OTT and Digital

20.06

SportsPro SmartSeries - Smart investment

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SportsPro SmartSeries - Smart investment

Investment is the lifeblood of any business and in sport, the movement of money has reflected profound shifts in everything from geographical power bases to consumer behaviour. The way big and small funds work in sport has changed, too, settling into the rhythms and demands of the industry.

by Eoin Connolly

Where the sports industry goes next

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League of Legends teams to sell own streaming rights

Riot Games decision provides new opportunity revenue for esports outfits.

by Nick Friend

02

DAZN launches in Italy with exclusive Serie A domestic rights

Sky picks up majority of Italian soccer coverage as OTT broadcaster steps into new market.

by Sam Carp

03

Comcast makes hostile US$65 billion offer for Fox

US pay-TV giant’s cash bid could spark bidding war with Disney.

by Tom Bassam

04

NENT Group keeps Nordic Formula One coverage until 2021

Media firm retains rights to motorsport series in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

by Sam Carp

05

AT&T’s US$85bn Time Warner takeover approved

US media giant’s sports portfolio to change hands as US judge authorises deal.

by Sam Carp

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World Cup prompts TSN and RDS to launch OTT services

Canadian broadcasters’ new streaming services to show every game from Russia.

by Nick Friend