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Australia
Post, ABC, Aussie Broadband, YouTube, Medicare and
the Red Cross are the Most Trusted Services and Communications
Brands for 2025
October
24, 2025
Market
Research Update
(Roy
Morgan Summary)
Roy
Morgan has presented its annual Trusted Brand Awards
for services companies. The 'Most Trusted Brand in
Services' award has been won by Australia Post for
a seventh consecutive year, and it is rated as the
ninth most trusted brand overall in 2025. The Australian
Red Cross has maintained a high level of trust in
2025 to win the 'Most Trusted Brand in Charities'
Award again. Victoria-based internet service provider
Aussie Broadband is again Australia's 'Most Trusted
Brand in Telecommunications', achieving a fifth straight
victory in one of the toughest categories. The ABC
has retained its crown as the 'Most Trusted Media
Brand' for a seventh straight year, while Medicare
has emerged as a first-time winner of the 'Most Trusted
Brand in Government Services'. Meanwhile, Roy Morgan
has awarded the 'Most Trusted Brand for Video Sharing
Services and Social Media' for the first time, with
video-sharing service YouTube being the only brand
in this category to achieve a positive Net Trust Score.
(RMS)
Markets,
Crypto and Culture
Running
Of The Bulls To Normal; Cryptos Hurting; All That
Glitters ...
October
15/16, 2025
Sin
City Sydney, Australia
ASX
futures up 5 points/0.1%, at 9024
Wall
Street:
S&P 500 +0.4%
Dow Jones: flat
Nasdaq +0.7%
Europe:
Stoxx 50 +1%
FTSE -0.3%
DAX -0.2%
CAC +2%
Australian
dollar: US65.06 cents
Bitcoin
-1.6% to $US111,106
Gold
+1.5% to $US4227.10 per ounce
Oil
+0.1% to $US58.78 a barrel
Brent
crude oil +0.1% to $US62.45 a barrel
Iron
ore -0.3% to $US104.90 per ton
10-year
yield:
US 4.03%
Australia 4.21%
Germany 2.57%
News
Update: (Near Live)
Bitcoin:
New
York/Wall St
Cryptos
Today: (Near Live) Mood: Corrective! Salt Into The
Wound In Checkers?! Or Salt Of The Earth In Metals
Right Chess Move?! All That Glitters Not Digital Gold?!
Bitcoin
$111,291.65 -1.77%
Ethereum $3,980.33 -3.44%
Tether $1.0005 -0.03%
Binance Coin $1,161.17 -3.98%
XRP $2.4129 -3.48%
Solana $194.13 -3.71%
TRON $0.3194 +0.85%
Dogecoin -$0.1961 -4.15%
Cardano $0.6677 -4.14%
Market
corrective. Mood: Somber-like for many! Suspicious!
Regaining smiles! Hardcores keep the dream!
Media
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15, 2025 (Near Live)
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Group Holdings Inc $191.21 +1.18 +0.62%
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Formula One Group Series C $103.57 -0.15 -0.14%
Alphabet Inc Class A $251.03 +5.58 +2.27%
News Corp Class A $26.57 -0.070 -0.26%
Netflix Inc $1,203.29 -12.06 -0.99%
Caterpillar Inc $534.05 +6.58 +1.25%
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp $16.27
-0.010 -0.061%
Tesla Inc $435.15 +5.91 +1.38%
Walt Disney Co $111.71 +0.54 +0.49%
Wynn Resorts Ltd $118.07 +1.96 +1.69%
Meta Platforms Inc $717.55 +8.90 +1.26%
BHP Group Ltd $43.54
Mercedes Benz Group ADR $15.15 +0.040 +0.26%
Elders Ltd $7.50
Rio Tinto Ltd $129.69
News
The
dollar prefers to stay within the range for now
The
US dollar turned downward at the end of the day on
Tuesday and continues to move downward in the first
half of Wednesday. The dollar is being weighed down
by the recovery of positive momentum in the stock
markets. Pressure on the dollar can also be linked
to Powell's latest comments yesterday evening. The
Fed chairman confirmed the path to further rate cuts
and said asset sales from the balance sheet could
be halted soon, ending the quantitative tightening
phase. To be cont ..
(FxPro)
News
The
US stock market rebound may falter
US
stock index futures are rising after a disastrous
Friday, when Trump's aggressive response to China's
tariffs shook the markets. The US president's announcements
were carefully timed, with the most aggressive measures
(additional 100% tariffs on Chinese goods) announced
after the market closed.
