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Key Reads
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino ‘confirms’ 2026 World Cup halftime show – Insider Sport *
Significant development in sports marketing and entertainment.
Mavs’ New Ownership and the Idea of a Casino-Attached Arena – Barstool Sports *
Innovative sports venue development strategies explored.
Dolan’s MSG Networks Nears Bankruptcy As Cord-Cutting Surges – Front Office Sports
Understand the financial impacts of modern media trends.
Professional Sports
The Tennessee Titans Stadium Progress – AP News *
Learn about major infrastructure influence on sports.
FanDuel Retains Sports Betting Crown With $14B in 2024 Revenue – Front Office Sports
Insights into sports betting market leadership.
Mavericks Raise Ticket Prices By Over 8% for Next Season – The Guardian
Explore strategic pricing in professional sports.
Shaq Assists as No. 1 Recruit AJ Dybantsa Eyes Off-Court Riches – Sportico
Explore NIL deals and brand opportunities for college athletes.
Media & Entertainment
ESPN Cancels ‘Around the Horn’ After 23-Year Run– Hollywood Reporter
A long run for ESPN staple
T-Mobile Snags Location-Based Ad Firm Blis for $175M, Boosting Adtech Stack – AdWeek
How targeted advertising enhances sports marketing.
Viewership Was Barely Up for This Year's Oscars – Hollywood Reporter
Examine audience engagement trends in entertainment.
YouTube Dominates as Top Platform for News Podcasts – Digiday *
Unlock modern podcasting trends for media consumption.
AI 🤖
Facebook’s AI slop hellscape is already here – Fast Company *
Is this a race to the bottom?
Amazon’s AI Reasoning Model – TechCrunch
Explore how AI advances impact data strategies.
Google to Launch Gemini with Vision for AI-Powered Live Video Analysis – The Decoder
Revolutionize video analysis with AI in sports.
Make You Think
Why Money Is a Great Tool But an Awful Goal – Psychology Today
Explore valuable insights on financial motivations.
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