As digital media tech grows, viewers continue to crave the ability to live stream their favorite sporting events. As partnerships develop between major professional leagues and social media platforms such as the NFL, the streaming of the 2015 NBA Finals, and even the biggest fight of the century between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, viewers expect streaming to reach […]
The Walt Disney Company just agreed to acquire a one-third stake in MLB Advanced Media. The move is part of Disney’s plan to enhance their video streaming services, and hopefully help curb their cord cutter problem. Bloomberg reported the deal yesterday after speculation began a few months ago. Disney’s purchase is said to value MLBAM at roughly $3.5 […]
George Pyne knows the world of sports. The former COO of Nascar and president of IMG’s sports and entertainment operation founded Bruin Sports Capital last year, and he has acquired his biggest company yet—digital media group Deltatre. Deltatre is a media service company that works with organizations like FIFA and UEFA to give consulting services in the […]
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are just over a month away. NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 31st Olympiad will be bigger and more digitally ubiquitous than ever. NBCUniversal will have roughly 6,755 hours of coverage across 19 days, bookended by the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Women’s soccer officially kicks off their coverage on August 3rd. Rio is […]
Just a few short days ago, UFC and Snapchat announced a multi-year partnership in which Snapchat will cover a selection of UFC events through its ‘Live’ section. The news comes shortly before the much anticipated UFC International Fight Week, which will run from Tuesday July 5th to Sunday July 10th. As would perhaps be expected, the […]
