Endeavor
160over90 recruits Steere to head up Chinese business
The recently-rebranded 160over90, the marketing services arm of sports and entertainment group Endeavor, has recruited John Steere as senior vice-president and managing director of its operations in China
Endeavor’s PBR expects 25-per-cent sponsorship revenue jump
Endeavor-owned Professional Bull Riders is forecasting its biggest year-on-year rise in sponsorship revenue since its takeover by the sports and entertainment group
Endeavor acquires majority stake in On Location Experiences, NFL grows shareholding
Endeavor has acquired a majority stake in premium hospitality company On Location Experiences in a deal worth $660m (€589.8m).
Endeavor’s 160over90 lands XFL communications role
The new XFL professional American football league has appointed 160over90, the recently rebranded marketing services arm of sports and entertainment group Endeavor, to a communications role
Kelly promoted in IMG Media & Events reshuffle, Francini becomes chairman
The IMG agency has announced changes at the top of its media and events operations, including the promotion of Adam Kelly to co-president of ‘IMG Media & Events’ as Ioris Francini, currently president of …
Endeavor invests in digital media firm Whalerock, Braun to oversee representation
Endeavor, the US-based sports and entertainment group, whose assets include the IMG agency and UFC, has invested in Whalerock Industries in a deal that involves Lloyd Braun, the digital media company’s c…
Endeavor Global Marketing elevates 160over90 in division rebrand
Endeavor Global Marketing, the marketing services arm of sports and entertainment group Endeavor, has been renamed 160over90 to reflect the name of the Philadelphia-based creative agency bought by Endeavor…
Endeavor ends IPO plans, but leaves door open to return
Endeavor, the US-based sports and entertainment group whose assets include the IMG agency and UFC, has formally ended its planned initial public offering, but could yet decide to return to a trading of…
Endeavor’s IPO postponement completes summer of gloom for industry
The suspension of Endeavor's initial public offering for the second time in two months raises important questions for sports media and marketing. Frank Dunne examines these questions.
Endeavor postpones planned US IPO
Sports and entertainment giant makes delay decision amid choppy market for IPOs
Endeavor to launch IPO this Friday
Endeavor, the talent agency and sports and entertainment group that owns talent management company IMG, is to issue its highly-anticipated initial public offering on Friday
Endeavor IPO expected to raise over $600m as share price named
Endeavor, the talent agency and sports and entertainment group that owns talent management company IMG, expects to issue 19.4 million shares at a price of between $30 (€27.0
Endeavor puts IPO on back burner
Global sports and entertainment company Endeavor has delayed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) as it reportedly seeks to increase market valuation
Tom Brady signs with WME for off-field representation
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has signed with William Morris Endeavor for his off-field representation. The news was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter
Endeavor hires former NFL executive Todd Kline to sports talent group
Todd Kline, the former chief commercial officer for the Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins, has joined Endeavor as senior vice-president of sports talent and property sales.
Epic Games prioritizes fan engagement over commercial gains for Fortnite World Cup finals
Epic Games deliberately left money on the table at the weekend's Fortnite World Cup finals – by eschewing commercial partnerships and linear media-rights deals, as well as having low ticket-price packages –…
The Long Read | Potential investors will do well to look closely at the football deals of Endeavor and Wanda Sports
With Endeavor and Wanda Sports both preparing for IPOs, Frank Dunne looks at how the media rights strategies of their respective buying arms, the IMG and Infront agencies, fit into the two groups’ portfolios and explains why potential investors would be advised to look carefully at the small print around some key football deals.
USTA hosts Fortnite World Cup finals to introduce new audiences to refurbished US Open venue
The United States Tennis Association's successful bid to host the inaugural Fortnite World Cup finals at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, is part of a wider strategy to introduce the refurbished facility to a new and younger audience. Story by Bob Williams.