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Metta World Peace Launches $100M Venture Fund Targeting Sports Tech – Sportico *
High-profile venture fund boosting sports tech innovation.
Liga MX Teams to Vote on Formal Investment From Apollo, NFL – Sportico *
Discusses potential significant investments in Liga MX.
Disney Eyes Texas-Size Playoff After Winning College Football's TV War – Sportico
Disney's strategic media moves in college football.
Las Vegas Doubles Down on Sports With $1.75B Ballpark and NBA Arena – Front Office Sports
Major investments in sports infrastructure in Las Vegas.
NFL Set to Change Premium Seat Revenue-Sharing Formula – Sports Business Journal
Examines changes affecting NFL seat revenue sharing.
Digital & Social
TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law – New York Times
Implications of TikTok ban for digital marketing strategies.
Spotify Just Launched a Bold New Feature in Wrapped: An AI-Generated Podcast – Washington Post
AI transforms personalised audio experiences on Spotify.
Professional Sports
San Diego FC Becomes the League’s 30th Franchise – Front Office Sports
Explores MLS expansion and market growth strategies.
Red Bulls’ Unlikely MLS Cup Run Boosts Business Into 2025 – Sportico
Analyzes business impact of sports success on MLS team.
Media & Entertainment
Simpsons-Based ‘MNF' Alt-Cast Has ESPN, Sony, Show Runners Pulling Out All the Stops – Sports Business Journal
Combining entertainment and sports for broader viewership.
TNT Sports Embraces Video Game Elements – Sports Pro *
Innovative broadcasts merging sports and video games.
MLS Considering Schedule Change to Align with Global Soccer – CBS Sports
Strategic implications of global alignment for MLS.
AI 🤖
5 Brands That Went Big on AI Marketing in 2024, And What They Learned – Adweek
AI's impact on modern marketing strategies.
Perplexity, Google, and the Battle for AI Search – Big Think *
Understanding AI search dynamics is crucial in digital marketing.
Make You Think
Manifestation: Magical Thinking or Real Psychology? – Psychology Today *
Insights into consumer behaviour and psychological trends.
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