Asia-Pacific
One Championship says it will break even within three years as increased losses reported in 2021
Mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has said it will break even within the next three years, as the company reported annual losses in 2021 had increased by 125 per cent on the year prior, reaching…
EXCLUSIVE: beIN Sports set to acquire Formula 1 rights in Asia-Pacific
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports is finalising a multi-year deal beginning in 2023 for Formula 1 rights across its Asian markets, SportBusiness understands
OneFootball appoints Sportfive’s Seifert as APAC strategy lead
OneFootball has appointed Sportfive executive Sebastian Seifert to lead its strategy in the Asia-Pacific region
“Never underestimate beIN Sports”: Apac chief Kerr sets out long-term ambitions in region
Mike Kerr, MD of beIN Sports Asia-Pacific, speaks to SportBusiness about the broadcaster's long-term ambitions
MKTG APAC makes raft of appointments
The Australia-based APAC division of the MKTG Sports+Entertainment agency has made multiple hires to enhance its consulting, experiences, operations, stadium production and business operations teams
BeIN recommits to EFL in two-year deal
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Sports has secured English Football League (EFL) broadcast rights in a host of its territories in a deal covering the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, SportBusiness understands
AE Live appoints Stats Perform’s Ghangas to Apac commercial role
Broadcast solutions provider AE Live has announced the appointment of Stats Perform’s vice-president for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, Simar Ghangas, as head of commercial for the Asia-Pacific region.
Sports Matters Academy | The Metaverse Matters
The final module of the Sports Matters Academy series features two discussions, with seven experts, on the metaverse and the Web3 revolution
ONE Esports unveils Apac esports and gaming show Gamer’s Paradise
Esports and gaming promoter ONE Esports is today launching a new television show, Gamer's Paradise, in partnership with presenting sponsor Marriott Bonvoy
Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Jakarta added to Ladies Asian Tour golf series
A new Asian women's golf tournament, the Simone Asia Pacific Cup, will debut in Jakarta this August, part of the fledgling Ladies Asian Tour Series
Kevin McCullagh | Sports media’s ‘multi-polar’ world
Streaming isn't killing the traditional sports television powerhouses; instead, a new world of multiple sports video platforms has emerged, says Asia-Pacific editor Kevin McCullagh.
OneFootball recruits Bayern Munich’s Roth to partnerships role
OneFootball, the football-focused streaming and media platform, has recruited Bayern Munich’s Michael Roth to a partnerships role.
Cahill-backed XE Sports Group becomes first Asia-Pacific team to enter Extreme E
Extreme E, the electric off-road motor racing series, has gained its first team from the Asia-Pacific region after Australia-based XE Sports Group announced its participation in the series from next year
Sportradar appoints Oscar Brodkin as MD for Apac
Sportradar has promoted Oscar Brodkin to the role of managing director, Asia-Pacific.
Brodkin was previously managing director of risk intelligence
IMG appoints OneFootball’s McFarlane to senior role in Asia
The IMG agency has appointed Mark McFarlane as senior vice-president for strategic partnerships in Asia
UFC strikes new AirAsia sponsorship deal
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a new sponsorship deal with Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia ahead of the promotion’s first ever pay-per-view (PPV) event in Southeast Asia next m…
Media executive Sheikh to succeed long-serving Levy as NBA Asia chief
The National Basketball Association has announced that Scott Levy, the executive vice-president and managing director of its NBA Asia division, will leave the organisation at the end of next month
NBA develops localised content, straddles linear and digital, to grow Asian media business
The NBA is nurturing its broadcast partners, and at the same time developing its D2C service, as it addresses the challenges of the Asia-Pacific media market.