Key Reads
Women’s sport revenues to reach US$2.35bn in 2025 – SportsPro *
Forecasts growth in women's sports revenue.
10 trends shaping the future of stadiums – SportBusiness *
Key architectural trends influencing fan experiences.
Sportradar Announces IMG Arena Acquisition – Sport Industry
Significant acquisition in sports data and distribution.
Comcast NBC New Deal Olympics Rights 2036 Games – Hollywood 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 Series – New York Times
MLB’s strategic expansion into Japan’s market.
Mavericks Take Key Step Toward Potential New Casino, Arena in Irving – Front Office Sports
Examines possible sports complex development impacting sports business.
Geek Out
Google’s Gemini AI is Really Good at Watermark Removal – The Verge
Implications of AI models in media and content rights.
3 major reveals from Nvidia’s GTC 2025 – TechCrunch
Nvidia’s advancements impacting sports analytics.
Media & Entertainment
New Edison Download Metrics to Boost Podcast Advertising – Radio Online
Enhanced podcast analytics for effective ad targeting.
600,000 Watch Premier Padel Event Through Cristiano Ronaldo's YouTube Channel – Broadcast Now *
Impact of influencer marketing in sports broadcasting.
YouTube is adding a dedicated ‘Podcast' tab on the main screen of its Android TV app – 9to5Google *
YouTube enhances podcast visibility for greater engagement.
AI 🤖
Google’s Chirp 3: AI voice tech is getting serious – TechCrunch
Voice AI innovations for enhanced fan engagement.
NVIDIA showcases Disney’s BDX robot – NVIDIA
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 glory – Mumbrella
Insights into evolving strategies in sports marketing.
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