Technology
UK High Court rules Supponor infringed AIM Sport’s virtual advertising patents
The UK High Court of Justice has found that London-based virtual advertising provider Supponor has infringed the patent of Swiss provider AIM Sport, with the company claiming the ruling could also leave…
Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull Racing driven by technology, marketing focus
US automotive manufacturer Ford will return to Formula 1 for the first time in more than two decades after entering into a long-term strategic technical partnership with Red Bull Racing
StarCasinò Sport sponsors VAR in Serie B
Sports infotainment platform StarCasinò Sport has expanded its presence in Italian football by agreeing to become the video assistant referee (VAR) sponsor of Serie B, the second tier of the domestic …
Premier League acquires Sorare equity option as part of major licensing deal
Digital collectibles and fantasy game company Sorare has signed a four-year licensing deal with the Premier League, adding to its licensee agreements with major sports organisations, including the NBA…
Swiss-Ski claims first with uniqFEED virtual advertising, extends with Huawei
Swiss-Ski has claimed a first for snow sports by teaming up with virtual advertising technology company uniqFEED to trial its products, while the national governing body has also extended its sponsorship…
Lingling Liu joins Web3 firm NMKR as head of sports partnerships
Web3 and blockchain company NMKR has appointed Lingling Liu as head of sports partnerships
UniqFEED recruits experienced industry executive Huston as CCO
Virtual advertising technology company UniqFEED has recruited Tom Huston, the experienced sports industry consultant, as chief commercial officer
Baltimore Ravens partner with SeatGeek
The National Football League's Baltimore Ravens announced a multiyear deal with ticketing platform SeatGeek, beginning with the 2023 NFL season
F1 Las Vegas GP strikes T-Mobile pact
Telco T-Mobile has been named the exclusive wireless provider for Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of the inaugural race on November 16-18, 2023
UniqFEED secures ‘multi-million’ investment from Patinex
Virtual advertising technology company UniqFEED has announced the closing of a Series C funding round led by a single backer, private investment company Patinex
Next League teams up with LPGA
Sports technology service Next League has announced a multiphase strategic partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association to help reposition the LPGA as a technology-driven organization
Fifa strikes multi-faceted deal with Globant
Fifa has struck a wide-ranging deal with digital consultant and software provider Globant which will involve support of the Fifa+ streaming platform and sponsorship of the flagship events of world football’s g…
Sportfive aligns with Polygon in push into Web3 space
Sportfive has signed a ‘multi-year’ agreement to become the global agency of record for Polygon, the blockchain infrastructure provider, as the sports marketing agency targets Web3 as a key pillar of …
TGI Sport concludes trio of deals with Sportseen acquisition
TGI Sport, the Bruin Capital and Quadrant Private Equity-backed media and marketing agency, has concluded a trio of acquisitions in the virtual, digital and LED advertising marketplace by agreeing a deal…
TGI Sport agrees further virtual advertising deal with Brand Brigade acquisition
TGI Sport, the Bruin Capital-backed media and marketing agency, has announced its second acquisition in the space of a week, agreeing a deal to buy US-based virtual advertising and virtual product placement…
Manchester City renews Unilumin LED display agreement
Manchester City has renewed its global agreement with Chinese LED display company Unilumin Sports
EXCLUSIVE: Bruin-owned TGI Sport buys specialist virtual advertising agency ISG
TGI Sport, the virtual advertising technology, media and marketing company part owned by Bruin Capital, has agreed a deal to acquire specialist virtual advertising solutions agency the Interregional Sports…
Qualcomm expands global football portfolio with Copa do Brasil investment
5G technology provider Qualcomm Technologies has announced a partnership with Brazil's domestic football cup competition through its Snapdragon brand