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2040
Amazon
| New Offerings, CT_Monitor Company
The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 you can shop in 2025
These are some of the best Prime Day deals under $50 we've found this year. Happy shopping! Billy Cadden Amazon Prime Day 2025 has officially begun, which means you have until Friday, July 11th, to take advantage of all of the Amazon Prime Day deals, especially those that are under $50.
MySA
Sep
13th
2026
Deutsche Bank
| CT_Monitor Company
Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike
Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike
Investing India
Jun
19th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006′ in the Irish economy
A bit like a footballer who celebrates getting on the World Cup scoresheet after blasting the ball past their own keeper, Donald Trump says his putative peace deal with Iran has averted a “worldwide depression”. The deal reached last weekend is little more than an agreement to further negotiations between the two sides.
The Irish Times
Jun
19th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
North Korea accused of illegally broadcasting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
North Korea is facing renewed allegations that its state-run Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired 2026 FIFA World Cup matches without securing broadcast rights. Media outlet Alerta Mundial's account on X, formerly Twitter, said Wednesday that footage from the broadcast appeared to show country names with North Korean spelling, including Ivory Coast, Sweden and Tunisia.
The Korea Times
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Beyond the Pitch: How real-time network observability is essential for live sports broadcasts
As World Cup viewership reaches record levels, real-time packet-based network observability helps broadcasters quickly detect and resolve multicast issues to ensure flawless sports streaming. By Iddo Kadim, Field CTO – cPacket Networks The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway and is already cementing its place as the most-watched sporting event in history.
Cpacket
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Here We Go! Tim Payne seals move to South American giants
Following a whirlwind couple of weeks which has seen him become one of the viral stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Wellington Phoenix have now confirmed they’ve agreed a deal with Paraguayan giants Club Olimpia for the transfer of Tim Payne.
A-Leagues
Jun
18th
2026
Capital Investment, Partnerships and Alliances, Football, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Zee 5 to set aside 15% of football-related subscription revenues for Indian football
Zee Entertainment Enterprises will dedicate 15 per cent of its football-related OTT subscription revenues towards building football in India following its partnership with FIFA. After bagging multiple broadcasting rights for various FIFA properties including the ongoing 2026 World Cup, Zee said it will work with the football federation to boost talent discovery and development, building league ecosystems and enabling resources for players as well as coaches in India.
The Hindu BusinessLine
Jun
18th
2026
Comcast Corporation
| New Offerings, Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates
Comcast Launches Bilingual World Cup Experience to Enhance Viewer Engagement Through Technology
Comcast (CMCSA) enhances its viewer engagement through innovative technological advancements, particularly with the recent launch of a bilingual World Cup viewing experience. This initiative demonstrates Comcast's commitment to creating an interactive platform that meets the diverse needs of its audience while adapting to the fast-evolving landscape of sports broadcasting.
Cashumarkets
Jun
18th
2026
Speed
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
FOX Sports earns staggering amount from hydration breaks ad revenue
Fox Sports announcers Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovi, and Alexi Lalas (Image: Frank Micelotta, Fox Sports via Getty Images) FOX is set to earn at least a quarter of a billion dollars from commercials broadcast during hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup.
AOL
Jun
18th
2026
FIFA
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
FOX Sports earns staggering amount from hydration breaks ad revenue
Fox Sports announcers Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovi, and Alexi Lalas (Image: Frank Micelotta, Fox Sports via Getty Images) FOX is set to earn at least a quarter of a billion dollars from commercials broadcast during hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup.
AOL
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
Liverpool sign Spain international forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna
The 22-year-old, who is currently on World Cup duty, has agreed a six-year contract after completing a medical as his country’s base in Tennessee. Munoz, whose deal is subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance, was a man in demand and the Anfield club managed to fend off interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle to land him.
