REPORT SHOWS INCREASE IN SIMULTANEOUS TV/INTERNET USAGE
A Showtime Networks study on usage of TV and the internet has found that approximately 25 million US households simultaneously use online services and watch television, an increase of 39% from January 1999.
ESPN STAR SPORTS SETS UP TAIPEI SALES OFFICE
ESPN STAR Sports, the joint venture between STAR TV and ESPN, has established a sales office in Taiwan led by sales director Simon Huang.
THREE-WAY MERGER SET FOR CLUB RUGBY
London Irish, London Scottish and Richmond rugby union clubs are planning a three-way merger according to UK press reports. With Richmond unlikely to meet today's deadline to submit secure refinancing proposals, a merger would make sense not only for the clubs but the professional club's umbrella body, English First Division Rugby (EFDR), who want to reduce the league from 14 to 12 clubs.
RIVALS.COM LAUNCHES $500,000 AD CAMPAIGN
Rivals.com, the online sports content network catering for the dedicated fan, has announced a $500,000 advertising campaign to be broadcast on Fox Sports and Fox Sports Net.
WORLD ONLINE SIGNS F1 SPONSORSHIP
Pan-European Internet Service Provider (ISP) World Online has signed a multi-year agreement to sponsor a Formula 1 auto racing team.
GOLF PRIZE MONEY BREAKS #2m BARRIER
Prize money for next month's British Open golf tournament at Carnoustie will exceed #2 million ($3.2 million) for the first time.
SPORTSWORLD ACQUIRES ACTION SPORTS AGENCY
Sportsworld Media Group, the sports TV production, sponsorship and event marketing company, has acquired Infinite Management Solutions Ltd. (IMS) for A$850,000 ($442,000 ), of which A$450,000 ($234,000) will be paid in Sportsworld shares.
INDIAN POLICE EXTEND MATCH-FIXING PROBE TO LONDON
Two Indian police officers have flown to Britain to search for new evidence in their match-fixing investigation.
BROADCOM AND GOTCHA LAUNCH INTERACTIVE GROUP
Broadcom Corporation, an enabler of broadband communications to homes and businesses, and Gotcha International, the surfwear and media company, have launched Broadband Interactive Group Inc. (BIG) to create interactive content aimed at the 10-24 year-old age group.
NASCAR ELEVATES MARKETING EXECS TO VP POSITIONS
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has elevated two marketing executives to vice president positions within the sanctioning body.