Tag: sports entertainment

WWE’s “Raw” will stream exclusively on Netflix starting Monday, marking its departure from linear TV after 30 years. The 10-year deal, valued at over $5 billion, gives Netflix global rights to “Raw” and other WWE content, including “SmackDown” and major…

Executives at PGA Tour say they are getting ready for a new era in sports when leagues will need to exercise significantly more control over the content that’s made from the games, matches and tournaments that every media outlet wants…

As WWE transitions key content to Netflix starting January 2025, our latest From the Archives chronicles the history of the WWE Network, from its groundbreaking 2014 launch to its partnerships with Peacock and Netflix. The $5 billion, 10-year deal will…

On Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Dude Perfect CEO Andrew Yaffe explained the brand’s growth from a YouTube trick-shot channel with 60 million followers into a global media business. Backed by a $100 million investment from Highmount Capital, the…

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has signed a multi-year media rights deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, reportedly valued at over $150 million annually. AEW's shows, "Dynamite" and "Collision," will continue airing on TBS and TNT while streaming live on Max starting…

Dude Perfect has appointed Andrew Yaffe, a former senior NBA executive, as its new CEO to lead the company's next phase of growth. This move follows a $100 million investment from Highmount Capital, aiming to expand Dude Perfect beyond traditional…

Charles Barkley is launching Round Mound Media, a new production company in partnership with EverWonder Studio, backed by Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI. The venture will produce scripted, documentary, and live content, with TNT Sports holding a first-look deal. Ten projects…

Dolby has acquired THEO Technologies to enhance its real-time streaming capabilities, particularly for sports and entertainment. The acquisition will combine Dolby Millicast's ultra-low latency streaming with THEO's cross-platform playback solutions, aiming to boost fan engagement through interactive, real-time content. Financial…