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Inside the NFL-ESPN Deal That Could Reshape Sports Media – Huddle Up *
A game-changing equity swap poised to influence media dynamics.
NFL, ESPN, Media
Amazon Alliance Cements MLS's Digital Playbook for Global Growth – Sports Mint *
Amazon and MLS team up to revolutionise sports streaming.
MLS, Amazon, Media Rights
NFL Deals Red Zone, NFL Media Assets to ESPN in Blockbuster Billion-Dollar Agreement – The New York Times
Huge media rights deal reshaping NFL broadcast strategies.
NFL, Media Rights, Broadcasting
West Ham Women Partner with Modibodi – SportIndustry.biz
First-of-its-kind sponsorship deal pushing innovative brand partnerships.
Sponsorship, Women's Sports, Brand Partnerships
College Sports Is ‘New Frontier' for Private Equity – Front Office Sports
Delving into private equity's growing interest in college athletics.
College Sports, Investment, Sports Business
Professional Sports
Connecticut Sun Will Reportedly Be Sold for $325M and Could Relocate to Boston by 2027 – Yahoo Sports
Sale and relocation possibilities shaking up the WNBA landscape.
WNBA, Franchise Sale, Relocation
Liverpool FC's Commercial Strategy and US Expansion – NY Times
Liverpool's new Adidas deal and social media moves.
Liverpool FC, Commercial Strategy, Partnerships
Serie A Partners With Genius Sports for Betting Data Distribution – Sportico
Innovative data-driven partnership transforming betting and analytics strategies.
Sports Betting, Technology, Data Analytics
Cubs Land 2027 MLB All-Star Game After Lengthy Pursuit – Front Office Sports
In-depth look at hosting duties of major sporting events.
MLB, Event Management, Urban Development
Media & Entertainment
The Lions Roar, But Will It Last? – SportIndustry.biz *
Examining sustainability in rugby's modernisation efforts.
Rugby, Sports Management, Tradition vs Modernisation
Netflix is Now Using Generative AI – But It Risks Leaving Viewers and Creatives Behind – The Conversation *
Generative AI's impact on media consumption trends.
AI, Media, Technology
AI
Meta Unveils AI-Powered Wristband that Could Replace Your Keyboard – Hypebeast *
Innovative wearables set to transform sports tech interactions.
Meta, Technology, AI
Apple is Building an AI Answer Engine – TechCrunch
Apple's strategic AI move to redefine digital interactions.
AI, Apple, Technology
Peeking Inside AI Brains: Machines Learn Like Us – EurekAlert
Highlighting AI's learning process in predictive analytics.
AI, Learning, Technology
Make You Think
Opinion: The Opt-In Advantage: How to Build an Audience That Wants to Hear from You – Mumbrella
Engagement techniques for sports marketers to build loyal fan bases.
Marketing, Audience Engagement, Opinion
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