IOC retains value of European rights despite lack of competition

(Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
(Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
The bidding alliance formed by the EBU and WBD faced no pan-European competition from an agency alternative during the IOC's recent tender, prompting protracted negotiations over the fee and additional inventory to get a deal over the line.

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