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  • Kick-Off this football season with Premier League LIVE on Hotstar VIP

    Kick-Off this football season with Premier League LIVE on Hotstar VIP

    MUMBAI: With Premier League kicking off this week, football fans in India can revel as Hotstar VIP is set to LIVE-Stream all 380 matches of the season. After an immensely successful cricket season that saw a record breaking 25+ million concurrent views, the platform continues to deliver on its commitment of unlimited LIVE-sporting action and non-stop entertainment.

    Every Premier League match will be available in Full HD on supported devices, with expert analysis pre-match, at half time and post-match. Viewers who missed the match can catch all highlights of the game at their convenience. Additionally, to enjoy the league with your squad, Hotstar VIP will soon roll out a social feed ‘WatchNBanter’ that promises to enhance the fan experience like never before.

    LIVE streaming of Premier League adds to the robust content offering of Hotstar VIP that includes unlimited sporting action, Hotstar Specials shows, favourite STAR network serials before television at 6AM, movies before television and much more!

    Starting 10th August 2019, catch all the matches of Premier League on Hotstar VIP

    Hotstar VIP Subscription is available for INR 365/-

  • Budweiser Experiences announces multi-year global sponsorship with the Premier League and LaLiga

    Budweiser Experiences announces multi-year global sponsorship with the Premier League and LaLiga

    MUMBAI: Budweiser Experiences today announced multi-year partnerships with two of the top international football leagues, the Premier League and LaLiga. As a long-time partner of the FIFA World Cup™ and supporter of football leagues and several national teams worldwide, Budweiser Experiences is proud to expand its support for the world’s game and connect to more football fans every year. These new partnerships will activate across five continents and in more than 20 countries* including the United Kingdom, China, South Africa, India, Chile and Nigeria, bringing fans closer to their football heroes through a series of unique programs across the globe.

    Budweiser Experiences will launch its global ‘Be A King" campaign in conjunction with these partnerships. This campaign will inspire fans around the world by bringing them closer to the kings of the game. Activations will include limited edition packaging showcasing the iconic league trophies, exclusive viewing parties, broadcast media assets and content partnership designed to celebrate the greatness of the players on the field and the cultural impact of the players off the field. 

    “We are excited to kick-off these long-term partnerships with the Premier League and LaLiga, two world-class football competitions. These partnerships will allow us to further connect with key consumers and football fans across the globe,” said Pedro Earp, Chief Marketing Officer at AB InBev. “We are passionate about football, and so are our consumers, so we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the sport, the players, and most importantly, the fans.”

    Commenting on the same, Kartikeya Sharma, VP Marketing – South Asia, AB InBev said “We are thrilled to partner with two of the top international football leagues – Premier League and LaLiga. Football has been a passion point for Indians and excitement around the sport has only grown over the years in the country. Tapping into this, we want to provide well-curated experiences as well as engaging content to our consumers, creating an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the beautiful game together with fans locally as well globally.”

    Premier League Interim Chief Executive Richard Masters said: “We are delighted to announce Budweiser Experiences as a new Premier League partner. Budweiser Experiences has a track record of innovative football sponsorships, including partnering with the FIFA World Cup™ over many years. We look forward to working together to bring our new partnership to life and capturing the imagination of our fans all over the world.”

    LaLiga President Javier Tebas added: “We're committed to growing the passion for football around the world. This historic partnership will only add to the growing excitement and anticipation for this year’s season and we’re thrilled to have them as partners. The global visibility of Spanish clubs will be strengthened thanks to this agreement.”

    Extending their efforts in India, Budweiser Experiences will keep up with the sporting frenzy by hosting live match screenings across relevant POCs, specially curated fan parks along with in-home experiences. Through the course of the season, Budweiser Experiences will also curate exclusive digital content celebrating iconic players, team and match instances, encompassing on-field and behind the scene moments. Building a more local connect, Budweiser Experiences will also partner with native ambassadors, influencers and fan clubs, to effectively brew the fervour in the country. To add to the overall on-ground sentiment, exciting merchandise will also be made available, ensuring Indian fans are truly part of the occasion.

