Variety is reporting that the tentative numbers for the WWE’s annual supershow met expectations with 1 million PPV buys. The buy rate reflects a 30% increase in North America and 15% overseas. The 1 million buys was helped by the return of The Rock to the WWE roster and the annual celebrity involvement, this time […]
UFC
Zuffa sued for “UFC Fan Expo”
Toronto-based Hobby Star Marketing has filed an injunction against Zuffa, LLC, citing trademark infringement for the UFC Fan Expo mark used for this weekend’s events at the Direct Energy Center. The lawsuit also names Reed Exhibitions, the convention company running the event. Hobby Star Marketing is an organizer of Fan Expo Canada. The expo is […]
Analyzing Dana White’s Recent Video Blog, Interview, & Executive Iceman Promo
The promotion for UFC 129 has been in full force over the past couple of weeks, which means tons of interviews and PR work for Zuffa’s staff. Dana White released his latest Vlog and gave an insightful interview for MMAHeat.com with Karyn Bryant. Payout Perspective: White’s Vlog was interesting to see in terms of […]
TUF 13 Episode 5: 1.5 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that last night’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV a season-best average of 1.5 million viewers. Episode 5 received a 1.3 rating among men 18-49 and a 1.4 among men 18-34. Via MMA Junkie: Wednesday’s episode scored a 1.3 household rating overall and matched the 1.5 million viewers who tuned […]
CNBC’s “Fistful Of Dollars” Features the UFC
Darren Rovell of CNBC interviewed Lorenzo Fertitta on the “Fistful of Dollars” segment that featured the UFC growing from a 2 million dollar purchase to a 1 billion dollar brand. The segment also touched on the Bud Light sponsorship, UFC 129 success, and when they plan to cash out and sell. Payout Perspective: The […]