DAZN (USA)
Meadowlark Media lands $12.6m in Series A funding
Meadowlark Media, the newly formed content venture formed by former DAZN chairman John Skipper and popular sports talk radio personality Dan Le Batard, has raised $12.6m (€10.7
Álvarez sues DAZN and Golden Boy for breach of contract
Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez has filed a lawsuit against OTT streaming service DAZN and Golden Boy Promotions for allegedly failing to deliver on the terms of a $365m (€310m), 11-fight deal.
Matchroom’s Hearn recommends DAZN subscription hike in US
Subscription OTT streaming platform DAZN should more than double its monthly US subscription fee in order to lock in a long-term commitment from boxing fans, according to Eddie Hearn, managing director…
DAZN adds Garcia to boxing roster
Subscription OTT sports streaming platform DAZN has added another leading boxer to its portfolio in the US, after four-division world champion Mikey Garcia signed with the Matchroom Boxing USA agency
DAZN joins forces with Snapchat to promote boxing content
OTT sports streaming service DAZN has agreed a partnership in the US with social media platform Snapchat designed to promote its boxing content
DAZN reaches North American distribution deal with Comcast
Major US cable company Comcast has reached a distribution deal with digital video programmer DAZN, adding the prominent digital sports programmer to its roster of brands for its Xfinity Flex streaming…
DAZN expands beyond subscriber base with Twitter-based episode of ‘ChangeUp’
Special event on social media network marks the first time the MLB program has been shown to non-subscribers since March debut
DAZN linked to NHL partnership
OTT platform DAZN has reportedly held talks with North American ice hockey league the NHL about creating a whiparound show, furthering its interest in this type of content
DAZN appoints former ESPN, Fox Sports exec Horowitz
OTT streaming service DAZN has hired Jamie Horowitz, a former ESPN and Fox Sports executive, to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of content for North America, according to multiple reports
Golovkin seals six-fight deal with DAZN
Boxing superstar Gennady Golovkin’s next six fights will be available on DAZN, the OTT platform has announced.
DAZN to show Joshua’s US debut at Madison Square Garden
DAZN will show Anthony Joshua’s next heavyweight title defence in the US, agreeing a deal with Matchroom Boxing’s UK arm to acquire the rights.
Perform Content sale critical to success of ambitious DAZN
Perform’s B2B data and betting division likely to be sold in the coming months
Sale could help fund DAZN’s ambitious global expansion
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Skipper details ad plans for DAZN USA
John Skipper, the executive chairman of DAZN Group, has said its eponymous streaming platform will look to integrate new advertising models into its US service in the coming months as it seeks more rights…
MLB lands $5bn Fox extension, DAZN deal
The Fox Sports division of US network Fox has struck a seven-year extension worth a reported $5bn (€4.4
DAZN to show Joshua v Povetkin in Canada
Anthony Joshua’s latest defence of his WBA, IBF and WBO titles on September 22 will air exclusively in Canada on Perform-owned streaming platform DAZN.
DAZN eyes original programming to fill schedules
DAZN, the OTT platform operated by digital sports media company Perform, is to produce original lifestyle content in a bid to fill its schedule amid its international expansion plan