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F1 in pole position with expansion prospects

Formula 1 has managed the pandemic “reasonably well”, says a report from investment bank Berenberg, and is now well-positioned for 2021 growth and an improvement in revenues. “F1 will exit the year in arguably the best operating position it has been in years. This year, management and all F1 teams signed a host of agreements […]

December 10, 2020

Japan: DAZN 5G partnership with KDDI

DAZN, the sports streaming service, has partnered with Japanese telecommunications company, KDDI, to bring customers in Japan an enhanced 5G sport viewing experience. The agreement marks DAZN’s first 5G payment plan integration for customers. From December 11th, au customers with 5G enabled handsets will be able to watch DAZN via higher quality streams, with faster […]

December 9, 2020

DAZN goes global

DAZN, the online sports destination, has today launched in more than 200 countries and territories. For an initial monthly price point of £1.99 or less, sports fans worldwide are now able to sign up to the service and watch a range of live world championship boxing and on-demand original programming. “We’re excited to launch our […]

December 1, 2020

Spain: Orange, DAZN air Premier League in bars & cafes

Orange has signed an agreement with DAZN to make the new linear channel DAZN fútbol available in its television offer for venues, such as bars, cafes and restaurants. DAZN fútbol will broadcast live and exclusive coverage of the Premier League in Spain. This is the first commercial premises deal closed by DAZN in Spain, which […]

November 24, 2020

DAZN launching Yabecchi Stadium series

DAZN, the sport streaming destination, will launch the iconic football entertainment series, ‘Yabecchi Stadium’, in Japan as the platform increases its commitment to original content. The series was unveiled today during a press conference featuring J.League Chairman Mitsuru Murai, and is the first original content to be announced as DAZN continues its focus on its […]

November 24, 2020

Germany: Vodafone becomes DAZN reseller

Sports fans in Germany can add DAZN to their Vodafone monthly TV bill as the telecommunications company becomes the first reseller of DAZN in the market. For a discounted price of €9.99 per month for a one-year contract, customers will get full access to DAZN via the app and receive two complimentary linear HD channels, […]

November 18, 2020

Sofindev and Deparco join forces

Mediagenix has brought private equity firm Sofindev on board as a strategic partner. The aim is to further implement their strategy of strong global growth as a leading player in the field of innovative Content Supply Chain Management solutions for media companies. Sofindev will join majority shareholder Deparco as a new partner. With the entry […]

November 18, 2020

DAZN going global in December

DAZN, the global sports streaming service, will expand to more than 200 countries and territories beginning December 1st. The platform will debut with back-to-back weekends featuring live boxing events. On December 5th, lightweight American star Ryan Garcia takes on the 2012 Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell (not available in Poland). On December 12th, unified heavyweight […]

October 28, 2020

Forecast: Spain’s video sector at €4.5bn by 2024

The Spanish video market has witnessed a polarisation of fortunes in 2020. While many segments have been heavily impacted, others have seen their audiences expand due to stay-at-home measures and changing consumer attitudes towards entertainment. This is according to a Video Insights report from Futuresource Consulting, which shows consumer spend will grow by 11 per […]

October 27, 2020

Germany: DAZN launching Football Hub on TikTok

DAZN is launching a new football service in Germany with short-form mobile platform TikTok and football website Kicker. Branded ‘The Football Hub’, the service will feature exclusive ‘behind the secnes’ live streams and challenges and provide personal insights into the lives of Bundesliga footballers. Fabian Pecher, a social influencer and TikTok creator, will provide commentary […]

October 20, 2020