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Ascend advised DirectAthletics, a leading provider of event and data management technology for timed sports, in its acquisition by FloSports, a subscription video streaming service offering live and on-demand access to competitive sporting events. The founders of DirectAthletics trusted us to find the right partner to help them reach their goals, navigate the sensitivities surrounding the process, and create outside-the-box ideas for new buyer markets to foster competition. In addition, we were able to guide them through a turbulent time in the market and still deliver a positive result for both seller and buyer. Check out our case study to learn more > https://lnkd.in/gU7xNY8A #sportstech #DaaS #fintech #theascendway #investmentbanking #mergersandacquisitions #middlemarket

Streaming sports deals like #SundayTicket on #YouTube, #MLS on #Apple, #SNF on #Peacock, and #ThursdayNightFootball on #Amazon may be getting all the attention right now, but FAST channels are slowly and silently growing their sports bona fides. The current sports eco-system on FAST channels is heavy on the side of sports news and game reairs, with channels like beIN Sports Extra, CBS Sports HQ, and fubo Sports Network leading the way. But live sports are sneaking into FAST channels as well. Golazo Network and Zona TUDN are both airing select soccer matches and Stadium (the OTA sports channel) is airing select college football games on their FAST offering. So far, it’s only a trickle of live sports making its way onto FAST channels, but it’s definitely an area to keep a close eye on. Linear and Streaming are the current keys to sports viewing, but as #FAST continues to grow more live sports seem certain to make their way onto those free channels.

So, Rich Paul from KLUTCH SPORTS GROUP, LLC/United Talent Agency is 100% right here. Once sports move from linear to streaming to DTC, players/stars become even more important to the success of teams and leagues than when the audience came pre-delivered in a cable-bundled based pre-monetized audience via carriage deals and ad dollars. In the war for share of micro-subscription, connection with talent/star power will be the conversion and retention magic. And, it's also the reach. This is why we build ClashTV the way we did. It's a creator-centric streaming platform. #streaming #sports #creatoreconomy #clashTV

🚨 Exciting news alert 🚨 Introducing our latest product release: ScoreVisionLE! 🎉 Now you can enjoy all the basic scoreboard functions on a TV displays. Whether you're hosting a game, pep rally , or other events, ScoreVisionLE has got you covered. The ideal solution for auxiliary gyms and middle schools. Reach out to learn more! #ScoreVisionLE #NewProductRelease #sportstech 📺🏅🥳

Live sport streaming is a huge part of the #FutureofTV This is especially true if sports can find ways to attract new cohorts of fans. More people are engaging with sport across the board, and a big part of that is because access is easier through streaming platforms. This piece (in the comments) is a great analysis of why the National Football League (NFL) leaned so hard into the Taylor Swift effect this year. Beyond the NFL though, it’s a reminder that all sports can attract a bigger audience by engaging the casual participants more interested in the personalities and culture surrounding the sport than the sport itself.

What's that? Another new partnership? This time with the provider of turnkey solutions for online casino and sportsbook operators Gamingtec? Absolutely! 🤝 Operators powered by the cutting-edge platform provider can now offer slot streaming to their players while being fully compliant with local regulations! ⚡️⚡️ Our Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Pedersen commented: "Livespins has taken the sector by storm, and we want as many operators as possible to be able to join our mission to socially charge the online casino experience they provide to their players and joining forces with Gamingtec allows us to do just that.” Andrei Beu, Commercial Director at Gamingtec, added: “Adding Livespins to our offering ensures we continue to stay ahead of the game and provide our partners with the products they need to deliver experiences that not only meet but exceed their player expectations.” Read the full update here: https://bitly.ws/TVWh #Streamers #Livespins #Partnership #Innovation

Brightcove is paving the way for sports leagues of all sizes. Dive into insights from our CEO, Marc DeBevoise, in this must-read article by Rob Schaefer from Sports Business Journal. Discover how Brightcove is gearing up to support sports entities and media giants in a dynamic streaming landscape. #Streaming #NHL #FullStreamAhead

Brightcove is paving the way for sports leagues of all sizes. Dive into insights from our CEO, Marc DeBevoise, in this must-read article by Rob Schaefer from Sports Business Journal. Discover how Brightcove is gearing up to support sports entities and media giants in a dynamic streaming landscape. #Streaming #NHL #FullStreamAhead

Brightcove is paving the way for sports leagues of all sizes. Dive into insights from our CEO, Marc DeBevoise, in this must-read article by Rob Schaefer from Sports Business Journal. Discover how Brightcove is gearing up to support sports entities and media giants in a dynamic streaming landscape. #Streaming #NHL #FullStreamAhead

Brightcove is paving the way for sports leagues of all sizes. Dive into insights from our CEO, Marc DeBevoise, in this must-read article by Rob Schaefer from Sports Business Journal. Discover how Brightcove is gearing up to support sports entities and media giants in a dynamic streaming landscape. #Streaming #NHL #FullStreamAhead