Newham Recorder
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Zee5 Faces FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Backlash Over Paid Highlights And Excessive Ads
After months of uncertainty over broadcasting rights, Zee Entertainment's last-minute deal to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 to India was welcomed by fans eager not to miss the action of the world's biggest sporting event.
NDTV Profit
Jun
18th
2026
Borussia Dortmund
| Sports Rights Updates
Borussia Dortmund Eye €20m Celtic Target
Celtic’s hopes of landing Fares Ghedjemis look to have taken another hit, with Borussia Dortmund now reportedly watching the Algerian winger at the World Cup. The Frosinone attacker was on Celtic’s list during the January window, with the club looking into a deal after he was picked out by the recruitment team.
Celts Are Here
Jun
18th
2026
Celtic Football Club
| Sports Rights Updates
Borussia Dortmund Eye €20m Celtic Target
Celtic’s hopes of landing Fares Ghedjemis look to have taken another hit, with Borussia Dortmund now reportedly watching the Algerian winger at the World Cup. The Frosinone attacker was on Celtic’s list during the January window, with the club looking into a deal after he was picked out by the recruitment team.
Celts Are Here
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
Intego's 'super strong' antivirus has a World Cup price cut – and it's one of the best Mac…
Intego's antivirus is our top pick for the best Mac-dedicated protection, and but Intego sweetened the deal just in time for the World Cup by offering an exclusive limited time 50% discount across all Intego One plans.
Techstreet Now
Jun
18th
2026
Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Sponsors FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast in Nepal
POCO X8 Pro Smartphone - 2 18th June 2026, Kathmandu Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited has officially entered into a high-level co-sponsorship agreement with Himalaya Sports. Nepal Life Co-Sponsors FIFA The strategic marketing deal was completed to secure the official co-sponsorship rights for the nationwide broadcast of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ictframe
Jun
18th
2026
Partnerships and Alliances, Football, Cricket, Sports Rights Updates
ZEEL to fund India football growth with 15% of ZEE5 revenues
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has announced a long-term sports development initiative, pledging 15% of its ZEE5 football-related subscription revenues toward building India's grassroots football ecosystem. Backed by its broadcast and streaming partnership with FIFA running until 2034, ZEE aims to replicate its historical impact on Indian cricket by creating a structured pipeline to help India qualify for the Men’s and Women’s FIFA World Cups across multiple age groups by 2034.
Adgully
Jun
18th
2026
RTBF
| Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Sports Rights Updates
Viral videos of young women in World Cup stadiums are AI-generated
Videos showing young women in the stands at 2026 FIFA World Cup matches have attracted hundreds of millions of views across social media platforms, but many of the clips are entirely generated using artificial intelligence, according to an investigation by RTBF.Millions of viewsThe broadcaster's fact-checking service Faky found that one of the most widely shared videos purported to show a Brazilian supporter attending the game between Brazil and Morocco.
The Brussels Times
Jun
18th
2026
Chelsea Football Club
| Sports Rights Updates
Chelsea confirm second sale of Xabi Alonso era as young star exits
From barefoot to Chelsea: Moises Caicedo inspires Ecuador's World Cup dream Chelsea have confirmed the sale of striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Brom. Standard Sport understands that the 20-year-old departs Stamford Bridge permanently in a deal worth around £4million.
Evening Standard
Jun
18th
2026
West Bromwich Albion Football Club (WBA)
| Sports Rights Updates
Chelsea confirm second sale of Xabi Alonso era as young star exits
From barefoot to Chelsea: Moises Caicedo inspires Ecuador's World Cup dream Chelsea have confirmed the sale of striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Brom. Standard Sport understands that the 20-year-old departs Stamford Bridge permanently in a deal worth around £4million.
