The debut episode of the new SportBusiness Finance Weekly podcast features an interview with Scott O’Neil, chief executive of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
HBSE flexing its financial muscle thanks to appointment of head of investments
Owners of NBA Philadelphia 76ers and NHL New Jersey Devils have taken a significant step to develop their wider business interests with appointment of David Abrams to senior executive role
Stadiums and arenas represent key tool in US Covid-19 vaccination efforts
Following last fall's repurposing of many sports facilities as voting centers, an increasing number of venues are now being used as mass vaccination centers, though the logistics to do so remain complex.
Under Armour continues rapid scale-down in sponsorship spend
US sports brand Under Armour has massively cut its long-term sponsorship obligations and halved its obligations overall as the sport brand turns away from expensive kit supplier contracts
Fanatics expands into Chinese market via Hillhouse Capital partnership
Sports merchandising giant Fanatics is expanding its operations into China though a joint venture with leading Asia-focused private equity fund Hillhouse Capital
Round-Up: Blow for Seven in cricket rights battle, IPL close to major sponsorship deal, Indian tech firm plans chess league, and more
An independent arbitrator has reportedly found that Australian broadcaster Seven is entitled to only a A$5m reduction in its rights fee for Cricket Australia content this season, a drastic difference with…
Sky NZ weighs up sports subscription increases despite profit jump
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand is considering price increases for its sports packages, despite registering an increase in profits