Saran Media
Süper Lig tender switch clears path for Digiturk as gatekeeper
The Turkish Süper Lig’s tender structure has been drastically changed shortly before bids are due on November 21, making incumbent broadcaster Digiturk the clear favourite to renew its rights.
Saran to launch channel in response to low broadcaster bids
The Saran Media agency will become Turkey’s newest sports broadcaster in November, abandoning its role as a broker of media-rights deals in favour of exploiting rights itself.
Attempted coup and Süper Lig talks leave other rights-holders waiting for coverage
Political turmoil, arguments over price and the beginning of Turkish Süper Lig negotiations has created a logjam in the Turkish sports-rights market, badly affecting rights-holders including the International Olympic Committee and the English Premier League.
Saran struggles with NBA as Turkish interest wanes
The Saran Media agency’s barter deal with Turkish commercial broadcaster TV8 for National Basketball Association rights demonstrates how local interest in the NBA has waned over the last two years.
Saran’s Premier delight tempered by Euro 2016 loss
The Saran Media agency has suffered mixed fortunes in Turkey over the last fortnight, securing rights to England’s Premier League but losing out on Euro 2016 to Turkish state broadcaster TRT.
Saran Media pens Turkish Volleyball Federation deal
The Saran Media agency has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with the Turkish Volleyball Federation.
Fox Olympics sell-off marks end of failed sports plan
Fox’s deal to sublicense rights to the 2016 Olympic Games in Turkey to the Saran Media agency marks the end of its failed experiment with sport in the Turkish market.
Saran snaps up Rio Games rights in Turkey
The Saran Media agency has acquired rights in Turkey for the 2016 summer Olympic Games.
Saran Media acquires Uefa rights
The Saran Media agency has acquired rights to the Uefa Champions League and Europa League European club football tournaments in various countries across Europe and Central Asia.
Saran nets LaLiga rights in Czech Republic, Slovakia
The Saran Media agency has acquired rights to LaLiga, the top division of Spanish football, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Saran Media expands FIVB relationship
The Saran Media agency has expanded its broadcast rights partnership with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to take in eight new markets.
Saran Media expands Wimbledon partnership
The Saran Media agency has expanded its multi-year partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club to take in rights to the Wimbledon Championships in a further nine markets.
EBU and Uefa on verge of big Euro 2016 deal as agencies are shut out of process
The European Broadcasting Union is in advanced stages of negotiations with Uefa over a deal for Euro 2016 football rights in 27 territories, TV Sports Markets understands.