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Genius Sports has launched a new omnichannel marketing tool to provide brands with an optimised strategy to retain and grow their existing audiences.  The FANHub platform utilises Genius Sports’ 20-year experience with data collection, together with the major business partnerships it has built with some of the largest sports leagues in the world, including the NFL and the NCAA.  Josh …

Genius Sports has confirmed the appointment of Robert J. Bach as an independent director of the NYSE-listed sports data, media, and betting technology group. An expert in innovation and building mass-market technology platforms, Bach is the former President of Microsoft’s Entertainment Division, where he oversaw the Xbox business. He is credited as the first Xbox officer at Microsoft, charged with …

Sports data technology firm Genius Sports has welcomed Mark Kropf as its new Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO).  The new appointee will leverage his previous expertise with Google, where he worked as a Technical Director within the tech giant’s CTO office, playing a key role in advancing Google’s artificial intelligence capabilities and driving sustained innovation.  Kropf will now work on …

The board of Kambi Group Plc has dismissed rumours suggesting that the Stockholm-listed sports betting technology group is subject to an acquisition by Genius Sports. This afternoon, Chairman Anders Ström issued the following statement: “While Kambi tends not to comment on rumours and speculation, I can confirm that Kambi is not engaged in any such discussions.” During morning trading on …

Bayes Esports has announced a landmark match data and product deal with Genius Sports.  The partnership, aiming to create a powerhouse global esports offering, will see Bayes supercharge Genius’ esports portfolio with its Live Match Data and esports data product suite, while select Genius Sports’ products will be available through Bayes Esports’ distribution in return. Matt Stephenson, Global Partnerships Director …

Sports data and technology firm Genius Sports Limited has been revealed as the exclusive supplier of semi-automated officiating technology (SAOT) to the Premier League. Through the agreement, Genius Sports will look to improve the decision-making process in the league with a focus on enhancing the experience for fans, players and officials.  Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports, commented: “I am …

SIS has gone live with casino operator Admiral to deliver its esoccer portfolio into regulated online markets in Europe. The deal – facilitated by a recent distribution partnership with Genius Sports – will allow for the integration of the complete suite of H2H Global Gaming League esoccer matches. Meanwhile, Admiral, both online and in retail, will benefit from the increase …

Genius Sports has reaffirmed its confidence in achieving its corporate objective of “generating a positive cash flow in the full year of 2024.”  The NYSE sports data and media technology group “exceeds its corporate guidance,” as detailed by Q2 2024 accounts. Generating Q2 revenues of $95 million, Genius Sports outperforms its income target of $94 million, with period revenues up …

Genius Sports has unveiled in detail what’s in store for English and Scottish football as a result of its partnership with Football DataCo (FDC).  Having first partnered in 2019, both companies renewed their agreement earlier in March for at least until 2029, with Genius Sports retaining official data rights to the English Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Scottish …

The English Football League (EFL) has been working with Genius Sports in launching a new fantasy football game. Fantasy EFL now enables players to choose from over 2,000 players across 72 teams. The game will officially commence for the 2024/25 season, which kicks-off 10 August, and lasts throughout the entirety of the season ending 3 May.  Genius Sports’ Chief Partnerships …