beta service in the UK, with 14 channels initially made available
GMcomunicazione ‘takes stake’ in Sportitalia
The GMcomunicazione public relations and media company has acquired a 50-per-cent stake in Italian digital terrestrial television broadcaster Sportitalia, according to reports
Roberts: “Tough decisions” coming for Comcast after NFL deal
Chairman and chief executive warns that some other rights relationships could end
Playfly Sports acquires trio of Fox Sports agencies
Pennsylvania-based sports agency expands sales, marketing presence
ViacomCBS makes soccer a driving force for rebranded streaming service Paramount+
CBS Sports' coverage of European club soccer has been so successful, ViacomCBS has made it a key driving factor of its new and enhanced Paramount+ streaming service. Bob Williams reports.
MLB clubs relishing chance to sell tickets once again
After going a full year without being able to sell any tickets, MLB clubs are embracing the restart of fan attendance in local markets. Eric Fisher reports.
23 Capital starts up again as Traub refocuses efforts on football
Covid-19 disrupted 23 Capital’s business more than most other football financiers, nixing the sale of a majority stake in the company. Now, co-founder Jason Traub is looking to press ahead after a tough year at the office. Callum McCarthy reports.
NBA gains more sponsors than it loses in year after the shutdown
The NBA signed up more sponsors than it lost after the shutdown in March 2020
Innovation and safety around the ‘NBA Bubble’ enhanced the league’s reputation
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