IMG Arena signs up first client for Golf Event Centre
The US-based Scientific Games, the gambling products and services company, has become the first platform to sign up for IMG Arena’s new golf data and live streaming service for bookmakers.
Solheim Cup tees off on Sky with production on a par with Ryder Cup
UK pay-TV broadcaster Sky today began its live coverage in earnest from women’s golf’s Solheim Cup, offering up a production output that matches the levels provided at the men’s 2018 Ryder Cup.
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Belgian Pro League: TV rights tender to launch by November
The Belgian Pro League is looking to kick off its domestic broadcast rights auction “at the end of October or early November” despite still lacking consensus from clubs over the collective sale of the…
Sponsorship boost helps Formula E deliver first profit
Electric car-racing series Formula E will exceed revenues of €200m ($219.4m) when it lodges its accounts for the 2018-19 period and will report a profit for the first time since its launch in 2014.
VisitScotland’s Bush: Events industry must act on macro threats and innovate to stay relevant
A series of “macro threats” pose risks to the sporting and cultural events hosting model in Scotland and internationally, according to Paul Bush, director of events at VisitScotland, the national tourism age…
Zuber joins Heyden on DFL Digital Sports’ management board
DFL Digital Sports, the subsidiary of the German Football League (DFL) responsible for the distribution of the Bundesliga’s digital content, has announced the appointment of Bastian Zuber as chief operating o…
IMG Arena expands PGA Tour data deal to North America
IMG Arena, the sports betting unit of the IMG agency, has expanded its scoring data distribution agreement with the PGA Tour to include North America
‘Tournament ready’ Adare Manor primed to showcase Ryder Cup credentials
Ireland’s Adare Manor will stage the 2026 Ryder Cup following a complete overhaul of the golf course and renovation of the five-star resort. Colm Hannon, the venue’s chief executive, speaks to Martin Ross about the changes undertaken and challenges to be met before one of sport’s iconic events rolls into town.
Infront gets Rome Marathon deal over the line
Infront Italy, an arm of the Wanda-owned sports marketing agency, has been appointed to organise the Rome Marathon in a contract that will initially run from 2020 to 2023 and includes the exclusive sale…
EHF appoints Rowland to BD and marketing role with Infront-DAZN focus
The European Handball Federation has appointed JJ Rowland to the position of senior manager of business development and marketing