ELEVEN will be distributed on Amazon Prime Video in Italy. The partnership will see ELEVEN Italy make the best of its Serie C coverage available through the Amazon Prime Video platform. Ten Serie C games will be offered up every matchday on Amazon in addition to the Serie C play-offs and the pick of […]
Lakers name DWS as official global investment sponsor of the team
The Los Angeles Lakers and DWS have announced a multi-season global sponsorship agreement making DWS the Official Global Investment Sponsor of the team. DWS is one of the leading asset managers and is geared for further growth around the globe, with 1.1 trillion dollars of assets currently under management. The sponsorship will include […]
Sony Pictures Network India secures exclusive media rights for Bundesliga until 2023
Bundesliga International, a subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, has agreed to a two-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) for exclusive media rights to broadcast the Bundesliga in India and the Indian Subcontinent. The agreement includes India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Pakistan. The deal between Bundesliga International and […]
Former England Footballer Eni Aluko joins MediaCom Creative Systems as Board Advisor
Eni Aluko, has joined MediaCom Creative Systems in the newly created role of Board Advisor. Eni will work with the network across Europe and North America to expand its work in women’s sport and on broader brand initiatives focused on female empowerment and inclusion. Both parties will now actively seek ways to use their […]
IMG appoints Barney Francis as EVP, Head of Global Production
IMG has hired former Sky Sports Managing Director Barney Francis as Executive Vice President, Head of Global Production to lead IMG’s production business into a new era. Francis, who will start in early November, is widely respected as a creative and innovative executive largely responsible for establishing Sky Sports as the leading UK sport […]
Premiership Rugby appoints Simon Massie-Taylor as CEO
Premiership Rugby has appointed Simon Massie-Taylor as their new Chief Executive. This is a key moment for Premiership Rugby as the business moves to accelerate development of the full potential of the league, for the benefit of the players, the clubs and our fans. The Gallagher Premiership Rugby plan is to continue to build […]
ICC names Sportradar as official data distribution and betting live streaming partner
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a global partnership with Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) (“Sportradar” or “the Company”), making them the Official Data Distribution and Official Betting Live Streaming Partner of the ICC. Sportradar is a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the number one provider of […]
Marion Rousse appointed as director of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
The world of women’s cycling is eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the itinerary of the first edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on 14 October at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. The eight stages scheduled from 24 to 31 July 2022 will be announced by Marion Rousse, who has been […]
Manchester United appoints Dominic Jordan as its first Director of Data Science
Manchester United has appointed its first Director of Data Science to drive forward the club’s use of data to help players and staff deliver success on the pitch. Dominic Jordan, an experienced data scientist with a background in geospatial analytics, will be tasked with improving the way we connect and analyse the vast amounts […]
FA to focus on driving forward ‘diversity and inclusion’ as part of new strategy
The Football Association [The FA] has published its new three-year equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which will run until 2024 and forms an integral part of the governing body’s long-term commitment to use its influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination. A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments […]