Lens 360 founder Carys Owens (pictured) becomes managing director of Whisper Cymru. Whisper’s Wales office, Whisper Cymru and production company Lens 360 have combined businesses. The agreement brings together Lens 360’s Welsh Rugby experience, branded content and strong links into Welsh sport, with Whisper Cymru’s infrastructure and International sport production experience. All Lens 360 and […]
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Sports graphics giant AE Live (formerly Alston Elliot) acquires APAC-based Ignite
The acquisition strengthens the company’s presence in Australasia and South East Asia. AE Live (Formerly AE Graphics, and prior to that Alston Elliot) has acquired APAC-based live sports graphics specialist Ignite (formerly Namadgi Systems). Ignite will now be integrated into the AE Live group. The move extends AE’s footprint in the APAC region, increasing its […]
Whisper opens in New Zealand
The production company sets up office after winning a contract to cover cricket in the country. Whisper has set up an office in New Zealand, headed by Tracy Wong, which will focus on the production of New Zealand Cricket games. The office is Whisper’s fourth and its first outside of the UK. Its other offices […]
Michael Vaughan joins Whisper to grow cricket output
Vaughan has been brought in to build on the company’s cricket coverage. Whisper has added ex-cricketer and cricket broadcaster Michael Vaughan to its advisory board. Vaughan will focus on Whisper’s growing cricket portfolio and other broadcast and branded projects, with a focus on new business. The former England cricket great retired in 2009 and has […]
DAZN owner looks to sell an equity stake in the company
The pandemic sports cancellations are having a huge impact on the sports streamer. The owner of DAZN is reportedly looking to sell a stake in the company to raise revenue. According to a report in The Financial Times, DAZN owner Len Blavatnik is “exploring ways to inject new money into the loss making business”. It […]
Graham Wallace joins Eleven Sports investor Aser Ventures as CFO
High-profile appointment for the investment platform. Aser Ventures Group, whose portfolio of companies includes Eleven Sports, has appointed Graham Wallace as chief corporate and finance officer. Wallace joins from Gfinity, while his CV includes CFO for MTV Europe and CFO for IMG Media. He has also held leadership roles in football as Manchester City COO […]
Viewpoint: The appeal and thrill of esports
Amanda Lawson, global head of content at esports company Gfinity on the thrill of the game. Having spent 20 years working in sport, from football through combat sports and more recently in esports, I thought I had seen everything. I am sitting in our broadcast gallery in Fulham, sitting in a different room to my […]
Endeavor takes minority stake in SailGP
Deal values global sailing league at £155m ($200m) Sports and entertainment giant Endeavor has acquired a minority stake in SailGP, in a deal that values the global sailing league at £155m ($200m) after its first season. SailGP takes place in harbours around the globe and culminates with a $1 million (£770,000) winner-takes-all match race. Rival […]