A Seattle Sounders’ win over Toronto FC to lay claim to the 2019 MLS Cup was also a win for its broadcast partners. ABC reports that its coverage drew 823,000 viewers, according to Nielsen fast national numbers, to rank as the most-watched MLS Cup match on the Disney Media Networks since 2014. 2019 MLS Cup […]
WWE and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that WrestleMania 35 generated $165.4 million in economic impact for the New York/New Jersey region last April, according to a study conducted by the Enigma Research Corporation. Over the past 13 years, WrestleMania has now generated more than $1.3 billion in cumulative economic impact for the cities […]
Fresh Off the Boat will end its six-season run with an hour-long series finale on Friday, February 21 at 8p. “We couldn’t be prouder of this game-changing show and the impact it has had on our cultural landscape,” said Karey Burke, President of ABC Entertainment. “The success of Fresh Off the Boat has helped pave […]
As gambling has taken root with media in the past few years, gaming, casual gaming and engagement companies continue to become even more influential in the ecosystem. At the crux of that engagement are a handful of companies including FanHub, which has Australian roots but now has ramped up its activity in the past two […]
The battle between LSU and Alabama proved its mettle among audiences, as the SEC battle scored as the highest-rated regular season game in eight years on any network, according to Nielsen, as CBS saw LSU’s win on Saturday drawing a fast national household rating/share of a 9.7/24, up 47% over last year’s 6.6/13 rating/share in […]
ABC gave full-season orders to comedies American Housewife and Bless This Mess. “Bless This Mess has quickly become a fan favorite, due in large part to the expert wit of co-creators Lake Bell and Elizabeth Meriwether, and our incredibly talented and charismatic cast,” said Karey Burke, President, ABC Entertainment. Burke added, “Sarah Dunn created something […]
Tyler Perry is expanding his content offerings with BET, with two new original series for it streaming service Bet+. Tyler Perry’s Bruh examines the world of dating career and friendship in a present-day society for a group of 30-something college friends. Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, a spin-off the linear series Tyler Perry’s The Oval, follows a […]
The city of Las Vegas is adding another sports attraction for Super Bowl weekend. The San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League, owned by Joe Tsai, announced that the team will host to the Colorado Mammoth at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 1, 2020 marking the first game in NLL history […]
DraftKings announced the launch of its digital Sportsbook app in Pennsylvania. Following DraftKings’ recent expansion into West Virginia and Indiana with its mobile and online sportsbook, DraftKings now officially offers fans in Pennsylvania a gaming experience. Arriving during the midst of the 2019 NFL season and start of NBA, fans can take advantage of advanced […]