Over
the weekend, US and Chinese leaders appeared to reach
out to each other, offering opportunities for further
discussion and a deal. Market sentiment was close
to extreme fear, with the Fear and Greed Index falling
to 29 on Friday and recovering to 30 on Monday. These
are the lowest values since the end of April, when
the market was recovering from the “liberation
day” effect on Trump's tariffs. In the last couple
of years, this index has entered the extreme fear
zone before we saw a reversal in the indices. This
means that bears may exert another round of pressure
on the markets. It is easy to link this to further
toughening of mutual rhetoric between China and the
US, albeit with the possibility of dialogue remaining
open. In other words, in this case, it is worth talking
about a decrease in the intensity of mutual recriminations,
but not about a reversal in relations. From this,
we can conclude that the risks that caused the markets
to collapse on Friday remain. We also note that the
S&P 500 is trading at a significant distance from
its 200-week moving average, near which the market
has ended its declines over the past 14 years since
2011, touching it or turning around within 2-5% of
it. This contrasts sharply with the current situation,
where the S&P 500 is almost 25% above this line.
If we talk about a correction within a bull market,
then the target for bears seems to be the 6100–6150
range, where the 50-week moving average and last winter's
highs are concentrated. Movement in this direction
looks like a viable strategy for the final quarter
of the year, unless there is a real reversal in the
rapprochement between China and the US, which we highly
doubt. In addition, seasonal factors are also temporarily
on the side of the bears, given the more than 40%
growth from the lows of the year in early April, the
suppressed volatility of the last month and a half,
and the tendency to look for new patterns in the markets
in the final months of the year. If that's not enough,
add to this the fact that the economy is beginning
to feel the effects of tariff wars and a deteriorating
labour market, and AI is no longer a novelty. In these
conditions, it will be increasingly difficult for
traders to find reasons for local purchases. (FxPro)
News
Crypto
market recovers from tariff shock
Market
Overview
The
crypto market capitalisation stood at $3.9 trillion
on Monday, up 4.4% from the previous day but down
6% from pre-Friday crash levels. On Friday, the US
stock market saw its biggest drop since April but
recovered some of its losses on Monday. Since Sunday,
the crypto market has been attempting to rebound after
a sell-off that began as an emotional reaction to
tariff initiatives by China and the US but escalated
into massive margin calls and stop orders being triggered.
The
sentiment index stood at 38 (fear) on Monday morning,
down from 24 (extreme fear) the day before. The level
of sentiment we saw over the weekend was last seen
in April under similar circumstances — when tough
trade tariffs were announced.
Bitcoin
approached $115K on Monday, while Ethereum exceeded
$4,200. Cryptocurrencies are recovering after Friday's
sharp decline. The movement on Friday and in the early
hours of Saturday swept the ‘weak hands’
out of the market, taking the price of BTC below the
50—and 200-day moving averages and below the
August and September lows.
Such
sweeping liquidations often set the bottom of the
market, but it may take time for the wounds to heal.
In 2020, 2021 and 2024, it took a couple of weeks
for the rally to start, although the market did not
rewrite the lows. But in 2022, the turnaround to growth
after the crash began after about six months. Relying
on these statistics is encouraging for bargain hunters
in crypto. Still, it would be too hasty to say that
the recovery will be just as quick and will begin
immediately.
News
Background
Wall
Street crashed on Friday after US President Donald
Trump escalated the trade conflict with China following
Beijing's tightening of restrictions on trade in rare
earth metals, Reuters reports. Cryptocurrencies and
stock indices fell sharply on Friday. Some softening
of tone from Trump and Xi has led to the probability
of 100% tariffs against China by 1 November being
estimated at 8% on Polymarket, down from 26% at the
end of Friday. Santiment notes that bitcoin remains
extremely sensitive to risk appetite and behaves more
like a risky asset than a safe haven.
The
Kobeissi Letter notes that the collapse of cryptocurrencies
on 11 October will not have long-term fundamental
consequences and was caused by a combination of technical
factors. The market crash triggered a record cascade
of liquidations worth $19.3 billion. Analyst Frank
Fetter, citing technical indicators, said the cryptocurrency
market is still far from overbought, which means there
is still potential for the rally to continue.