Evening Standard
Jun
18th
2026
Cricket Ireland
| Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Sony Pictures Networks India acquires media rights for India’s 2026 Ireland Tour
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the exclusive television and digital broadcasting rights for India’s 2026 tour of Ireland, which will feature two T20 International matches. Under the agreement, the matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
Social Samosa
Jun
18th
2026
Sony Pictures Networks India
| Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Sony Pictures Networks India acquires media rights for India’s 2026 Ireland Tour
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the exclusive television and digital broadcasting rights for India’s 2026 tour of Ireland, which will feature two T20 International matches. Under the agreement, the matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
Social Samosa
Jun
18th
2026
Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Abbey Hotel Golf Club: Tee Off Before the Big Matches
The Abbey Hotel Golf & Country Club is capitalizing on a packed sporting calendar this week, encouraging members and visitors to squeeze in a round before major televised events. With World Cup group stages and the US Open underway, the club is promoting its 18-hole layout as the perfect venue for golfers seeking to complete a game before evening broadcasts.
Golf Post
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Real Madrid sign Konate from Liverpool
June 18 - Real Madrid have signed France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer, the LaLiga club said on Thursday, securing the centre back on a deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, currently at the World Cup with France, joins from Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension to remain at Anfield.
The Straits Times
Jun
18th
2026
Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates
Trunk launches PartnerAmp sports partnerships advisory
Manchester marketing agency Trunk has launched PartnerAmp, a sports partnerships advisory service for brands, clubs and rights holders. The offer includes a free assessment called the Partnership Health Score. The service is aimed at organisations seeking a clearer link between sponsorship and partnership activity and broader business and marketing objectives.
CMOtech UK
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
How Marc Cucurella’s arrival solves a key Champions League headache for Real Madrid
Real Madrid have made waves in the market by signing Marc Cucurella in a big-money deal from Chelsea, just ahead of the World Cup. Cucurella’s addition to the team will go a long way in solving Real Madrid’s left-back problem, with the player particularly being favoured by new coach Jose Mourinho.
Madrid Universal
Jun
18th
2026
New Offerings, Cricket, Sports Rights Updates
Zee Entertainment's FIFA World Cup deal may boost shareholder value
Zee Entertainment secured exclusive television and digital rights for 39 FIFA events through 2034, including the FIFA World Cups in 2026 and 2030. The company launched four dedicated sports channels, Unite8 Sports, and has seen its shares rise over 30%. However, the deal poses monetization challenges due to late timings and lower advertising inventory compared to cricket.
flipitmoney
Jun
18th
2026
ESPN
| Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Tube Trends: How ESPN Is Covering World Cup Without TV Rights — TVREV
ESPN hasn’t had FIFA Men’s World Cup rights since the 2014 tournament. And while that can pose a challenge for the cable giant as the world’s largest sporting event takes over the news cycle, ESPN has still gotten creative with its approach via social video (and YouTube, in particular).
TVREV
Jun
18th
2026
New Offerings, Sports Rights Updates
Werner kicks off World Cup with free screwdriver set giveaway
Posted by: user_amy 18th June 2026 Werner, the leading manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is kicking off a sizzling summer of sport with a World Cup Bundle Deal designed to help trade professionals score big.
Electrical Times
Jun
18th
2026
Funding Activities, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
German corporations step up backing for startups
Germany looks like it is on course for the lowest level of venture capital activity for at least a decade, judging by Pitchbook data for the year so far – so why are there feelings of tentative optimism inside the country itself (and not just from a first victory at the World Cup)? Pitchbook data shows a steady fall in VC activity by deal volume since 2021’s zero interest rate era high.
Global Corporate Venturing
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
Bills sign RB Ian Wheeler
The Bills are adding former Chicago Bears running back and current UFL standout Ian Wheeler, signing him to a one-year deal. Wheeler is fresh off a United Football League championship season with the Louisville Kings where he rushed for 541 yards on 85 in 11 games.
Buffalo Bills
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
Arsenal ‘exploring details’ of deal for star attacker – latest transfer news
Arsenal are reportedly exploring the details of a potential deal for PSG winger Bradley Barcola. The Independent say the Gunners are looking into the deal before possibly lodging an official bid with the French club. Barcola is currently with the France side at the World Cup, and scored in their opening game win over Senegal.
