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IMG retains Wimbledon media and sponsorship rights representation
IMG will continue to represent broadcast and sponsorship rights to the Wimbledon Championships after agreeing to an exclusive ‘long-term’ extension with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AE…
FanCode bags World Rugby Sevens Series
Indian digital sports media platform FanCode has acquired exclusive streaming rights for the men's and women's 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series
Lacoste signs sponsorship with Mutua Madrid Open
Apparel company Lacoste has announced a new three-year sponsorship deal with ATP and WTA Masters 1000 tennis tournament, the Mutua Madrid Open
Seven League Digital Trends Report predicts ‘generational change’
Digital agency Seven League has released its fifth annual Digital Trends in Sport report in which it claims the technology sector is undergoing its "greatest moment of transition seen for a generation"
Super League Europe CCO Jones appointed RL Commercial managing director
Rhodri Jones has been appointed the first managing director of Rugby League Commercial as the sport continues to refresh its corporate and leadership structure in the UK
IMG secures host of international broadcast deals for Fury-Chisora
Media rights agency IMG has agreed a flurry of international broadcast deals for Queensberry Promotions’ all-British WBC World Heavyweight Championship fight between Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora.
Hutton appointment completes RL Commercial board
Highly experienced media executive Peter Hutton has been named among the three external non-executive directors who complete the inaugural board of RL Commercial, as part of ongoing efforts to reshape…
IMG extends Cricket South Africa media advisory deal into the next decade
The IMG agency has renewed its international media rights distribution agreement with Cricket South Africa, extending the decades-long relationship after a long period of uncertainty
World Rugby extends IMG Replay video archive deal
World Rugby has renewed an agreement with IMG for the agency to exclusively manage and license the video archive for its flagship competitions until 2024
On Location’s Jernigan given wider role at Endeavor’s hospitality and events division
Scott Jernigan, On Location’s executive vice-president of global sports, has been promoted to a wider position within the Endeavor group.
IMG Replay renews Queensberry video archive deal
The IMG agency has renewed its worldwide video archive deal with Queensberry Promotions (QPL), the parent company of boxing promoter Frank Warren, through a permanent three-year rolling contract
Sport 24 lands Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup rights for first time
Sport 24, the in-flight and in-ship service owned and operated by the IMG agency, has agreed a deal with the International Cricket Council to show this year’s men’s T20 World Cup, as well as the 2023 Cri…
Mutua Madrileña renews with Madrid Open in IMG-owned MTP deal
Insurance company Mutua Madrileña has renewed its title sponsorship of the Mutua Madrid Open for five more years, from 2023 to 2027.
IMG’s rugby league recommendations include scrapped relegation and re-worked calendar
The IMG agency has presented its first seven recommendations under its 12-year joint venture agreement with the Rugby Football League and Super League Europe
IMG brokers domestic deal with U-Next for JLPGA Tour rights
Japanese streaming platform U-Next has acquired rights to the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour in an agreement facilitated by the IMG agency
EXCLUSIVE: SA20 to be bundled with CSA rights in India
Broadcast rights in India for SA20, the new South African T20 competition due to start in January, will be bundled with wider Cricket South Africa rights, SportBusiness understands
Long-serving IMG executive Henchman promoted to president, global partnerships
Sports and entertainment group Endeavor has announced the promotion of Robbie Henchman to the role of president of global partnerships at IMG Events, IMG Media and On Location
Team recruits Harkins from IMG’s football media rights department
The Team Marketing agency has recruited Jake Harkins from IMG’s football department in the role of media rights sales lead.