News
Flashback
Oil
Holds Strong Despite Bearish Fundamentals
Weekly
data from the EIA noted that the US returned to record
oil production rates last week, supplying an average
of 13.6 million barrels per day to the market, according
to the latest EIA data. The trend towards increased
supply began in August, but producers have only now
returned to the peak levels recorded at the end of
last year. Despite a 5.5-million-barrel increase in
US commercial inventories over the past two weeks,
inventories stay at the lower end of the range seen
over the past decade, leaving considerable room for
growth. The same can be said for the strategic reserve,
which holds nearly 40% less oil than it did five years
ago, before the start of the active sell-off. It is
an interesting game in which, on the one hand, the
US (the largest oil producer) is increasing supplies,
while OPEC+ is increasing quotas on a monthly basis.
This extremely bearish combination of factors did
not cause oil prices to collapse; it was only because
of global trade in currency depreciation that caused
precious metals, stock indices, and cryptocurrencies
to rise. Oil prices have not peaked in recent weeks
.. To be cont .. (FxPro)
News
Gold
hits new highs due to political turmoil
Gold
is outside the realm of politics.
While
currencies and securities depend on the actions of
presidents and governments, precious metals do not.
Therefore, political turmoil forces investors to use
them as safe-haven assets.
The
impressive 52% rally in gold started in April with
the introduction of tariffs on America's Liberation
Day. It continued due to the US government shutdown,
the political crisis in France, and the change of
leadership in Japan. he rise of gold above 4,000 dollars
per ounce is not only the result of the weakness of
fiat currencies. There are tectonic shifts in the
structure of investment portfolios and fears of financial
crises due to government recklessness.
The
share of precious metals is growing both in speculators'
assets and in the gold and foreign exchange reserves
of central banks. The indicator has already exceeded
the share of the euro. According to Eurizon Capital,
if it equals the share of the US dollar, the price
per ounce will soar to 8,500 dollars. The Supreme
Court's abolition of tariffs will inflate the US budget
deficit. France does not intend to reduce it, and
Japan plans to increase bond issuance. All this creates
a tailwind for commodity assets. (FxPro)
News
Politics
remains the main driver of FX
The
US government shutdown did not have a noticeable impact
on the dollar's performance last week. However, it
did help the stock market to grow slightly by strengthening
expectations of monetary policy easing. However, these
events pale in comparison to the change in Japan's
ruling elite and the resignation of the French prime
minister less than a day after the formation of the
government in terms of their impact on the currency
market. In Japan, Sanae Takaichi was chosen head of
the Liberal Democratic Party over the weekend and
is on track to become the country's first female prime
minister. This event caused the yen to fall 2% to
150.49 from Friday's level before correcting to 149.80
at the time of writing. Takaichi is considered a supporter
of aggressive government spending, structural reforms,
and soft monetary policy, echoing the basic principles
of Shinzo Abe. Overall, she has a more right-wing
approach to national policy and is also a supporter
of revising Japan's pacifist constitution. The market
reaction clearly shows that they are considering Takaichi
to be the new prime minister. If she does not change
her political views (and she has softened them recently
to win the party elections), we should be prepared
for a further weakening of the yen, which reached
its highest level since 1991 in the EURJPY pair, exceeding
176. However, the single currency is also facing uncertainty
today due to a new political crisis in France. Prime
Minister Lecornu, who had been trying to form a government
for a month, resigned the day after he finally presented
his new cabinet. His appointments drew criticism from
both left-wing and right-wing allies. The EURUSD fell
to 1.1650 at its lowest point on Monday, losing a
full cent against Friday's levels. Unlike Japan, where
a 2% drop in the JPY was accompanied by a 5% jump
in the Nikkei225 index, France's CAC40 lost more than
2% intraday, paring its losses to 1.2% towards the
end of the trading day in Europe. The EURUSD stopped
its climb in July and has been hovering around 1.1700
all this time, not least because of the political
crisis in France. Without it, the single currency
would have had a much better chance of exploiting
political divisions in the US to its advantage. It
would be an exaggeration to call the situation in
Japan and France a drama. Still, these events once
again emphasise that as soon as the dollar's throne
begin.
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Cryptocurrency
Movies
Documentaries
The
Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Follows early Bitcoin adopter Daniel Mross, exploring
Bitcoin’s origins, its volatile rise, and the
community behind it. Great for understanding Bitcoin’s
early days and its potential to disrupt finance.