Hayters
Jun
18th
2026
Events, Emerging Tech, Blockchain, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Kraken’s 2026 World Cup deal highlights crypto’s growing sports footprint as FIFA tournament approaches
Crypto exchange Kraken has secured the title of Official Crypto Exchange Supporter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time a digital asset platform has held such a designation at the tournament. The deal positions Kraken alongside blockchain infrastructure providers Avalanche and Chainlink, which are involved in collectibles and fan interaction features for the upcoming competition.
Crypto Briefing
Jun
18th
2026
Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Sports Rights Updates
No billboard needed: This Seattle startup scored World Cup airtime with a scrappy cardboard sign
When a startup town turns into a soccer town attracting worldwide attention, it’s a great opportunity to test your guerrilla marketing skills. Seattle’s Yoodli leaned into that theory on Thursday by getting its name and web address on Fox Sports’ live broadcast of FIFA World Cup festivities from Pier 62 on the waterfront.
GeekWire
Jun
18th
2026
Fubo TV
| Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates
FuboTV to stream Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League
FuboTV ( FUBO ) and BIG announced an agreement to stream the league’s 2026 season live on Fubo Sports Network, Fubo’s FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel. Beginning June 20, Fubo Sports Network will stream 16 live games for the duration of Season 9, with two games each week.
TipRanks
Jun
18th
2026
Big3 Basketball League
| Partnerships and Alliances, Sports Rights Updates
FuboTV to stream Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League
FuboTV ( FUBO ) and BIG announced an agreement to stream the league’s 2026 season live on Fubo Sports Network, Fubo’s FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel. Beginning June 20, Fubo Sports Network will stream 16 live games for the duration of Season 9, with two games each week.
TipRanks
Jun
18th
2026
Club Atletico de Madrid
| Sports Rights Updates
Arsenal news: £43m plus star signing swap deal 'agreed' as ace ready for key Gunners role
Arsenal are busy in the summer transfer window and have reportedly agreed a stunning swap deal, while one Gunners star could be set for a new role at the club Arsenal are making progress in the summer transfer window as World Cup 2026 unfolds.
Daily Star
Jun
18th
2026
Arsenal FC
| Sports Rights Updates
Arsenal news: £43m plus star signing swap deal 'agreed' as ace ready for key Gunners role
Arsenal are busy in the summer transfer window and have reportedly agreed a stunning swap deal, while one Gunners star could be set for a new role at the club Arsenal are making progress in the summer transfer window as World Cup 2026 unfolds.
Daily Star
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
The phantom sponsors: why Walkers, Heineken and Guinness are winning the World Cup without paying for it
There is a generally accepted logic to sports sponsorship: pay for the official partnership, and you earn the association. FIFA World Cup deals run to hundreds of millions of dollars. Brands compete fiercely for the right to put their logo next to the trophy.
Askattest
Jun
18th
2026
BeIN Media Group
| Partnerships and Alliances, Tennis, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
beIN MEDIA GROUP EXTENDS EXCLUSIVE WIMBLEDON BROADCAST RIGHTS ACROSS MENA UNTIL 2030
DOHA, QATAR, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment and media group, today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club, securing its exclusive broadcast rights to The Championships, Wimbledon across 24 territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for an additional five years through 2030.
YourCentralValley.com
Jun
18th
2026
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC)
| Partnerships and Alliances, Tennis, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
beIN MEDIA GROUP EXTENDS EXCLUSIVE WIMBLEDON BROADCAST RIGHTS ACROSS MENA UNTIL 2030
DOHA, QATAR, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment and media group, today announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with The All England Lawn Tennis Club, securing its exclusive broadcast rights to The Championships, Wimbledon across 24 territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for an additional five years through 2030.
