Sports Illustrated hit with mass layoffs
Dozens of editorial staffers lose their jobs as The Maven takes over operational control of venerable title
Former Brooklyn Nets CEO resurfaces to lead Roc Nation division
Brett Yormark to share agency executive role with his twin brother, Michael
Sinclair president Ripley: “There’s a real commercial logic” behind buying more RSNs
The Maryland-based owner of local TV stations has rapidly become a major player in the US sports media landscape, and has aggressive goals for more growth.
SI editor-in-chief out amid takeover by The Maven
Chris Stone leaving iconic publication after 27 years
OTT viewership is increasing steadily, but linear still rules
A greater variety of sports are now available due to OTT offerings but OTT rights fees still fall well short of those paid by linear TV companies. Eric Fisher asks how soon it will be before live streaming makes up the majority of the sports media landscape, if ever.
MLB debuts 2019 postseason ad campaign
New league postseason promotional campaign blends current and archival game footage
NHL signs cross-marketing and promotional deal with Green Day
Collaboration includes live appearances, use of band's music in various broadcast show intros, league content
California Governor signs Fair Pay To Play Act into law
New California law to set up likely legal fight with NCAA over student-athlete compensation and likeness rights
MLB posts series of television, digital gains
Audience gains on TV, digital platforms contrasts with ongoing attendance decline
Ticketmaster names new co-heads of sports for North America
Live Nation-owned company makes series of executive restructurings