Media Rights

Moto GP Revs Up Exclusive Content Deal With Facebook

March 11, 2020

The MotoGP global motorcycling series has announced a new digital content partnership for 2020 with Facebook.…

Formula One’s Finances In The Black, First Time Since 2016

February 29, 2020

Formula One made a profit of US$17 million in 2019, the first time since 2016 the…

Facebook Retreats From Big Ticket Sports Rights Bidding

February 1, 2020

Facebook is cutting back on original programming and the purchase of live sports rights for its…

UFC Partners Chinese Short Form Content Platform Toutiao

March 29, 2019

The UFC has negotiated a new distribution deal with Chinese digital content-sharing platform Toutiao as it bids to wrest a major share of the nation’s MMA market.

Dentsu Set To Boost Sport Climbing Profile Before Tokyo 2020

March 13, 2019

Dentsu has won media and marketing rights to the International Federation of Sport Climbing's (IFSC) events ahead of the sport’s debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Report: APAC Sports Media Rights To Hit US$5b This Year

June 27, 2018

The market value of sports media rights in Asia Pacific, excluding China, is on course to reach US$5b this year, representing growth of 22% since last year, according…

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Stuns With Lucrative Commercial Rights Deal

June 14, 2018

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has secured a massive boost in revenue for its commercial rights, displacing its 25-year incumbent agency in the process.

Chinese Volleyball Recovers From 2017 Sponsorship Setbacks With Two New Deals

August 11, 2017

The Chinese Volleyball Association (CVA) has agreed to new partnerships with Peak Sports and Tencent Sports.

Manchester United ties up deal with Thai Telco, True

July 1, 2013

Ahead of their pre-season Asian tour, Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United have announced a partnership with True Corporation, one of Thailand’s leading telcos.