Want to hear about Ligue 1's journey and plans with Ligue1+? This week we were joined by Cyprien Castanedo - Head of platforms for LFP Media who talked us through the details. This episode is part of our mini series titled 'the New Economics of Fandom' brought to you by Genius Sports. Listen and watch below! YouTube: piped.video/OGZ0ELXxGMY?si=D7gg… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/122… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/se/podcas…

Much of the sports #streaming world get excited about the idea of betting integration into the live sports experience. DAZN were one of the first movers in this space, alongside ESPN and Fubo, to name a few. They launched DAZN Bet and positioned it publicly as a huge needle mover for the platform's commercial performance, not to mention fan engagement. But like many others, the strategy fell short of expectation. Being the first mover like DAZN has benefits, but it also comes with a lot of bumps along the way. Hear our review on DAZN's journey to date on the latest StreamTime Sports Podcast: Pod: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod… Youtube: piped.video/1peQbHsP03A

When Netflix reported in an earnings call they'd lost subscribers for the first time, the entire media industry had billions of value shaved off its stock price within a matter of minutes. And with that, the entire industry went into damage control - shifting its focus from scaling at all costs, to the race to profitability. The impact to companies like DAZN were massive - and set their plans to IPO back years. Check out the full breakdown on DAZN's journey - available on the StreamTime Sports Podcast. Available on all good podcast platforms.

Few companies have generated as many headlines, sparked as much debate, or attracted as much attention in sports media as DAZN. This week's StreamTime Sports episode traces the complete DAZN story, from its roots in Perform Group and initial launch across Europe and Japan, through its billion-dollar betting on sports rights, the challenges of COVID, its pull out of France, and its shift towards from case scale at all costs, to profitability at all costs. We explore the key decisions, acquisitions and personalities that shaped the company, including Len Blavatnik, Simon Denyer, John Skipper, Shay Segev, and many more, before examining what DAZN has become today and what its future could look like. This was a fun one to record, I hope it's a fun one to listen to! Podcast: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod… YouTube: piped.video/1peQbHsP03A?is=PmyL…

On this week's StreamTime Sports — we break down #Disney's global deal with Formula EE, big tech's growing land grab for live sports rights outside the US, and why DAZN's latest string of deals with EverPass Media, ViewLiftt and a host of US teams is turning the company into a sort of Frankenstein sports media behemoth, gearing up for a much-needed cash-out for its growing list of investors. Subscribe, watch and listen! Pod: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod… Youtube: piped.video/watch?v=USaI-ZHc… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/083…

Disney's trying again with ESPN globally. Will it really work this time? On this week's StreamTime Sports — we break down #Disney's global deal with Formula E, big tech's growing land grab for live sports rights outside the US, and why DAZN's latest string of deals with EverPass Media, ViewLift and a host of US teams is turning the company into a sort of Frankenstein sports media behemoth, gearing up for a much-needed cash-out for its growing list of investors. Subscribe, watch and listen! Pod: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod… Youtube: piped.video/watch?v=USaI-ZHc… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/083…

On this week's StreamTime Sports — we break down #Disney's global deal with Formula E, big tech's growing land grab for live sports rights outside the US, and why DAZN's latest string of deals with EverPass Media, ViewLift and a host of US teams is turning the company into a sort of Frankenstein sports media behemoth, gearing up for a much-needed cash-out for its growing list of investors. Subscribe, watch and listen! Pod: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod… Youtube: piped.video/watch?v=USaI-ZHc… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/083…

Pete Distad has led the launches of platforms at Apple, Hulu, Venu Sports and now Fox with Fox One. So I sat down with him on a wide ranging conversation about his experiences and career to date. A thoroughly enjoyable chat. Take a listen/ watch and the below channels: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6O9… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/se/podcas… Other channels: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod… #streaming

