Mediafisch CEO Björn Hering announced the company, together with Elysian Fields, has signed a deal with Small World, a Joe Lewis Company (JLC), to be the worldwide distribution and production partners for the unscripted television series My Perfect Supercar. The series is being produced in association with one of the most exclusive clubs in the […]
WWE has announced that SummerSlam will take place from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 21st at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, marking the first time the annual event has been held at an NFL stadium. Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Allegiant Stadium is a state-of-the-art global events destination and […]
Consumer research featured in Parks Associates’ OTT Video Market Tracker shows 47 per cent of US broadband households currently subscribe to Amazon Prime Video. The landmark content rights deal between Amazon Prime Video and the NFL, reportedly worth $1 billion annually, will help increase the service’s subscription uptake and regular viewers through exclusive rights to […]
fuboTV, sports-first US TV streaming platform, has announced its Q1 results. The company closed the strongest first quarter in its history, delivering better-than-expected growth in subscribers (590,430, up 105 per cent year-over-year, including 43,000 net additions in the quarter), total revenue ($119.7 million, up 135 per cent year-over-year) and advertising revenue ($12.6 million, up 206 […]
Versus Systems has entered into a definitive agreement with Xcite Interactive to acquire 100 per cent of Xcite’s capital stock. Xcite is a specialist in interactive audience engagement, having worked with over 150 professional teams across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB as well as the World Cup, Formula1, and other live events worldwide. Xcite […]
Genius Sports, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Second Spectrum, a provider of data tracking and visualisation solutions. The aggregate purchase price for the acquisition is $200 million, subject to customary adjustments. The purchase price will be […]
Stingray Group, the music, media, and technology company, has announced that Jim Riley will join its management team as President, US Operations. In his position, Riley will help shape Stingray’s US strategy and enhance sales and marketing capabilities across the United States. He will support the US sales team, drive new strategic partnerships, and expand the […]
Amazon has reported its Q1 2021 results, as its Prime Video streaming service turns 10 years old. The web giant saw operating income increase to $8.9 billion (€7.3bn) in the first quarter, compared with operating income of $4 billion in Q1 2020. Net income increased to $8.1 billion, compared with net income of $2.5 billion […]
The National Football League (NFL) has signed long-term agreements with media partners Amazon, CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, and NBC for the distribution of games over television and digital platforms, as well as additional media rights. With these agreements, the NFL has expanded its digital footprint to reach a broader audience while maintaining its commitment to keep […]
fuboTV, the US sports-first live TV streaming platform, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31st 2020. The company closed its strongest fourth quarter and year in its history, topping $100 million in quarterly revenue for the first time ($105.1 million actual). fuboTV ended 2020 with 547,880 paid […]