21 · Digiday
How many people does it take to run an agency? According to BaD Mktg, just two if you're using AI
Why it matters
BaD Mktg runs an agency with two employees and heavy use of AI.
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22 · Digiday
CNN takes All Access abroad to turn global reach into paying subscribers
Why it matters
CNN is bringing its All Access subscription to the U.K. and Canada to convert international audiences into paying subscribers.
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23 · Status
CBS' Foreign Explosion
Why it matters
Audio obtained by Status shows a CBS News foreign editor warning staff that insubordination is grounds for firing and clashing with correspondent Holly Williams.
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24 · Angie's Gazette
If you're planning media by channel, you're doing it wrong
Why it matters
Angelina Eng argues media plans organized by channel do not match how consumers actually behave.
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25 · Front Office Sports
World Cup Fuels Soccer TV Surge
Why it matters
Nielsen research shows U.S. TV audiences for soccer remain up since the 2026 World Cup, and MLS says its enterprise value is near $25 billion.
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26 · The Athletic
Netflix secures Spanish broadcasting rights for 2030 World Cup
Why it matters
Netflix will carry men's World Cup matches for the first time after securing 2030 rights in Spain and Andorra.
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27 · The Athletic
Sky Sports, Manchester City and 830 million reasons to feel awkward
Why it matters
Sky Sports, the Premier League's main domestic broadcaster, faces an awkward position covering Manchester City's financial case.
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28 · JohnWallStreet
AI Is More Than a Single Sponsorship Category
Why it matters
Bayern Munich split AI into consumer and enterprise sponsorship categories within weeks, a model U.S. rights holders are being urged to follow.
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29 · IAPPF
Picklr files for Chapter 11, announces $4.5M investment commitment to restructure
Why it matters
The Picklr, the indoor pickleball franchise parent, filed for Chapter 11 with a $4.5 million financing commitment led by a franchisee.
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30 · Front Office Sports
WNBA reschedules Finals games, letting the Dream play at State Farm Arena
Why it matters
The WNBA moved the Atlanta Dream's Finals home games to the 17,000-seat State Farm Arena.
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31 · Front Office Sports
Josh Pate, John Fanta blast CFP expansion: "Why stop at 24?"
Why it matters
ESPN analyst Josh Pate criticized a proposed 24-team College Football Playoff as an ATM for bad decision-making.
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32 · CBS Sports
Kentucky fined $500K by SEC after fans storm field
Why it matters
The SEC fined Kentucky $500,000, payable to LSU, after fans stormed the field following an overtime upset.
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33 · Men in Blazers
Champions League: Meet This Year's Cinderella
Why it matters
Men in Blazers previews Champions League matchday two and profiles Azerbaijan's nine-year-old club Sabah.
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34 · The Guardian
The unlikely story of Valdas Dambrauskas
Why it matters
Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas funded his coaching career with $1,000 won on a quiz show.
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35 · AI & Data Leaders in Sport
Football analysis has always been focused on the ball
Why it matters
Tracking data now lets clubs analyze what happens away from the ball, per PlayIQ's Trym Sorum.
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