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The Rise of SailGP: How A Niche Hobby Turned Into A Global Powerhouse – Huddle Up *
Discover how SailGP transformed into a global phenomenon.
Sailing, Sports Business, Sponsorship
NBA Finals: What a Win Would Mean for Indiana or Oklahoma City – Culture of Sport *
Consider local impacts and cultural significance of a win.
NBA, Marketing, Team Building
National Media Rights at Forefront of MLB Meetings – Sports Business Journal
Critical insights into MLB's media rights negotiations.
MLB, Media Rights, Negotiations
How NBCU's Creator Accelerator Program Brings TikTok Talent to Peacock – Boardroom *
A look into transforming broadcasting with digital creators.
Media, Broadcasting, Digital Content
Lumen Field to revamp some suites ahead of 2025 NFL season – Biz Journals
Explore stadium upgrades focused on fan experience.
Stadium Management, NFL, Fan Engagement
The Panthers Raised Season Ticket Prices 36.5%—and Fans Kept Buying – Sportico
Insights into pricing strategy and fan loyalty in NHL.
NHL, Ticketing, Revenue
Professional Sports
Stakes raised for 49ers, World Cup host committee with zero funds in state budget proposal – SF Chronicle
Analysing financial strategies for hosting global events.
World Cup, Event Planning, Sports Finance
Peyton Manning Joins Denver NWSL Ownership Group – Sports Business Journal
Highlighting the impact of high-profile investments in women's sports.
NWSL, Ownership, Investment
FanCode bags TV & digital rights for Indian football team's upcoming fixtures – SportsMint Media
Expanding media rights in emerging football markets.
Media Rights, Football, India
U.S. Soccer partners with MatchWornShirt to offer game-worn jersey auctions – SportsMint Media
Innovative fan engagement through memorabilia auctions.
Sponsorship, Soccer, Memorabilia
Digital & Social
TikTok Is Adding AI-Powered Smart Keyword Filters – TechCrunch *
Enhancing marketing campaigns with targeted AI functionality.
TikTok, AI, Marketing
Media & Entertainment
How SiriusXM is Adapting in the Changing Audio Landscape – Fortune
Understanding SiriusXM's strategy for streaming competition.
Media, Technology, Audio
Stan Extends Deal with Sony Pictures Television – Mediaweek
Navigating media rights in the streaming age.
Media Rights, Streaming, TV Deals
Geek Out
Phonely AI agents reach 99% accuracy and feel fully human – VentureBeat *
AI agents reshape customer engagement in sports businesses.
AI, Customer Engagement, Technology
GitHub Launches Copilot Spaces – GitHub Blog
Empowering sports tech with collaborative coding environments.
Technology, Software Development, Innovation
AI
Sakana's AI learns to upgrade its own code – Sakana AI
How AI's autonomous coding reflects technological evolution.
AI, Innovation, Sports Technology
OpenAI Unveils Two Major Updates, Advances Global Expansion Play – TechCrunch
Exploring OpenAI's new capabilities for global AI applications.
AI, Technology, Innovation
Make You Think
Networking Is More Important Than Ever – Business Insider
Renowned significance of networking amid evolving job markets.
Networking, Careers, AI
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