Digital growth in China leads WWE to exclusive deal
WWE’s exclusive distribution deal with Chinese digital operator PPTV marks a step change in the wrestling promotion’s approach to the Chinese market.
George Barrios, chief strategy and financial officer, WWE
Interview with George Barrios, WWE’s chief strategy and financial officer, on the promotion’s media-rights deal with digital operator PPTV in China.
PDC revenues could jump by 50% in 2017
A series of recently-agreed and impending deals could see the Professional Darts Corporation's global income rise 50 per cent in 2017.
CSL first property for new digital platform Baofeng
New Chinese OTT player Baofeng Sports’ first move in the sports sector was to acquire rights to the Chinese Super League.
PPTV pulls out of French Open deal
Chinese OTT player PPTV pulled out of its deal for French Open tennis rights shortly before this year’s tournament began, TV Sports Markets understands.
Mediapro snares LaLiga rights for new DTT channel, Gol
The Mediapro agency acquired a slate of Spanish LaLiga rights this week in order to fill the schedule of its recently-launched digital-terrestrial sports channel Gol.
Barry Hearn, Professional Darts Corporation chairman & Matchroom Sport founder
Interview with Barry Hearn, president of the Professional Darts Corporation and founder of Matchroom Sport, on the company’s media-rights strategy and key international deals.
Sky brings PGA back to linear TV after Coliseum NZ exit
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand this month stepped in to acquire PGA Tour golf rights after streaming service Coliseum negotiated the termination of its deal.
Bundesliga strengthens position with 80% domestic increase
Despite a burst of political upheaval consuming the UK this week, we’ve nonetheless brought you another bumper 14-page issue of TV Sports Markets.