RSMG Schwiizer AG: New digital sports ecosystem in Switzerland

✅ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱: The competition authorities in Germany and Austria have cleared the way for 𝗥𝗦𝗠𝗚 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗶𝘇 𝗔𝗚, the joint venture between Ringier Sports Media Group and Kicker Ventures (Olympia-Verlag GmbH). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲: the brand-new 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗛 𝗮𝗽𝗽, now available in all app stores. It starts with extensive Swiss football coverage and will grow into a comprehensive home for all Swiss sports. A Zurich newsroom produces daily local sports content, enriched by RSMG’s European network (A BOLA, Gazeta Sporturilor GSP.ro, Sportal.rs, Sportal Media Group etc.) and kicker’s editorial expertise in Germany and Austria. The result: relevant local coverage with international depth. With already 1.5 million unique users and 23+ million page views per month, the joint venture kicks off with momentum – and a clear ambition to set new benchmarks for digital sports media in Switzerland. For more information: https://lnkd.in/eD_E_tzV Robin Lingg | Stilian Shishkov | Tim Kollmann | Lucas Haenni | David Meier | Markus Krienbühl | Alexander Grimm | Bärbel Schnell | Dr. Lars Thomas Ihme | Stefan Benkert | Christopher Tausend, CAIA | Kira Schiller | Anita Dünner | Tobias Offergeld | Tommy Dobs | Nadja P. | Johanna Walser | Oliver Kühn | Lennart Löscher | Bjoern Rosenthal | Panagiotis Sourilas | Thomas Passen | Mitja Grušovnik | Kathalin Suppanz |Soeren Beermann | Dhündup Carangelo | Laurence Hulliger | Christoph Schindler | RSMG kicker Schweiz

Brands are eager to get involved with women’s sports, but traditional advertising inventory in women’s sports is often perceived as scarce. Transmit is proud to announce our partnership with Trailblazing Sports Group and the launch of “Trailblazing Moments,” a new offering built specifically for women’s sports. This partnership allows brands to reach women’s sports fans across WNBA, NWSL, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and more with moment-specific creative. See the full Sports Business Journal article in the comments.

Almost completely ignores the viewer impact of fragmentation, which is like talking about the teacups on the shelf whilst there is a massive Gorilla in the room smashing them. It came up in the recent conference SCTE ® (the Society for Broadband Professionals) Presents: TV to IP. A question was raised about not being able to find content on multiple streaming platforms and why they cannot all be on one service (primarily I am sure because of finding, but also what the cost will be). Maybe I did not fully answer it amongst all the responses, but this is a problem of over monetisation that will hurt the true fan, and as of today in the UK it is nowhere near the scale of the issue to be found in the US. Now I have no answer for this part of the issue. The other part is about 'finding it', and this comes back to the content discovery challenge - that aggregation platforms are not working well enough and the user interfaces being used today are insufficient to allow consumers to track and find content for consumers across all content sources. This last point I keep saying is the problem of the decade, and I see little movement from the aggregators on this.

Thank you for such a detailed and (unsurprisingly!) thoughtful summary of our report Jason Steele. You are absolutely right, we see marketing and technology in exactly the same terms: neither tends to be properly valued as critical growth drivers, probably because they're offering "jam tomorrow" when there is usually such a critical need for "jam today". We need to get off this hamster wheel. Most marketing functions in sports rightsholders are simple sales support functions. Very few are charged with building genuine customer relationships, lifetime value and capital growth, in the same way that technology is too often just a necessary cost of running a business, with investment to be kept to a minimum. The solutions to the challenges all around us can be found in flipping this approach on its head. Easier than it sounds, for sure, but a long, long way from being impossible. What's stopping us?

Bahrain Sports Channel Prepares for Historic Asian Games Coverage Media Committee – Asian Youth Games 2025: As the Kingdom of Bahrain gears up to host the Asian Youth Games from October 22 to 31, 2025, Mr. Ali Hussain, Director of Sports Media, has confirmed that Bahrain Sports Channel will take on the monumental task of broadcasting the largest sporting event in the history of Bahrain. He emphasized that the coverage will be comprehensive and unprecedented in both scale and content. Hussain stated that television broadcasting will be the backbone of the media coverage, explaining, “Both Bahrain Sports Channel One and Two will broadcast the events live every day. We have allocated seven live broadcasts daily to cover 26 sports throughout the competition, featuring both men’s and women’s categories.” He added that the plan includes live coverage of more than 145 competitions across various media platforms, reflecting the significant efforts made to showcase this continental event in a manner befitting Bahrain’s stature. The Director of Sports Media also noted that the coverage will not be limited to live broadcasts; it will include both live and recorded programs to enhance audience engagement. “Daily morning and evening studios will be aired to keep pace with the tournament’s developments, highlighting key results and analyses with contributions from a select group of experts, stars, and sporting champions. Additionally, recorded programs will showcase behind-the-scenes footage, fan voices, and highlight the most memorable moments from the competitions.” He confirmed that all finals, along with the opening and closing ceremonies, will be broadcast live across Bahrain Sports Channels. He added, “The broadcasting plan has been developed according to the highest standards of professional excellence, utilizing all available human and technical resources. Daily reports and highlights will be aired throughout the day to ensure comprehensive coverage of the tournament in every Bahraini home" #Bahrain #BAYG #AsianGames #OCA #BahrainOlympic #BOC #Bahrain2025 

