EPL value plummets in Myanmar
England’s Premier League saw its rights in Myanmar tumble in value after renewing with pay-television broadcaster SkyNet.
ESPN grows in Asia with partnerships in China and India
ESPN’s partnership with Chinese internet company Tencent last month is the latest stage in the broadcaster’s evolution into a global digital player
Esporte looks to break Globo’s grip on domestic rights
An audacious offer from Esporte Interativo has loosened Globo’s stranglehold on Brazilian domestic football.
Russell Wolff, executive vice-president, ESPN international
Interview with Russell Wolff, executive vice-president, ESPN international, on the media company’s partnership with internet operator Tencent in China.
Australian Open savours sales success of first in-house deals, Japan and China next
Bringing Australian Open media-rights sales in-house was a natural move in response to market demands for tailored coverage, Tennis Australia told TV Sports Markets this week.
EPL value falls in three markets as Asia sales finished
Currency depreciation against the dollar has hurt English Premier League revenues in its final three deals in Asian markets.
Thursday Night Football again brings gains for NFL
Increasing the value of its Thursday Night Football rights while dividing content once more illustrates the sheer power of the National Football League.
Richard Heaselgrave, commercial director, Tennis Australia
Interview with Richard Heaselgrave, commercial director at Tennis Australia, following the 2016 Australian Open and discussing the body’s media rights strategy since taking its sales in-house last year.
Star signs long-term Asia Cup deal after 2014 stop-gap
The Asian Cricket Council earned a big increase in the value of its media rights in a lucrative eight-year deal with pay-television broadcaster Star India.
Star forces EPL down; Ten signs potentially last I-League deal
Rupert Murdoch-owned Star India has renewed its English Premier League rights in India at a significant discount.