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IPC signs archive partnership with IMG
The International Paralympic Committee has appointed the IMG agency as its exclusive worldwide archive partner.
Swidler to drive live content ambitions at Twitter
Social media company Twitter has hired Todd Swidler to the new position of global head of live business as it seeks to continue its drive into the live content marketplace.
Altice moves to rebrand businesses
Multinational telecommunications company Altice has elected to rebrand a number of the businesses it acquired during an acquisition drive in an effort to better position itself in the content and distribution marketplace.
Arthofer to lead F1’s digital strategy
The Formula One motor-racing series has appointed Frank Arthofer as its global head of digital and new business.
IPL to launch rights tender on July 17
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will launch a new tender for the next cycle of media rights for the Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition on July 17, according to various reports.
ESL expands online coverage
Social media platform Facebook has moved to step up its esports coverage by enhancing its partnership with the ESL organisation.
International Canoe Federation extends EBU rights partnership
The International Canoe Federation has extended its global media rights partnership for its World Championship events with the European Broadcasting Union consortium of public-service broadcasters.
New partners sign up as Infront unveils raft of rights deals
The Infront Sports & Media agency has sealed a host of broadcast deals across an array of summer and winter sports properties.
Infront to market Audi Cup rights
The Infront Sports & Media agency will distribute the international media rights for the Audi Cup pre-season football tournament this summer.
Live streaming app launches for World Surfing Games
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has launched a new mobile application that will allow fans to stream coverage of the upcoming World Surfing Games.
WBSC engages deFrias Management Group to expand global reach
The World Baseball Softball Confederation has appointed Canadian marketing and management consulting firm deFrias Management Group (dMG) to expand its broadcast distribution and increase its number of global partnerships.
Street League Skateboarding secures new rights deals
The Street League Skateboarding (SLS) series has agreed rights deals with US sports broadcaster ESPN, the ABC network and new digital subscription service ETN.
MP & Silva commercial chief to step down
Suhyeon Cho is to step down as chief commercial officer of the MP & Silva agency just four months after being appointed to the role.
Eurosport boosts cycling coverage with CA Technologies deal
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a partnership with software and solutions provider CA Technologies that has led to the introduction of a new second-screen app to enhance its cycling coverage.
Pitch International extends Six Nations rights deal, reports say
The Pitch International agency has extended its international rights deal with the Six Nations rugby union tournament, according to reports.
Perform becomes NFL partner in its third major international deal
Perform’s expertise in digital content was key to winning NFL distribution rights in this month’s deal.
Fiba projecting huge increase in global media-rights revenue
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) is set to more than double its annual media-rights income compared to the previous cycle, boosted by a lucrative deal in China and strong increases in key markets.
Simon Denyer, chief executive, Perform Group
Interview with Simon Denyer, Perform Group chief executive, on the agency’s deal to market NFL rights outside Europe and the US.