YourCentralValley.com
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
GGL targets ADI Predictstreet, claiming its World Cup advertising breaches gambling ad rules
Germany’s Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) has initiated a formal investigation into the advertising practices of Abu Dhabi-backed prediction market operator ADI Predictstreet, German newspaper RND reported on Wednesday. The review covers ADI’s branding being prominently featured on pitch-side billboards during recent FIFA World Cup broadcasts, despite not having a local gambling licence to operate and advertise in Germany.
iGaming Business
Jun
18th
2026
West Ham United FC
| Sports Rights Updates
Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils submit contract offer to Crysencio Summerville
Man Utd submit offer to €30m World Cup star as talks confirmed Manchester United have reportedly submitted a contract offer to Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville and they have now opened talks with West Ham United over a summer deal.
Football Transfers
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Sports team values keep climbing as media rights fuel growth
Chris Marangi, Co-CIO at Gabelli Funds, and Mike Ozanian, CNBC Senior Sports Reporter, say sports franchises remain scarce, growing assets supported by media rights, betting and rising fan engagement.
CNBC
Jun
18th
2026
Radio Televisyen Malaysia
| Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
RTM has improved the RTMKlik app to protect World Cup 2026 livestream from non Malaysians
RTM has now announced that they have strengthened its digital security infrastructure to protect broadcasting rights and investments in the country's creative industry. This announcement came after the viral incident of foreigners or non-Malaysians using the RTMKlik link to watch the World Cup for free.
Technave
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates
ATVA Blasts Deltavision Media for Demanding ‘Egregious’ Retrans Fees In Syracuse
Jun 18, 2026 | George Winsolw Save this article for later! Login or create a Free Member Profile to bookmark it. Verizon subscribers in Syracuse could lose access to World Cup coverage if a deal isn’t reached next week. This article was originally posted on tvtechnology.com Continue reading Don’t Miss Out on Exclusive Updates and Insights! Subscribe to our newsletter today and unlock a world of valuable content, expert tips, and exciting updates delivered straight to your inbox.
TVNewsCheck
Jun
18th
2026
Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
Victor Munoz completes Liverpool medical as Reds beat 4 clubs in transfer battle
Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Spain World Cup international Victor Munoz from Osasuna, with the versatile forward set to become the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era Victor Munoz completed his Liverpool medical on Wednesday and is set to put pen to paper on a six-year contract, becoming the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era at a cost of £34.5 million ($46 million).
Liverpool.com
Jun
18th
2026
NBC News
| Events, Awards and Recognitions, Sports Rights Updates
NBC NEWS SCORES A GRAND SLAM WITH FOUR #1 PROGRAMS
‘TODAY,’ ‘NBC Nightly News,’ ‘Meet the Press’ and ‘NBC News Daily’ Each Rank #1 During a Competitive Week Packed with the NBA Finals, FIFA World Cup and NHL Stanley Cup Final June 18, 2026 — NBC News is #1 for the week of June 8, with TODAY, NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas, Meet the Press with Kristen Welker and NBC News Daily topping broadcast news competition according to Nielsen Media Research.
Nbcuniversalnewsgroup
Jun
18th
2026
Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI)
| Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag
World Cup, Rai beyond 2022: 4.3 million viewers and a surge in young viewers
The 2026 World Cup has already sent a clear signal: global football, as a major event, continues to attract viewers to their televisions. And not just to their televisions at home. According to an analysis by Studio Frasi based on Auditel data, the first six matches broadcast by the main channels attracted an average of 4.3 million viewers, more than the 3 million recorded in 2018 on Canale 5 and Italia 1 and the 4 million in 2022 on Rai1 and Rai2.
Il Sole 24 Ore
Jun
18th
2026
Amazon
| Sports Rights Updates
Amazon Pursues National Rugby League Broadcast Rights
Amazon Pursues National Rugby League Broadcast RightsAmazon's Primeservice is in negotiations to acquire broadcasting rights for up to two National Rugby League matches per week in Australia, the Financial Review reported Thursday,...
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