Amateurs - the most underrated athletes in sports In every sport, there’s a large group of people who are often overlooked - the amateurs. They train hard, love their sport, and regularly compete in tournaments, yet rarely get the same structure and recognition as professionals. Across many disciplines, amateur players face similar challenges: no unified tournament calendar, no ranking system, and no consistent way to track progress or plan a season. Meanwhile, federations are missing a major opportunity to grow their communities. Imagine if, alongside professional and junior tours, federations also created official amateur leagues — divided by levels, with proper rankings and tournament calendars. This could: ✅ Expand the official sports community and attract new categories of active athletes - a strong argument for sponsors and ministries of sport. ✅ Increase revenue through annual membership fees. ✅ Keep players motivated, reducing dropouts and keeping people in the sport longer. ✅ Unite independent organizers under the federation’s ecosystem. At Tournated, we help make this possible. With our white-label solution, any sports federation can launch its own branded platform and bring together all leagues and tournaments under one digital roof - empowering athletes, organizers, and federations to manage their sport 100%.

New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME) is proud to announce the renewal of an exclusive media partnership with Auckland FC, building on the highly successful inaugural partnership and Auckland FC’s impressive A-League debut season. The multi-year arrangement continues NZME’s role as Auckland FC’s exclusive media partner across digital, audio and print platforms, leveraging NZME’s combined audience reach of 3.5 million Kiwis to support the club’s continued growth and community engagement. Emily Travers, NZME head of commercial sport, partnerships and events says the renewal reflects the successful partnership between the two organisations in Auckland FC’s inaugural season. “Auckland FC has swiftly established itself as a supreme force in Auckland and our partnership reflects the natural synergy between NZME and AFC as two dominant players in the region. Auckland FC’s ability to engage and excite communities aligns perfectly with our mission to keep Kiwis in the know and connect with audiences. Their success on and off the pitch provides compelling content opportunities across our platforms, from NZ Herald’s digital reach to Newstalk ZB’s trusted voice and The Hits’ entertainment focus.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4AFqGc2

Sport Integrity Action Month Kicks Off in Brazil The Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), through SIGA LATIN AMERICA, is officially launching the Sport Integrity Action Month with a special Opening Session at Sports Summit São Paulo 2025, marking the beginning of an unprecedented international mobilisation for Sport Integrity. Among the programme highlights, on 1 November, SIGA Latin America will host the International Expert Summit on Sports Betting Integrity, as part of Sports Summit São Paulo 2025. The Summit will gather renowned experts to debate one of the most pressing issues of our time: the regulated sports betting market, its challenges and opportunities, addressing manipulation, criminal infiltration, corruption, money laundering, responsible advertising, protection of youth and vulnerable groups, and international cooperation. With SIGA as the Official Sport Integrity Partner, Sports Summit São Paulo enters its third edition as the largest and most influential sports industry gathering in Latin America, from 30 October to 1 November. EN: https://lnkd.in/dbuKrGWb PT: https://lnkd.in/dxgCEt6c

Delighted to share the news that the Junior Premier League (JPL) and JPL WARRIORS has partnered with the media agency Sports Revolution, who provide digital screens and dynamic content to leading sports venues across the UK. 🤝 The partnership marks a step forward in creating new opportunities for brands and communities to engage with the game’s future stars and support the environments where young players develop and thrive. Through this collaboration, JPL branding and messaging will now feature on Sports Revolution’s nationwide network of screens, helping to share the league’s story with a wider audience while connecting brands to the most authentic and dynamic youth football platform in the country. For the JPL, the agreement represents another step in its continued growth — strengthening its position as the home of elite youth development and providing new ways for partners to align with a purpose-driven football development ecosystem that spans the UK and beyond. Great to work with Antony, Matthew and Rosie. Super excited to see where this can go. ________________________________________________ *For more information on how your organisation can get involved, or to explore partnership opportunities with the Junior Premier League, please contact Corrie Kane-Thom at corrie@jplsports.com or Charlotte Jones at charlotte.jones@jplsports.com. #partnership #media #sponsorship #football

⚽The way fans are engaging with sports is leading to a new business model that allows buyers and federations to maximise the value of produced content, which is now layered instead of universal. 💰Sports rights fragmentation is transforming from a challenge to an opportunity for a healthier, more dynamic, and inclusive sports media ecosystem. Our latest research shows an interesting pattern in sports rights deals in 2024. Approximately 2% of all deals have transitioned from traditional broadcasters to newer platforms like streaming services and D2C offerings, a movement that is rapidly accelerating. 📈This has led to platforms like YouTube securing more sports rights than any other single outlet in many territories, particularly within Tier 2 and Tier 3 sports. Read more in the article at SVG Europe to understand how this evolution is creating new commercial potential and leveling the playing field for smaller federations. 👇