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VALORANT Masters London concluded on June 21st with a five-map thriller between Pacific’s Paper Rex and VCT Americas’ Leviatán. But it wasn’t the event favorite, comprised of a loyal core of VCT legends, that lifted the Masters London trophy in the end. It was Leviatán who came out on top with a…
Ratings Roundup is a rundown of recent rating news and is derived from press releases and reports around the industry. In this week’s edition, the USMNT’s 2–0 Group Stage win
Eurovision Services inaugurated an expanded Master Control Room (MCR) in Madrid on June 1, 2026, building on a broadcast hub the company has operated in the city since 2019. The
Andy and Jamie Murray have launched a new tennis-focused YouTube channel, expanding their media activities following their retirements from professional tennis. The Murray brothers have announced the launch of The Set, a YouTube channel that will feature tennis content including player interviews…
German broadcaster ZDF has the rights for 30 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, alongside ARD which also has 30 games. The two rights holders are working both separately and together
German broadcasters ARD and ZDF will broadcast 60 of the 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live, with each channel showing 30 games. While the opening match was shown live
German broadcasters ZDF and ARD – the joint organisation of Germany’s regional public service broadcasters – have a unique and highly collaborative relationship which sees them working hand-in-hand for all
FOX Sports and Concacaf have announced a multi-year media rights agreement making FOX Sports the U.S. English-language home of the Concacaf Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League through 2029. The
Clear-Com has announced the successful deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at the Nürburgring race circuit in Germany. The test was conducted
Rise, the award-winning advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast and media technology sector, is pleased to announce the global mentoring cohort for 2026. The initiative spans the UK,
Sweden is doing fantastically so far in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and viewers at home are appreciating the efforts on the pitch; according to measurement company MMS, SVT’s viewership
The audience for the FIFA World Cup 2026 for all broadcasters is broader than a normal high-profile football match, attracting more viewers as entire families come together to watch their
FOS breaks down how Microsoft Azure powers the Premier League's real-time data infrastructure.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has agreed a new broadcast partnership extension with the BBC, securing coverage of the Grand Slam tournament until 2033. The free-to-air agreement guarantees that Wimbledon will remain fully accessible to UK audiences across television, radio, and digital…
Over 20 days in June, IEM Cologne saw $109.3 million traded on US-based prediction market Kalshi as a fairytale storyline drew to a conclusion in Germany. The $109.3 million represents volume of contracts traded, so does not necessarily represent amount of actual money wagered, or handle in…
Sponsorship and events management software platform Eventory has launched its 2.0 version alongside securing new partnerships with Vitality Health and Red Bull UK. The upgraded platform has introduced a restructured user interface to improve event scheduling and control. Eventory has also added new…
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is meant to be a fun, slightly unhinged celebration of national pride, where countries assemble dream teams and battle it out for bragging rights. It is a festival of gaming. But leave it to a corner of the internet to ruin the vibe. When Team Denmark announced their…
The city’s solid position in broadcast, entertainment, and sports attracted the major microphone manufacturer Sennheiser Group is moving its Americas Regional Hub to Music City. Specifically, Wennebostel, Germany-based Sennheiser will
SES has announced the expansion of its ASTRA TV platform in Spain with the addition of 14 regional channels in HD and UHD quality and the launch of new hybrid
A tech firm backed by England captain Harry Kane has raised £20 million in fresh funding. Kane got the Three Lions off to a flier at the 2026 World Cup with a brace as they ran out 4-2 winners against Croatia. His focus will currently be on giving England the best chance of claiming their
