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Rightster rebrands as Brave Bison
Online video distribution and marketing company Rightster has rebranded as Brave Bison.
Velon furthers cycling content drive with GoPro extension
US camera manufacturer GoPro has extended and expanded its partnership with Velon, the umbrella group of professional cycling teams.
IIHF World Championship takes to the ice in new markets
The Infront Sports & Media agency has brokered rights deals in new markets for the International Ice Hockey Federation’s 2016 World Championship, which commences in Russia today (Friday).
Discovery announces cost saving measures
US media and entertainment company Discovery Communications has announced cost saving measures as chief executive David Zaslav said he expects its Olympic Games broadcast rights deal to make “real money” for the firm.
WFDF secures coverage deal with Livestream
Online streaming platform Livestream has agreed a deal to show coverage of the World Flying Disc Federation’s World Ultimate and Guts Championship.
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Annual ICC increases vindicate patient TV rights strategy
Rights-fee income for the International Champions Cup pre-season football tournament is set to increase by about 40 per cent compared to 2015.
Global reach helps Twitter win NFL streaming rights
Twitter’s “great global reach” helped the social media giant to become the NFL’s international streaming partner, the American football league told TV Sports Markets.
Extreme Sailing Series reports record media value for 2015 season
The Extreme Sailing Series has said it secured a record media value for its 2015 season, with the global series currently engaged in its 10th year.
Fight Sports picks up Alvarez v Khan rights
Media company CSI Sports, the owner of international pay-television channel Fight Sports, has acquired live rights for the upcoming Canelo Alvarez v Amir Khan fight.
MTG takes esports drive global with channel launch
Modern Times Group, the multi-territory commercial and pay-television broadcaster which owns leading esports company ESL, will launch what it claims will be the first 24/7 global esports channel next month.
Deltatre engaged to drive relaunch of TennisTV
Sports media and technology company Deltatre has been selected by ATP Media, the broadcast arm of men’s tennis organisation the ATP World Tour, to redesign and relaunch its direct to consumer live streaming service.
Billiards body in Kozoom agency partnership
The Union Mondiale de Billard, a global promoter of billiards sports, has agreed a rights distribution deal with the Kozoom International agency.
Ericsson unveils new service for sports broadcasters
Communications technology and services company Ericsson has launched a new software system that aims to give broadcasters the ability to enhance sports programming and create more immersive viewing experiences.
WCF details plans to expand live curling coverage
The World Curling Federation has unveiled plans to develop its existing broadcast partnerships with the USA Curling Association (USCA) national governing body and the Champions Curling Tour series to deliver extended live coverage of events.
World Twenty20 sets broadcast, digital records
The International Cricket Council has reported on a number of broadcast and digital records for the 2016 World Twenty20 national team tournament, the first major event produced by its ICC TV division.
Wige Media takes ADAC GT Masters global with NetRange deal
The ADAC GT Masters has entered into a partnership with smart television services provider NetRange that will grant global exposure to the German-based motor racing series.
Combate Americas boosts exposure with UFC Fight Pass partnership
The Combate Americas mixed martial arts series has secured a deal to air events on UFC Fight Pass, the online viewing subscription service operated by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.