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Asian volleyball competitions attracted US$38 million in sponsorship in 2023

Asia’s elite volleyball competitions generated US$38.4 million in sponsorship, making it the 11th ranked regional sport sponsorship platform - despite volleyball accounting for only…

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Oct 7, 2024 Finance / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

New study indicates brand investment as crucial to women’s football development

A study into women’s football from international payments network Visa, has found 70% of fans believe brands help boost the visibility of the game with 67% believing that brands are…

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Sep 26, 2024 ByNigel Benton Finance / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Chinese Football Association gives 43 players and officials life bans for match-fixing

Following a two-year investigation into match-fixing and gambling, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has banned 38 players and five club officials for life. As reported by the Xinhua…

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Sep 13, 2024 Finance / Legal / Sport /

 
 

Report indicates initiative to financially support Test cricket

An Australian-led initiative aimed at retaining top players in Test cricket is likely to be adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC). As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald,…

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Aug 24, 2024 Finance / Sport /

 
 

Legends completes ASM Global takeover

Sport, entertainment and venues service provider Legends has announced the completion of its US$2.3 billion acquisition of ASM Global, to create what it calls “the world’s…

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Aug 23, 2024 Entertainment / Finance / Hospitality / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Vivaticket continues international growth with new acquisition

Italian ticketing company Vivaticket has consolidated its presence in Spain with the acquisition of Tecteltic On-line SL, a Madrid-based ticketing operator with an innovative cashless…

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Aug 19, 2024 Attractions / Finance / Sport / Ticketing / Venues /

 
 

Planet Fitness exceeds expectations with new Chief Executive at the helm

Global fitness franchise, Planet Fitness, has posted strong results for the second quarter of 2024 with its share prices having risen by more than 11%. Revenue rose by 5.1% on the previous…

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Aug 11, 2024 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition

Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun…

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Aug 9, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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