Fox Networks Group
Brent takes on new FIC role
The Fox International Channels broadcast subsidiary of media company 21st Century Fox has announced the appointment of Christian Brent as senior vice-president of global research and audience strategy.
Flexible, digital, local: how the NBA is building its global media value
The renewal of the National Basketball Association’s domestic media-rights deal, expected later this year, is the most eagerly awaited in US sport and will no doubt be the biggest of the year.
Matt Brabants, SVP, global media distribution and business operations, and Elsa Memmi, VP, global media distribution – EMEA, NBA
Interviews with Matt Brabants, senior vice president of global media distribution and business operations, and Elsa Memmi, vice president of global media distribution across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, on the NBA’s global media rights strategy.
NHL deal cements Sport1 grip on US sport in Germany
Sport1’s deal last week for the rights to the National Hockey League means the sports broadcaster now has exclusive rights to each of the four top North American sports leagues.
Telefónica bids for Canal Plus stake
Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica has tabled a bid to acquire a majority stake in pay-television operator Canal Plus, a major sports broadcaster in Spain.
Qatar keeps heat on in Southeast Asia but eases off the gas in France
Uefa enjoyed differing levels of success in the sales of its club competition rights in France and Southeast Asia last month. The outcome points to a cooling of the French market but suggests there is still margin for substantial growth in several major Asian territories.
IMG accelerates world rallycross plans
The IMG agency believes that the recent deals it secured with 30 broadcasters for the newly-launched FIA World Rallycross Championship are a strong indication that the agency’s long-term investment in the sport will pay off.
ICC looks to double its money to cement contested overhaul
The ICC’s ambitious income target for its next cycle of media rights sales
Fox Sports Asia renews Masters deal
Fox Sports Asia, the regional subsidiary of 21st Century Fox’s broadcast arm Fox International Channels, has extended its rights deal for the US Masters golf tournament.
Koeppen appointed as FIC’s new Europe and Africa president
Jan Koeppen has been named president of Europe and Africa for Fox International Channels, the broadcast subsidiary of media company 21st Century Fox.
Latin America deal confirms trend of big increases with Asia set to follow
Formula One enjoys big rights fee increase in Latin America deal with Mediapro
Mediapro explains why F1 deal reflects the company’s DNA
Silva needs Fox for Pro League sale
MP & Silva needs new buyers to emerge for Belgian league rights
NOS holds on to highlights as Fox looks long term
NOS in surprise Eredivisie highlights deal as Fox waits
Formula E: White elephant or smart investment for TV?
Formula E: a smart investment or the latest motorsport flop?
Carlos Martinez, president, Fox Latin America
Interview with Carlos Martinez, president of Fox Latin America, on the broadcaster’s deal for the Formula E motor racing series
Perezagua steps down from Europe and Africa role at FIC
Jesus Perezagua, president in Europe and Africa of the Fox International Channels broadcast subsidiary of media company 21st Century Fox, will step down from the post on April 30.
NOS extends Eredivisie highlights deal
Dutch public-service broadcaster NOS has renewed a domestic rights deal for highlights of the Eredivisie, the top division of football in the Netherlands, it was announced this (Wednesday) afternoon.
Telefónica deal for Canal Plus could wake dormant sports-rights market
Prisa stake at the centre of battle for control of Spanish pay-TV market as Canal Plus spends on rights