Analysis
Fox Latin America pays up to keep Concacaf rights until 2022
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) last month agreed a new deal with Fox Networks Group in Latin America for its club competitions, earning a decent increase.
Norwegian federation severs Discovery ties and returns to TV2
The Norwegian handball federation returned to former broadcast partner TV2 last month, keeping its media-rights revenue steady in the process.
Full interactive report | Media rights in Motorsport, 2017
In the latest interactive monthly data report, TV Sports Markets analyses the media-rights landscape in Motorsport, looking at both motor racing and motor cycling, with an in-depth look at the Formula One Championship.
Watching Brief (Vol.159) UK Television Audiences Monday 22nd May to Sunday 28th May
UK viewing audiences for the week between Monday 22nd May and Sunday 28th May. We also look at Formula 1 audiences through the season's first six races.
Watching Brief Vol. 159
Watching Brief (Vol.158) UK Television Audiences Monday 15th May to Sunday 21st May
UK viewing audiences for the week between Monday 15th May and Sunday 21st May. We also include a round-up of available audiences for this year's Indian Premier League.
Watching Brief Vol. 158
Six Nations earns more and retains rights in North America
The Six Nations has increased the value of its international media rights by at least 20 per cent in a renewal with Pitch International, while choosing to retain rights in the US and Canada.
Menken: Eleven approach will work in difficult Italian market
Eleven Sports Network said this week its strategy of targeting second-tier rights in larger markets, and running a ‘lean and mean’ business operation, would succeed in Italy, despite the country’s pay-television market having proved difficult for other players.
Uefa gets steady increase from MTG for Champions League
Modern Times Group paid an increase of about 16 per cent to maintain its grip on Uefa Champions League rights across Scandinavia earlier this month.
UFC chooses to end Televisa joint venture and return to Fox
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has begun a complete overhaul of its media rights in Latin America and Mexico, exiting its joint venture with Televisa in favour of a more traditional deal with former partner Fox Sports.
NBC buys World Cup as rugby growth trend in the US continues
Media group NBCUniversal extended its commitment to rugby union in the US this week, buying World Rugby rights for a significantly higher guaranteed fee.
Eredivisie extends international IMG partnership to 22 seasons
The Dutch Eredivisie has earned a steady increase in the value of its international media rights after renewing its long-standing deal with IMG earlier this month.
Peruvian consortium recoups chunk of league cost from Latina
Two of Peru’s major broadcasters have recouped about 15 per cent of their spend on domestic top-tier football rights in a sublicensing deal with Latina
AFC rights prove tough sell for Lagardère in Indian subcontinent
Asian Football Confederation media rights in the Indian subcontinent are likely to remain steady or fall in value, with no deal in place for the 2017 to 2020 cycle.
Euroleague to test product in tricky French and Italian markets
The Euroleague will face a litmus test for its new product this summer as it takes its media rights to market in France and Italy – two markets from which the competition is desperate to earn greater revenue.
Nacional and Peñarol extend deals with Tenfield until 2025
Uruguay’s top two clubs have signed a contract extension with long-term rights-holder Tenfield until 2025, after a two-year holdout.
FREE | Media rights in Golf, 2017
In the latest interactive monthly data report, TV Sports Markets analyses the media-rights landscape in Golf, focusing on the PGA Tour, Majors, European Tour and the Ryder Cup
Watching Brief (Vol.157) UK Television Audiences Monday 8th May to Sunday 14th May
UK viewing audiences for the week between Monday 8th May and Sunday 14th May. We also include a round-up of available audiences for this season's European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Watching Brief Vol.
Watching Brief (Vol.156) UK Television Audiences Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May
UK viewing audiences for the week between Monday 1st May and Sunday 7th May. We also include April's most-watched sports programmes that were broadcast free-to-air. P