John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal talks about the idea of major networks charging distributors for their programming in his latest piece: But as the economy has wreaked havoc on the TV advertising market, these disputes have taken on a new urgency for broadcasters. They need new revenue streams. It’s pretty simple: Broadcasters don’t […]
Archives for November 2009
Craig Named President of FIGHT! Media
Atlanta, GA — Donovan Craig, who has served as editor-in-chief of FIGHT! Magazine since the publication¹s debut in 2007, has been promoted to President of FIGHT! Media. Along with continuing his responsibilities at the magazine, Craig will now oversee FIGHT!¹s overall strategy in all of its various new ventures, which include a number of film, television, […]
Lesnar Treated for Intestinal Infection
The mystery illness afflicting Brock Lesnar has been revealed as an intestinal infection. Sherdog has the story: Brock Lesnar is being treated in an unidentified hospital for a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract, UFC President Dana White told the Associated Press on Monday. “He’s in stable condition and should be released soon,” said White. Payout […]
UFC-WWE PPV Comparison
The UFC is the only MMA organization currently employing the PPV business model, so it’s difficult to compare the company to anything other than its own historical data. However, by taking a look at the WWE – somewhat of a substitute, using the same business model – we can put some of the UFC’s success this year into […]
Live Streaming Coverage of WEC 44
Live streaming coverage of the WEC 44 Weigh-ins and Post-Fight Press Conference will be available on MMAPayout.com courtesy of UFC.com. The stream will be available by clicking the UFC 106 tab. The complete schedule of coverage: * Tuesday, November 17 @ 7PM ET / 4PM PT – WEC 44 Live Weigh-In * Wednesday, November 18 […]