UP356 The Bundle - The European soccer market, Netflix golf and Gen Z are revolting

Nov 24, 2023

Regular co-hosts Yannick Ramcke and Murray Barnett discuss the European soccer market, Viaplay's exit, the impact of changing macroeconomic environment on sports leagues, the role of private owners in sports broadcasting, the challenges and opportunities in sports media rights, the impact of big tech on the industry, the future of women's football, the bankruptcy of Recast, the shift of NFL Network to OTT, Amazon's role in sports media, the impact of Gen Z on the industry, and the NFL's collaboration with Toy Story and Taylor Swift.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Changing Landscape of the European Soccer Market

01:56 • 12min

Strategies for Manipulating the Sports Media Market

13:39 • 11min

The Impact of Big Tech on Sports Rights Market

25:00 • 9min

Monetizing the Unconventional Media Ecosystem

34:12 • 10min

Recast Bankruptcy, NFL Network Going OTT, Amazon's Sports Strategy, Taylor Swift Effect, NFL and Toy Story Collaboration

44:38 • 6min

What you need to know about what's happening in the sports media and streaming market, with regular co-hosts Yannick Ramcke and Murray Barnett.
We analyse both sides of the negotiation table ahead of a busy time for European soccer league rights deals. From Viaplay's exit, Premier League go to market strategy and Ligue 1 reserve prices through to the NFL, Taylor Swift and Toy Story, via ESPN Bet, Amazon and Recast.
So, a broad church.

00:00 Introduction to Unofficial Partner
00:22 Exploring AI Language in Podcasts
01:01 Media Rights Activity in European Football Leagues
04:38 Understanding the Process of Buying Sports Media Rights
06:36 The Future of Viaplay and the impact of it's exit strategy
07:39 Implications of Changing Macroeconomic Environment on Sports Leagues
12:01 The Role of Private Owners in Sports Broadcasting
13:07 The Challenges and Opportunities in Sports Media Rights
24:31 The Impact of Big Tech
29:56 Sports Media and Fan Engagement
34:42 Role of Betting in Sports Media
43:35 The Future of Women's Football and NWSL's New Deal
44:04 The Bankruptcy of Recast and its Implications
44:54 The Shift of NFL Network to OTT
46:15 All roads lead to Amazon in Sports Media
46:31 The Impact of Gen Z on Sports Media
47:46 The Taylor Swift Effect on NFL
48:43 The NFL and Toy Story Collaboration

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