#213 How Apple's MLS Success Could Lead To A $2 Billion Agreement With Formula 1
Oct 4, 2023
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This podcast delves into Apple's potential $2 billion bid for Formula One's broadcasting rights, their successful partnership with Major League Soccer, and the future of broadcast vs. streaming. Explore Apple's interest in Formula One, the impact of individual deals on the sports industry, and Formula One's strategic shift towards direct event management.
Apple is considering a $2 billion bid for Formula One's media rights, following their successful partnership with MLS.
Apple's global reach aligns with Formula One's vast international audience, presenting unique content opportunities and potential brand engagement.
Deep dives
Apple's Interest in Formula One Broadcasting Rights
Apple is considering a $2 billion annual bid for Formula One's global media rights, similar to their MLS partnership. The $2 billion bid represents a significant increase over Formula One's current broadcasting fees. Despite existing broadcast agreements, Apple's global reach aligns with Formula One's international audience of 1.54 billion viewers, adding potential for a fruitful partnership with unique content opportunities.
Formula One's Appeal to a Global Audience and Apple's Strategy
Formula One's global viewership of 1.54 billion and average of 77 million per race make it an attractive offer to Apple, given their global presence and revenue streams in multiple countries. Formula One's younger average fan age of 32 aligns with Apple's target demographic, presenting a unique opportunity for brand engagement and content creation. Apple's potential partnership with Formula One opens doors for premium content creation and strategic leveraging of Formula One's intellectual property.
Formula One's Control and Apple's Streaming Expansion
Formula One's recent initiatives in controlling race operations and ownership of broadcasting and hospitality rights reflect a shift towards self-promotion and increased revenue generation. While transitioning from open-end to streaming deals poses risks, Apple's success with MLS and Formula One's existing fan base offer insights into potential alignment of interests. Apple's focus on consolidated content platforms amid market fragmentation hints at a strategic move in line with Formula One's evolving control strategies.
Apple is reportedly discussing a $2 billion-per-year bid for all of Formula 1’s global media rights, similar to their exclusive setup with Major League Soccer. So today’s podcast will break down why Apple is interested in a deal, how their current partnership with MLS is going so far, the future of broadcast vs. streaming, and more. Enjoy!
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