Tag: sports entertainment

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…