Multiple Sports
Michael Schreiber on the rise of Playfly Sports
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Michael Schreiber, founder and chief executive of Playfly Sports. Fisher and Russo also discuss the tumultuous week surrounding the competitive debut of LIV Golf, the record-setting sale of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, the NFL’s rising business and talent development interests in Africa, a $50m (€48.6m) round of fundraising for Religion of Sports, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s hire of Luis Silberwasser to lead its sports business.
Warner Bros. Discovery outlines new India, Southeast Asia and Korea leadership
Warner Bros. Discovery has outlined its new leadership team in India, Southeast Asia and Korea following the $43bn (€40.6n) merger between media conglomerates WarnerMedia and Discovery earlier this year.
SportSG to take over ownership and management of Singapore Sports Hub
National sports agency Sport Singapore (SportSG) is to assume full ownership of the Singapore Sports Hub recreation district after terminating its partnership with private consortium SportsHub Pte Ltd…
Bali confirmed as World Beach Games host after Wada ban lifted
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has announced today (Friday) that the Indonesian island of Bali will host the 2023 edition of its World Beach Games
Wada secures €1.4m funding from European Union
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has been awarded a European Union grant to develop a project aimed at expanding the capabilities of anti-doping organisations (ADOs) across the continent
Navigating data challenges to ‘own the fan journey’ with Genius Sports
Josh Linforth, managing director of media and engagement at Genius Sports, explains how the sports data and technology company is utilising gamification and advanced ad-tech solutions to enable partners to explore fresh opportunities.
Infront X unveils new executive team as Sharpe exits
Infront X, the sports marketing agency’s digital and technology subsidiary, has unveiled a personnel restructure that includes the departure of Philip Sharpe, managing director and chief operating officer, a…
Warner Bros. Discovery names Silberwasser to key sports role
Former TelevisaUnivision executive reunites with former colleague Zaslav
Sydney Football Stadium to reopen with triple-header of sports events
Sydney Football Stadium is to host a triple-header of sports events to celebrate reopening after a A$828m ($598.4m/€553.1m) redevelopment, the New South Wales government has announced.
FDJ sets French market first with adoption of Sportradar’s near-live clips
Française des Jeux has become the first French betting and gaming operator to utilise Live Channel Promotion, the near-live sports video content offering of sports data and technology company, Sportradar.
Mediapro ‘definitively resolves’ financial uncertainties after debt refinancing
Mediapro claims to have “definitively resolved” financial uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic after reaching a debt refinancing agreement.
Lille stadium to be known as Decathlon Arena in five-year naming rights deal
Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy will be known as the Decathlon Arena after the stadium’s owners Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) agreed a five-year naming rights deal with the French sporting goods retai…
Aigner leaves Discovery following WarnerMedia merger
Susanne Aigner, managing director of Discovery in Germany and the Benelux region, is stepping down from the company following its merger with WarnerMedia
Webinar | How social can cut acquisition costs for US sportsbooks
A replay of a SportBusiness webinar from last month explores how emerging social tools can help cut marketing costs for sportsbooks and their partners and drive greater engagement among sports bettors.
JTA’s Tibbs launches ‘Partner on Purpose’ sponsorship consultancy
Jon Tibbs, founder and chairman of the communications and international relations consultancy JTA, has launched a sponsorship consultancy sub-brand ‘Partner on Purpose’ to assist sponsors in the post-Covid era…
Sportradar hires Univision’s Conrad to key North American role
Global sports data and technology company focuses further on growing market
Octagon promotes string of executives across North America marketing division
Global sports agency Octagon has announced the promotion of several executives across its marketing division in North America
LiveU acquires broadcast solutions firm Pacific Live Media
US-based live steaming and remote production technology provider Live U has announced the acquisition of Australia-based broadcast solutions company, and its regional representative, Pacific Live Media…