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Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
October 17, 2023  |  Economy

For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial stress. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Oct. 17), ticket prices for concerts,...

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Utah Jazz Launches D2C Streaming Platform as Niche Subscriptions Emerge
Utah Jazz Launches D2C Streaming Platform as Niche Subscriptions Emerge
September 27, 2023  |  Streaming

As more types of businesses look to the streaming subscription model to drive revenue, NBA team the Utah Jazz has launched a paid Jazz+ service....

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Goldman Sachs Creates Unit for Wealthy Clients to Invest in Sports Teams
Goldman Sachs Creates Unit for Wealthy Clients to Invest in Sports Teams
September 15, 2023  |  Banking

Goldman Sachs has reportedly created a “sports franchise” unit within its investment banking division. The new unit aims to provide wealthy clients with the opportunity...

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Peloton Becomes Official Fitness Partner of University of Michigan Athletics
Peloton Becomes Official Fitness Partner of University of Michigan Athletics
August 22, 2023  |  Partnerships

Peloton announced on Tuesday (Aug. 22) a partnership with the University of Michigan to support the fitness of students, athletes and alumni. The partnership, facilitated...

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BettorEdge and Betting Ladies Partner on Sports Betting and Content
BettorEdge and Betting Ladies Partner on Sports Betting and Content
May 30, 2023  |  Partnerships

BettorEdge and Betting Ladies have partnered to provide services to both companies’ communities. With this collaboration, the Betting Ladies sports betting community will have access to the BettorEdge sports...

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Sportradar: AI Transforms Sports Data Sector
Sportradar: AI Transforms Sports Data Sector
May 10, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Sports technology firm Sportradar is using artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time sports data analysis. Officials from the Swiss company discussed the potential of AI to...

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Adidas Bets on Sports and All Things ‘US-Centric’
Adidas Bets on Sports and All Things ‘US-Centric’
May 01, 2023  |  Retail

Adidas will increase its focus on sports in the U.S. to propel its stateside business. “We want to double down on all of the things...

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Fanatics Names Meta Exec Deborah Crawford Its First Head of Investor Relations
Fanatics Names Meta Exec Deborah Crawford Its First Head of Investor Relations
April 27, 2023  |  Personnel

Fanatics has appointed Deborah Crawford as senior vice president, head of investor relations. In her new role, which is a newly created position at Fanatics,...

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WWE Puts Fanatics in Charge of Event Merchandising
WWE Puts Fanatics in Charge of Event Merchandising
April 19, 2023  |  Retail

WWE has expanded its partnership with Fanatics, giving the sports retailer control of events merchandising. That means that Fanatics Commerce — the company’s eCommerce, licensed...

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