  • Premier League and Irdeto Collaborate on Large-Scale IPTV Piracy Raids

    Premier League and Irdeto Collaborate on Large-Scale IPTV Piracy Raids

    MUMBAI: The Spanish National Police has publicly announced the success of the largest investigation to-date into a global illegal IPTV streaming business. In an operation led by the Spanish National Police in collaboration with police forces in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Europol, the Premier League and Irdeto, 14 locations were raided in Spain, Denmark and the United Kingdom. As a result of the raids, five people have been arrested for crimes of belonging to a criminal organization, intellectual property theft, fraud and money laundering.

    The investigation uncovered a complex international technological infrastructure underpinning the illegal IPTV business, which comprised of 11 server farms distributed all over the world, some of them with more than 44 servers. The action has resulted in the shutdown of an illegal IPTV streaming business which allowed access to more than 800 television channels to subscribers in more than 30 countries, for subscriptions starting at 40 Euros per month. The business was also found to have several associated profiles on social networks, promoting services to obtain more customers.

    The investigation began in late 2015, initiated by the Premier League as part of a global effort to combat illegal online redistribution of its content. The focus was on a website based in Malaga, offering IPTV subscriptions with access to a multitude of international pay TV channels. It was subsequently revealed that the website was run by a specialized international criminal organization with a presence in Spain, Denmark, United Kingdom, Latvia, the Netherlands and Cyprus.

    Premier League Director of Legal Services, Kevin Plumb said: “The success of this investigation is a further example of the Premier League’s hugely impactful global anti-piracy programme. We are achieving unprecedented success in the protection of our media rights, with ground-breaking Court orders blocking illegal streams and numerous actions against suppliers of illegal Premier League content resulting in significant prison sentences.

    “The support of the authorities is crucial in our anti-piracy efforts and we are very grateful to all the agencies that played a pivotal role in this operation, particularly the Spanish National Police for leading this collaborative investigation. We will continue to invest in cutting-edge technology and work with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders across the world to protect our rights.”

    The illegal operation was found to have changed multiple servers periodically and gradually, creating new web pages in an attempt to go undetected by law enforcement. The illicit business was also combined with companies created to conduct lawful activity related to the provision of telecommunications services, internet and hardware, to hide profits and avoid detection.

    During its operation, the business is estimated to have made roughly eight million euros, with those arrested in Spain residing in luxury residences on the Malaga coast. As part of the operation, police seized 12 high-end vehicles, real estate and blocked bank accounts. Of the five people arrested, three were arrested in Spain, detained and sent to prison following appearances in court.

    “The scale of this investigation is testament to the seriousness of piracy as a crime and the impact it can have on the industry,” said Mark Mulready, Vice President – Cybersecurity Services, Irdeto. “We will continue to support our customers, partners and law enforcement agencies to identify large-scale cross-border pirate networks and help combat piracy, resulting in the shutdown of these illegal businesses and hopefully directing consumers to legitimate and safe content sources.”

  • Launch of 1st indian sports radio channel – sports flashes

    Launch of 1st indian sports radio channel – sports flashes

    MUMBAI: Sports Flashes, India’s biggest Multi-sports app launched the first Sports Radio Channel of India. 

    This is the first Sports Radio Channel for India created to serve a population of more than 130 Crore with expected Sports Fans of 70 Crore people in India. A 24×7 Internet Radio Channel, would only broadcast Sports content. It would have Live Chat Commentaries, Talk Shows, Special Sports Programs, Experts Comments, Sports News & Updates, Audio Documentaries, University Sports & Sportainment Content.  

    Pegged to be the Voice of Sports in India, the USP of this Channel would be that it would give live updates & chat commentaries from more than 400 Sports events from around the world including Premier League, IPL, FIFA World Cup, etc It would Broadcast Sports Content in English & Hindi covering Cricket, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, Wrestling & more than 34 sports categories from the world of Sports.

    On the occasion of launch, Raman Raheja, Founder, Sports Flashes said, “Our aim is to provide every single sport or sports content which missed out from being shown on Sports TV channels to have a digital platform for coverage. While promoting various Sports through our association, we are sure to increase the reach of Sports in the country.”

