Media
Iris to drive Grand Slam of Curling globalisation
The Curling Group (TCG), the newly-formed venture which has bought the Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet, has hired Iris Sport Media to distribute the property’s global broadcast and betting rights.
More questions from beIN in LFP payment standoff
BeIN Sports continues to withhold its first instalment payment for Ligue 1 rights amid ongoing doubts over its allocated sponsorship inventory and questions raised over the broadcaster’s media rights package.
Sportfive makes cricket move with masters league
Sportfive has unveiled its first foray into cricket since the arrival of Seamus O’Brien to head up its Asia-Pacific business with the establishment of a ‘Masters’ T20 league featuring Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Otro Capital, Blitzer latest investors in Two Circles
Two Circles is targeting further US growth after taking on investment from Otro Capital, the New York-based sports private equity firm, and David Blitzer, the American billionaire and multiple sports team owner.
SEG launches ‘best of Utah’ DTC service for NHL debut
Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled a new direct-to-consumer streaming service that incorporates matches of its newest franchise, the NHL's Utah Hockey Club, with those of the NBA's Utah Jazz
Pluto TV eyes ‘significant brand boost’ in BVB deal
Pluto TV, the free, ad-supported streaming service owned by Paramount Global, has struck a multi-faceted global commercial agreement with Borussia Dortmund, which includes shirt branding and a dedicated TV channel.
Premiership Rugby ‘considering’ URC merger to boost revenues
Greater media rights revenue is likely to be the key factor determining whether a merger between Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship (URC) would be a viable option for both properties.
New title sponsor, bigger FTA window for women’s A-League
The newly branded Ninja A-League will benefit from at least 10 free-to-air matches in 2024-25 as part of its naming rights deal.
EXCLUSIVE: Agency heavyweights submit Uefa rights bids
At least five top-tier sports marketing agencies are vying for the chance to sell Uefa Champions League commercial rights from 2027-28 onward, after the deadline for bids passed this morning.
PSA recruits Soobratty to media and content role
Melissa Soobratty, senior media director of World Table Tennis, will serve as Professional Squash Association's head of media and marketing.
TKO raises full-year guidance as Q2 revenue jumps to $851.2m
TKO Group, the Endeavor-owned parent company of WWE and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has raised its full-year guidance after posting new quarterly records for revenue and adjusted earnings.
BeIN, LFP hammer out deal details as sign-off nears
The French football domestic rights saga is almost at an end, after the league's board of directors validated the €100m ($108m) per season media rights and sponsorship offer from pay-television's beIN S…
Euroleague and IMG’s fruitful marriage might need counselling
Euroleague Basketball and IMG are entering a crucial period of discussions with just two seasons remaining in their 10-year contract, and as the rights-holder eyes greater control over its commercial returns.
World Lacrosse nets Nike, launches OTT platform
World Lacrosse's long-term sponsorship with Nike continues a rush of commercial activity that has also included the launch of an OTT platform with Sportall.
New UWCL era to kick off with Two Circles in commercial box seat
The Two Circles agency and Uefa have finalised contracts for the global broadcast and sponsorship rights to the Uefa Women’s Champions League.
Florida State pens multimedia rights deal with Legends
Legends, the global experiences firm, has expanded its role in the US college sports scene, signing a 10-year multi-media rights partnership with Florida State University (FSU)
Infront, DEB share sponsorship sales remit in long-term renewal
The German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) will be able to source potential sponsors in-house as part of a revised and extended exclusive marketing agreement with the Infront agency
Swimming Australia brings in Sportfive to help overhaul commercial programme
Swimming Australia has appointed the Sportfive agency to an exclusive, multi-year commercial rights representation deal in a bid to increase the sport’s profile in the long build-up to the Brisbane 2032 O…