Bruno Marty, senior vice-president of the ProSports unit at Infront, discusses the impact of sport's Covid-19 induced liquidity crisis, how properties can emerge stronger, the role of private equity i…
Bruno Marty: Sticking to guiding principles is key to building the post-Covid-19 future
Private Equity firms can partner rather than exclude established agencies
Co-operation not confrontation needed to address liquidity crisis
O’Toole: Reebok will flourish away from ‘big brother’ Adidas
Sportswear giant Adidas announced plans in spring to divest itself of its Reebok subsidiary. Reebok president Matt O'Toole explains why a sale is in the smaller brand's interests and why he believes sports sponsorship remains an important part of its marketing strategy.
IOC declares just $620.7m in revenues for 2017-20, media rights income deferred
The impact of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on the International Olympic Committee’s finances has been laid bare in its latest financial statements, with the organisation declaring revenues o…
LeagueApps completes $15m Series B financing round
Youth sports entity attracts wide array of high-profile investors
LeBron James’ SpringHill Company seeks potential sale, investment at $750m valuation
SpringHill Company, the media firm founded by National Basketball Association superstar LeBron James and his longtime business partner Maverick Carter, is exploring potential interest for either partial …
Authentic Brands said to drop out of Reebok auction process
United States-based licensing firm Authentic Brands Group has reportedly pulled out of German sportswear company Adidas' auction process to acquire its Reebok label.
Ice Cube reiterates call on “archaic” Fiba to allow Big3 players to compete at Olympics
In the latest of a series of articles about the new sports making their debut at the Tokyo Olympics, Big3 co-founder Ice Cube speaks to SportBusiness about the wider opportunities for 3x3 basketball amidst the sport's Olympic debut, and why he thinks Big3 players should be allowed to compete at future Games. Bob Williams reports.
Anson: New deals help BOA to negotiate Tokyo delay but one eye fixed on Paris 2024
British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson explains how the organisation has added six new sponsors since the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and predicts there will be even greater commercial opportunities at Paris 2024 – 'the nearest thing to a home Games' for the NOC. Ben Cronin reports.
Genius Sports looks to forge new future in expanding sports data market
Genius Sports chief executive Mark Locke and Second Spectrum chief executive Rajiv Maheswaran speak to SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher about their recent $200m (€169.9m) merger.
Athletes Unlimited’s Jon Patricof on creating a new operational model in women’s sports
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Jon Patricof, Athletes Unlimited chief executive and co-founder. Eric and Chris also discuss the state of Major League Baseball coming out of its recent All-Star Game, Bruin Capital’s entry into legal sports betting with its acquisition of Oddschecker Global Media, and the landmark ticketing deal between SeatGeek and BSE Global.