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Key Reads
Netflix to show its first live F1 race as part of Apple TV deal – The Race *
Netflix and Apple TV team up for F1.
F1, Media Rights, Technology, Streaming, Sports Business
OpenAI Fires Employee for Using Confidential Info on Prediction Markets – TechCrunch *
Data privacy issue impacts OpenAI.
OpenAI, AI, Technology, Data Privacy
Sideline Moves: F1 calls on Hollywood to boost global reach – Insider Sport *
F1 uses celebrity to expand audience.
Formula 1, Marketing, Celebrity Endorsement, Sports Business, Global Reach
Paramount set for US$111bn WBD takeover after Netflix walks away – SportPro
Paramount to take over Warner Bros.
Media, Acquisition, Netflix, Paramount
Professional Sports
Oracle deepens multi-year title alliance with Red Bull Racing as F1 enters new era – Sports Mint Media
Oracle strengthens F1 partnership.
F1, Technology Partnership, Sponsorship, Oracle, Motorsports
IndyCar Just Gave Honda and Chevrolet Something No Series Has Ever Offered – Business of Speed *
IndyCar's new offer to manufacturers.
IndyCar, Motorsport, Sponsorship, Business, Technology
Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish soccer club Almería – SportsPro
Ronaldo's investment in Almería club.
Investment, Sports Business, Cristiano Ronaldo
Media & Marketing
Why the Polymarket/Substack Partnership Matters – Sports Media Guy *
Partnership reshaping sports betting.
Sports Betting, Media, Technology, Partnerships
Geek out
Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Model with Faster Image Generation – TechCrunch
Google's AI speeds up image creation.
AI Technology, Image Generation, Marketing, Creative Strategy
Anthropic–DoD fight ends with deal for OpenAI – Morning Brew
OpenAI's new deal with Defense.
AI, Technology, Government, Contracts, Ethics
Perplexity announces “Computer,” an AI agent that assigns work to other AI agents – Ars Technica
AI innovation in task delegation.
AI, Technology, Innovation, Sports Marketing
Make you think
Can AI Improve Customer Service Without Killing Jobs? – The Neuron
Balancing AI in customer service.
AI, Customer Service, Sports Business, Fan Engagement
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