Media & Technology

Insider Sport news and analysis relating to media rights and developments in technology within the sports sector.

Jockey Club signs content deal with Playtech ahead of key fixtures

The Jockey Club has entered into a partnership with gambling software development firm Playtech for the production of cross-product content ahead of next month’s...

Channel 4 to leverage IMG’s production services for Super League coverage

Channel 4 has entered into an agreement with IMG for its forthcoming broadcasts of the Betfred Super League, as the tournament makes its free-to-air...

LaLiga introduces €298 million investment whilst inviting media rights bids

LaLiga Group International has been launched to coordinate Boost LaLiga - the project that joins LaLiga and investment fund, CVC - which has an...

Premier League rights near for DAZN as progress is made on...

Rights to the Premier League are seeking its approval as DAZN streaming service is closing in on a deal to buy BT Sport, according...

Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup journey to be shown on Channel...

Channel 4 has won the streaming rights to the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 as UK viewers will be able to watch Chelsea...

ITV new home of women’s Arnold Clark Cup

The Arnold Clark Cup, featuring England Women, is to be fully broadcast on ITV, which includes Germany, Spain and Canada, taking place at stadiums...

Horse Racing Ireland reports ‘remarkable resilience’ post-pandemic

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has reported ‘growth, confidence and resilience’ following the COVID-19 pandemic, after suffering strict restrictions on attendee limitations.In its 2021 year-end...

Brendan Tinnelly joins Sportradar in newly created Head of Paid Social...

Brendan Tinnelly, a ‘highly experienced digital marketer’, has joined Sportradar as Head of Paid Social Advertising for its ad:s marketing performance platform.The position will...

Betting firms drive record sponsorship revenue for NFL in 2021 season

The National Football League (NFL) has seen a record of $1.8 billion in sponsorship revenue this season, according to new data from IEG.In particular,...

Tennis Australia extends ‘compelling’ ESPN coverage

Tennis Australia and ESPN International have expanded their broadcast partnership of the Australian Open across Latin America, Brazil and the Caribbean. For a further 10...