90mins’s parent company Minute Media garners $160m in funding
The Players’ Tribune and 90min’s parent company Minute Media has raised $40m in venture capital, bringing its total funding to $160m to date.The funding,...
Gymnastics Federation banks on VTB for another year
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has renewed its partnership with Russian bank VTB, with the company providing increased financial rewards for individual success in...
Russian Premier League strikes partnership with fintech firm Tinkoff
The Russian Football Premier League (RFPL) has announced that fintech Tinkoff has become a principal partner for the next three seasons.As per the deal,...
Heineken’s Pincus replaces Barnett as F1 director of commercial partnerships
Murray Barnett has been replaced by Heineken’s sponsorship director Ben Pincus as F1’s new director of commercial partnerships.Furthering the company’s corporate reshuffling, which started...
Esports revenue to reach above $1 billion in Newzoo’s esports report
Newzoo’s 2020 Global Esports Market Report has reported that esports revenue will grow to $1.1billion (£930.7m) this year, a 15% increase from 2019’s $950.6m...
MLS strengthens data approach with Second Spectrum deal
Major League Soccer (MLS) has continued to develop its sponsorship portfolio for the 2020 season by announcing Second Spectrum as its first ever official...
LeTou’s Paul Fox discusses the impact of NFL’s new sportsbook policies
The NFL’s recent sportsbook policy loosening has been a welcome revelation for many bookmakers around the world, seeking to capitalise on the growth of...
HSBC ends British Cycling sponsorship after Olympics
Banking firm HSBC has announced it will end its current deal with British Cycling after the conclusion of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games...
Gambling campaigners deliver Boris Johnson football sponsorship letter
Boris Johnson will be delivered a letter by problem gambling campaigning groups Gambling With Lives and The Big Step, declaring that betting sponsorships in...
The esports report – Marvel joins the Chiefs universe and grassroot...
From sponsorships to industry-wide announcements, Insider Sport has you covered when it comes to the world of esports.This edition takes a look at the...