‘Forward-looking’ boutique agency Iris launched by Francini and ex-IMG duo
Iris Sport Media, the company set up by Ioris Francini and his former IMG colleagues Floris Weisz and Luca Baldanza, has officially launched in the market, positioning itself as a forward-looking boutique…
Pitch strengthens golf portfolio as LET media rights advisor
The Pitch International agency has today (Tuesday) been awarded the exclusive media rights advisory contract to the Ladies European Tour (LET)
Sportfive turns to former WSG stalwart Nair to lead cricket push
Sportfive’s appointment of former World Sport Group executive Venu Nair has signalled the ambition of the agency to win new business in cricket as it builds up its operations in Asia.
VG to broadcast Norwegian cross-country series
Norwegian media group VG is to broadcast 12 events from a leading Norwegian cross-country skiing series throughout the 2023-24 season
DAZN follows SPL deal with Saudi Women’s Premier League rights acquisition
DAZN has added broadcast rights in most global markets to the SAFF Women’s Premier League on the back of its multi-territory agreement for the men’s Saudi Pro League.
Southwind Media ‘explores sale’ of Mediapro majority stake
Southwind Media, the majority shareholder in Mediapro, is reported to be exploring a sale of its stake in the Spain-based sports rights and broadcast production group
Court rejects challenge to MultiChoice’s RWC sublicensing terms
A legal challenge filed by South Africa’s eMedia Investments against the terms of pay-television operator MultiChoice’s Rugby World Cup sublicensing deal has failed after being struck from the roll at …
DAZN adds Bouygues Telecom distribution in France
DAZN has followed up its recent entry into the French marketplace by signing a distribution deal with Bouygues Telecom
Media rights VP von Doetinchem swaps OneFootball for Legends
Nick von Doetinchem has left his role heading up OneFootball’s media rights acquisitions to become Legends’ managing director of Central Europe.
Sportradar lands 10-year contract with Taiwan Sports Lottery
Sportradar has won a contract to provide betting technology and services to the Taiwan Sports Lottery from 2024 to 2033 following an international tender process