The former head of Disney in Asia, Uday Shankar, is forming a new venture with James Murdoch to invest in technology and media opportunities in India and other Asian markets
Recast development drive buoyed by $8.2m Series A investment
Fledgling UK-based direct-to-consumer video platform Recast has raised $8.2m (£5.8m/€6.8m) in a Series A round of investment, funds it will use to continue its development and push into new markets.
Production house NVP and Hiway Media finalise joint venture
Italian production house NVP and startup OTT platform provider Hiway Media have finalised a joint venture that will see the two companies combine to offer end-to-end services to rights-holders and broadcasters in the sports industry.
Birmingham 2022 links up with PwC in sponsorship deal
The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have signed up PwC UK to the event's sponsorship portfolio.
PwC becomes the Official Supplier of Professional Advisory Services to the Games
President Biden backs “safe and secure” Tokyo 2020 Games
US President Joe Biden has expressed his support for Japan’s effort to hold a “safe and secure” Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, amid growing pandemic concerns in the country.
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