DAZN to expand to more than 200 countries and territories beginning Dec. 1, with the sports streaming service showcasing some of the biggest names in boxing on back-to-back weekends. On Saturday, Dec. 5, rising star Ryan Garcia meets 2012 Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell for the interim WBC lightweight title. One week later, unified heavyweight […]
Alibaba unveils AI solutions with the aim to digitalize sports events
The digital technology and intelligence wing of Alibaba Group, unveiled a series of artificial intelligence (AI) powered solutions which are set to transform and digitalize the way sports entertainment was traditionally organized, broadcast and consumed. The solutions are designed to bring spectators closer to the events’ center stage for more personalized and interactive engagement, while […]
Real Madrid signs easyMarkets as online trading partner in a three-year deal
Real Madrid has named easyMarkets as the club’s Official Online Trading Partner for the next three years, starting from the beginning of the 2020/21 season. This has the potential to add incredible value to the easyMarkets branding efforts and bring an unprecedented level of recognition to the well-established financial service provider. Ohad Golan, Chief Marketing […]
NFL Media strikes a carriage agreement with YouTube TV
NFL Media and YouTube TV have announced a carriage agreement to bring the two NFL-based channels to YouTube TV subscribers. NFL Network is available on YouTube TV’s base package as of Thursday. NFL RedZone is also available now, as part of YouTube TV’s new add-on package, Sports Plus, which launched Thursday. Host Scott Hanson will […]
FC Zenit’s editor on the club’s global digital strategy, innovative use of social media and growing female fan base
Russian football giants FC Zenit St. Petersburg recently clinched the Russian Premier League title with four games to spare in a season extended because of the coronavirus pandemic. The club has successfully managed to engage a global audience and popularize Russian football. The Playknox spoke with Mark Bowen, International editor of the club to know […]
Guild Esports appoints MediaCom S&E to support global partnerships strategy
Guild Esports (Guild), the global esports business has appointed MediaCom Sport & Entertainment (MediaCom S&E) as the Company’s first consultancy delivering Guild’s commercial partnerships strategy. Guild’s appointment of the esports division of MediaCom, one of the world’s leading media agencies, will support the Company across all aspects of its commercial proposition, development, and global go-to-market […]
Borussia Dortmund’s APAC Managing Director on the club’s virtual tour, digitalisation & ‘Kick it Out’ partnership
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund’s plans to tour China and other countries in South East Asia with the senior team before the start of the 2020-21 and to send a legends team to India have all been put on hold due to COVID-19. However, the club has come up with a virtual pre-season tour of Asia […]
ONE Championship CCO on Microsoft partnership, eSports and social media engagement
Singapore-based martial arts organization ONE Championship, with it’s core focus on revolutionizing the Mixed Martial Arts industry in Asia has been aggressively expanding its brand. It recently broke into the Top 10 Most Engaging Sport Profiles on Facebook Worldwide, according to figures released by Socialbakers. The Playknox spoke with Hari Vijayarajan, Chief Commercial Officer of […]
Kevin Durant partners Cadence13 to launch The Boardroom Podcast Network
Cadence13, a leading premium podcast company and part of Entercom’s podcast network, announced that it will partner with NBA star Kevin Durant and entrepreneur Rich Kleiman’s Thirty Five Ventures to create The Boardroom Podcast Network. In addition to hosting and guesting across both podcasts, Durant will serve as a curator and Executive Producer for the […]
OPPO urges Barça fans to “Go for it” in latest digital campaign
Official mobile phone partner of FC Barcelona, OPPO have announced a new campaign dubbed, ‘Go for it’ encouraging Barça fans to break down the barriers they may face in pursuit of their own dreams and ambitions. The spirit of ‘Go for it’ is encompassed in a short ad spot following a young fan as she […]