MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has permanently raised its pay-per-view prices $5 due to what the company calls “rising costs in producing live events.” For most, the usual $54.99 HD PPV fans have been accustomed to pay will increase to $59.99. For those that purchase their PPVs in SD, the price will increase from […]
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WWE Network posts 1 million subscribers
The WWE announced that its WWE Network has surpassed 1 million subscribers in just 11 months. Despite early concerns about retaining subscribers, the company has hit a significant benchmark with its digital platform. The announcement comes a week ahead of its 4th Quarter earnings for 2014. The increase in its subscribers is a dramatic turn […]
WSOF retains Hollywood marketing expert to grow sponsorship sales
The World Series of Fighting has announced that it has retained Rolfe Auerbach to assist with the growing organization’s sponsorship sales. Auerbach is the President and CEO of Los Angeles-based Brand in Entertainment. He will be in charge of all sponsorship sales and product integration strategies on behalf of World Series of Fighting. Via WSOF […]
UFC on Fox 14 draws 2.82M, wins time slot
NYS Assembly Speaker Silver arrested on corruption charges
New York State Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested on federal corruption charges on Thursday. The charges include mail fraud, wire fraud and extortion. In MMA circles, the state assemblyman had been the one that prevented a vote on the legalization of MMA in the state. The Complaint obtained by the NY Times alleges that […]