Michael Reaves/Getty Images · 3 min readMarketing Brew informs marketing pros of the latest on brand strategy, social media, and ad tech via our weekday newsletter, virtual events, marketing conferences, and digital guides.GroupM is planning to double its annual advertising spend on women’s sports starting with this year’s upfront, the WPP media investment agency announced.To […]
Insurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bn
It could cost insurance companies $1.2bn for the bridge damages and millions more for the six deaths.source
March Madness pushed Illinois sports wagers to $335M last year – Illinois Policy
Illinois’ comeback story starts here. Assistant Editor Illinoisans are expected to again bet big on college sports during March, driven by March Madness. Sports wagers put $1B into Illinois government accounts last year, ranking it No. 3 in the U.S. By the time March Madness ends, Illinoisans will have likely wagered more than $300 million […]
A Look at the Market for Sports and Sports Tech in 2024 – Foley & Lardner LLP
While the M&A market overall was less active than many had hoped in 2023, and with 2024 off to a sluggish start, some areas still look stronger than others, including the sports market.The sports industry has become so attractive to investors that JPMorgan recently announced they are creating a sports-focused investment banking team to capture opportunities in […]
James Brown, Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster Will Be Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award at Sports Emmys – Sports Video Group
By SVG Staff Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – 12:08 pm Print This Story | Subscribe The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announces today that three-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, James Brown, will be presented with Lifetime Achievement honors at the 45th Annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, at Jazz […]
Sports Betting on the Rise as States Let Gamblers Wager Online – National Conference of State Legislatures
Placing a bet on a game or match is as easy as opening an app on your phone. From office pools to casinos to online betting apps, March Madness entices sports enthusiasts and casual viewers alike to predict a winner of the annual NCAA college basketball tournament.Sports betting in casinos or racetracks is now legal […]
Where Baltimore bridge investigation goes now
The ship’s sudden power loss and the strength of the bridge are likely to be key factors in hunt for answers.source
USMNT's Christian Pulisic on life in Milan, staying healthy and his Copa América ambitions – FOX Sports
USMNT’s Christian Pulisic on life in Milan, staying healthy and his Copa América ambitions FOX Sportssource
Bob Ryan reflects on a lifetime in sports media – WBUR News
Advertisement<iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/radioboston/2024/03/27/bob-ryan-sports-media-reflections-predictions"></iframe>For veteran sportswriter Bob Ryan, sports are a way of life.He’s been a trusted voice for Boston sports fans for more than 50 years. Ryan has covered some of the greatest athletes in the city’s history. He’s reported on some of the most exciting Olympic Games in recent memory. He’s […]
NCAA set to push states with legalized sports betting to ban prop bets for all college sporting events – Yahoo Sports
NCAA set to push states with legalized sports betting to ban prop bets for all college sporting events Yahoo Sportssource