Multi-sport
Capital boost for beIN Sports France
The parent company of beIN Sports has injected €600m ($646m) into supporting the company’s pay-television operation in France, according to daily newspaper Libération.
Fox’s bid for Sky set for Ofcom investigation
The UK’s Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Karen Bradley, has today (Thursday) confirmed that US media company 21st Century Fox’s proposed takeover of pan-European pay-television broadcast group Sky will be investigated by UK media watchdog Ofcom.
Esporte Interativo commits to Universiade coverage under CBDU deal
The Brazilian Confederation of University Sports (CBDU) has agreed a rights deal with Esporte Interativo under which the pay-television broadcaster will cover the 2017 summer Universiade multi-sport event.
Eleven Sports linked to One World Sports takeover
International sports broadcaster Eleven Sports Network is close to agreeing a takeover deal for troubled North American sports broadcaster One World Sports, according to multiple reports.
Grabyo opens New York office
Social video production company Grabyo has appointed sports and entertainment executive Mike Kelley as its new president of the Americas to lead a new office in New York that will focus on new projects in North and South America.
Chinese firms exit running as three entities seek control of Imagina – report
Venture capital funds Access Industries, Advent International and Pamplona Capital Management are the three finalists in contention to acquire a controlling stake in Imagina, the operator of Spanish agency Mediapro, according to El Confidencial.
NBCUniversal invests $500m in Snap IPO
US media company NBCUniversal acquired a $500m (€470.8m) stake in the initial public offering of Snap Inc, the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, according to NBCU chief executive Steve Burke.
IWGA sees Sport1 deal as template for World Games
German sports broadcaster Sport1 has acquired rights to the 2017 World Games multi-sport event in a deal the International World Games Association hopes will provide a template for other European markets.
Teleclub to launch free-to-air sports channel
Swiss pay-television broadcaster Teleclub has said it will launch a free-to-air sports channel in July.
BT chief criticises ‘rampant inflation’ in sports-rights market
Gavin Patterson, chief executive of UK telco BT, has hit out at the “rampant inflation” in the prices being paid for sports rights, with the firm’s pay-television broadcaster, BT Sport, currently seeking to retain one of its prized assets.
Projections exceeded for Snapchat IPO
Snap Inc, parent company of social media platform Snapchat, priced its initial public offering above its target range yesterday (Wednesday) as it today prepares to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
OSN launches new sports channels
Middle Eastern pay-television operator OSN has launched a range of new sports channels as part of a wider move to expand its offering in the region.
Turner Sports promotes exec to new COO role
The Turner Sports division of US cable-television broadcaster Turner Broadcasting System has promoted Matt Hong to the newly formed position of chief operating officer.
More governing bodies partner with Olympic Channel
The International Olympic Committee’s Olympic Channel has agreed content partnerships with a further eight sports governing bodies.
YouTube TV to offer sports channels
Video-sharing website YouTube has announced plans to launch a new service that will deliver a range of major television channels to subscribers via the internet.
Kogel to continue as Constantin Medien CEO
German media company Constantin Medien has extended the contract of its chief executive, Fred Kogel, until December 31, 2018.
Sony completes first phase of Ten Sports takeover
Indian pay-television operator Zee Entertainment Enterprises has today (Tuesday) said the first phase of the sale of its sports business, Ten Sports, to media group Sony Pictures Networks India has been completed.
Portugal Telecom confirms Sport TV investment
Telecommunications company Portugal Telecom has confirmed the acquisition of a 25-per-cent stake in domestic pay-television broadcaster Sport TV.