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UK's Genius Sports acquires Second Spectrum for $200m

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May 07, 2021 17:05

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LONDON: Genius Sports Limited, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announced Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Second Spectrum, a leading provider of cutting-edge data tracking and visualization solutions, at an aggregate value of $200 million.

This acquisition combines two of the world’s most innovative sports data and technology companies to create a complete end-to-end offering for the sports, betting and media ecosystem, as per an official release.

May 06, 2021 17:05

Discovery worldwide promoter of FIA Electric GT Championship

LONDON: The FIA and Discovery have agreed a long-term partnership for the promotion of the FIA Electric GT Championship launching in 2023. Discovery, the global media group, was appointed by the FIA with its subsidiary, Eurosport Events, winning a competitive tender process to become the worldwide promoter of the FIA Electric GT Championship.

May 03, 2021 05:05

Sandeep Goyal's Mogae Media acquires Rediffusion & Everest

MUMBAI: Mogae Media, an integrated marketing and communications investments company owned by media and advertising veteran Dr Sandeep Goyal, has acquired a controlling stake in Rediffusion and its sister concern Everest Advertising for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will now be merged under the Mogae brand and will not function as a separate entity.

Apr 28, 2021 23:04

ESL Gaming, Intel renew partnership, commit $100m+

NEW YORK: ESL Gaming, the world’s largest esports company, has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Intel in what is the biggest brand partnership deal in esports history to date.

Apr 28, 2021 20:04

Discovery invests in leading global mountain bike event organiser

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Apr 27, 2021 17:04

Disney shuttering sports channels in SE Asia, HK from 1 Oct

MUMBAI: The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday it is shutting down pretty much all of its pay-television business in South-East Asia and Hong Kong later this year, marking the end of an era for a media conglomerate that has had a huge entertainment supply chain in the region.

Apr 26, 2021 21:04

Indian sports sponsorship in 2020 Rs58.94bn: GroupM

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Apr 26, 2021 21:04

Spotify CEO confirms intent to buy Arsenal from US owners

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Apr 23, 2021 20:04

ESL backer JP Morgan admits it 'misjudged' reaction from fans

NEW YORK: JP Morgan, the still-born European Super League's principal financial backer, has said it "misjudged" how fans would react to the breakaway competition. The American investment bank said it had committed €3.25 billion ($3.92bn) as start-up capital for the league, which posed a direct challenge to UEFA's Champions League and also threatened to devalue Europe's top domestic leagues.

Apr 22, 2021 20:04

TNPL to be held behind closed doors from June 4: Report

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) reportedly plans to start the fifth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) on June 4 in four districts in the state. The eight franchises were reportedly asked to send their player retention list by April 18.

Apr 21, 2021 14:04

'Founder' clubs jettison as rogue European league plan collapses

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