Variety reports that World Wrestling Entertainment and Snapchat have signed a multiyear deal that will start this Sunday at Wrestlemania. The image messaging app will produce and distribute Live Stories from Wrestlemania and other events. According to Variety, “WWE fans will be able to contribute video and photos that will be curated and packaged by […]
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UFC App now on Amazon
UFC announced the launch of an official app on Amazon’s Appstore. The app will be available on Amazon Fire streaming devices which will allow users access to UFC PPV broadcasts starting with this Saturday’s UFC 193 and UFC Fight Pass. Via UFC press release: “We are thrilled about the new UFC app on Amazon’s Appstore […]
The UFC and NFL took down Deadspin twitter account Monday
The UFC and NFL filed take down notices for copyright infringement against the twitter accounts for the sports web site Deadspin and the Vox Media-owned SB Nation Gif account per CNN Money. As of Tuesday morning, the Deadspin account had returned to twitter but the SB Nation Gif account remains suspended. THIRD UPDATE: The UFC […]
Fight Pass to undergo future growth
UFC Fight Pass is making moves as recently hired Eric Winter is seeking for expansive growth in the coming months. In a couple recent interviews he has provided some insight into the future of the digital platform. MMA Fighting reports that Winter foresees more original content as well as the eventual hope of holding weekly […]