IOC launches AI-powered social media monitoring service
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that a new AI-powered monitoring service will be introduced at this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris to protect athletes and officials from online abuse.
Fanzo appoints Ruibal to aid US development
Fanzo, a digital platform for out-of-home sports viewing, has appointed highly experienced sports media executive Claude Ruibal to its board of directors.
Extreme E extends with TV4, MTV in Nordic countries
Electric off-road racing series Extreme E has extended its broadcast rights deals with TV4 in Sweden and MTV in Finland for the 2024 season.
NBC Sports to take Kentucky Derby coverage past three decades
NBC Sports has agreed a multi-year extension to its rights deal with Churchill Downs Incorporated for the Kentucky Derby.
Spring to market Queen & King of the Court rights
The Spring Media agency has agreed a two-year deal to market the global rights to beach volleyball events series Queen & King of the Court.
Staylive adds Giro d’Italia to WBD tie-up
Staylive has secured an early expansion to its pact with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, through the addition of the Giro d’Italia to its remit.
Soccer Champions Tour retains Sportfive for rights role
The Sportfive agency has renewed its association with Soccer Champions Tour for the 2024 edition of the club competition held in the United States.
F1 to switch from Flow Sports to Rush Sports in Caribbean
Caribbean Premier Sports Limited has announced that it will broadcast Formula 1 and its associated support events on the Rush Sports channels in the Caribbean.
EMG/Gravity Media hires WBD’s Cubbon, Hindhaugh
Broadcast technology and production company EMG/Gravity Media has appointed Warner Bros. Discovery’s Charlie Cubbon and Jamie Hindhaugh as chief operating officer and regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia, and Middle East, respectively.
Canal Plus registers 3.09 million viewers for PSG’s Champions League semi-final
French pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus recorded an average of 3.09 million viewers for its coverage of the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain’s Uefa Champions League semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.