North America
Super Bowl ad sales declined in 2019
Super Bowl advertising sales fell more than six per cent from 2018 according to a report in Bloomberg Businessweek
NBC Sports moves Nascar studio operations to Charlotte
NBC Sports has moved its Nascar television programming from Stamford, Connecticut, to its studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, in order to be closer to the series and showcase its talent
Concacaf appoint Heidi Pellerano as CCO
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has appointed Heidi Pellerano as its new chief commercial officer, in a role that will oversee departments including…
United States market report, 2019
In honour of Super Bowl LIII, SportBusiness Consulting has updated its USA market focus – part of the 2018 SportBusiness Consulting Global Media Report – and made it freely available.
BeIN Sports files fresh complaint against Comcast in carriage dispute
BeIN Sports has filed an additional carriage complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against US media giant Comcast over an alleged unwillingness to negotiate in their ongoing dispute.
DAZN launches MultiView function
Sports streaming service DAZN has announced details of its new MultiView feature, whereby viewers will be able to watch up to four live or on-demand events at the same time on one screen
ESPN+ surpasses two million paid subscribers
ESPN+ grows from strength to strength. ESPN's OTT streaming service now has more than two million paid subscribers, according to Disney chief executive Bob Iger.
DC United leverages twin impact of Audi Field and ‘Rooney effect’ into new deals
MLS team's commercial prospects given ‘dramatic overhaul’ by move to $400m stadium
Mixed-use development with sportsbook planned to capitalise on sports betting legislation
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NBC Sports teams up with McIlroy for new golf venture
The NBC Sports division of US media company NBCUniversal has joined forces with golf star Rory McIlroy to launch what it claims is a first-of-its-kind, direct-to-consumer subscription program
FuboTV builds Apple TV ties
US sports-focused OTT streaming service fuboTV has stepped up its partnership with Apple TV by integrating with the digital media player’s app.
Liberty Media chairman John Malone targeting RSNs
Liberty Media chairman John Malone is putting together a potential bid to purchase the Regional Sports Networks from 21st Century Fox according to a report on Fox Business
Low-scoring Super Bowl LIII leads to lowest TV ratings in 10 years
The lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history led to predictably low television ratings.
The New England Patriots' 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium averaged a 44
Alliance of American Football confirms NFL Network deal
A day after announcing a multi-platform broadcast deal with Turner Sports, the Alliance of American Football has confirmed a media partnership with the NFL Network
Sinclair, Apollo and MLB ‘make second-round offers for Fox RSNs’
Disney has attracted three second-round bids for the regional sports networks it needs to unload as part of its $71.3bn (€62.2bn) takeover of 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets.
NHL expands virtual reality offerings
NextVR and the National Hockey League (NHL), in association with Disney Streaming Services, on Thursday announced a new partnership to bring fans unique experiences in virtual reality, featuring digital…
Alliance of American Football signs multi-platform deal with Turner Sports
Just two weeks ahead of its inaugural season, the Alliance of American Football has signed a multi-year, multi-platform broadcast deal with Turner Sports
PGA Tour extends Xumo partnership
Golf’s PGA Tour has renewed and expanded its partnership with US streaming television company Xumo.
Terms of the new deal were not disclosed, but it follows an initial agreement signed in March 2018.
FC Cincinnati signs local broadcast partner
MLS expansion side FC Cincinnati have signed a two-year local broadcast deal with Sinclair Broadcasting Group's WSTR Star 64