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 24, 2021 18:11
NEW DELHI: SportZchain, which lays claim to being India’s first and only blockchain-based fan engagement platform, has onboarded Baljit Rihal as head of Football Partnerships (India). 
Nov 23, 2021 16:11
MUMBAI: A host of celebrities, including retired cricketer Yuvraj Singh, film producer and director Karan Johar and fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, are among the list of investors in London-based consumer technology brand Nothing, the company announced.
Nov 22, 2021 15:11
MUMBAI: European football powerhouses FC Barcelona and Manchester City have separately pulled the plug on recent sponsorship deals signed with cryptocurrency entities due to transparency concerns with their respective partner companies.
Nov 19, 2021 17:11
NEW DELHI: Cricket-based NFT platform Rario Friday announced the launch of its Marketplace feature, which will allow users to buy, sell and trade Rario NFTs on the company’s digital platform. 
Nov 19, 2021 16:11
KOCHI: Hero Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters FC Friday announced its association with fan influence & rewards app Socios as their Official Fan Token Partner in a multi-year partnership.
Nov 18, 2021 09:11
NEW YORK: The National Basketball Association (NBA) has inked an expansive multi-year partnership agreement with Sportradar Group.  Sportradar becomes the exclusive global provider of NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and NBA G League data. Significantly, the new, expanded agreement also provides NBA with an equity stake in Sportradar.
Nov 18, 2021 08:11
NEW YORK: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. and Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has announced a multi-year signature marketing partnership – making Infosys the Official Digital Innovation Partner of key MSG properties including the New York Knicks, New York Rangers and the Madison Square Garden Arena.
Nov 17, 2021 20:11
MUMBAI: Hero Indian Super League (ISL) in association with its licensed partner Terra Virtua Wednesday announced the mega launch of its exclusive series of digital collectibles.  The debut collection comprises 27,500 team posters and 242,000 trading cards, made available ahead of the 2021-22 season. 
Nov 15, 2021 17:11
MUMBAI: MPL Sports Foundation and Power, the sportswear brand from Bata, have joined hands with the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) to support the Indian team participating in the finals of the 13th Esports World Championship in Israel.
Nov 11, 2021 22:11
CHARLOTTE, NC: Leaders Group, parent company of Sports Business Journal, has finalized its acquisition of the assets of SportTechie, the leading sports technology content and events company.  SportTechie will be integrated into Sports Business Journal, making the combined entity the leading source of insights and information for sports industry leaders and innovators.