BBC’s Athletics Deal, Instagram now searchable and Meta’s Voice AI

BBC secures 5 year coverage for athletics – Insider Sport *

BBC's long-term commitment highlights crucial media rights strategies.

Broadcasting, Media Rights, Athletics

Lando Norris's Quadrant sells majority stake to Veloce Media Group – Sport Mint *

Strategic move in sports and media, crucial for M&A insights.

Sports Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Motorsports

World Cup 2026 set to be ‘most polluting ever' – Behind Sport *

Environmental impact of sports events demands sustainable solutions.

World Cup, Sustainability, Sports Events

FanDuel valued at US$31bn as Flutter takes full control – SportPro

Significant financial move in the sports betting industry.

Finance, Betting, Investment

How Brands and Rightsholders Connect with Fans – Sport Industry Biz

Strategies for deep fan engagement and brand connection.

Marketing, Fan Engagement, Sponsorship

NFL Likely to Stay With CBS, Targeting Mass Renegotiation in 2029 – Front Office Sports *

Explores future of NFL media rights and sponsorship deals.

NFL, Media Rights, Sports Business

DraftKings in Talks to Acquire Prediction Market Railbird Exchange – Front Office Sports

Potential acquisition ties into sports betting and tech innovation.

Sports Betting, Technology, M&A

Google indexing Instagram posts: The search-social crossover brands can't ignore – Mumbrella *

A game-changer in digital marketing strategies for brands.

Digital Marketing, Social Media, Technology

Inside MLB's Master Plan to Host All-Star Week in Atlanta – Boardroom

Logistics, marketing strategies essential for major sports events.

MLB, Event Management, Sports Business

Trump and the Club World Cup final VIPs – The Athletic

Explores intersection of sports, politics and sponsorship.

Sports Business, Marketing, Sponsorship

Meta acquires voice startup Play AI – Techcrunch *

Voice AI acquisition reshapes sports marketing through tech engagement.

Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Fan Engagement

Leadership Is a Process: How to Lead More Effectively – Psychology Today

Exploring effective leadership for advancing sports management.

Leadership, Management, Sports Business

Mental Fitness Is the New Leadership Muscle – Refind

Mental fitness as key to improved sports leadership.

Leadership, Mental Fitness, Management

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