Research from Ampere Analysis shows that the number of sports documentaries released by leading commissioners reached a new peak in the run-up to the Paris Olympic Games. There were 103 new (first-run) sports documentaries and docuseries released between May and July 2024. In the current commissioning context, the number released in July represents 25 per […]
Fubo Sports, the FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) network from FuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, will stream three Fantasy Life original series ahead of the 2024-25 NFL and college football seasons. Fantasy Life is the successful multimedia content company founded by NBC Sports’ fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry. The agreement will bring Fantasy […]
H2O Racing has announced a partnership with DAZN, the sports streaming platform. DAZN will now offer global coverage of the F1H2O World Championship and the Aquabike World Championship. Starting from the next races – UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of Shanghai China (October 4th-6th) and UIM ABP Aquabike Grand Prix of Lake Toba Indonesia (November 16th-17th) […]
Artificial intelligence and various AI-powered tools and applications are helping redefine the live and on-demand broadcasting experience for sports fans worldwide. Here is a closer look at how broadcasters have used AI to enhance their visual effects (VFX) and make their shows more engaging and immersive. How are AI technologies helping to redefine the fan […]
Roku has unveiled Roku Sports Channel – a new FAST channel, launching in the US on August 12th – that brings all of Roku’s sports content into a dedicated experience for sports fans. Roku Sports Channel will feature a range of popular sports programming that Roku owns and licenses. Featured content will include live Major […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced a partnership with Tradable Bits, a provider of fan engagement, data, and marketing solutions, to enhance telecasts in Taiwan. The companies will pilot a series of activations designed to increase viewers’ engagement with content before, during, and after sports events. Fans who interact with DAZN’s content by scanning […]
Venu Sports, the upcoming standalone streaming service in the US being built through a joint venture between ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery, will be available at a launch price of $42.99 (€39.72) per month, with a seven-day free trial. Anyone signing up for Venu’s launch price will […]
Bridged has announced its first strategic long-term partnership with Fuse, a global sports and entertainment marketing agency headquartered in the United Kingdom. This collaboration aims to drive and champion diversity and representation within the sports and entertainment industries, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue rewarding careers in these fields. As a cornerstone of the […]
Dolby has acquired THEO Technologies, a provider of video players, and solutions for low-latency, live delivery of sports and entertainment content. Dolby said that coming together with THEO is its “next step in building solutions for sports and entertainment companies who are looking to create real-time digital experiences for live events that are more interactive […]
The England Lionesses’ victory at the Euro 2022 tournament has been voted the top live TV sporting moment of the past 20 years in a survey conducted by Everyone TV, the organisation responsible for streaming service Freely, which is backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The survey of 2,000 sports fans […]