Key Reads

Women’s sport revenues to reach US$2.35bn in 2025SportsPro *
Forecasts growth in women's sports revenue.

10 trends shaping the future of stadiumsSportBusiness *
Key architectural trends influencing fan experiences.

Sportradar Announces IMG Arena AcquisitionSport Industry
Significant acquisition in sports data and distribution.

Comcast NBC New Deal Olympics Rights 2036 GamesHollywood Reporter
Key media rights deal highlights Olympic broadcast strategies.

Digital & Social

AI search is starting to kill Google's ‘ten blue links'The Verge *
Examines AI-driven changes in search engine usage.

Tiktok is rolling out a new “Security Checkup” tool – Techcrunch
Enhancing data privacy on TikTok for marketers.

Professional Sports

Rob Manfred on Revenue Generation from Tokyo SeriesNew York Times
MLB’s strategic expansion into Japan’s market.

Mavericks Take Key Step Toward Potential New Casino, Arena in IrvingFront Office Sports
Examines possible sports complex development impacting sports business.

Geek Out

Google’s Gemini AI is Really Good at Watermark RemovalThe Verge
Implications of AI models in media and content rights.

3 major reveals from Nvidia’s GTC 2025TechCrunch
Nvidia’s advancements impacting sports analytics.

Media & Entertainment

New Edison Download Metrics to Boost Podcast AdvertisingRadio Online
Enhanced podcast analytics for effective ad targeting.

600,000 Watch Premier Padel Event Through Cristiano Ronaldo's YouTube ChannelBroadcast Now *
Impact of influencer marketing in sports broadcasting.

YouTube is adding a dedicated ‘Podcast' tab on the main screen of its Android TV app9to5Google *
YouTube enhances podcast visibility for greater engagement.

AI 🤖

Google’s Chirp 3: AI voice tech is getting seriousTechCrunch
Voice AI innovations for enhanced fan engagement.

NVIDIA showcases Disney’s BDX robotNVIDIA
AI-enhanced robotics enhancing sports venue experiences.

Make You Think

‘Marketing no longer works the same way’: M+C Saatchi global CEO on power and creative gloryMumbrella
Insights into evolving strategies in sports marketing.

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