Media & Technology

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

Serie A rights caught in deadlock after meeting rescheduled

Lega Serie A clubs have failed to come to an agreement after reconvening to assign the domestic broadcast rights to the Italian top flight...

DAZN enhances presence in Japan via Boku partnership

International sports streaming network DAZN has strengthened its position in the Japanese market via an agreement with mobile payment solutions developer Boku.The partnership will...

National Hunt jockey to star in Sky Bet original documentary

Sky Bet brand ambassador and National Hunt jockey Daryl Jacob is set to feature in a new documentary produced by the online betting brand.The...

Thomas Bach re-elected for second IOC term as 2020 Agenda reviewed

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, has been re-elected to serve a second four-year term of office after running unopposed for the post.The...

NHL and ESPN ‘close’ to brokering seven-year broadcasting deal

The National Hockey League (NHL) is reportedly ‘close’ to securing a major seven-year media rights agreement with the Disney-owned ESPN network.According to Canadian sports...

Major League Rugby forges streaming and data partnership with Genius Sports

US Major League Rugby (MLR) has sealed a partnership with Genius Sports, focused around streaming and data sharing, as part of the league’s debut...

Arsenal and Manchester United report financial difficulties

Premier League football clubs Arsenal and Manchester United have reported further financial difficulties, with the latter recording a net debt of £455.5 million in...

Bundesliga 2019/20 revenue dips for first time in 15 years

The Bundesliga saw more than a five percent dip in revenue during the 2019/20 campaign, the German Football League’s (DFL) annual economic report has uncovered.Figures...

RMG appoints Martin Stevenson as media group’s CEO

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has hired Martin Stevenson as the UK and Ireland racecourse media and data rights holding company’s new CEO.Stevenson, who stepped...

F1 prepares for market expansion with OTT redevelopment

Formula One has redeveloped its F1 TV over-the-top (OTT) streaming service as it prepares to expand into three new markets for the upcoming 2021...