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Vero Communications closes its doors
Strategic communications agency Vero Communications has ceased operations, with its three directors pursuing separate interests
FanDuel’s Mike Raffensperger on the expanding US legal betting market
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Mike Raffensperger, FanDuel chief marketing officer. Fisher and Russo also discuss the start of the National Football League playoffs following a banner regular season for the property, the completion of a digital rights agreement between Sinclair Broadcast Group and the National Basketball Association, and the Covid-19 drama between Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and the Australian government.
Indian technology firm Sportz Interactive makes key appointments
Indian content and technology firm Sportz Interactive has announced the appointments of Siddharth Raman as deputy chief executive and Sanket Sawkar as chief technology officer
StubHub considers direct listing to become public company
Potential deal would be the latest major move in a transforming ticketing industry
DAZN strikes add-on deals in Spain with Euskaltel, Virgin
Customers of Spanish telcos Euskaltel and Virgin will now be able sign up to streaming service DAZN through their existing subscriptions
Columbus Crew strikes Tipico sports betting deal
Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew has secured the first partnership between a major sports team in Ohio and a sports betting company with a long-term partnership with global sportsbook operator Tipico.
MSG Sports extends, expands Mattress Firm partnership
Madison Square Garden Sports and sister firm MSG Entertainment have announced a multiyear marketing partnership renewal with American mattress retailer Mattress Firm.
Sponsorship executive Axer swiftly leaves Infront for IMG role
Chris Axer is understood to be leaving a prominent sponsorship sales role at Infront to take up a position with the rival IMG agency, despite having joined the Switzerland-based agency only three and a…
Sportradar hires North American head of integrity services
Former NCAA senior executive joins global sports data and technology company
Fanatics follows Topps acquisition with hire of IMG’s Primack
Global merchandising and sports retail company Fanatics has announced the appointment of Matthew Primack as senior vice-president of international business development
Study: Irish sponsorship market returning to peak levels
The Irish sponsorship industry achieved further growth in 2021 and is this year set to move close to the €200m ($226.6
KKR ‘seeks PIF backing’ for Telecom Italia bid
US-based private equity firm KKR has approached Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to support its proposed takeover of Telecom Italia (TIM), the dominant telecoms operator in Italy, it has been reported.
Sportfive turns to Genius’ Klingebiel to lead media rights division
Sportfive has recruited Genius Sports’ Thomas Klingebiel as president of its media rights business.
Infront X chief executive Mueller departs with no direct replacement
Infront has announced Christian Mueller is resigning from his position as chief executive of Infront X, the agency’s digital and technology subsidiary, and that the role will not be filled directly.
Eli Manning joins PE world with Brand Velocity Partners
Former NFL star quarterback continues to expand his post-playing business roles
Playfly Sports bolsters portfolio with Premier Partnerships acquisition
Pennsylvania-based sports marketing outfit Playfly Sports has bolstered its portfolio by sealing the acquisition of sponsorship sales and consulting firm Premier Partnerships.
New York online sports wagering begins at historic levels
Jurisdiction logs nearly as much betting activity as next three states combined
Ken Solomon on establishing an international profile for the Tennis Channel
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ken Solomon, Tennis Channel president. Fisher and Russo also discuss The New York Times Company’s $550m (€486.9m) deal to acquire sports media outlet of The Athletic, Fanatics’ market-shifting, $500m purchase of the sports and entertainment assets of The Topps Co., and the National Football League’s deliberations around the forthcoming Super Bowl LVI in California amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.