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CBF faces wrath of Brazilian NOC as Nike kits worn at Tokyo medal ceremony
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is facing action from the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) in a dispute over kit suppliers
Ofcom recommends review of UK listed events
UK media regulator Ofcom has recommended a review into the listed events legislation
DraftKings to acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming in $1.56bn deal
Massachusetts-based fantasy sports and gaming operator DraftKings has continued its expansion by securing a deal to acquire iGaming and online casino platform Golden Nugget Online Gaming in a $1.
Infront recruits Fifa sponsorship sales head Axer
The Infront agency has appointed Christopher Axer, Fifa’s head of sponsorship sales, to lead the central sales team at its ProSports division.
Eric Grubman and Neal Menashe on the SEAH-Super Group merger
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Eric Grubman, chairman of Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. (SEAH), and Neal Menashe, chief executive of Super Group. Eric and Chris also discuss CVC Capital Partners’ ongoing bid to acquire a 10 per cent equity stake in a holding company focused on LaLiga’s commercial ventures, Penn National Gaming’s acquisition of theScore, new provisions in New York City requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination to attend indoor sports and entertainment events, and Sinclair Broadcast Group’s latest earnings report.
Genius CEO Locke says DraftKings deal ‘first of many’ but investor report says stock ‘overhyped’
Mark Locke, the chief executive of sports data and betting services operator Genius Sports, has predicted that the company’s new supplier agreement with US betting and gaming operator DraftKings will b…
DraftKings revenue surges again, net loss narrows
Prominent gaming company raises full-year revenue target for third time this year
Streaming launches stir Australian rights market, but deeper challenges limit rights-holder upside
Kevin McCullagh looks at the competition for media rights in Australia, after an outbreak of 'streaming wars' in Australia has injected life into a sports media rights market.
SportAccord summit postponed to 2022
The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit due to be held in Ekaterinburg, Russia in November this year has been rescheduled for 15-20 May, 2022
Kayo subs soar as Foxtel streaming business grows
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel reported a 40-per-cent increase in subscriptions in 2021, with subscribers for its sports streaming service Kayo Sports more than doubling
Penn National Gaming to acquire theScore in $2bn deal
Casino operator Penn National Gaming has made another major move to expand its presence in the North American sports betting industry by acquiring Canadian-based sports media and betting company theScore…
Sinclair heightens focus on sports betting
Major RSN owner touts plans for "in-game betting, but on steroids"
Sport TV adds five-day subscription option, Eleven Sports launches six-month offer
Portuguese pay-television broadcaster Sport TV has launched a new temporary subscription model and reduced its price for multi-platform subscriptions.
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Live Nation Q2 revenue soars 677 per cent
Rapino predicts "roaring" era for live events extending for several years
Discovery announces leadership reshuffle for ANZ business
Media group Discovery has promoted Rebecca Kent, general manager of Australia and New Zealand, to the newly-created position of senior vice-president, transformation
Octagon creates new career development division
Operating unit to focus heavily on athletes' post-playing endeavors
Sportradar recruits Pommer to sports content and partnerships role
Sports data and betting services company Sportradar has recruited Jan Pommer, the experienced German sports marketing executive, as its head of sports content and partnerships in Europe, the Middle East…
Advertising recovery drives Discovery’s healthy Q2 international revenue increase
Media group Discovery has reported $1.09bn (€919.5m) in second-quarter revenues for its International Networks division and now also boasts 18 million direct-to-consumer streaming subscribers.