The #FIFAWC wasn't just an huge success for the federation, it was also a huge milestone for the US's largest independent sports network. Can you guess who I'm referring to? Here's some numbers for context: → 200+ podcasts produced across all key channels → Spotify listenership up 300% → Streams up ~500% → 18-24 year old listenership up 500% → #1 media outlet for engagement-per-follower across the entire tournament (26.4 engagements/follower — beating pretty much every other outlet covering it) And they're not slowing down. This month they streamed live football for the first time ever (Spurs v Hoffenheim), reaching 10,000 concurrent viewers in the process. If you haven't guessed who it is yet, it's the @MenInBlazers Media Network, and I sat down with their Co-founder (not to mention host!) Roger Bennett. We covered: 🔹 The MiB business model and revenue flywheel 🔹 The state of football fandom in the US, and how it compares globally 🔹 the MLS vs EPL fan dynamic 🔹 The MiB journey from a 2011 podcast to a full media network If you've ever heard Roger speak, you know he's entertaining and insightful - so check it out on any of the links below: 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1yE… YouTube: piped.video/watch?v=_R_sltQe… Other channels: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod…

Roger Bennett of ⁨@meninblazers ⁩gives his view of the soccer landscape in the US. Full interview available on the StreamTime Sports podcast.

Could we see even more sports on @Roku in the future following the Fox acquisition? In an exclusive interview, I spoke with their head of sports, Joe Franzetta on their strategy and what's next following the $22bn deal. Listen/ watch on the StreamTime Sports Podcast: Youtube: piped.video/9NQNLA70t3o Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yw… Others: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod…

Have @DAZN finally got their opportunity to truly break the US? They're locking in deals with a bunch of RSN's. Is this the only realistic way of cutting through? Full breakdown on this week's StreamTime Sports podcast!

Ever wanted to really understand the business and outlook of @GeniusSports ? I sat down for a wide ranging interview with their CEO @marklocke on topics such as: Key topics: - Why did Genius Sports spend up to US$1.2bn acquiring Legend? - Where's the expected growth coming from? - The current data marketplace - The Genius thesis on fan engagement and monetisation - Mark's leadership style and the the challenges of dealing with being a listed business - Mark and the Genius journey today I have to say I really enjoyed this conversation. This episode was the first in a new series we've launch with Genius on the economics of Fandom. Watch/ listen and subscribe at the below: Youtube: piped.video/watch?v=oU1wyvxj… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4vDHlo… @Apple: podcasts.apple.com/se/podcas… Others: podfollow.com/sportspro-podc… Note: this pod is available in the @sportspro main channel - not StreamTime Sports like my usual pods!

Interested in @Roku's approach to sports? In an exclusive interview, I spoke with their head of sports, Joe Franzetta on their strategy and what's next following the Fox deal. Listen/ watch on the StreamTime Sports Podcast: Youtube: piped.video/9NQNLA70t3o Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yw… Others: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod…

Exclusive: I spoke with head of sports at @Roku , Joe Franzetta on their strategy and what's next following the Fox deal. Listen/ watch: Youtube: piped.video/9NQNLA70t3o Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2yw… Others: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod…

Live sports may be where the economics sit, but short form content is what drives fandom between the whistles. @SportsPro partnered up with @greenfly to showcase some of the best creators and content in sports today. Check out the full Showcase and Toolkit for free! lnkd.in/gvgCaK9C #ShortFormShowcase

Will the Fifa World Cup's performance lead to more live sports on Youtube ? Find the StreamTime Sports Podcast on all pod platforms.

Can investment into FIFA make a difference? Full breakdown on the StreamTime Sports Podcast: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod…

What a week to take a holiday!? Here's this week's StreamTime Sports Podcast on FIFA and the idea of selling a stake in their commercial business. Other key points: - Was the backlash justified? - What do the World Cup's audience numbers tell us - Did the strategy of platforms like TikTok and YouTube enhance their value in the sports media ecosystem - How should rights holders measure success when social media engagement reaches into the trillions but audience behaviour continues to fragment? Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7lk… Other Pod channels: podfollow.com/streamtime-pod…