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OTT platform Sportall seeks to leverage network of ex-RMC Sport head Pesenti
Sportall, the new OTT streaming platform in France, has appointed François Pesenti, the former head of French subscription broadcaster RMC Sport, as an independent board member.
IMG doubles down on Sport 24 business in long-term Panasonic deal
IMG has re-committed to Sport 24, its in-flight and in-ship channel business, in a long-term extension to its agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a subsidiary of electronics giant Panasonic,…
Study: Global media rights value dropped 12 per cent in 2020
The value of global sports media rights took a significant hit in 2020 as the impact of Covid-19 becomes apparent, the latest SportBusiness Consulting Global Media Report has found
Sports offering lifts Amazon subscriber numbers in UK streaming battle
Online retail giant Amazon secured almost half of all new UK subscriptions to streaming services in the final quarter of last year, according to new data.
The UK witnessed almost 1
RTÉ posts €7.2m deficit for 2019
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ posted a net deficit of €7.2m ($8.7m) for 2019, according to its recently released annual report.
The broadcaster’s deficit for the previous year stood at €13m. RTÉ’s
NBC Sports to integrate PointsBet odds into NBC Sports Predictor gameplay
NBC Sports has announced that it will begin to integrate PointsBet odds into gameplay of its free-to-play sports gaming app NBC Sports Predictor
Skipper, Le Batard to debut Meadowlark Media
Former ESPN colleagues John Skipper and Dan Le Batard have officially formed a new content company called Meadowlark Media.
BeIN ‘hopeful’ over Saudi return after end to blockade
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Media Group has said it has received no “official communication” from Saudi Arabia, amid some reports that the beIN Sports channels have returned to the air in the country.
Micropayment-based streaming platform Recast to launch in UK
A new direct-to-customer video platform has been unveiled that claims it can transform the sports broadcasting landscape, with its backers revealing that talks have already been held with several “high-profile” rig…
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FOOTBALL: Disney renewal provides slither of stability for Argentine football league
BASKETBALL: NBA floats League Pass option in beIN renewal talks in France
China Mobile rights spree doesn’t herald new boom, but raises hopes for competition
Three big deals by telco China Mobile have raised cautious hopes for competition in the Chinese rights market after a dreadful 2020.
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FOOTBALL: Serie A’s stripped-down international rights tender puzzles agencies
FOOTBALL: Conmebol World Cup qualifier distributors face losses after disastrous US process
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Georgiou: Eurosport content key to driving discovery+ penetration
Adding Eurosport’s content to a bundle of Discovery channels is the key to helping Discovery Communications build market share for its new subscription streaming platform discovery+ in an increasingly competitive OTT landscape, according to Andrew Georgiou, the president of Eurosport’s global sports rights and sports marketing solutions.
ITV strikes new deal with Matchroom for suite of darts, snooker events
Leading darts and snooker events will continue to enjoy exposure on free-to-air broadcaster ITV in a new agreement
Uday Shankar renews partnership with James Murdoch
The former head of Disney in Asia, Uday Shankar, is forming a new venture with James Murdoch to invest in technology and media opportunities in India and other Asian markets
Portuguese government moves closer to ratifying centralised rights sales
The Portuguese government is readying legislation which will see the centralisation of broadcast rights to its top-tier football league, the secretary of state for youth and sports João Paulo Rebelo has …
Foxtel recruits Activision Blizzard’s Perchard in executive role
Australian pay-television operator Foxtel has hired Hilary Perchard as chief customer, marketing and revenue officer, replacing Kieren Cooney, who has taken up a role at TPG Telecom, the Australian telecoms…
Eleven restructures leadership, incorporates MyCujoo trio following acquisition
Eleven, the Aser Ventures-owned subscription broadcaster, has restructured and expanded its leadership roles, incorporating a number of members who joined the business after its acquisition of streaming…
Whisper sharpens Welsh production focus with Lens 360 acquisition
The Welsh arm of UK production company Whisper has strengthened its presence in the country by acquiring broadcast production firm Lens 360
FuboTV expands sports betting push with Vigtory acquisition
Sports-focused streaming service fuboTV has announced plans to acquire sports betting start-up company Vigtory and expects to launch a sportsbook before the end of the year.
