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Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Sports rights boom lifts media companies beyond major broadcasters
Major sports events benefit media companies beyond the main rights holders, executives from Fox-owned Tubi and Roku Media told Axios at an event in Cannes on Wednesday. Why it matters: The value of sports rights have soared as media companies bid for assets they hope will retain audiences in a competitive landscape. What they're saying: The interest in athletes can drive interest in related programming. "One thing we know about Gen Z audiences is they care as much sometimes about these athletes, the stories behind the athletes — what we call shoulder content and programming — as they do the live event," Tubi CEO Anjali Sud said. Roku can help audiences track down games and their favorite programming as the "front door to television," said Charlie Collier, president of Roku Media. "Before Caitlin Clark blew up, we absolutely made sure that we got our viewers to those games on ION. It wasn't our rights, but it was absolutely our right to elevate that pop cultural moment," Collier said. Zoom in: Tubi is investing more in this type of content with a Naomi Osaka documentary slated for August and a docuseries on NFL No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward. "I think it's just recognizing that beyond the die-hard sports fans, there are people who are in it for the culture, and we access some of that with compelling stories and content and build that momentum," Sud said. What to watch: Sud said Tubi would be interested in acquiring its own live sports rights beyond what Fox already has "if we could make the math work." "But it's very expensive today, and I think it's a hard strategy in this current environment to scale," she said.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ex-Germany goalkeeper Kahn backs out of Bordeaux deal
FORMER Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said on Monday he has backed out of a potential deal to buy struggling fourth-tier French club Bordeaux. Kahn sent an open letter to local newspaper Sud Ouest explaining he was not willing to pay the 50 million euros ($57.2 million) to fulfil the deal. 'It is therefore with great disappointment, despite extensive preparatory work and rigorous analysis, that we have taken the carefully considered decision not to pursue our takeover project,' he said in the letter seen by AFP. Six-time French champions Bordeaux are currently in Nationale 2 after falling into financial difficulties.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Oliver Kahn Backs Out of Bordeaux Takeover Deal
FORMER Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said on Monday he has backed out of a potential deal to buy struggling fourth-tier French club Bordeaux. Kahn sent an open letter to local newspaper Sud Ouest explaining he was not willing to pay the 50 million euros ($57.2 million) to fulfil the deal. 'It is therefore with great disappointment, despite extensive preparatory work and rigorous analysis, that we have taken the carefully considered decision not to pursue our takeover project,' he said in the letter seen by AFP. Six-time French champions Bordeaux are currently in Nationale 2 after falling into financial difficulties.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Anjali Sud, the Indian-American elected on Harvard's overseas board amid Trump's tiff? Know her education, career & net worth
Indian-American business executive Anjali Sud has been elected to the Board of Overseers at Harvard University , filling the vacancy left by Mark Carney, who resigned on March 9 after becoming leader of the Liberal Party. Her appointment comes at a time when Harvard is facing pressure from the Donald Trump administration over its refusal to share data on international students involved in campus protests and violence. Following the university's non-compliance, the administration suspended its international student exchange programmes. Harvard filed a lawsuit and secured a temporary stay on the government's decision. Sud assumed her new position on May 30. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Who is Anjali Sud? Anjali Sud is the CEO of Tubi , a free TV and movie streaming platform with nearly 100 million monthly active users. She has served in this role since 2023. Prior to Tubi, Sud was the CEO of Vimeo, where she led the company through a strategic pivot and a successful public listing in 2021. She was named among Fortune's '40 Under 40' and recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader for her leadership in media and technology. Live Events Education and early life Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Punjabi immigrant parents, Sud was raised in Flint. At age 14, she enrolled at Phillips Andover Academy in Massachusetts. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in finance and management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 2005. In 2011, she completed her MBA at Harvard Business School . Reflecting on her journey, Sud said ahead of the election, 'My parents came to this country to give me a shot at the American Dream. I achieved that dream through the power of a transformative education, and I want to pay it forward for the next generation. Harvard has both the opportunity and imperative to define the future of higher education at a time of existential change. I would be honored to help Harvard navigate that change and enable creative transformation.' Career milestones Sud began her career working in finance and media at firms such as Sagent Advisors, Time Warner, and Amazon. She joined Vimeo in 2014 as head of global marketing, before taking over as CEO in 2017. Under her leadership, the company transitioned from content production to a software tools provider for video creators. She led key acquisitions including Livestream and Magisto, and helped raise $450 million in funding. After nearly a decade with Vimeo, Sud stepped down in September 2023. She soon joined Tubi, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation, as its CEO. Role at Harvard and personal background Sud's election to the Board of Overseers marks a return to Harvard in a governance capacity. Her appointment comes at a time of institutional challenges as the university defends its autonomy against federal pressure. She currently resides in New York. Her appointment is seen as a significant move by Harvard to bring in leaders with experience in digital media and global business. Alongside Sud, another Indian-origin alumnus, Sanjay Seth , has been elected as one of the directors of the Harvard Alumni Association. He will begin his three-year term on July 1. Anjali Sud's net worth As of May 2025, Anjali Sud's estimated net worth sits around $8.52 million, as per a report by Times of India. Most of that comes from her work with companies like Dolby and Vimeo, where she's held leadership and board positions.
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Indian-Origin CEO Joins Harvard Board As Canadian PM Mark Carney Steps Down
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, has been elected to Harvard's Board of Overseers, and Sanjay Seth, a climate expert, joins the Harvard Alumni Association Board. Their appointments highlight the rising influence of Indian-Americans in academia and leadership. The Indian-American community is making waves in the academic and professional world, with two prominent figures being elected to prestigious roles at Harvard University. Anjali Sud, the CEO of streaming platform Tubi, has been elected as a member of Harvard University's Board of Overseers, one of the university's two governing boards. Sud will serve the remaining two years of the unexpired term of Mark Carney, the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, who stepped down from the board on March 9. Anjali Sud's appointment is a testament to her remarkable career and leadership skills. Born to Punjabi immigrant parents in Detroit in 1983, Sud earned her MBA from Harvard Business School in 2011. She has held various leadership positions at top companies, including Amazon, Time Warner, and Vimeo. Currently, she serves as the chair of the board at and is a board member at Dolby Laboratories. She is also part of the executive committee of the development board at Phillips Academy Andover, where she supports financial aid initiatives. The Board of Overseers plays a crucial role in the governance of Harvard University, directing the visitation process and providing periodic external assessment of the university's schools and departments. As a member of the board, Sud will work closely with other overseers to ensure the university continues to excel in its academic and research endeavours. In addition to Sud's appointment, Sanjay Seth, a climate and sustainability expert, has been elected as one of the new directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). Seth, a dual-degree graduate in urban planning and public administration from Harvard, served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity at the US Environmental Protection Agency's New England office. He will begin his three-year term on July 1, along with five other newly elected directors. The HAA Board, including its elected directors, serves as an advisory body focused on building community, promoting engagement, and encouraging a strong sense of university citizenship among Harvard alumni globally. Both Sud and Seth's appointments are a testament to the growing influence of Indian-Americans in various fields.
