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Sunset+Vine targets second screen innovation through EBK GP deal
Sunset+Vine, the UK-based sports production and media company, has agreed a live production, content and media agency deal for the new E-Bike Grand Prix (EBK GP) Racing Series
Stadion partners with LiveLike
Companies to create combined set of enhanced digital experiences
EXCLUSIVE: IMG awarded six-figure damages from TUI in Fifa in-ship rights case
The IMG agency has been awarded damages to compensate for lost rights fees in its lawsuit against the German arm of TUI Cruises following its live broadcasts of 2018 Fifa World Cup and 2019 Women’s World C…
Stats Perform named exclusive provider of live streams, ultrafast data for BWF events
Sports data and technology company Stats Perform has secured a five-year deal to become the exclusive distributor of live streams and real-time stats to licensed betting operators for Badminton World Federation…
Kay Madati appointed chief commercial officer at Fifa
Experienced digital media executive Kay Madati has been appointed chief commercial officer by Fifa, filling the post vacated by Simon Thomas last year
Tributes paid to ‘sports digital pioneer’ Mike Ingram
Tributes have been paid to Mike Ingram, one of the key figures behind digital sports rights agency Inform Group, who has died suddenly
Experienced Hair fills IMG Media EMEA position
Ross Hair, the experienced international broadcast executive, has joined IMG as senior vice-president, head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at the IMG Media division
Spalk completes $3m Series A funding round, led by Greg Norman Company
New Zealand-based remote production start up Spalk has announced that it has completed a $3m (€2.5m) Series A investment round, led by its long-time backer The Greg Norman Company.
Sportfive reconnects with Race of Champions in long-term media rights deal
The Sportfive agency has agreed a multi-year deal to sell the global media rights to the Race of Champions motorsport event
Guy-Laurent Epstein, marketing director, Uefa
Guy-Laurent Epstein, marketing director at Uefa, speaks to SportBusiness Media about Uefa's deal with DAZN for exclusive global media rights to the Women’s Champions League.
Endeavor’s PBR RidePass shifts to ad-supported, free model in Pluto TV deal
Professional Bull Riders, the Endeavor-owned international bull riding circuit, is to launch its RidePass OTT streaming offering as a free-to-view, ad-supported channel on Pluto TV, the streaming service…
Rights deals spanning 44 territories in place for EHF Beach Handball Euro
The European Handball Federation has announced agreements with 13 broadcasters in 44 territories for rights to its Beach Handball Euro tournament, which takes place in Varna, Bulgaria, from July 13 to…
Laura Louisy, vice-president, rights acquisition, DAZN
Laura Louisy, vice-president, rights acquisition at DAZN, speaks to SportBusiness Media about the sports streaming service's deal for exclusive global media rights to the Uefa Women’s Champions League.
Tributes paid to APAC ‘broadcast pioneer’ Duijs, who passes away aged 48
Dentsu Sports International has paid tribute to Danny Duijs, the experienced media professional who has died at the age of 48
DAZN deal points to new commercial era for Women’s Champions League
Uefa marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein believes DAZN's new deal for media rights to the Uefa Women’s Champions League will take women’s football to new levels of popularity, unlocking its commercial potential in the process.
NFL and Twitter announce multi-year extension
The National Football League and social media platform Twitter have announced a multi-year partnership extension, which includes a commitment to produce 20 exclusive content features on live audio feature…
World RX seeks to ‘push the envelope’ with new OTT platform
The World Rallycross Championship (World RX) has launched a new OTT streaming platform ahead of the start of its 2021 season
RTL Netherlands secures UCI Track Champions League rights
Commercial broadcaster RTL will show live coverage in the Netherlands of the International Cycling Union's (UCI's) new Track Champions League