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Verow: Investor interest in beIN Media Group “a huge compliment”
Interest in the Qatar-based beIN Media Group from external investors looking to take a stake in the platform – as reported late last week – is a reflection of how far the business has come in a relatively short time, according to beIN’s chief sports officer Richard Verow.
Fifa strikes multi-faceted deal with Globant
Fifa has struck a wide-ranging deal with digital consultant and software provider Globant which will involve support of the Fifa+ streaming platform and sponsorship of the flagship events of world football’s g…
Murdoch assessing return to merged Fox-News Corp
Fox Corporation and News Corporation have announced the formation of special committees designed to assess the potential reunification of the two media companies
ICC details broadcast coverage and digital innovations for T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council over the weekend unveiled details of media rights deals, world feed content and digital media innovations for this year's Men's T20 World Cup, which got underway in Australia…
EXCLUSIVE: Sportradar set to secure exclusive Copa Libertadores betting rights
Sportradar is close to finalising a deal to become the exclusive distributor of global betting video and fastpath data rights to the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana, SportBusiness…
UFC to provide VR events with Meta, adds first-ever legal sponsor
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has teamed up with Meta to deliver its events in virtual reality through its streaming service, Fight Pass
Formula E reports 20-per-cent rise in cumulative audience
Formula E has reported an increase in its cumulative audience figures for Season 8 of 20 per cent on the previous year.
The total cumulative audience reached 381 million, Formula E said today (Thursday)
LaLiga secures Madrid court order over beIN’s delayed rights payments
Spain’s LaLiga has secured a court order in Madrid to freeze beIN Media Group’s assets worth up to €50.7m ($49.3m) i
Seven League recruits Singhvi as VP, digital
Seven League, the digital agency acquired by Endeavor last year, has recruited Sunil Singhvi to the role of vice-president, digital
WedoTV acquires exclusive rights to German sailing Bundesliga
Swiss media group Video Solutions AG has acquired the exclusive live broadcast rights to the Deutsche Segel Bundesliga, Germany’s top sailing competition.
World Chess taps Sunset+Vine to support new Armageddon series
UK-based sports production company Sunset+Vine has agreed a wide-ranging deal with World Chess, the official online gaming platform of the International Chess Federation, ahead of the launch of a new series…
Veritone teams up with Stats Perform in AI voice commentary venture
Veritone, the US-based technology company, has agreed a strategic partnership with sports betting and data services firm Stats Perform in a venture that intends to open up access to sports broadcasts through…
Spring Media acquires Hogmore rights and production agency
The Spring Media agency has acquired Hogmore Media, the Liechtenstein- and Austria-based agency known for its work in the host broadcast and distribution of football friendlies
AELTC recruits Al-Qassab as marketing and commercial director following Henderson exit
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) has merged its commercial, communications and marketing functions into a single position to be held by Usama Al-Qassab, the former Walt Disney marketing…
IMG’s Sport 24 finalises Rugby World Cup deal
Sport 24, the in-flight and in-ship service owned and operated by the IMG agency, is to broadcast the women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins tomorrow (Saturday), along with the men’s 2023 tournament.
Twitter to offer live look-ins of every 2022 MLB postseason game
Social media platform to aid in fan engagement around playoff contests
NBA’s Silver: more media change in next five years than in last 30
Commissioner details how accelerating pace of technological revolution will lead to seismic shifts in how sports are presented to fans
EXCLUSIVE: LIV Golf outlines global go-to-market strategy for first media rights cycle
LIV Golf has embarked on a global ‘roadshow’ of presentations and meetings with broadcasters as it launches its first rights cycle that will target exclusive deals worldwide.