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SBC Summit Rio: industry must show respect to Brazilian market

SBC News SBC Summit Rio: industry must show respect to Brazilian market

Competing against influencers, streamers and alternative channels, tips for working with Brazilian players, the process of aligning with new operators and diving into local culture all became key touchpoints as day one of the SBC Summit Rio rolled-on. As an Affiliate Leaders Panel took to the stage as part of the Rivalo sponsored Marketing and Affiliation track, the 40 minute …

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Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective holds no compromise to lead Brazil media market

SBC News Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective holds no compromise to lead Brazil media market

Last February, Better Collective, global gaming’s biggest media group completed its €176m acquisition of Playmaker Capital, diversifying its media portfolio once more to take leadership in South American markets. Ahead of the inaugural SBC Summit Rio (5-7 March), Simon Hovmand-Stilling, CEO of Better Collective South America details no compromise in the strategy to take Brazil’s top spot, building its most …

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Magnus Linder, Better Collective: Taking big steps in diversification and expansion

SBC News Magnus Linder, Better Collective: Taking big steps in diversification and expansion

Magnus Linder, Director of Northwest Europe for Better Collective A/S, opens up on the latest developments for the company, including acquisitions, strategy and its vision to become a preferred partner and industry leader. ________________ SBC: Last summer you acquired four Swedish websites from the Everysport Group: SvenskaFans.com, Hockeysverige.se, FotbollDirekt.se and Innebandymagazinet.se. Circa six months on from that deal, what have …

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Better Collective tops FY2023 high targets ahead of Playmaker refresh   

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Better Collective A/S states that it has exceeded financial expectations in revenue and earnings following a transformative year for its business, which acquired seven new media properties for €300m. Year-end trading sees the Stockholm and Copenhagen listed media group’s revenues stand at €327m (FY2022: €269m), alongside an EBITDA result of €110m (FY2022: €85m). Corporate results outperformed the enhanced targets of …

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Better Collective exceeds target revenue in “very strong” 2023 

SBC News Better Collective exceeds target revenue in “very strong” 2023 

In a new shareholder update, Better Collective revealed that it has surpassed its financial target by reaching full year revenues of €327m and EBITDA of €111m. These numbers represent an year-over-year growth of 21% and 31% respectively. Initial full-year revenue targets were set between €315m and €325m.  Approximate full-year EBITDA fell in line with the targeted €105m to €115m. The …

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Better Collective completes acquisition of Playmaker Capital

SBC News Better Collective completes acquisition of Playmaker Capital

Better Collective has announced the completion today of its acquisition of Toronto-based sports media group Playmaker Capital. The brand owns and operates a number of sports media brands in the Americas.  Simultaneously, Better Collective’s Board of Directors has “resolved to increase the company’s share capital with nominally EUR 17,554.29”. Accordingly, 1,755,429 new ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of …

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Better Collective appoints Guy Harding to lead global media partnerships

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Better Collective A/S has confirmed the appointment of Guy Harding as Senior Director of Group Media Partnerships at the Stockholm-listed global betting and gaming media publisher. An expert in all disciplines related to player acquisition, partnership management, and campaign ROI, Harding joins Better Collective from iGaming media network Legend, where he most recently served as Commercial Director. Updating media, Better …

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Better Collective nets unanimous approval of Playmaker €176m buyout

SBC News Better Collective nets unanimous approval of Playmaker €176m buyout

Better Collective A/S inches closer to concluding its acquisition of Playmaker Capital, as the shareholders of TSX-listed sports media group overwhelmingly support the €176m buyout. As disclosed to the Toronto TSX and Copenhagen Børsen, Better Collective has secured investor approval of 99.9% to proceed with its €176m acquisition of Playmaker, first announced on 6 November 2023. In a deal comprising …

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Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective engaged in all media for South American growth

SBC News Simon Hovmand-Stilling: Better Collective engaged in all media for South American growth

This November, Better Collective executed its second biggest M&A acquiring Playmaker Capital for €196m, a deal which significantly amplifies its media network for sports audiences across South American markets. Simon Hovmand-Stilling, Better Collective CEO of South America, tells SBC of the active commercial opportunities on-boarded by the Playmaker acquisition and how Better Collective will apply its most diverse and localised …

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Better Collective lauds operational excellence in restless Q3

SBC News Better Collective lauds operational excellence in restless Q3

Better Collective A/S maintains its full-year financial targets, reporting on its most eventful quarter in business, executing strategic M&As, opening its new office in Copenhagen, and finalising its dual-listing on the Danish Nasdaq. Publishing its Q3 trading update, Better Collective registered corporate revenues of €75m, up 26% on 2022 comparative results of €60m. Investors were informed that recurring revenues accounted …

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