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Key Reads
A New Type of ‘Beast Games' Seems to Be Unfolding – TheStreet *
MrBeast's influence offers insights for digital marketing.
How Kobe Bryant's $400 Million Investment Win Set The Standard For Athlete Investing – Huddle Up *
Kobe Bryant's business success redefines athlete investing.
Six Nations taps Monopoly Go! to enhance digital fan engagement – Insider Sport *
Explores innovative fan engagement strategies in rugby.
Barclays and Lord's Strike Principal Partnership – Sport Industry
New sponsorship deal highlights financial partnerships in sports.
Manchester United Fans Demand Ticket Price Freeze – New York Times
Explains fan pressure influencing the football club's ticket policies.
Digital & Social
Elon Musk tells X staff company is barely breaking even – The Verge
Explores financial challenges facing Twitter under Musk.
The US Podcast Industry Won’t Top $2bn in Revenue Until 2032 – Insider Radio
Long-term projections of digital audio industry growth.
Professional Sports
Saquon Barkley Earns $500,000 Extra as Eagles Rush to Super Bowl – Sportico *
The impact of performance incentives on athlete contracts.
NFL Responds to Mahomes Penalty Debate With Replay Expansion – Front Office Sports
NFL's decision on replay expansion affects officiating standards.
Chiefs Fatigue? Fan Poll Finds Much Love but Growing Dislike for KC – Sportico
Analyzes fluctuating fan perceptions of a top NFL team.
Media & Entertainment
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Pay Package for 2024 Jumps to $41 Million – Los Angeles Times
Highlights executive payment strategies in entertainment.
Martha Stewart, Charli XCX, and Matthew McConaughey Tease Uber Eats’ Super Bowl Ad – Adweek
Super Bowl campaign underscores celebrity endorsement strategies.
AI 🤖
Using LLMs to search – Ben's Bites
AI's role in enhancing search capabilities.
Yale’s New AI Tool Identifies Risk of Future Heart Failure – Yale Medicine
AI's application in predicting athlete health risks.
DeepSeek’s AI Efficiency Sinks Nasdaq Futures Over 200 Points – The Decoder
Explores AI advancements affecting global tech markets.
ELEVENLABS RAISES $250M AT $3B VALUATION – Cosmico
AI voice technology advances media engagement strategies.
Make you think
Event Cancellation: Key Considerations for Sport – Sport Industry
Analyzes complexities in sports event cancellations.
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