Media & Technology

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

Spain’s LaLiga enlists Samsung to step up US efforts

LaLiga is moving to strengthen its visibility in the highly lucrative North American market via a deal with Samsung, which will deliver news and...

RMG CEO Martin Stevenson to vacate role by end of 2024

UK horse racing media rights holder Racecourse Media Group (RMG) will be in need of a new CEO next year, with incumbent Martin Stevenson...

SBC Summit: Your Gateway to All Things Sports Betting

In a landscape shaped by technological evolution and shifting consumer demands, SBC Summit 2024, taking place from September 24-26 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa,...

DAZN broadens scope with Esports World Cup addition

DAZN has added the Esports World Cup (EWC) to its media portfolio in a further widening of its multi-sport content, building on an extensive...

IBM: AI can satisfy fans’ craving for sports connection

IBM has published a report revealing a growing generational shift towards technology-driven experiences, which will impact the future of sports consumption.The international study confirms...

DAZN ups its tennis game with ATP Tour LatAm partnership

DAZN Group and the ATP Tour have signed a multi-year, multi-country agreement to distribute Tennis TV, the latter’s direct-to-consumer video service.The duo will distribute...

EFL enhances media coverage with talkSport and BBC Radio

The EFL has announced renewed media rights deals with talkSPORT and BBC Radio to enhance coverage for EFL clubs and competitions.The agreement with both...

Ligue 2 secures BeIN Sports as broadcaster in new €200m deal

BeIN Sports has secured domestic broadcasting rights for Ligue 2 in a new multi-year deal that will span across five seasons. The Qatari sports network’s...

Deloitte figures show extent of European football’s 2022 revenue recovery

The Premier League continues to lead the way as Europe’s most valuable football tournament, although the ‘Big Five’ leagues have experienced solid commercial growth...

The racing world unites to create 24/7 international hub

Tabcorp, Arena Racing Company (ARC), Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and 1/ST CONTENT have joined forces to create a racing network of rights holders.The announcement...