Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company and the German Bundesliga will debut the first two Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS during tonight’s highlight match at 18:30 CET featuring Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Muenchen on broadcast television in over 200 countries. The two new statistics, Average Positions and Expected Goals (xGoals), will give fans […]
Spanish Football Federation signs content partnership with Dugout
Spanish Football Federation (Federación Española de Fútbol’s (RFEF)) has agreed a content deal with Dugout. The new partnership will offer fans of Spanish football a exclusive video content via Dugout’s extensive network of premium publishers and on newly launched dedicated channels on Dugout.com and the Dugout App. Spain’s men’s national side is the only team […]
Everton signs club-record kit deal with Hummel
Everton Football Club has agreed a Club-record technical partnership with sportswear brand Hummel. The three-year agreement will see Hummel manufacture and supply Everton with bespoke playing, training and travel wear ahead of the 2020/21 season. As technical partner, Hummel will kit out the Men’s, Women’s and Academy squads as well as the Club’s coaching and […]
ATP partners Headspace and Sporting Chance for mental health and wellbeing
The ATP has partnered with Sporting Chance and Headspace to support the mental health and wellbeing of its player members and staff. Founded by former Arsenal F.C. and England football captain Tony Adams MBE, Sporting Chance is a leading mental health provider working exclusively with professional and elite sports participants to give them a safe […]
Facebook introduces ‘Shops’ to help small businesses sell online
Facebook has introduced Facebook Shops for businesses to set up a single online store for customers to access on both Facebook and Instagram. Businesses can choose the products they want to feature from their catalog and then customize the look and feel of their shop with a cover image and accent colors that showcase their […]
Facebook to invest $2m to support APAC news organisations
The Facebook Journalism Project has announced a $2 million investment in grant funding, coaching and training to support Asia-Pacific news organizations’ coronavirus work. Previously, Google launched a Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to deliver urgent aid to thousands of small, medium and local news publishers globally. According to an official statement by Facebook, News organizations will […]
Facebook injects $5.7 bn in Reliance Jio to accelerate digital transformation
Facebook announced a $5.7 billion, or INR 43,574 crore, investment in Jio Platforms Limited, part of Reliance Industries Limited, making it the largest minority shareholder. In an official statement, Facebook wrote: “This investment underscores our commitment to India, and our excitement for the dramatic transformation that Jio has spurred in the country. In less than […]
UK Government partners airlines to fly back Britons stranded abroad
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announces a new government partnership with airlines to fly back more tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic. Virgin, Easyjet, Jet2 and Titan Airways have today signed a memorandum of understanding negotiated by the Foreign Secretary and Transport Secretary. British Airways have also made clear that they will work […]
Google announces $800+ million to support small businesses and crisis response
Google has announced a new $800+ million commitment to support small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), health organizations and governments, and health workers on the frontline of COVID-19 global pandemic. In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote: “Our commitment includes: $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and more […]
Amazon to create 100,000 roles as demand surges due to COVID-19
Amazon will ramp up hiring, opening 100,000 new roles to support people relying on Amazon’s service in this stressful time. The company will invest over $350 million globally to increase pay by $2/hour in the U.S., £2/hr in the UK, and approximately €2/hr in many EU countries for employees and partners who are in fulfillment […]