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Natalie Cassidy announces new career move to front show with rival broadcaster
Natalie Cassidy has shared her unexpected career move as she steps away from her EastEnders role. The 41-year-old mum and actress is widely known for playing the role of Sonia Fowler on the BBC hit show. Natalie has largely been loyal to her…
Streaming brings Olympic-sized changes to the business of broadcast
Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. As the Olympics begin, more people than ever will be watching via streaming services. We examine the changing viewing habits transforming sport's role in the broadcast business. The sentencing of…
Charles Barkley drastically shifted the blame for TNT losing its NBA broadcasting rights
Charles Barkley was not happy with the latest about the NBA's broadcasting rights, issuing a statement about the decision on Friday morning. The NBA recently announced that the media rights will belong to Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime…
Ex-NFL Network CEO envisions betting-centric broadcast on Sunday Ticket
Steve Bornstein knows a thing or two about breaking the wheel in sports broadcasting. The former NFL Network president and CEO, who also served as the CEO of ESPN and president of ABC, helped create NFL RedZone, which has transformed the NFL…
NFL Network makes major broadcast change with training camp show to join GMFB
NFL Network is gearing up for the season with a fresh weekday lineup. Inside Training Camp will gave fans insight into all 32 teams. It will air at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET on weekdays, with shows at 3 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday. The new show…
ESPN announces major broadcast change to MNF with MJ Acosta-Ruiz joining team
NFL Network star MJ Acosta-Ruiz is joining ESPN Monday Night Football. The Total Access host is a familiar face to football fans thanks to her work with NFL Network. And she will join the ESPN Deportes crew as a sideline reporter in a big boost for…
Amazon targeting Super Bowl broadcast on Prime Video in next NFL package
The Super Bowl on Amazon Prime Video? Just a few years ago, it was unthinkable that a single NFL game would be exclusive to streaming, and now, the ecommerce and streaming giant has its sights set on the big game. NFL rights are up for negotiation…
Italian soccer clubs seek jumbo compensation in broadcast rights case
MILAN: Top Italian soccer clubs are seeking billions of euros in damages from three media agencies for alleged lost revenues from the sale of international broadcasting rights in 2008-2018, a court document and legal sources involved in the matter…
Charles Barkley Slams NBA for Taking Amazon Broadcast Deal - Claims TNT Matched Offer But League Chose 'Money Over the Fans'
Charles Barkley on Friday called out the NBA for choosing Amazon's media rights deal despite the fact that TNT had allegedly matched it. The league announced the long-term deal Wednesday. In its statement, the NBA claimed the decision was made…
Diamond Sports Group Bankruptcy Throws Wrench Into MLB RSN Viewership Trends
For the past two seasons, determining the overall viewership trends on the regional sports networks that support Major League Baseball has been chaotic due to the ongoing Diamond Sports Group (DSG) bankruptcy. In March of 2023, DSG, which runs the…
AEW Broadcast Partner Warner Bros. Discovery Files Lawsuit Against The NBA
Warner Bros. Discovery has followed up on its decree of further action by filing a lawsuit against the NBA. AEW's broadcast partner held a relationship with the basketball league for four decades before agreements were met with Amazon, NBC, and…
Ukraine weathers further strikes on energy infrastructure - 'Ukraine: The Latest' Podcast
Today, we bring you the latest news as Ukrainian troops weather further attacks across the front, Ukrainian claims an Atacms strike on an airbase in occupied Crimea and we examine how Ukraine is decentralising its energy infrastructure in the wake…
Bills Co-Owner Kim Pegula Breaks Team Huddle in Latest Sign of Her Recovery From Cardiac Arrest
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to break the post-practice team huddle on Friday. This marked…
2024 Election Latest: the Obamas Endorse Harris and Trump to Meet With Netanyahu
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation's two most popular Democrats. The endorsement…
The Power Of The Olympic Spirit - For Brands And People
A unique aspect of the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games that I love is the opportunity it provides to take the cultural temperature of where the world is every four years. And Paris 2024, characterised by so many firsts, is no exception. Given…
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