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Discovery in exclusive talks with BT over sports JV as DAZN takeover collapses
Media group Discovery is now in exclusive talks to form a sports joint venture with BT with the proposed takeover of the UK telco’s sports arm by DAZN Group having collapsed.
Women’s Sports Network aims to shine spotlight on female athletes
In an effort to shine a greater spotlight on female athletes and their achievements, Los Angeles, California-based venture studio FAST Studios has unveiled plans to debut Women’s Sports Network, a 24-hour st…
FloSports enters NFT landscape with Tezos partnership
United States-based streaming service FloSports has entered the non-fungible token (NFT) landscape with a wide-ranging partnership with blockchain company Tezos though 2024
Spring Media adds Spotify’s Berg to board of directors
Spring Media has announced that Katarina Berg, chief human resources officer at music streaming service Spotify, has joined the agency’s board of directors.
LaBue appointed Charlotte FC president as Kelly is named Tepper Sports CEO
Nick Kelly has left his role as president of Major League Soccer expansion team Charlotte FC to become the chief executive of parent company Tepper Sports and Entertainment as part of a wide-ranging senior …
Dorna Sports ‘approaches break-even’ in 2021, plans refinancing project
Dorna Sports, commercial rights-holder of the MotoGP and Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) motorcycling championships, has returned close to the break-even point following the negative impact of…
Univision, Televisa to debut global streaming service after completing $4.8bn merger deal
Grupo Televisa and Univision Holdings Inc, two of the biggest Spanish-language content producers and sports rightsholders in the Americas, have completed their blockbuster $4.8bn (€4.27bn) merger deal to create a new company known as TelevisaUnivision.
FanDuel, United Center partner for in-stadium sportsbook
The United Center, the home of the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls and National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, has announced plans to open an in-stadium sportsbook lounge in partnership…
Fashion house Prada partners with more Chinese athletes
Italian fashion house Prada has partnered with four Chinese athletes for its latest campaign in China
DAZN names film producer and media magnate Giladi as president of broadcast partnerships
Film producer Aviv Giladi has today (Monday) been named as the president of broadcast partnerships at DAZN Group, the global sports subscription service and media company
Paralympics, women’s sport to the fore in French listed events consultation
The French Government has launched a consultation process with a view to updating the list of major sporting and cultural events protected for access by free-to-air television
Super Group plans focus on fundamentals as public company
Sports betting operator to emphasize core profitability, financial discipline
Ex-DFL chief Seifert aligns with Axel Springer to create German streaming platform
Christian Seifert, the former chief executive of the German Football League (DFL), has formed a joint venture with Axel Springer, the media group and publishing house, to create a new German streaming…
Socios’ Alexandre Dreyfus on the new realm of blockchain-driven fan engagement
In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Alexandre Dreyfus, chief executive of blockchain platform Socios.com and its parent organization Chiliz. Fisher and Russo also preview the upcoming Beijing Olympics facing widespread political and operational challenges, discuss recent financial news surrounding Genius Sports and Comcast, and look ahead to forthcoming developments surrounding the National Football League’s Denver Broncos and Washington Football Team.
Olympics hospitality provider On Location recruits FFT’s Tonge to leading sales role
On Location, the Endeavor-owned hospitality and live events company, has recruited the French Tennis Federation’s Michael Tonge as its senior vice-president of global hospitality sales.
Hancock Prospecting to sponsor Australian Olympic teams
The Australian Olympic Committee has announced a four-year sponsorship agreement with Perth-based mining and agriculture company Hancock Prospecting
Legends expands portfolio with 4Front acquisition
Premium experiences company Legends has continued to diversify its business interests by acquiring data and analytics-focused digital media agency 4Front
Sky’s Q4 revenue dips but subscriber numbers up
Sky, the Comcast-owned European pay-television broadcaster, saw its direct-to-consumer revenue fall by just under one per cent from $4.08bn (€3.66bn) to $4.0