Analysts at BryceTech have examined 2024 data on behalf of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) to provide a snapshot of the satellite sector’s role in the global space economy. In 2024, the satellite industry accounted for $293 billion, or 71 per cent of the $415 billion global space economy. Bryce’s highlights show that as of […]
Global, the Media & Entertainment group, has unveiled plans to expand into video-first podcast brands and branded entertainment in sport, while launching a new suite of data-led tools to prove advertising effectiveness. At its first-ever Audio & Entertainment Upfronts, Group CEO Simon Pitts presented the company’s new creative powerhouse for video-first podcast brands, and announced […]
How Climate Change Affects Sports Long before data ruled sport, athletes depended on the sky above them. Farmers, fishermen, and players shared the same uncertainty: the weather decided everything. In the early Olympic years, the heat could stop a race. Centuries later, we rely on science, yet the same question remains – how can we […]
AST SpaceMobile is adding to its borrowings, raising $1 billion (€0.86bn) of convertible debt, but using some of its cash to pay off $50 million of existing borrowings. The $1 billion sum is made up of $850 million in new debt, but is giving the lenders the option to increase by $150 million in their […]
Stadium Safety Improvements and Economic Effect Since the dawn of organised sports, public venues have reflected societal changes. Back then, stands were just wood, with hardly any thought for ease or safety. Now, stadiums are like techy systems where devices and cameras keep everyone safe. Change has not just altered buildings but also the money […]
Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with MBC Group, the MENA media network. Under this extended agreement, MBC Group will continue to rely on Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood, the region’s leading orbital position, for the distribution of its portfolio of entertainment, news, and cultural channels to millions of households across MENA. […]
Billiard TV, a 24/7 television network with programming dedicated exclusively to cue sports, is now available as a FAST channel via Prime Video UK. Billiard TV was founded in 2021, and its FAST channel debuted on Prime Video US in April. Billiard TV, in partnership with Matchroom, airs highlights and full-event footage from the past […]
StackAdapt, a technology company in advertising and marketing, has announced a direct integration with Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service. This integration gives advertisers seamless access to a large collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals.. With this integration, advertisers and agencies can connect directly to Tubi’s […]
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and World Squash have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU marks the beginning of the partnership with World Squash, who will share digital content to National Olympic Committees (NOCs) for their own official social media channels. The collaboration will also see both parties promote World Squash […]
The free-to-play industry reached $117.7 billion in 2024 and is on its way to reaching $141.5 billion by 2030. Free games currently generate more revenue than ever-paid games. This paradox reframes the value creation process within developers’ minds. Sites such as bizbet have noted this turn closely, seeing trends in player behaviour and monetisation beyond […]