    Various Sports Stars are associated with Radio Sports Flashes including Olympians, Cricketers, Footballers & Other Sports Stars. Amongst others Sport Stars, the following gave statement. 

    CWG Silver Medalist Sandeep Singh, Ex Hockey Captain of India said “It’s a great platform to promote Hockey & other sports in the interiors of India.” 

    Arjuna Awardee & Olympian Boxer, Akhil Kumar said “Cricket is big because of its visibility and with Radio Sports Flashes, we expect other sports to get regular mileage”. 

    Indian Cricket Player & highest run scorer in Ranjhi Trophy, Wasim Jaffer said ”Radio is an excellent platform to promote Sports & with the first Indian Sports Radio, it is bound to keep fans connected with Sports while on the go and gives many more insights into the game ”

    Radio Sports Flashes is available on the Sports Flashes Mobile App and sportsflashes.com

    For any clarifications contact amandeep.singh@sportsflashes.com

  • Samsung is presenting sponsor for Star broadcast of Premier League

    MUMBAI: Samsung India is the presenting sponsor for the broadcast of the much awaited 26th Season of the Premier League (PL) that will be brought live to football fans in India on Star Sports Select and Star Sports Select HD.

    The Premier League will take place from 12 August 2017 to 13 May 2018 in the United Kingdom.

    Star Sports has been at the forefront of ardent PL fans in India, with live Premier League-specific shows during the 2016-17 season. The 2017-18 season will witness the first-of its kind television broadcast innovation through the Star Sports Select add on service, offering a superior experience to fans. Fans will get a wider choice of live matches, tactical feeds and more match highlights to choose from in this year’s PL broadcast. The Star sports select add on service will be available on Tata Sky.

    A Star India spokesperson said, “Star Sports has been dedicated to bring the PL to the Indian football fans over the past decade. We are delighted to welcome Samsung on-board as presenting sponsor for the broadcast of world’s most followed football league. This partnership reflects our resolute endeavor to bring the best of international sports on Star Sports Select. Samsung and Star Sports have a shared commitment to nurture sports in India, and we are keen to keep fans engaged during the entire season of the tournament.”

    “Sport is a great way to connect with audiences and PL is surely at the top of the viewing charts for football fans in India. We are happy to come on board as the Presenting Sponsor for the Broadcast of the exciting new season of high-quality football,” said Samsung India senior VP mobile business Asim Warsi.

    Football has witnessed strong viewership over the past decade and the fan following for the sport has seen increased penetration among the middle-tier audience, while the penetration amongst the premium audience remains consistent. Social chatter around Premier League have peaked over the past 3 years and also the number of official fan clubs in India.

  • Star to host Premier League movement on 2 & 3 March, legend Alan Shearer to participate

    MUMBAI: The Football Movement, jointly hosted by India On Track, is being held in partnership with the Premier League’s Indian broadcast partner Star Sports. The conference will bring British and Indian football organisations and businesses together to discuss ways to continue to grow the sport in India.

    The UK businesses and Premier League football clubs including Arsenal, Everton, Manchester City, Southampton and Watford will attend the meet.

    The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) together with India on Track (IOT) and the Premier League will bring key British and Indian football clubs, sports organizations and businesses together at the second holding of ‘The Football Movement’ conference in Mumbai.

    This football conference, which takes place on 2 & 3 March , will give a platform to clubs, businesses and experts from India and the United Kingdom to interact and explore commercial opportunities in the sport.

    The Football Movement, jointly hosted by India On Track, is being held in partnership with the Premier League’s Indian broadcast partner Star Sports. This two-¬‐day conference will feature keynote speakers including Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League, St.John Gould, Director for UK Trade and Economics, India at the British High Commission and senior representatives of the Indian Super League and Premier League clubs. Panel sessions, workshops and keynote speeches will provide a platform for UK and Indian businesses to discuss potential opportunities and the sustainability of the game in India’s emerging football sector.

