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England’s Cup dream ratings hit

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Original article by Patrick Durkin
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 7 : 9-Jul-18

Data from SBS shows that England’s 2-0 win against Sweden in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final attracted an average audience of 626,000 on 8 July, including 527,800 metropolitan viewers. England will meet Croatia in the second semi-final on 12 July, following the France-Belgium semi-final. Croatia advanced to the semi-finals after beating Russia 4-3 on penalties, after the teams were tied 2-2 at full-time. The World Cup final is tipped to attract a global television audience of more than one billion.

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SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF FINANCE, TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED – ASX TLS, TABCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED – ASX TAH, RIO TINTO LIMITED – ASX RIO, SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, RANDSTAD RECRUITMENT PTY LTD

Foxtel targets cricket in streaming push

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Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 19 : 3-Jul-18

Foxtel is said to be aiming to launch its direct-to-consumer sports streaming video service in early November, to coincide with the start of its cricket coverage. The new service is tipped to have separate branding to distinguish it from other Foxtel products, and is part of the pay-TV group’s push to increase its market penetration. Foxtel’s broadcasting rights deal with Cricket Australia includes exclusive streaming rights.

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FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD, CRICKET AUSTRALIA, FOXTEL NOW, FOXTEL GO, FOXTEL PLAY, PRESTO ENTERTAINMENT PTY LTD, SEVEN WEST MEDIA LIMITED – ASX SWM, SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, HBO

Optus lets SBS simulcast rest of World Cup

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Original article by Jennifer Duke
The Age – Page: 5 : 29-Jun-18

Optus CEO Allen Lew says the telco is confident that it has resolved the technical issues that plagued its live streaming coverage during the first week of the FIFA World Cup. However, Optus has agreed to allow SBS to broadcast all remaining matches in the tournament, including ones that were initially to have been exclusive to Optus Sport. SBS MD Michael Ebeid notes that the public broadcaster’s World Cup coverage has attracted eight million viewers to date. Meanwhile, Tunisia has won 2-1 against Panama in the latest World Cup match.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), WORLD CUP, FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

FIFA World Cup a favourite for Generation X & Millennial men

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 25-Jun-18

A Roy Morgan Single Source has found that 3.8 million Australians (19.1%) watch soccer on TV, and the FIFA World Cup is watched by over 3 million Australians (14.9%). The survey, which was carried out in the 12 months to March 2018, also shows that over 2.1 million men watch the FIFA World Cup, compared to just under 900,000 women. These enthusiasm levels are replicated when analysing the TV viewing habits of different generations. Some 26.6% of men in Generation X and 25.1% of Millennial men watch the FIFA World Cup on TV, compared to 19.6% of men in Generation Z, 18.4% of Baby Boomer men and 14.2% of Pre Boomer men. Meanwhile, over 10% of Generation X women watch the FIFA World Cup on TV – a higher proportion than any other generation. However, in contrast to men, it is the youngest women of Generation Z that are the next most interested in watching the FIFA World Cup on TV; 8.6% of women in Generation Z watch the FIFA World Cup on TV compared to 7.9% of Millennial women and 7.4% of Baby Boomer women.

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Red-faced Optus lets SBS screen games

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Original article by Brad Norington
The Australian – Page: 3 : 21-Jun-18

SBS will simulcast all remaining matches in the group stages of the FIFA World Cup following the technical issues that have plagued Optus’s live streaming coverage. Optus CEO Allen Lew had previously expressed confidence that the problems had been resolved. However, he has announced that Optus will offer free access to its World Cup coverage until the end of August and paid subscribers will receive a full refund. Optus will also consider compensation requests from advertising partners for its World Cup coverage. Meanwhile, Spain has defeated Iran 1-0 in the latest World Cup match.

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SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, WORLD CUP, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET, ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Optus confident it has sidelined World Cup streaming glitches

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Original article by Yolanda Redrup
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 3 : 20-Jun-18

Optus will provide an update on 20 June regarding the actions it has taken to address problems with its live streaming of the FIFA World Cup. However, the telco believes that it has resolved the technical issues that forced it to allow broadcast partner SBS to televise matches that were to have been exclusive to the Optus Sport service. Marketing expert Michelle Gamble says Optus’s advertising partners for its World Cup coverage may seek compensation from the telco. Meanwhile, Russia has defeated Egypt 3-1 in the latest World Cup match.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), MARKETING ANGELS CONSULTANCY, HISENSE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, REBEL SPORT LIMITED, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

World Cup fail: Optus gives SBS games

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Original article by Tom McIlroy
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 3 : 19-Jun-18

The problems Optus has experienced with its live streaming coverage of the soccer World Cup has prompted it to allow SBS to simulcast extra matches. Optus CEO Allen Lew says the telco has resolved the technical issues, although some customers are expected to continue to experience problems for several days. As a result, SBS will broadcast six matches that were to have been exclusive to the Optus Sport streaming video service. The technical problems were caused by a surge in demand for the Optus service. Meanwhile, England has defeated Tunisia 2-1 in the latest World Cup match.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

Optus takes aim at more Euro football

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Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 30 : 18-Jun-18

Optus aims to expand its soccer coverage by seeking to gain the Australian broadcasting rights to a number of domestic competitions in Europe. Optus will broadcast every match of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, while it has held the English Premier League rights since 2015. There is also speculation that it is set to gain the EUFA Champions League broadcasting rights, which are currently held by Al Jazeera-owned BeIN Sports Australia.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, WORLD CUP, ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE, BEIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA, AL JAZEERA, TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED – ASX TLS, THE A LEAGUE PTY LTD, THE W LEAGUE, SOCCEROOS, MATILDAS, AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE, NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE

Optus moves to secure Champions League

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Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 34 : 21-May-18

Optus is keen to acquire the Australian broadcasting rights to more overseas soccer competitions, after recently renewing its English Premier League deal. Optus CEO Allen Lew says Optus aims to be the local broadcaster of elite football, and he has signalled its interest in gaining the local rights to UEFA’s Champions League. Optus and Telstra are increasing their focus on content as a means of attracting and retaining customers, amid growing competition in the mobile telephone market.

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SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LTD, ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE, UNION EUROPEENNE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, WORLD CUP, BEIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA, SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE (SBS), TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED – ASX TLS, TPG TELECOM LIMITED – ASX TPM, FOXTEL MANAGEMENT PTY LTD, SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Field wide open as VRC spruiks media rights

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Original article by Max Mason
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 28 : 18-May-18

Victoria Racing Club hopes to use a new broadcasting rights deal for the Melbourne Cup carnival to attract more people to Flemington Racecourse for the event, arguing that it is more than just about horse racing. The VRC has not issued a tender for the four-day carnival since Seven West Media gained the rights in 2002. VRC CEO Neil Wilson says it is open to deals with more than one partner, including a sub-licensing arrangement.

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VICTORIA RACING CLUB LIMITED, THE LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP, SEVEN WEST MEDIA LIMITED – ASX SWM, TWITTER INCORPORATED