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Linear TV is taking a programmatic turn.Charter's full linear footprint is going programmatic, the result of a partnership announced Wednesday between Spectrum Reach, the ad sales division of Charter, and supply-side platform Beachfront.Spectrum's move is part of a trend of programming distributors setting their sights on addressable.

The most controversial World Cup ever is underway and expected to be the most-watched sporting event in the world until the next one in 2026.This is why the marketers are out in force.To that end, here are some important World Cup marketing statistics.19: World Cup tournament sponsors.$7.5 billion: Total revenues for event organizer FIFA.

Tremor International Ltd., a global leader in data-driven video and Connected TV ("CTV") advertising technology, offering an end-to-end platform that enables advertisers to optimise their campaigns and media companies to maximise inventory yield,  announced the release of its 2022 World Cup Global Consumer Trends Report, comprising consumer surveys in the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore.*

A: Motivated buyers love Super Sunday.They know very few looky-loos will show up, giving real buyers an opportunity to see and stay at the open house longer.Fuel this opportunity with earlier hours, such as 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a traditional assortment of game day snacks.If the open house is going to be hosted during the big game, turn on the homeowner's television.

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Well, well, well, how the turntables have... turned.Just shy of three weeks ago, I was preaching patience in this space regarding the organization's consensus number one prospect Diego Cartaya.The 21-year-old Venezuelan had gotten off to a very rough start in the Double-A Texas League, but he was showing signs of adjusting to the new level of competition, and breaking out of his early season malaise.

After securing Champions League football for yet another season, Milan have today unveiled the new home kit for next year, which will make its debut at Stadio San Siro on Saturday evening against Verona.A statement on the Diavolo website reads:
Global sports company PUMA has today unveiled their striking new AC Milan Home Kit for the 2023/24 season, designed to bring the team, the city, and its passionate community even closer.

Philadelphia Eagles fans got raucous in the streets before Super Bowl 57, flipping a car before the game against the Chiefs even started.It may not be the most civilized of celebrations but by now sports fans are used to seeing winning fans after a championship game flip a car or two.Eagles fans jumped the gun on Super Bowl Sunday by flipping a car before kickoff.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin played his college ball at Pitt and returned to campus for a basketball game on Tuesday with a huge ovation waiting.Few stories in the NFL captured the hearts of fans quite like the recovery of Bills safety Damar Hamlin.He, as most know, suffered cardiac arrest on the field in a late-season game against the Bengals where he had to have CPR administered to restart his heart before being ambulanced to a local hospital.

Is it just us or have these playoffs been more star-studded than normal?Aaron Rodgers becoming a Madison Square Garden fixture.Sauce Gardner not realizing he was sitting right next to Jessica Alba.Even Los Angeles Lakers superfan Jack Nicholson making his triumphant Crypto.comArena return for the first time in years.

It's been nearly a decade and a half since Curry Up Now, once at the forefront of the Bay Area food truck scene, first won over diners with items like chicken tikka masala burritos and deconstructed samosas.Of course, these days the fast-casual chain includes nearly two dozen locations scattered across eight states, though longtime fans will remember that the restaurant's roots stretch back to the Mission District, where Curry Up Now planted its first permanent location on Valencia back in 2013.

Aaron Judge?Slow your roll.Jacob DeGrom?Not so fast.Carlos Correa?Not a chance.Having watched the best regular-season team in Dodgers history implode after just four nights in the playoffs, it appears that baseball's biggest spenders might be ready to slightly change course.Miguel Vargas?He had a .915

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Liquid IV, an electrolyte drink mix brand, is expanding its ad budget as it shifts its brand messaging to reach Gen Z and millennials.The company is one among many brands chasing the two demographics, using influencer marketing to seem relevant and authentic in the channels Gen Z and millennials occupy.

Two men have been cleared of acting as spotters in the gunpoint robbery of a 70,000 diamond-encrusted watch from former world boxing champion Amir Khan.The 2004 Olympic silver medallist, 36, was targeted as he and his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, 31, left the Sahara Grill restaurant in Leyton, east London, on April 18 last year.

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Rémy Martin is using its first national ad for the Super Bowl as a bid to attract younger audiences to its products.This is a change from the last two years, when the alcohol brand advertised around the big game through regional efforts.But this year, Anheuser-Busch's exclusivity on alcohol ads is up for the first time since 1989, opening the door for other alcohol brands to join - and Rémy Martin is capitalizing on that.

Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via AP Images.He's jinxed.Snake bit.Got a case of the yips.However you want to phrase it, it's been a heckuva rough time lately for Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher, with even Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) kicking him while he's down after Maher missed yet another extra point on Sunday.

The team behind West Village party restaurant Bandits, and the speakeasy above a Greenwich Village Five Guys, the Garret, is now turning its attention to aestheticizing the sports bar.While plenty of sports fans will always prefer to watch the game in a dive, the new spot in the works, called Rocco's Sports & Recreation, will feature "cheeky, vintage-inspired decor and clever takes on nostalgic game day eats and drinks," per a representative.

