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Women's Sports TV Spend Doubles as Marketers Dish Out $244.4M – Sportico *
A notable surge in women's sports marketing expenditure.
Bay FC Embodies NWSL Teams’ Global Ambitions – Sportico
Examine growth strategies of new NWSL team.
NFL takes payment category to open market for first time in decades – Sports Business Journal
Uncover NFL's bold move influencing sponsorship strategies.
Audi and DAZN partner to bring live sports to car infotainment systems – Sports Mint Media
Pioneering the future of live sports viewing in vehicles.
How One Team Purchase Could Shake Up MLB Minor-League Valuations – Front Office Sports *
Key insights into lucrative sports investment opportunities.
Professional Sports
NBC, Olympics Reach $3 Billion Rights Extension – Front Office Sports *
Exploring the valuation and negotiation of media rights.
WNBA Expansion Cuts Into Owners' Share, Not NBA or 2022 Investors – Sportico
Understanding growth dynamics within sports leagues.
ECB signs four-year pact with Toyota for All Stars Cricket investment – SportsMint Media
Investment in grassroots cricket development unveiled.
Juventus Becomes First Football Club to Join a Lunar Mission – Juventus *
Innovative blend of sports branding and space exploration.
Geek out
Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics AI models – The Verge
Discover how AI advances robotics tech.
Meta is reportedly testing in-house chips for AI training – TechCrunch
Explore Meta's innovation in AI technology.
Google's Proposal for Trump's AI Action Plan Includes Weakened Copyright and Export Protections – Techcrunch
Examine AI policy’s impact on sports tech strategy.
Media & Entertainment
Balancing Innovation, Authenticity, and Human Creativity With AI – Adweek
AI's role in crafting authentic brand experiences.
Netflix Eyes F1 Rights – Biz of Speed
Critical insights into streaming platforms' sport interests.
Sidemen Set Date for Netflix Reality Show – Netflix *
Exploring YouTubers' transition to traditional media platforms.
AI
OpenAI discusses AI copyright issues and China competition – TechCrunch *
Explores implications of AI in global sports markets.
OpenAI pushes for federal shield in AI Action Plan – OpenAI
Understand regulatory ambitions in AI.
Oracle launches agentic AI to combat financial crime – Oracle
AI advancements in tackling financial fraud.
Tech's AI Bias Battles and Competitive Edge – Axios
Dive into AI's potential misinformation challenges.
Make you think
Could football “do without” gambling? – Insider Sport
Debate on the role of gambling in football.
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