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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in advanced talks to invest at least $1 billion in DAZN – Bloomberg *
Reveals potential landscape shift in sports streaming.
76ers Ditch Downtown Arena Plans, Partner with Comcast on Future South Philly Home – NBA.com
Explores significant venue development and strategic partnerships.
Inside the ‘last mad dash' to finish New Orleans' big makeover ahead of Super Bowl LIX – NYT
Insights into infrastructural preparations for major events.
Study: AI becoming more influential in helping sports orgs monetize fan bases – Sports Business Journal
Explores AI's role in fan engagement and monetization.
Digital & Social
YouTube Music plays podcasts – Podnews
Opportunity for creators to expand podcast visibility.
Instagram and Threads Chief Adam Mosseri Long Advocated Against Recommending Political Content to Users – The Verge
Insights on refining content strategies on social media.
Professional Sports
Venu Sports Is Dead, but Its Skinny Bundle Blueprint Powers On – Front Office Sports
Discusses shifts in streaming strategies involving major companies.
PDC agrees ‘UK£125m’ five-year World Darts Championship extension with Sky Sports – SportsPro *
Explores significant media rights in sports broadcasting.
Media & Entertainment
LiAngelo Ball Reportedly Signs Def Jam, UMG Deal – ESPN *
Crossover between sports and music industries explored.
The Duracell Scientist Powers Up Battery Brand’s Super Bowl Debut – Adweek
Highlights branding strategies linked to major sports events.
AI 🤖
Adobe's new AI tool edits 10,000 images at once – The Verge *
Efficient management of media content with AI tools.
Nvidia's AI Startup Investments – TechCrunch
Nvidia's AI investments influencing sports technology.
OpenAI publishes U.S. blueprint for ‘shared prosperity’ – OpenAI
AI’s economic impact in sports marketing and technology.
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