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Italy: 2015 Trophée des Champions, Capital One Cup and Championship will be broadcast on Gazzetta TV

Gazzetta TV, the free-TV DTT channel launched on 26/02/2015, acquired the broadcasting rights, in Italy, to the 2015 Trophée des Champions and the 2015-16 editions of the SkyBet Championship and Capital One Cup, on 22/07/2015. Neither the amount of these acquisitions, carried out via the British…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47844
• Published on 24/07/15 at 10:19
Eurosport: Discovery Communications complete acquisiton of the sports channel from TF1

The French broadcaster TF1 sold its its minority 49% stake in Eurosport SAS to its US counterpart Discovery Communications on 22/07/2015. The amount of the transaction, effective "in the coming months", amounted to €491m. Discovery Communications now owns a 100% stake in the sports pay-TV group…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Rights Acquisitions, Agencies, Digital, …
• Article # 47819
• Published on 23/07/15 at 18:40
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UEFA: launch of the tender for TV rights for the Nations League in Singapore and Taiwan

UEFA and its partner, the media rights agency CAA Eleven, launched the tender for the broadcasting rights, in Singapore and Taiwan, to the 2018-19 and 2020-21 Nations League, on 20/07/2015. Bids from interested broadcasters must reach CAA Eleven later than 24/08/2015 at midnight CET. Singapore and…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47783
• Published on 23/07/15 at 15:15
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Premier League: Sky Sports and News UK acquire near-live clips on the Internet (2016-2019)

The British pay-TV group Sky has acquired the broadcasting rights for mobile and the Internet platforms of Sky Sports, in the UK, to near-live video clips of the Barclays Premier League for the 2016-2019 cycle on 22/07/2015. These clips cover both specific highlights of matches as well as complete…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47762
• Published on 23/07/15 at 12:20
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Setanta Sports Eurasia: acquisition of 2015-2018 rights to Serie A, Ligue 1, Pro League and SPFL

Setanta Sports Eurasia, a subsidiary of the Irish pay-TV group Setanta Sports, extended its exclusive broadcasting rights to the Serie A TIM and Ligue 1 for 2015-2018 on 20/07/2015. The acquisition was made from the British media rights agency MP & Silva. Setanta Sports Eurasia has also acquired…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47734
• Published on 23/07/15 at 09:58
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Italy: Mediaset acquires rights to Ligue 1, Coupe de France & Scottish Premiership for 2015-2018

The Italian pay-TV group Mediaset Premium acquired the exclusive distribution rights, in Italy, to Ligue 1 for the 2015-2018 cycle on 20/07/2015. For the same period, Mediaset Premium also acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to the Coupe de France (French National Cup) and the Ladbrokes…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47695
• Published on 22/07/15 at 16:45
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Africa: launch of Canal+ Sport 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Africa on 21/07/2015

The French pay-TV group Canal+ launched four channels dedicated to sport specifically for Africa on 21/07/2015: Canal+ Sport 1, 2, 3 and 4.The four channels notably offer the Champions League, the Europa League, Ligue 1, the Barclays Premier League, Euro 2016, the Copa America Centennial 2016 and…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47690
• Published on 22/07/15 at 15:20
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Euro 2016: radio frequency applications for the draw open until 27/11/2015

Broadcasters wishing to cover the draw for the finals of Euro 2016, organised at the Palais des Congrès, in Paris, on 12/12/2015, can apply for ANFR frequencies until 27/11/2015, stated the National Frequencies Agency on 10/07/2015. The exact allocation of frequencies for the draw will be…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 47677
• Published on 22/07/15 at 14:43
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China: Letv, in partnership with MP & Silva, extends its rights to the Serie A and Ligue 1

Letv, a Chinese technology company that notably distributes the live streaming and on demand service LeTV Sports, concluded a "long term" strategic partnership with the British media rights agency MP & Silva, on 20/07/2015. The agreement will include the online distribution, in China, of the Serie…
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• Category(ies): Agencies, Digital, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47644
• Published on 22/07/15 at 11:29
Dalian Wanda Group enters the European football market

With further news regarding additional Chinese capital partners with the Dalian Wanda Group regarding its takeover of Infront Sports & Media AG, please find here a review of Dalian Wanda's investment and entry into the European football market in 2015.• The Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese…
Domain(s): Clubs, Media, Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Rights Acquisitions, …
• Article # 47621
• Published on 21/07/15 at 19:15