    A delegation of UK businesses and top British football clubs are participating in the conference as part of DIT’s ‘Sport is GREAT’ campaign. The delegation includes top football companies such as; Amaven, Alad, Baltic Publications, Final Third Sports Media, PwC, Deltatre, AVC Immedia, Barriers International India, Steer Davies Gleave and senior management from the following clubs; Arsenal, Southampton, Everton, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford and Charlton Athletic.

    The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Strengthening the Football Ecosystem in India’. It will focus on the broader aspects of the game, with a view to assessing the current landscape in greater detail. The conference seeks to address the core pillars of modern-¬‐ day football such as commercial sustainability, youth development, leagues and competitions, broadcasting, support services as well as the role of corporates through CSR.

    St.John Gould, Director for UK Trade and Economics, India at the British High Commission, New Delhi will deliver the welcome address at the conference, which will be attended by distinguished panelists and speakers, including industry leaders, policy-¬‐ makers, investors, and pioneers in the field of commerce of football, from both India and the UK.

    St. John Gould said: “As someone who spends a huge chunk of his waking hours thinking about the ‘the beautiful game’, this conference is very exciting. But I am not just a fan, with a cold-eyed business approach; this is one of India’s boom areas. There is a rapid growing interest in football in India. The Premier League dominates the screens and is avidly followed. The huge success of the Indian Super League has captured the imagination of the next generation of Indians and they now look at football as a serious sport. UK football wants to be part of that. I am delighted to welcome the Premier League, clubs, business, experts and legends to India.”

    “From cutting – edge sports technology to skills, we want to bring the best of British football to India and use this conference to explore opportunities for collaboration”

    Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore said: “Football continues to grow apace in India and the Football Movement conference will provide an excellent opportunity to knowledge share with local clubs and leagues, and to meet businesses interested in contributing to the growth of the sport.”

    “At the Premier League, we and our clubs are committed to supporting the development of all levels of Indian football. At the top end of the sport we have a co-¬‐operation agreement with the Indian Super League, and at grassroots level our Premier Skills programme works across the country to provide opportunities for local coaches and referees to take AIFF accredited courses. The Football Movement conference will provide a great platform for us to discuss with other football bodies and businesses how we might work together to further grow all elements of the sport. I am looking forward to attending.”

    “Football is at an inflection point in India driven by a passionate and young fan base. The deep fan affinity for the Premier League and the mass following of the Indian Super League all point to a great future for the sport in India. Our vision of a day when Indian fans would have their own home-¬‐grown heroes to follow is soon going to be a reality. The ‘Football Movement’ is a great opportunity for stakeholders from across the ecosystem to unify and collaborate to take Football in India to fulfil that vision, said Sanjay Gupta, Managing Director of Star India, the Premier League’s official broadcast partner in India, who will also be speaking at the event.

    India On Track founder and CEO Vivek Sethia added:
    “Indian Football has seen a seismic shift in its positioning in the sports ecosystem in India in the last 3 years with the emergence of the Indian Super League (ISL). We are now at the cusp of a new phase in the country’s footballing journey and to ensure its continued growth, we need to lay down strong foundations by creating a sustainable support ecosystem that will keep pace with the rapid growth of the game.”

    The Indian delegates will get an opportunity to meet English footballing legend and the Premier League’s all-¬‐time top goal scorer (260 Premier League goals), Alan Shearer, who will present a special address at the conference.

    Alan Shearer said: “I’ve seen the power football has to bring communities together all over the world, whether through playing or coming together to watch the sport. It’s fantastic to see the growing interest in the Premier League in India and I hope that The Football Movement will identify opportunities and help establish partnerships that will contribute to the continued development of the local game.”

    The Premier League trophy will be on display at the conference and delegates will have the chance to have their photograph taken next to the silverware.

    The Football Movement is also part of the UK/India Year of Culture 2017 a major celebration of bilateral cultural exchange, jointly organized by the UK Government and Government of India.

  • Premier League executive chairman, Richard Scudamore, addresses Reliance foundation young champs

    Premier League executive chairman, Richard Scudamore, addresses Reliance foundation young champs

    MUMBAI: The twenty-two young Reliance Foundation Young Champs currently in England visited the Premier League headquarters in London as they entered the second week of their 11-day trip. The Young Champs have already visited the academies of Premier League outfits like Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Southampton since arriving in England on May 11 and will soon be visiting those of West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City and Liverpool before their scheduled departure on May 23.

