By Taruka Srivastav Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) will continue to broadcast the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Europe League in the Indian sub-continent until 2020-21. Under the terms, SPN will have the rights to cover the broadcast of 138 matches in the UEFA Champions League and 205 matches in the UEFA Europa League across the sports channels of SPN. The deal also includes exclusive live-streaming on SPN’s OTT platform, SonyLIV. SPN will further launch the UEFA Champions League ‘Double Header’ nights Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer, distribution and head – Sports, Sony Pictures Networks said: “We Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy John Glenday Energy drink brands including Monster and Red Bull are facing life under stringent new regulations after British prime minister Theresa May signaled her intent to ban the drinks for sale to anybody under the age of 16 or 18 in England. Political pressure to act is building amidst mounting concern at the impact of drinks which are high in sugar and caffeine on childhood obesity, tooth decay, headaches and sleep deprivation. The UK currently has one of the highest rates of consumption in Europe Public health minister Steve Brine said: “We all have a Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy John Glenday Apple has shown its hand in the wearable technology sector after purchasing a start-up specialising in the manufacture of lenses suitable for augmented reality (AR) glasses. Confirmation that Apple had bought Colorado-based Akonia Holographics immediately drew speculation as to what its long-term goals might be as analysts continue to fret over Apple’s failure to diversify its product base. Akonia differentiates itself from other lens manufacturers by developing ‘thin, transparent smart glass lenses that display vibrant, full-color, wide field-of-view images’, according to its website. Founded in 2012 by a group of holography scientists the firm has gone on to develop Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Charlotte McEleny The first major study into the mental health and wellbeing of the Australian creative and marketing industries is being conducted, in order to bring transparency to the issues facing people in the industry. Led by creative community Never Not Creative, mental health organisation Everymind and social purpose organisation Unltd, the project has also been endorsed by AGDA, IAB, MFA and YoungBloods. The first phase will be the launch of a major study into the wellbeing of people in the industry and attitudes towards mental health. Mental health is a huge issue, and more recently a passion point for many in the industry, Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Stephen Lepitak Ocean Outdoor has said that it expects to report ‘high single digit’ growth for its full results next year. The digital out of home (DOOH) media company, which among other activities completed the acquisition of Forrest Media in Scotland as well as Ocelot Partners this year, revealed gross profit growth of 8.4% to £8.8m within its half year update. The figures, reporting up to 30 June, also saw billing remain ‘steady’ at £31.9m, while revenue rose by 1.8% to £22.5m, with digital billings also making up more revenue that ever at 93% of the total. During the first half of Read full story › Source: The Drum...
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