Technology

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Nov 03, 2020 20:11
LONDON: Formula E Tuesday announced that it has become a minority shareholder in Extreme E - the radical new off-road motorsport championship which will see electric SUVs competing in remote ecosystems around the world.
Oct 29, 2020 16:10
MUMBAI: Leading Indian digital sports content aggregator FanCode has introduced WSC Sports AI technology on the platform, to "power the delivery of video highlights".  The partnership with WSC Sports will allow FanCode to grow the speed, scale and personalization of video content for their key sports rights content.
Oct 27, 2020 19:10
MADRID: LG Electronics Spain and LaLiga Monday announced a new sponsorship agreement that aims to bring sport and technology further together in order to improve the fan experience. The Korean company, a benchmark in innovation and the global leader in television sales, already has extensive experience in the world of sports thanks to the OLED technology it has brought to homes around the world. 
Oct 23, 2020 18:10
MUMBAI: Multi-sport digital content aggregator FanCode has acquired FanDuniya, a sports research platform, to accelerate the growth and development of its research and statistics service for its users. 
Oct 20, 2020 14:10
LONDON: Data, insights and consulting major Kantar has announced the appointment of Alexis Nasard as chief executive officer, effective 30 December.
Oct 19, 2020 16:10
MUMBAI: Indian full-stack auto tech company CarDekho Monday announced its latest campaign for CarDekho Gaadi Store under the theme ‘Karo India Forward, Karo Gaadi Forward’ with brand ambassadors Rahul Dravid and Mahesh Babu. 
Oct 08, 2020 16:10
SAN FRANCISCO: W2O, an independent provider of analytics-driven, technology-enabled marketing and communications solutions, has acquired entertainment and influencer marketing agency starpower. 
Oct 08, 2020 16:10
MUMBAI: Photo-messaging app Snapchat has partnered with five IPL teams - Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, and Chennai Super Kings - to create augmented reality experiences and share exclusive behind-the-scenes updates of the teams. 
Oct 08, 2020 15:10
STUTTGART, Germany: AMG, the 'high performance sub-brand' of Mercedes, will "intensify" its links with Formula 1 from 2021, the German luxury carmaker announced Tuesday. The AMG announcement was part of a Mercedes-Benz strategy update, which will see extra emphasis put on Mercedes' sub-brands AMG, Maybach, G and EQ.
Oct 06, 2020 19:10
MADRID: Valencia CF has reached a two-year partnership agreement with Imagine AR Inc, an augmented reality company that enables sports teams, businesses and enterprises to instantly create their own AR mobile campaigns.  This agreement makes Valencia CF the first LaLiga club to incorporate AR for fan activation and engagement.