Events
YankeeNets example ‘a risk’ for rival teams
Media analysts have described the idea of rival Major League Baseball (MLB) teams following the example of the New York Yankees by setting up their own regional TV networks as ‘a risk’.
FIFA Appoints Zenith’s Sponsorship Intelligence
FIFA, the soccer world's governing body, has appointed Zenith Media’s new sponsorship research division, Sponsorship Intelligence, to provide a wide ranging research programme for its international events.
Extreme channel launches in France
Extreme Group's Extreme Sports Channel has launched in France.
Ex-colleagues say YES to Hindery
Leo Hindery, CEO of the proposed Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network, has recruited several former co-workers from media firms AT&T Broadband and GlobalCenter to form the managment team of the new venture.
Conference wants Super Bowl payoff
Organisers of an auto convention that has complicated plans to change the date of the Super Bowl say they would consider a payoff from the NFL.
Live coverage boosts CNN/SI audiences
The gradual shift of the content of the US network CNN/Sports Illustrated (CNN/SI) from a sports news format towards more live event programming has led to the broadcaster adding over 1 million subscribers to its proposition during the summer.
Fresh doubts over London 2005
Great Britain’s chances of hosting the 2005 World Athletics Championships have been dealt another blow according to reports.
Athens 2004 organisers security crackdown
Athens 2004 Olympic organisers will propose a new, tougher security plan to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspection team visiting Greece this week in the wake of the air attacks on the US.
Sportsworld hire new sales chief
Heather White has been appointed as the new head of sports sales at marketing and media company Sportsworld Media Group.
Emirates pulls out of World Series
Emirates Airlines have announced the end of their sponsorship of racing’s World Series.
DirecTV to screen WWF show
US satellite TV platform DirecTV will be allowed to air the WWF ‘Unforgiven’ pay-per-view event this Sunday despite contract renewal talks between the two parties for regular delivery of the content remaining unresolved.
YankeeNets hires production chief
YankeeNets LLC, the soon to be launched regional TV network for the New York Yankees, has hired the experienced John Fillippelli as head of production.
EC seeks assurances on merger
The European Commission is seeking further assurances on the proposed merger of RTL Group, Vivendi Universal and Group Jean-Claude Darmon (Darmon, pictured) after concerns the move will stifle competition.
Octagon’s royal appointment
Octagon Esedos, the Spanish agency of the sports marketing giant has appointed the son-in-law of King Juan Carlos I of Spain as its new business development manager.
NBA wants record TV deal
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will try to secure a record TV rights deal with its incumbent broadcast partners, NBC and Turner, when it opens renewal talks at a league meeting on Saturday.
CUB extends cricket sponsor deal
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) has signed a major new ten-year sponsorship deal with Carlton & United Breweries (CUB).
World Snooker signs soccer chief
The chairman of English Premier League soccer club Ipswich Town, David Sheepshanks, has joined the board of World Snooker as a non-executive director.
Merriman named chair of ACB
Bob Merriman has been named as chairman of the Australian Cricket Board (ACB).