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Frank Arthofer, director of digital, licensing and new business, Formula One
Interview with Frank Arthofer, Formula One’s director of digital, licensing and new business, about the forthcoming launch of F1 TV Pro and F1 TV Access, the championship’s own OTT services.
Hammer Series teams up with Facebook, Twitter and Dailymotion for 2018 season
Cycling’s Hammer Series has agreed deals with social media platforms Facebook and Twitter, along with video-sharing service Dailymotion, to live stream its entire 2018 season free of charge.
Olympic Channel adds more federations to portfolio
The Olympic Channel, the multi-platform global media destination operated by the International Olympic Committee, has struck more deals with international federations.
WBSC launches commercial and marketing entity
The World Baseball Softball Confederation has confirmed the launch of Base, its new commercial and marketing arm.
Twitch becomes first rights partner for NBA 2K League
Social video platform Twitch has enhanced its ties to North American basketball league the NBA by agreeing to become its first media rights partner for esports competition the NBA 2K League.
ITTF signs streaming partnership with Twitter
The International Table Tennis Federation has agreed a partnership for social media platform Twitter to live stream its 2018 Challenge Series on a global basis.
Copa90 signs World Cup partnership with Snapchat
London-based digital media company Copa90 has agreed a partnership with social media platform Snapchat to deliver youth-orientated content during the 2018 Fifa World Cup national team football tournament.
Boston Marathon granted Olympic Channel showcase
The Olympic Channel, the multi-platform global media destination operated by the International Olympic Committee, has broadened its portfolio by securing rights to the 122nd Boston Marathon.
International rights fee tumbles as EPCR seeks to grow exposure
European Professional Club Rugby has agreed four media-rights deals in recent weeks which it hopes will increase the exposure of its competitions.
BCCI defies expectations as Star takes full control of the market
Fierce competition helped the Board of Control for Cricket in India earn a substantial increase in the value of its global media rights last week.
Formula One sets new launch date for F1 TV
The Formula One motor-racing championship has today (Friday) announced that its new OTT subscription service, F1 TV, will now launch in May.
Arena Football League targets fan engagement with new partnerships
The Arena Football League has signed a host of new rights partnerships which are designed to enhance the game experience for fans of the indoor American football league.
Global OTT platform launched for Swedish speedway league
Stockholm-based agency Spring Media has launched a new OTT channel to provide coverage of Swedish speedway events on a global basis.
Snapchat, Netflix engage with Indian Premier League
Social media platform Snapchat and online streaming service Netflix have entered the Indian Premier League through partnerships with teams in the Twenty20 cricket tournament.
Mediapro partners with new electric racing series
New electric car-racing championship the Electric Production Car Series has stepped up its launch plans by agreeing a partnership with the Mediapro agency.
Infront strengthens bond with World Curling Federation
The World Curling Federation and Infront agency have extended their media and marketing partnership for four more years, taking the contract period up to 2022.
Eurosport Events to exploit WTCR’s new digital opportunities
Eurosport Events, promoter of the World Touring Car Cup, has said the inaugural season of the motor-racing series will be live streamed on the website of its presenting partner, online automotive spare parts retailer Oscaro, and via social media platform Facebook.
Real Madrid teams up with Samsung for Twitter video content
Spanish LaLiga football club Real Madrid has agreed a deal with Korean consumer electronics company Samsung to offer exclusive video content through social media platform Twitter.