2025-09-21
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Teams & Leagues
The league recorded a combined loss of €237M by 2024 after a profitable 2023.
An average club carries €90M in debt, with roughly one-third related to taxes.
Some clubs' wage and amortization costs exceed 100% of their operating revenue.
Its app, launched in 2021, integrates ticketing, e-commerce, and payments.
Its stadium has been converted into a tech test hub, generating B2B revenue.
Unlike rivals, Eintracht owns its digital infrastructure, giving it full control of fan data.
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Finance & Investments
The deal combines official on-field performance data with off-field fan behavior intelligence.
It aims to create a "360-degree view" of the modern fan journey for partners.
The acquisition strengthens Genius's media business and expands its access to new clients.
The company, cofounded with his wife Ciara, earned over $70M in H1 2025.
Its products are sold online via Macy's, JCPenney, and in 150 Dick's Sporting Goods.
Future plans include targeting Europe and Latin America and expanding into adult apparel.
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Media, Broadcasting & Sponsorships
The EPL's current UK rights are worth over $9B, with US rights at $2.7B.
Netflix already holds live rights deals with the NFL, WWE, and major boxing events.
A bid would target the next rights cycle, as current deals expire after 2028.
The new three-year extension begins with the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Over 1.1 million New Zealanders have watched F1 broadcasts on Sky this year.
Interest has surged due to hometown hero and Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson.
Premier League clubs' median Instagram follower growth was 193k, topping the NFL (113k).
On YouTube, Brighton's 90.4M views surpassed top NBA teams like the Warriors (66M).
The gap is driven by UK clubs' direct YouTube revenue vs. US pooled rights models.
Pharma spends $10B+ annually on consumer drug ads, with $5B-$7B on national TV.
The proposal requires full safety warnings inside TV ads, not via websites.
Live sports are heavily exposed, as the NFL alone gets 8.7% of pharma's TV spend.
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Miscellaneous
The move jeopardizes a pending deal giving the NFL a $2B, 10% stake in ESPN.
ESPN already pays the NFL $2.7 billion annually for "Monday Night Football" rights.
Kimmel earns $16M annually and is reportedly at odds with Disney over a resolution.
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