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Los Angeles Sparks have signed a lease extension to continue playing at Crypto.com Arena: https://lnkd.in/eWZTFV8D
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Los Angeles Sparks have signed a lease extension to continue playing at Crypto.com Arena: https://lnkd.in/eWZTFV8D
As the proposed merger between Skydance and Paramount moves forward, sports remains a cornerstone of their strategy 🏈⛳ Jeff Shell, the former NBCUniversal chair expected to be the new Paramount president, emphasized its critical role, highlighting the formidable CBS Sports portfolio and reaffirming their commitment to sports rights acquisitions. Under David Berson's leadership at CBS Sports, Paramount-Skydance plans to continue securing major sports assets like NFL rights, UEFA Champions League, and more. The merger aims to enhance offerings for sports fans, introducing robust interactive experiences across Paramount platforms. Read more from Mollie Cahillane ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ect5vbZP
U.S. Soccer has named former WWE and Manchester United marketer Catherine Newman to the position of CMO ⚽ Newman will be tasked with ensuring soccer's national governing body capitalizes on the 2026 FIFA World Cup being held in North America. She moved to the U.S. in 2022 after accepting a position as WWE's EVP/Marketing. She served in that role for over a year, focusing on growing fan engagement and managing media partners to increase viewership. She departed WWE following Endeavor's acquisition of the wrestling promotion, which closed last September. In the U.K., Newman most recently served for two years as Manchester United's first-ever CMO, a role in which she helped drive the adoption of the club's mobile app and grow its digital footprint. Read more from Alex Silverman ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eY4TFkXu
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New premium at Red Bull Arena - New York Red Bulls are converting media seating right behind the teams' benches into a new premium offering called "The Box Seats" (naming rights coming soon), which includes a number of perks. These were almost certainly the best media seats in Major League Soccer (they're headed up to Section 222). Populous designed the new offering; the club is pursuing a contractor now. More here: https://lnkd.in/eCXKkM8B
San Antonio's ambitious "Project Marvel" aims to transform downtown into a major sports and entertainment hub 🚧 Plans include upgrading: ◾The Convention Center ◾Alamodome ◾Potentially, a new Spurs arena at Hemisfair Public-private partnerships will be key for the project, with developers eyeing new restaurants, bars, and housing. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKdYSVk2
The Bills' new Highmark Stadium project is not just a construction site; it has become a must-see destination 🚧 Construction is in full swing, drawing crowds eager to witness the stadium's transformation. With several hundred workers on site daily, the area is buzzing with anticipation of its completion ahead of the 2026 season. Local businesses also benefit from increased foot traffic, as fans and construction teams frequent establishments nearby. Read more: https://ow.ly/AMOQ50SxbXl
The Baltimore Orioles have hired former Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations Catie Griggs to the same role in Baltimore. She will be the first woman to hold that title for the Orioles. Griggs, a former #SBJ Forty Under 40 honoree, recently resigned from her post in Seattle, citing a desire to be closer to family on the East Coast. Before that, she was the chief business officer for Atlanta United FC in Major League Soccer. Read more from Joe Lemire ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gW4dDz-G
🤝 The Dallas Stars have partnered with A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) to launch Victory+ Sports Network, a free ad-supported streaming service that will be the primary home of all their in-market telecasts. This move comes as the Stars and Diamond Sports Group have mutually decided to terminate their local rights deal amid the latter's bankruptcy proceedings. Stars President & CEO Brad Alberts cited the uncertainty surrounding the RSN's future as the reason for the decision to move to a digital solution. Alex Silverman | 📰: https://lnkd.in/es7eiDr2
The Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech accelerator has welcomed Notre Dame as its newest program partner ✅ This marks SportsTech's first collegiate partner. The program pairs 10 sports startups annually with advisor companies linked to Comcast and its subsidiaries. Notre Dame joins a lineup that includes NASCAR, NBC Sports, the Premier Lacrosse League, the PGA TOUR, and WWE. Notre Dame's involvement stems from the initial interest of Pete Bevacqua, former NBC Sports Chair and now Notre Dame's AD. John Wagle, Notre Dame's Associate AD for Sports Performance, will oversee the university's participation and has already served as a mentor for startups showcasing their pilot programs. Read more from Chris Smith ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ehHEEjVg
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ICYMI, I caught up with Sam McGee, MBA, MSAT to learn the origin story of the Beer Bat, the viral sensation that intermittently blows up every few years on social media but that McGee hopes will soon have more staying power (now that he's gotten his manufacturing situation in better order). Oh, and there is some news re: hockey, too... check it out: https://lnkd.in/erHfEVMN