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Eredivisie extends international rights deal with IMG
The IMG agency has renewed its deal to market the international media rights to the Eredivisie, the top tier of club football in the Netherlands.
IAAF outlines plans for production joint venture
The International Association of Athletics Federations has issued a request for information with the intent of establishing a joint venture for its broadcasting and media production.
Perform strikes deal to market NFL rights
Digital sports content and media group Perform has struck a multi-year deal with the NFL to market the American football league’s broadcast rights in over 100 countries and territories across the world.
MP & Silva to market beach handball rights
The European Handball Federation has signed up the MP & Silva agency to market the rights for the Beach Handball Euro 2017 competition.
ICC launches new mobile app ahead of major events
The International Cricket Council has launched a new mobile application that will seek to enhance the fan experience during its upcoming national team tournaments.
EFL opens new revenue stream with live-streaming service
The English Football League, which operates the three club divisions below the top-tier Premier League, is to launch a new live-streaming and content platform for overseas fans.
IMG, Mandalay team up for films venture
The IMG agency has joined forces with media company Mandalay Sports Media to develop and produce a series of sports-focused feature films.
Twitch extends partnership with Team Liquid
Social video platform Twitch has signed a long-term extension to its streaming partnership with esports outfit Team Liquid.
Joshua v Klitschko title fight likely to earn record ppv revenue
Saturday’s world heavyweight title bout between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is expected to earn between $33m (€31m) and $37m in global media-rights and pay-per-view revenue, TV Sports Markets understands.
Pitch faces IMG battle to renew Six Nations international rights
Six Nations international media rights are currently on the market with the incumbent, Pitch International, facing competition from rival agency IMG.
Twitter targets 24/7 video content as revenues fall
Social media company Twitter has said it plans to take a 24/7 approach to live video content as it recorded its first quarterly revenue decrease.
One Championship hails rise in broadcast, digital figures
Asian mixed martial arts promotion the One Championship has revealed significant growth in its broadcast and digital media footprints.
Concacaf strikes streaming partnership with Twitter
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has reached an agreement with Twitter for the social media platform to stream live coverage of the final of its 2016-17 Champions League club competition.
International Surfing Association teams up with Olympic Channel
The International Surfing Association has become the latest global governing body to sign a content partnership with the International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Channel.
World Surf League signs content partnership with Wazee Digital
The World Surf League has increased the reach of its digital content via a partnership with Wazee Digital, a provider of cloud video management.
Ooyala names Huberman as chief executive
Online video technology company Ooyala has appointed Jonathan Huberman as its new chief executive.
ATP Media launches archive service
ATP Media, the broadcast arm of professional men’s tennis circuit the ATP World Tour, has launched a new archive service for its broadcast partners.
IMG bolsters Replay service with SNTV partnership
The IMG agency has continued the revamp of its IMG Replay service by striking a partnership with sports video news agency SNTV.