    After experiencing their first live premier league match at St, Mary’s Stadium on Sunday as Southampton hosted Crystal Palace, the youngsters travelled to the Premier League headquarters for a fun-and-educational session. The youngsters also received the opportunity to pose alongside the Premier League trophy and were addressed by Executive Chairman of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore.

    Scudamore started his address by highlighting the world class youth development facilities on display at Premier League clubs. “You’ve already been to Chelsea, already been to Southampton, you’re here today and then travelling up the rest of the country, finally Manchester and Liverpool. You will see a complete spread of what’s best about Premier League Youth Development facilities,” he said.

    However, Scudamore didn’t forget to emphasise that there was more to a footballer’s development than just excellent facilities. “But I don’t want you to leave your tour here thinking that it’s all about facilities. Your career development, youth development is primarily down to you as individuals. It is of course, not only about how good you are physically but also how good you are mentally,” he said.

    He also stressed the need for top quality coaches to help the young budding talents further their footballing education. “Probably the most important thing is your coaching and the quality of your coaches and the coaches as mentors in the way they develop you. Realistically, it will be difficult in the next couple of years in terms of your development, to have an enormous amount of facilities in India like you’ll see this week.”

    Scudamore ended his address to the Reliance Foundation Young Champs by stating that it was a privilege to have the young champs in England and encouraged the talented youngsters to enjoy their stay in England. “Most importantly, this week and next week just ensure you have fun and it’s really been a privilege of ours to host you, to be involved in your visit and it’s really great to see you,” he concluded.

  • Premier League executive chairman, Richard Scudamore, addresses Reliance foundation young champs

    Premier League executive chairman, Richard Scudamore, addresses Reliance foundation young champs

    MUMBAI: The twenty-two young Reliance Foundation Young Champs currently in England visited the Premier League headquarters in London as they entered the second week of their 11-day trip. The Young Champs have already visited the academies of Premier League outfits like Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Southampton since arriving in England on May 11 and will soon be visiting those of West Bromwich Albion, Manchester City and Liverpool before their scheduled departure on May 23.

    After experiencing their first live premier league match at St, Mary’s Stadium on Sunday as Southampton hosted Crystal Palace, the youngsters travelled to the Premier League headquarters for a fun-and-educational session. The youngsters also received the opportunity to pose alongside the Premier League trophy and were addressed by Executive Chairman of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore.

    Scudamore started his address by highlighting the world class youth development facilities on display at Premier League clubs. “You’ve already been to Chelsea, already been to Southampton, you’re here today and then travelling up the rest of the country, finally Manchester and Liverpool. You will see a complete spread of what’s best about Premier League Youth Development facilities,” he said.

    However, Scudamore didn’t forget to emphasise that there was more to a footballer’s development than just excellent facilities. “But I don’t want you to leave your tour here thinking that it’s all about facilities. Your career development, youth development is primarily down to you as individuals. It is of course, not only about how good you are physically but also how good you are mentally,” he said.

    He also stressed the need for top quality coaches to help the young budding talents further their footballing education. “Probably the most important thing is your coaching and the quality of your coaches and the coaches as mentors in the way they develop you. Realistically, it will be difficult in the next couple of years in terms of your development, to have an enormous amount of facilities in India like you’ll see this week.”

    Scudamore ended his address to the Reliance Foundation Young Champs by stating that it was a privilege to have the young champs in England and encouraged the talented youngsters to enjoy their stay in England. “Most importantly, this week and next week just ensure you have fun and it’s really been a privilege of ours to host you, to be involved in your visit and it’s really great to see you,” he concluded.

  • CASBAA nets Premier League

    CASBAA nets Premier League

    Hong Kong, 18 May 2016 – CASBAA today announced four additional Corporate Members of the Association for its Q1 2016 line-up, including global sports TV behemoth, the Premier League (PL), data giant Nielsen, and the NASDAQ-listed Indian DTH platform, Videocon d2h and India based (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad) law firm Trilegal.