Arena Sport channels remain on Bosnian telco HT Eronet
Bosnian telecoms operator HT Eronet has extended its carriage agreement with Arena Sport, the pay-television broadcaster in the Balkan region
Marano to target €500m in sponsorships as Milan-Cortina 2026 commercial head
Italian television executive Antonio Marano has been named as the new commercial director of the Milan-Cortina Foundation 2026, the organising committee for the Italian Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
APAC online video revenues to hit $54.5bn by 2025, study finds
Media industry research firm Media Partners Asia is predicting steady growth in the Asia-Pacific online subscription video-on-demand sector with China set to dominate market share
Univision shakes up executive leadership team following ownership change
Univision, the US Spanish-language broadcaster, has announced a major shake-up of its executive leadership team, headlined by Pierluigi Gazzolo being appointed to the newly-created role of president o…
UK pay-TV subscribers lose streaming access in EU after Brexit
British consumers can no longer access live sport via their pay-television subscriptions while abroad in European Union member states, as EU Portability Regulations no longer apply to UK providers after…
Canal Plus mourns death of sports acquisitions director Lelong
Pierre Lelong, the long-serving sports acquisitions director at France-based pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus, has died
DAZN opts for co-CEOs as Entain’s Segev to join Rushton
Shay Segev, chief executive of international sports betting and gaming group Entain, has been recruited by DAZN Group, the global sports subscription service and media company, as its co-chief executive
Le Batard, Skipper forming media company
Popular American sports talk radio personality Dan Le Batard is teaming up with former ESPN colleague John Skipper to create a new media company, according to multiple reports
Eleven Sports announces new MD for Italian arm
Eleven Sports, the Aser Ventures-owned subscription broadcaster, has named Giovanni Zurleni as the new managing director for its Italian arm
Beltelecom adds Russia’s Basketball World and Match! Planet to line-up
Belarusian telecoms operator Beltelecom has added Basketball World and Match! Planet, two Russian sports channels, to its channel line-up on Zala, its terrestrial television and IPTV service
Infront displaces EBU as Paralympics broadcast rights-holder in Europe
The Infront agency has won a high-profile piece of new business after acquiring the European broadcast rights to the Beijing 2022 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Comcast’s Strong named Sky CEO as Darroch steps down
Jeremy Darroch is stepping down as group chief executive of pay-television broadcaster Sky and will be replaced by Dana Strong from Comcast Cable, a division of Sky’s parent company.
End of Saudi-Qatar dispute raises hopes for beIN rapprochement
Saudi Arabia has agreed to end its three-and-a-half year blockade of Qatar, raising hopes for positive knock-on effects within the sports industry including an end to a disruption of the business of pay-television…
Eleven turns to SlamBall’s Sun to lead Taiwan operations
International subscription broadcaster Eleven has named Michael Sun, chairman and chief executive of SlamBall Asia, as its new managing director in Taiwan
Sky NZ claims OB truck failures could hit live sports output
Sky New Zealand has warned that the ongoing review of its sale of sports production subsidiary Outside Broadcast (OSB) could cause an interruption to its live domestic sports broadcasts due to the need…
CBS Sports Network to remain on Hulu in extended ViacomCBS distribution deal
ViacomCBS has announced an extended distribution agreement with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, which keeps cable channel CBS Sports Network on the live television streaming service.
Al Marri returns to beIN as Digiturk’s EVP, sports content
International pay-television broadcaster beIN Media Group has named Rashed Al-Marri as executive vice-president of sports content at Digiturk, its Turkish pay-television broadcaster