Comcast has reported results for the quarter ended March 31st 2021. “We are off to a great start in 2021. Our entire company performed well across the board, highlighted by another strong performance from cable, which posted its third consecutive quarter of double-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth, while adding the most quarterly customer relationships in our […]
WWE has announced the appointment of Claudine Lilien as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Sales & Partnerships. Lilien, who previously held senior leadership roles across FOX Corp, FOX Sports and FOX Networks Group, will report to WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon. As head of WWE’s Global Sales & Partnerships division, Lilien will […]
WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has reported Q1 revenue of $263.5 million (€218.3m), a decrease of 9 per cent or $27.5 million, reflecting the absence of the company’s live ticketed events and tours, partially offset by the upfront revenue recognition related to the delivery of certain WWE Network intellectual property rights. WWE Network launched on Peacock, […]
WWE has announced that Chris Legentil has been named Senior Vice President & Head of Global Communications, and Scott Zanghellini has been named Head of Revenue Strategy and Development. As part of WWE’s senior leadership team, Legentil will be responsible for the company’s communications strategy. “Chris has phenomenal instincts. His experience working across the media and content […]
On the heels of last week’s NXT TakeOver: Stand and Deliver, which was the most-watched NXT TakeOver in history, WWE’s NXT made its Tuesday night premiere on April 13th on USA Network with impressive results across TV and social media. NXT was up +16 per cent YOY and had more viewers than the NBA game on TNT […]
Principal Media, a global content licensing and channel distribution company, has licensed exclusive US linear broadcast rights to the critically acclaimed documentary The Sheik to VICE TV, America’s fastest-growing entertainment cable network. The Sheik chronicles Khosrow Vaziri’s electrifying career as a pro wrestler known as ‘The Iron Sheik’ From his upbringing in Iran to his […]
WrestleMania, the WWE’s annual flagship PPV, returns this weekend and will be available to watch in the UK and Ireland via BT Sport Box Office. WrestleMania 37 will be a two night event taking place in the early hours (1am start time) of April 11th and 12th with both nights airing on BT Sport Box […]
MediaPaedia Broadcast, the channel operations company that helps broadcasters launch, run and monetise their TV channels effectively, has launched a dedicated Russian feed for Extreme Sports Network. Extreme Sports Network broadcasts in over sixty countries and covers extreme and adventure sports and lifestyle content; including surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, motocross, BMX, mountain biking, FMX, music, […]
WWE and USA Network have announced a multi-year extension for NXT, which will move to Tuesday nights live on USA Network at 8/7c beginning April 13th. The new agreement for the live, weekly two-hour show furthers WWE and USA’s nearly three decade-long relationship. “We are incredibly proud of our three-decade partnership with WWE and in […]
DraftKings is set to become an Official Gaming Partner of WWE, subject to regulatory approval in all applicable jurisdictions. The collaboration centres on DraftKings’ free-to-play pools product and will launch with an inaugural free-to-play pool at WWE’s two-night PPV event, WrestleMania 37, on April 10th and 11th. “As a cultural icon and incredible sports and […]