    Also joining CASBAA as an Associate Member is branded multimedia broadcaster Rewind Networks of Singapore.

    CASBAA CEO, Christopher Slaughter said: “The breadth of operations and the geographies covered by our new Members reflect the Association’s values and the fast-changing shape of our industry.”

    “Each of the newcomers brings valuable industry experience, new insights and a global reach. We look forward to providing these additional members with a platform from which to make their mark on one of the world’s most dynamic media environments.”

    Premier League
    Premier League (PL) is the organizing body of the FA Premier League football association with responsibility for the Football Association league competition, centralized broadcasting and other commercial rights. The group works proactively with its Member Clubs and other football authorities to improve the quality of football in England and around the world.

    Nielsen
    Nielsen is a global performance management company dedicated to providing a comprehensive understanding of what consumers “watch and buy”. Nielsen also delivers both world-class measurement and analytics contributing to superior performance.

    Videocon d2h
    The first Indian media company to list on NASDAQ Videocon d2h is India’s fastest growing DTH service provider, offering more than 525 channels and services including India’s first 4K Ultra HD DTH channel.

    Rewind Networks
    Launched in 2013 Rewind Networks is a multimedia branded entertainment broadcaster now available in eight million households across Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand), as well as in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Platforms carrying Rewind Networks content include StarHub, SingTel TV, Astro, Indovision, SKYCable, NowTV, LeEco, CTH and CNS.

    Trilegal
    One of India’s top-tier law firms, Trilegal works with world’s leading corporations, funds and FIs across diverse sectors, with telecoms, media and technology as one of its key focus areas. It has expertise in M&A and JVs, PE & VC, employment law, disputes resolution, tax, competition law, policy & regulatory issues and general corporate advisory. In 2016, it won India’s “National Law firm of the Year” by Chambers & Partners.

     

  • CASBAA nets Premier League

    CASBAA nets Premier League

    Hong Kong, 18 May 2016 – CASBAA today announced four additional Corporate Members of the Association for its Q1 2016 line-up, including global sports TV behemoth, the Premier League (PL), data giant Nielsen, and the NASDAQ-listed Indian DTH platform, Videocon d2h and India based (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad) law firm Trilegal.

    Also joining CASBAA as an Associate Member is branded multimedia broadcaster Rewind Networks of Singapore.

    CASBAA CEO, Christopher Slaughter said: “The breadth of operations and the geographies covered by our new Members reflect the Association’s values and the fast-changing shape of our industry.”

    “Each of the newcomers brings valuable industry experience, new insights and a global reach. We look forward to providing these additional members with a platform from which to make their mark on one of the world’s most dynamic media environments.”

    Premier League
    Premier League (PL) is the organizing body of the FA Premier League football association with responsibility for the Football Association league competition, centralized broadcasting and other commercial rights. The group works proactively with its Member Clubs and other football authorities to improve the quality of football in England and around the world.

    Nielsen
    Nielsen is a global performance management company dedicated to providing a comprehensive understanding of what consumers “watch and buy”. Nielsen also delivers both world-class measurement and analytics contributing to superior performance.

    Videocon d2h
    The first Indian media company to list on NASDAQ Videocon d2h is India’s fastest growing DTH service provider, offering more than 525 channels and services including India’s first 4K Ultra HD DTH channel.

    Rewind Networks
    Launched in 2013 Rewind Networks is a multimedia branded entertainment broadcaster now available in eight million households across Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand), as well as in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Platforms carrying Rewind Networks content include StarHub, SingTel TV, Astro, Indovision, SKYCable, NowTV, LeEco, CTH and CNS.

    Trilegal
    One of India’s top-tier law firms, Trilegal works with world’s leading corporations, funds and FIs across diverse sectors, with telecoms, media and technology as one of its key focus areas. It has expertise in M&A and JVs, PE & VC, employment law, disputes resolution, tax, competition law, policy & regulatory issues and general corporate advisory. In 2016, it won India’s “National Law firm of the Year” by Chambers & Partners.