Genius Sports

Multiple Sports
Finance & Law

In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Mitesh Mehta, senior vice president of betting, gaming, and strategic sports for NBC Sports Next, the network’s technology and innovation division. Fisher and Russo also discuss the still-increasing presence of the cryptocurrency industry in sports sponsorship, New York City’s decision to exempt pro athletes from a Covid-19 vaccine mandate, an accelerating march into United States college sports by data companies such as Genius Sports and Sportradar, and Nike’s recent earnings report that was quickly followed up by a renewed relationship with the estate of the late Kobe Bryant.
Multiple Sports
Host Broadcast & Production

Streaming distribution deal covers 100 sports competitions Israeli firm targeting Genius clients with automated production tech Pixellot favours large-volume deals to train AI cameras
Multiple Sports
Media

Sports data and betting services company Genius Sports has agreed an exclusive streaming distribution deal with automated video and analytics firm Pixellot
Multiple Sports
Finance & Law

Global sports data provider Genius Sports posted $84m (€76.4m) in revenues in its fourth fiscal quarter, an increase of 78.7 per cent from the comparable period in 2020.
Basketball
Fan Engagement

Sports data company Genius Sports has signed a wide-ranging agreement with the Mid-American Conference (MAC), while its Second Spectrum division has teamed up with the NBA G League to deploy player and…
Football
Data

The Icelandic Club Association (ÍTF) and the Icelandic Football Association (KSI) have ended a year-long search for a data provider by agreeing a long-term, multi-faceted deal with Genius Sports.
Multiple Sports
Finance & Law

In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Alexandre Dreyfus, chief executive of blockchain platform Socios.com and its parent organization Chiliz. Fisher and Russo also preview the upcoming Beijing Olympics facing widespread political and operational challenges, discuss recent financial news surrounding Genius Sports and Comcast, and look ahead to forthcoming developments surrounding the National Football League’s Denver Broncos and Washington Football Team.
Multiple Sports
Data

Sports data and technology company, backed by NFL rights and US expansion, presents hopeful outlook to investors
Multiple Sports
Data

Sports data company continues to leverage NFL rights pact
American Football
Data

Sports data company Genius Sports and bookmaker Bet365 have expanded their long-term agreement to cover an enhanced package of sports video content, including NFL betting streaming and data rights outside…
Multiple Sports
Industry Moves

Sportfive has recruited Genius Sports’ Thomas Klingebiel as president of its media rights business.
Multiple Sports
Finance & Law

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview David Nugent, co-founder and chief executive of Next League. Fisher and Russo also discuss Endeavor’s dramatic entry into Minor League Baseball, Genius Sports’ large-scale data rights and digital media pact with the Canadian Football League, and the diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Olympics by several nations.
American Football
Data

Landmark deal will see global sports data provider powering the entire CFL digital infrastructure
Basketball
Data

In association with Genius Sports.
Multiple Sports
Finance & Law

Adjusted earnings swing to a loss as global sports data company's operating expenses soar during the period
NFL
Data

Sports data company completes set of pacts with first-tier NFL sportsbook partners
Multiple Sports
Finance & Law

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Mark Locke, Genius Sports chief executive. Eric and Chris also wrap up Major League Baseball’s 2021 World Series, and discuss recent developments in the United States sports betting market, workplace conduct issues involving several pro teams, new funding for sports data and analytics company Kitman Labs, and the troubled efforts of Sinclair Broadcast Group to create a direct-to-consumer streaming product.
Volleyball
Technology

The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has signed a long-term agreement with sports data and technology company Genius Sports