From Netball’s Historic Surplus to F1’s PwC Deal and Microsoft’s AI Workplace

Netball 2025: Netball delivers historic surplus as Liz Ellis eyes private investment – AFR *

Significant financial strategy in women's sports highlighted.

Women's Sports, Investment, Sponsorship

Eli Manning Eyeing Minority Stake in New York Giants – Bloomberg *

Athletes transitioning into team ownership, notable sports business trend.

NFL, Ownership, Investment

DJ Khaled's Catalog Acquired by Influence Media Partners – PRNewswire

Insights into shifting dynamics in music rights and marketing.

Music, Media, NIL

Formula 1 drives deal with PwC – Sport Industry Group *

Key insights into corporate partnerships in sports.

Formula 1, Sponsorship, Consulting

Fan-Driven NIL Player Funding Platform Raises $6.25 Million – Sportico

Innovative platform for NIL crowdfunding in college sports.

NIL, Sports Tech, Crowdfunding

House v. NCAA Settlement Has a Little-Known Federal Lobbying Provision – Front Office Sports

Explores legal and lobbying efforts in college sports.

NCAA, College Sports, Policy

RTFKT NFT owners sue Nike after Web 3.0 platform closure – SportsPro *

Focus on emerging technologies like NFTs and Web 3.0.

NFT, Technology, Legal

How DJ Adam Amin Mixes Baseball With Bangers – Front Office Sports

Diversifying careers in sports media and entertainment.

Media, Broadcasting, Personal Branding

The Content Flywheel: How Strategic Social-First Storytelling Creates Premium Value in Sports – DSMSports

Using social storytelling to create value in sports.

Content Strategy, Social Media, Sports Marketing

Star Wars Lands In the World Of Fortnite – Futureparty

A unique intersection of entertainment and gaming.

Entertainment, Gaming, Media

Players Of EA Sports FC Will Now Be Able To Listen To Podcasts And Music From Spotify While They Play – Spotify

Combines entertainment and technology in gaming experiences.

EA Sports, Spotify, Gaming

Meta Reveals Llama API at LlamaCon – TechCrunch

Emerging tools in AI model deployment for fan engagement.

Meta, AI, API

The 2025 Annual Work Trend Index: The Frontier Firm Is Born – Microsoft *

AI integration influencing the workplace significantly.

AI, Workplace, Transformation

OpenAI Wants Its ‘Open' AI Model to Call Models in the Cloud for Help – TechCrunch

Advanced AI models enhancing marketing capabilities.

OpenAI, Cloud, Sports Analytics

The AIs are trying too hard to be your friend – Platformer *

AI sycophancy and implications for AI advancements.

AI, Technology, Marketing