Restaurants These new restaurants and bars are worth adding to your list.In April, new restaurant openings in and around Boston include a laid-back steakhouse lounge, an elevated sports bar reimagining a legendary hangout, and an expansive Fenway location of a South Boston staple.Plus, food trucks return to The Greenway.

Clinch, the leader in dynamic ad serving and personalisation, and creator of Flight Control, the omnichannel campaign activation platform, today (November 9th, 2022) announced the next evolution of its Sports API, offering advertisers even more personalised options for connecting with sports fans.The announcement coincides with some of the biggest and most influential sports events in the world such as the 2022 World Series, 2022 World Cup, 2022 Super Bowl, and 2023 March Madness.

First things first: It's pronounced "Believe."Self-described as "a sports and entertainment omnichannel production company," Bleav owns over 500 podcasts covering all major sports, sports betting, and pop culture, and reaches over 50-million followers.Impressively, the Bleav network features over 800 hosts, including 175 professional athletes that produce more than 1 , 000 hours of original audio and video content per month.

Once upon a time, all you needed to watch TV in France was an aerial, an electrical socket, a TV, and a TV licence.These days, it can be slightly more complicated though the initial TV tuning process is much easier, less sweary, and takes less time than it does to set up your so-called smart TV and of course you can also watch on a laptop or tablet.

Eagles center Jason Kelce is such a big fan of Sean Astin he wore an homage to the actor's "50 First Dates" character.Astin took notice on Twitter.The intersection between sports and entertainment isn't so narrow, especially when Twitter can bring athletes and actors together.This week, it was Eagles center Jason Kelce and "Rudy" actor Sean Astin randomly connecting on the social media platform.

The mayors of San Francisco and Sacramento were already busy trading shots at each other before Sunday's NBA playoff game got underway between the Golden State Warriors and the Kings."When you go traveling to visit cities, do you ever go to Sacramento?Is that ever on your bucket list?"San Francisco Mayor London Breed said on NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday before Game 6, which the Warriors lost 118-99.

There's no way Mookie Betts knows how to play football too.No, of course the amazing outfielder, 300 bowl club, super athletic dunk machine can also play some football.In Sunday's game between the Chargers and Titans, Betts took his off-season to another level by showing fans there isn't a sport he isn't good at.

The holiday gift giving season is upon us and, if you're reading this, you're probably looking for some last-minute ideas for that hardcore Dodgers fan in your family or friend circle.In this guide, we've assembled some of our favorite items from all around the sports gear world.Most of these items are hand picked to not break the bank while still being a great addition to any fan's Dodgers collection.

Although we're still just a little bitter that Joe Davis wasn't able to make calls for the Dodgers in the World Series this year, it's been cool to see more of the sports world not only become exposed to Joe Davis' voice but also fully appreciate his calls.Davis was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in November 2015 initially to call road games for the team-owned SportsNet LA, beginning with the 2016 season.

After the Dodgers' shocking NLDS loss to the Padres, there was (once again) a vocal segment of L.A. fans calling for manager Dave Roberts to be fired.The specific Game 4 offenses cited in those calls were generally pulling Tyler Anderson after five innings instead of letting him go one more and accidentally letting Yency Almonte throw a pitch to Jake Cronenworth before bringing in Alex Vesia, who eventually allowed the go-ahead hit.

Are you a Washington Commanders fan looking for the best deals on your favorite team's merchandise?Look no further than Fanatics!As one of the premier retailers for sports fans, Fanatics offers a wide selection of officially licensed Commanders gear, from jerseys and hats to collectibles and memorabilia.

Sports fans in Virginia have unique access to some of the best sportsbooks in the country, and each of them is offering new-user promotions you can cash in on!If you utilize the promotions going on right now at three of the best sportsbooks in Virginia - Caesars, DraftKings and BetMGM - you would have access to up to $2,400 in bonus bets!

Are you a Dallas Cowboys fan looking for the best deals on your favorite team's merchandise?Look no further than Fanatics!As one of the premier retailers for sports fans, Fanatics offers a wide selection of officially licensed Cowboys gear, from jerseys and hats to collectibles and memorabilia.But what really sets Fanatics apart are their Daily Deals, offering up to 50% off on select items for a limited time only.

March Madness has begun.Although countless college basketball fans will be glued to their screen - and couch - over the next few days, many other sports fans will be chilling on the couch with an extra accessory: a bag of frozen peas.That's because for many men, it's time to heal from a procedure that's historically timed with college basketball playoff season.

There are plans to build a race circuit around the London docklands



Listen up, sports fans, there are plans in the works to build a Grand Prix track in London.Part of a £250 million project to transform the east London docklands, headed by LDN Collective and Dar consultants, the capital could get a 3.6 mile, 22-turn race circuit.

