Media & Technology

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

FIBA and EBU team up for free and expanded basketball coverage

FIBA, basketball’s world governing body, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have signed a four-year deal broadcasting deal. As part of the agreement, basketball fans...

Saudi PIF interested in $1bn stake in DAZN 

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly looking to further enhance its influence in the world of sport with a stake acquisition in...

Genius Sports launches FANHub for maximised fan marketing 

Sports technology firm Genius Sports officially launched its omnichannel marketing platform designed to reach new and existing sports fans. Genius Sports’ FANHub is custom-built and...

Genius Sports and EstrelaBet: three vital pillars for safeguarding Brazilian sports

“Match-fixing is a huge issue, not only for the sports side of the business but also for sportsbooks,” Guilherme Buso, VP for Brazil at...

Super League Basketball follows DAZN deal with new production partnerships

The UK’s Super League Basketball (SLB) is moving to further enhance its broadcast reach and appeal with the 2024/25 season underway, announcing some new...

Goalden View offers new player popularity data for EPL

A new football platform named Goalden View has been launched, introducing the first-ever player popularity ranking for players competing in the Premier League.The platform...

Huge media coverage secured for French racing’s flagship fixture

Horse racing media group HBA Media has secured wide visibility for one of its flagship French assets, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe,...

English Premiership Rugby renews free-to-air deal with ITV

UK free-to-air broadcaster ITV has secured a two-year extension to its agreement with Premiership Rugby, though pay-TV network TNT Sports will retain some rights.ITV...

Genius Sports hires Google tech director to oversee AI capabilities

Sports data and technology firm Genius Sports has named Mark Kropf as its new Chief Technology Officer at a time of increased AI adoption...

Calls for action grow as Premier League gambling ads triple

Research indicates that Premier League fans are experiencing nearly three times as much gambling advertising compared to the previous season.A report led by the...