2013 marked a year of impressive growth for ESPN digital properties across the globe, with 154.5 billion minutes logged via online and mobile devices (not including video). There were a total of 17.4 billion global visits*, an increase of 14 percent compared to 2012. Globally, ESPN ranks as the number one online sports brand in terms of average minute audience in 2013, and ESPN’s mobile properties now account for 41 percent of … [Read more...] about ESPN digital media is global leader in 2013
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MP & Silva appoints Rene Valencia to Asia-Pacific team
Singapore – International sports media company MP & Silva has appointed Rene Valencia for the newly created role of Vice President, Business Development and Sponsorship with effect from February 4. Valencia will be responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the Olympic Council of Asia marketing programme, in addition to developing and implementing growth opportunities … [Read more...] about MP & Silva appoints Rene Valencia to Asia-Pacific team
beIN SPORTS launches on TrueVisions
Bangkok – Thailand’s cable satellite television operator TrueVisions have launched global sports channel beIN SPORTS on its platform, which will feature a line-up of content in high-definition. The channel beIN SPORTS 1 began its live broadcast on TrueVisions on February 5, and fans can look forward to premium live content that includes football content from leagues around the world: such as the Scottish Professional Football League, Major League Soccer (MLS); club content … [Read more...] about beIN SPORTS launches on TrueVisions
Sunset+Vine ​opens Asian office in Singapore
London / Singapore – Sunset+Vine, the multi-award winning UK independent TV sports production and media company, has announced the opening of a new Asia operation to take advantage of the growing TV sports production market in South East Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Sunset+Vine Asia will be headed by Huw Bevan, who has been released by Fox International Channels to take on the Managing Director role. Huw has worked in Asia for a total of 15 years, the last 10 of which were as … [Read more...] about Sunset+Vine ​opens Asian office in Singapore
IMG Worldwide invests in LiveClips
New York, New York – IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has acquired a minority equity stake in LiveClips, a company whose technology represents a paradigm shift in experiencing live sporting events, from a one-size-fits-all multi-hour broadcast, to a multi-screen personalised video experience that allows fans to view what they want, when they want on the screen of their choice. IMG Worldwide will be using LiveClips' platform to … [Read more...] about IMG Worldwide invests in LiveClips
FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) has announced a new addition to the management team of its sports network, FOX Sports. Sam Leadsom took on the role of Vice President of Production based in Singapore with effect from January 22. Sam Leadson Leadsom is responsible for overseeing FOX Sports’ production of all sports content across Asia, including the live coverage of golf, motor-racing, tennis, football, mixed-martial arts and other sports, as well as their … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP