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How, Why and Whether to Automate More Officiating in Sports. And What Are the Trade-offs? – Sports Business Journal *
Explores tech in sports officiating.
Sports Technology, Automation, Officiating, Innovation, Tech Trends
Inside the $800 Million Gamble That Could Ruin Tennis' Best Event – Huddle Up *
Financial strategy at US Open.
US Open, Tennis, Sponsorship, Fan Engagement, Business Strategy
Extra terrestrial: New streaming home for listed events? – Sport Business
New streaming solutions for sports.
Media, Streaming, Technology, Sports Broadcasting
Vodafone partners with UEFA in landmark men's and women's football deal – Sport Mint
Major investment in UEFA football.
Football, Sponsorship, Marketing, Technology
Professional Sports
Cody Campbell's NCAA Replacement Plan Hatched in Texas Think Tank – Sportico
Significant proposal for college sports reform.
College Sports, Governance, Policy, NCAA
WNBA Scores Another Record Regular-Season Audience on ESPN, NBA TV, CBS – Sports Business Journal
Record-breaking viewership in WNBA.
WNBA, Media Rights, Broadcasting, Women's Sports, Marketing
Paramount/WBD Merger Could Make Sports Behemoth – Front Office Sports
Impact of media merger on sports.
Media Merger, Sports Broadcasting, Technology, Partnerships
Ironman races to ‘US$40m' title partnership with Experience Oman – SportPro
Ironman's significant financial partnership.
Sponsorship, Marketing, Ironman, Middle East
Digital & Social
LinkedIn Helps Creators Measure Quiet Engagement with New Analytics for Saves and Sends – LinkedIn
New metrics reveal content impact.
LinkedIn, Analytics, Marketing, Content Creation
Media & Entertainment
The Economics of Streaming vs. Cable in 2025 – Boardroom
Examines media consumption economics.
Streaming, Cable, Economics, Media Rights
What is the endgame for the Ellisons? – Morning Brew
Potential impacts on sports media.
Media, Business, Mergers
AI
Google's VaultGemma sets privacy milestone as Hassabis tempers AGI hype – The Decoder
Google's innovation with a focus on privacy.
AI, Privacy, Technology, Data
Chatbots can be manipulated through flattery and peer pressure – The Verge *
Psychological tactics in chatbot manipulation.
AI, Technology, Sports Marketing
Geek out
Smart Glasses Are on the Rise with More Companies Coming on Board to Develop in the Space – UploadVR
The rise of smart glasses in sports.
Sports Technology, Fan Engagement, Innovation, Wearable Tech
Make you think
The Untold Math Behind $1 Pretzels and $5 Beers – Huddle Up
Financial strategy in sports stadiums.
Sports Business, Marketing, Strategy, Fan Engagement, Revenue
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