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Quality coverage and sense of community best weapons in piracy fight, say industry executives
Providing high-quality coverage of live sport that fosters a sense of community and shared experience is one of the most effective ways to tackle the ongoing threat of piracy, according to leading figures…
Athletes Unlimited brings in Aspiration as multi-property jersey sponsor
Athletes Unlimited, the startup network of professional sports leagues, has named California-based sustainability-focused personal finance company Aspiration its multi-property jersey sponsor in a wide-ranging …
Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing set for LA 2028 inclusion, trio of sports in doubt
Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing are set to be included at Los Angeles’ 2028 Olympics after being named in the initial programme of 28 sports.
FreeSports adds distribution on Samsung TV Plus
FreeSports, the UK free-to-air channel, has been added to Samsung TV Plus, the advertising-supported streaming service
Long-serving sponsorship sales executive Fee leaves CAA Sports
Monica Fee, a global sponsorship sales executive at CAA Sports, is to leave the company to take up another role in the industry
Stats Perform to provide sports data and analytics to Red Bee Media
Red Bee Media, the UK-based media services company, has struck a deal with sports data and technology company Stats Perform
Viaplay sets price point, secures distribution ahead of March launch in the Netherlands
Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group has confirmed that its subscription streaming service Viaplay will launch in the Netherlands on March 1, with multi-year distribution deals having been signed with telcos…
Microsoft-backed GSIC launches sports tech base in Singapore
The Global Sports Innovation Centre, the sports technology industry network backed by software giant Microsoft, yesterday officially opened its new Asia-Pacific base in Singapore
Sportradar, Kambi sign five-year contract extension for US
Pact extends an active run of dealmaking for global sports data provider
Masquelier: Full ownership and control are key to making private equity work in sport
The common denominator in the major success stories for private equity investment in sport is ownership and control of the property, according to Michel Masquelier, the former chairman of IMG Media
McGowan named to lead Ilitch Sports + Entertainment
Former Trail Blazers executive lands in new Detroit-based leadership role
Discovery ‘in the mix’ with BT Sport ‘joint venture’ proposal
US media group Discovery is in talks to form a joint venture with BT concerning the UK telco’s BT Sport arm, according to reports.
Outlast agency to sell SPOTV advertising
SPOTV, the new pan-regional, Asia-Pacific sports broadcaster, has appointed Outlast Sports & Entertainment, the Singapore-based sports marketing agency, to sell regional and local advertising, along with…
777 Partners’ Juan Arciniegas on building a global sports investment portfolio
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview 777 Partners managing director Juan Arciniegas. Fisher and Russo also discuss Major League Baseball’s lockout of the MLB Players Association, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s new digital rights deal with the National Hockey League, and the $840m funding round for India-based fantasy sports platform Dream Sports.
Legends appoints ex-Inter Milan executive Gandler amid international push
Premium experiences company Legends has appointed former Inter Milan executive Michael Gandler in the newly-created role of chief revenue officer for its global division, Legends International, and former…
Eleven lands women’s Serie B rights, LIVENow to show Big Bash League
Subscription broadcaster Eleven Sports has acquired worldwide rights to the Serie B Femminile, the second division of women’s football in Italy.
Nent hit by sudden passing of CFO Catrina
Gabriel Catrina, chief financial officer at Nordic Entertainment (Nent) Group, has died suddenly after a short illness
Viacom18 appoints Petkar as SVP for sports
Indian broadcaster Viacom18 has appointed Mallika Petkar as 'senior vice president - strategy, sports'