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Campbell's Chunky has partnered with popular streamer Nick "Nickmercs" Kolcheff to reach gamers in the lead-up to the Super Bowl.In doing so, the brand has implicitly acknowledged the ascendance of individual gaming influencers in the brand partnership arena - and the decline of organization-level esports sponsorships.

The branding for Paris 2024 didn't get off to a great start, with the 'flame' logo mercilessly mocked on release in 2019 for resembling, er, a woman with a 'Karen' hairstyle.But we've just had our next glimpse at the games' branding as a whole, and things are looking up.The International Olympic Committee has unveiled a new set of 62 pictograms for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, claiming to have "reinvented the concept" of the symbols.

To witness the unexpected and experience the magic of high school sports competition, all it takes is a glimpse of Rodrick Pleasant unleashing his burst of speed this spring.It's unlike anything you've seen from a teenage athlete.A year ago as a junior at Gardena Serra, Pleasant shattered what was thought to be an unbreakable state record in the 100 meters by running it in a state record 10.14 seconds.

Are you looking for the best bars near Penn Station in New York City?Then check out my best list here!Because I'll show you some of the hottest rooftop bars & pubs and even a Whiskey Bar where New Yorkers love to hang out.Since Penn Station is located in the middle of Manhattan, the selection of bars in this area is large - so it is guaranteed we find the right place for you!

Tell Us Best sports fans?Best at navigating public transportation?If you had to choose just one, what would it be?Boston has long been a hub for brilliant and competitive people and ideas.We have the best schools.We have diehard sports fans.Award-winning movies are filmed here.We even bring the world Dunkin' Donuts.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails MPs are calling for action from the UK Government and broadcasters to ensure more Scots can watch major sporting events for free.Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee said the government should be more proactive in acknowledging the frustration of Scottish fans.

Super Bowl LVI was the crypto world's coming out party.Buzzy firms made bold pitches last year, and shelled out millions of dollars on ads encouraging viewers not to be afraid of this new-fangled digital investment and for God's sake don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!You can expect a lot less noise from Team Crypto during Super Bowl LVII next Sunday.

"Each of the parties in the Adidas suit have stepped into the supposed commercial field of the other company before.Adidas has partnered with Gucci to create a $3,000 duffel bag...[while] Thom Browne has partnered with Football Club Barcelona to make the club's regular game jerseys."Engagement in proactive IP litigation by global companies is the bedrock of trademark enforcement, and Adidas is no stranger to this strategy.

Michael Snow, a legendary Canadian artist who graced Toronto with two famous pieces of public art, has died.He was 94.Snow, born in Toronto in 1928, died on Thursday, according to Tamsen Greene, senior director of New York's Jack Shainman Gallery, which represented him.Snow studied at the Ontario College of Art, now called Ontario College of Art and Design University.

Today the NHL fined the Maple Leafs for a violation of the CBA relating to the travel rules after the Christmas break.This is not the first time the league has cracked down on teams requiring players to appear for travel or for practices before December 27.The CBA reads:

(b) December 24, Christmas Day, and December 26 shall be off-days for all purposes, including travel, and no Club may request a Player's consent to practice on such days for any reason, provided, however, if December 26 falls on a Saturday and the League has scheduled NHL Games on such date, December 23 may be substituted as an off-day for all purposes, including travel, instead of December 26.

Anybody who has ever experienced an NHL Winter Classic in person will never question the league doing it year after year.It will never get old and presents an opportunity to celebrate this amazing game on a national scale.Seeing two teams take it outside is always incredible.This year, it is a truly sensational matchup as the Boston Bruins will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.

LONDON  It is a part of the viewing experience of World Cup football (soccer, as Americans know it).At the slightest physical contact with an opponent, a player throws himself to the ground and writhes around in mock agony, grabbing a body part (an ankle, a knee) that has been offended by an instance of pretend contact.

Week 11 of the NFL season wraps up Monday night with the Arizona Cardinals playing the San Francisco 49ers (-8, 43.5) at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City ( ESPN, 8:15 ET).After an exciting Sunday of action, we have one more opportunity to wager on professional football.So which plays do our analysts like the most?

When it comes to creating a bar like After, the fascinating new cocktail lounge that borders on ridiculous from two-Michelin-starred restaurant Ever chef Curtis Duffy and showman sommelier Michael Muser, every detail counts.Chicago's most lavish new bar is the result of carefully designed lighting and textures.

Indeed, there are many premium publishers who still rely on ad tech vendors to make these deals happen - just fewer of them.Commercial execs from The Athletic and Minute Media are going after ad dollars directly, not via independent ad tech vendors.There aren't many in as gilded positions as The Athletic that can afford to cut out the ad tech middle men entirely."Currently, we are seeing more insertion orders sales (with guaranteed impressions, pre-rolls and products)," said Thomas Lue Lytzen, director of sales and ad tech at one of Denmark's biggest news publishers Ekstra Bladet.