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Kaikini and Houlihan launch rights advisory business after leaving Pitch
Sunil Kaikini and Austin Houlihan, the two executives who recently left the Pitch International agency, have set up Libero 33 Media Limited, a new sports media and commercial rights advisory business,…
Jake Paul, Simplebet unveil micro-betting company Betr
Jake Paul, the social media influencer turned professional boxer, has launched the new micro-betting focused sports betting company Betr, which is being run in partnership with Simplebet, an emerging …
Doubts raised over Cazoo sponsorships amid European business review
Renewed doubts have been raised over Cazoo’s sports sponsorships in mainland Europe, including deals with a handful of football clubs, after the British online car retailer said it was “reviewing” its b…
Michael Levine on growing the agency business worldwide
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Michael Levine, co-head of CAA Sports. Fisher and Russo also discuss the latest developments around LIV Golf, the National Football League’s punishment of the Miami Dolphins, the establishment of the United International Baseball League, a seed fundraising round for sports technology firm Sportsbox AI, and the deaths of industry icons Bill Russell and Vin Scully.
Warner Bros. Discovery registers $3.4bn Q2 loss, predicts ‘experimentation’ in BT joint venture
Media group Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a Q2 net loss of $3.4bn (£2.8bn/€3.3b
FuboTV seeks partner for integrated sports betting platform
United States-based sports streaming platform fuboTV is re-evaluating its independent sports betting strategy, with the company informing shareholders that it will no longer pursue an integrated wagering …
Fantasy sports leader Berry joins NBC Sports
Analyst has been an influential figure in the development of fantasy sports
Grizzlies add Caesars to sports betting portfolio, Yankees partner with Bally’s
The National Basketball Association's Memphis Grizzlies have secured a multiyear sports betting partnership with leading gaming organization Caesars Entertainment, which will include the opening of a Caesars…
Seven League appoints We Are Social’s Chirwa to lead rugby league’s digital transformation
Seven League, the digital arm of the IMG agency, has hired Daniel Chirwa from the We Are Social digital marketing agency, to lead its work on rugby league
Viaplay to raise Polish subscription fee by 62 per cent
Subscription streaming operator Viaplay will raise its subscription fee in Poland from PLN34 ($7.36/€7.22) to PLN55 per month, starting from March next year.
Generate Sponsorship co-founder Pratt joins EngageCraft
Rupert Pratt, co-founder and former managing partner of the UK-based Generate Sponsorship agency, has been named as sales and marketing director at EngageCraft, a provider of digital fan engagement products…
Corr hired to head up MKTG’s London consultancy arm
Sports marketing specialist Jamie Corr has been appointed to head up the EMEA sponsorship and consultancy arm of the Dentsu-owned agency MKTG Sports+Entertainment
Singapore government details S$2.3bn cost of ending PPP stadium deal
Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Edwin Tong, told the country's Parliament yesterday (August 1) that it would cost S$2.3bn ($1.7bn/€1.6
Verticast channels go live in the Caribbean armed with Premier League rights
The sports channels of Verticast Media Group, a new media entity launched in the Caribbean region and spearheaded by former SportsMax chief executive Oliver McIntosh, start broadcasting today (Monday)…
Massachusetts reaches deal on legal sports betting
Last-minute dealmaking among legislators creates new framework
Frank Supovitz on imagining the next generation of sports events
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Frank Supovitz, president and chief experience officer of Fast Traffic Events & Entertainment. Fisher and Russo also discuss the National Football League’s development of its NFL+ streaming service, ongoing changes in United States college sports fueled in part by the Big Ten and American Athletic Conferences, the state of the trading cards and collectibles industry, key upcoming business decisions for the NFL, and the improving financial state of LaLiga giants FC Barcelona.
Catalunya goes solo with 2030 Winter Olympics bid after with break with Aragón
Catalunya has presented a proposal to the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) for the region to submit a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics following the collapse of a joint effort with Aragón.
Mediapro: Debt facilities repaid after closing of €500m refinancing
Mediapro, the international broadcast production group and rights agency, has announced that it has successfully completed its full refinancing through a new “long-term” €500m ($511m) facility.
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