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Supponor, TBS bring virtual advertising to the sports world

Supponor, the technology provider in virtual advertising, and Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS), a provider of end-to-end broadcast and media related services, today announced a joint initiative to bring virtual advertising as-a-service to sports properties, federations and rights owners worldwide.   As a result of the recent successful launch of their league-wide solution for the National […]

April 18, 2023

Melbourne to host first NHL games in Southern Hemisphere

The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have announced the Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings will face off in the first-ever NHL games in the Southern Hemisphere, as Melbourne, Australia will play host to the 2023 NHL Global Series – Melbourne. The preseason games between the Coyotes and Kings […]

April 12, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Ampersand launches sports-focused audience segments

Ampersand, the audience-first TV advertising sales company, has launched new sports-focused audience segments within the company’s portfolio. The new segments allow brands to directly reach sports viewers in an engaged environment and enable brands to glean insights into these viewers’ behaviors before, during,  and even after sporting events are over. By having access to insights […]

April 4, 2023

NHL’s Hockey Day coming to Czechia and Finland

Czechia and Finland will present their first-ever Hockey Day celebrations in March designed to bring communities together around the sport of hockey and its many forms through TV broadcasts and in-person free activations for fans of all ages and those new to the sport. Hockey Day in Czechia on March 4 and Hockey Day in […]

February 10, 2023

Unibet becomes official partner of NHL in Sweden

Kindred Group, under its flagship brand Unibet, has entered into a multiyear agreement to become an Official Partner of the National Hockey League (NHL) in Sweden. As part of the partnership, Unibet will have access to a myriad of marketing rights and tailored content that will enhance customers’ experience. Unibet already has a strong ice […]

February 7, 2023

Sport24 renews NHL deal

Sport 24, the live sports channel available on airlines and cruise lines, has renewed its agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) to provide in-flight and in-ship broadcast coverage through the 2024-25 season. As part of the agreement, Sport 24 – which is owned and operated by IMG –  will broadcast 250 live games each […]

January 6, 2023

Switzerland: MySports ups ice hockey content

Exclusively on MySports this season, fans can watch all the National League games, the Champions Hockey League, 150 NHL games and numerous DEL and SHL games. Together with its partners, MySports says it  is delivering more ice hockey this year than ever before on all major TV platforms in Switzerland. When the National League commences […]

September 12, 2022

Telstra unveils next-gen delivery network

Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) is highlighting the next generation of its Internet Delivery Network (IDN) at NAB 2022. Designed to maximize content value and revenue opportunities through rapid, easy deployment at reduced expense, the platform is continually adding new features and capabilities to keep pace with evolving workflows for broadcast and production. Telstra IDN is […]

April 26, 2022

Viaplay acquires NHL, KSW rights in UK

Viaplay will become home to the National Hockey League (NHL) and KSW mixed martial arts (MMA) in the UK. Up to 1,400 games from the US ice hockey league will be shown on Viaplay every year until 2027, alongside 12 live events from the European MMA promotion annually until 2025. Viaplay will launch in the […]

April 25, 2022

English Ice Hockey Association teams with Pixellot

Pixellot, a provider of AI-Automated sports video and analytics solutions, has signed a two-year deal with the English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) to provide transformative video streaming, capture, data and analysis to revolutionise talent spotting, coaching and training for junior teams in England. By giving coaches and team analysts access to the same kind of […]

April 6, 2022