Premier League: Arsenal extend partnership with media rights agency MP & Silva through 2019

On 15/07/2014, the media rights agency MP & Silva extended its partnership with Arsenal Broadband Limited until the end of the 2018-19 season. Arsenal Broadband Limited is a subsidiary of Arsenal FC that is in charge of managing the digital activities for the Premier League club.

The partnership, which began in 2008-09, provides for MP & Silva's international distribution of Arsenal Media Channel as well as a media advisorship role. Arsenal Media Channel is a weekly programming block lasting three hours with delayed broadcast of Arsenal's matches in domestic competitions and exclusive interviews with and reports on players and club members.

In 2013-14, MP & Silva distributed Arsenal Media Channel in 130 territories across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North Africa-Middle East, and Latin and North America, covering a potential audience of 392m homes, according to the agency.

"As under the existing deal, MP & Silva will [...] continue to advise the club on how it engages the Arsenal fanbase, with relevant, entertaining content across multiple channels in international markets with a common…