Banking
on Bitcoin (2016)
Examines Bitcoin’s history, ideological roots,
and impact on global financial systems through interviews
with pioneers and experts. A solid primer for newcomers.
Cryptopia:
Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet
(2020)
Directed by Torsten Hoffmann, this documentary dives
into blockchain’s broader applications beyond
cryptocurrency, addressing scalability and regulatory
challenges. Ideal for those interested in blockchain’s
transformative potential.
Trust
Machine: The Story of Blockchain (2018) Narrated by
Rosario Dawson, it explores blockchain’s societal
impact, from financial inclusion to voting systems.
A comprehensive look at real-world applications.
Bitcoin:
The End of Money as We Know It (2015)
Traces the history of money and introduces Bitcoin
as a decentralized alternative, critiquing centralized
financial systems. Features interviews with crypto
experts.
Deep
Web (2015) Narrated by Keanu Reeves, this documentary
focuses on the Silk Road marketplace and its creator,
Ross Ulbricht, highlighting Bitcoin’s role in
dark web transactions.
Bitconned
(2024) Explores the Centra Tech crypto scam, detailing
how three individuals defrauded investors during the
2010s crypto boom. A cautionary tale about unregulated
markets.
Feature
Films
Crypto
(2019)
A crime thriller starring Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth,
and Kurt Russell. It follows a young anti-money laundering
agent investigating corruption and cryptocurrency
in his hometown. Critics note its exaggerated portrayal
but praise its entertainment value.
Silk
Road (2021)
A dramatization of Ross Ulbricht’s creation of
the Silk Road, a dark web marketplace using Bitcoin.
It explores his rise and fall, blending crime and
drama.
Dope
(2015) A coming-of-age comedy-drama featuring Bitcoin
as a plot device. High schooler Malcolm uses Bitcoin
for a dark web transaction, reflecting its early association
with illicit activities.
Bonus
Mentions
Life
on Bitcoin (2014): Follows a couple attempting to
live solely on Bitcoin for 100 days, showcasing early
adoption challenges.
Bitcoin
Heist (2016): A Vietnamese action-comedy about hackers
chasing a crypto criminal, blending humor and thrills.
Notes
Documentaries are generally more educational, focusing
on Bitcoin’s history, blockchain technology,
and real-world implications. They’re great for
beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Feature
films often dramatize crypto’s association with
crime or scams, sometimes oversimplifying or exaggerating
for effect. They prioritize entertainment over accuracy.
For a deeper dive, check streaming platforms like
Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or YouTube, where many
of these are available.
News
Wall
Street (Movie)
Wall Street (1987), directed by Oliver Stone, is a
drama about ambition and greed in the 1980s financial
world. It follows Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), a young
stockbroker desperate to succeed, who gets entangled
with Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a ruthless corporate
raider. Gekko’s mantra, “Greed is good,”
drives the story as Bud is lured into insider trading
and unethical deals, compromising his morals for wealth
and power.
The
film explores themes of capitalism, loyalty, and betrayal,
with Bud navigating pressures from Gekko, his father
(Martin Sheen), and his own conscience.
Key
Details: Cast: Michael Douglas (Gordon Gekko), Charlie
Sheen (Bud Fox), Daryl Hannah (Darien Taylor), Martin
Sheen (Carl Fox).
Runtime: 2h 6m.
Genre: Drama/Crime.
Rating: R. Box Office: ~$44 million (US).
Awards:
Michael Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Notable
Aspects:
Gekko’s
“Greed is good” speech is iconic, reflecting
1980s excess. Inspired by real-life figures like Ivan
Boesky and Michael Milken.
A
sequel, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), continued
the story.
Where
to Watch (as of 2025):
Streaming: Available on platforms like Peacock or
rentable on Amazon, YouTube, or Apple TV (check current
availability).
Physical: DVD/Blu-ray via retailers like Amazon.
News
Flashback
Gold,
copper, & silver:
How
metals are moving this year
Metal
futures have made some pretty dramatic moves lately
from safe haven gold to tariff sensitive copper. So
let's take a look at the longer term trends. I'm Jared
Blikre, host of Stocks in Translation. And I'm going
to start by charting some of the moves in Dr. Copper
because this is where we have the most zig and zags
over the last 25 years. So this goes back to the beginning
of the century and we can see right now, we're at
$5.51 per pound. That is a record high. But if we
go back to the beginning of the century, guess what?
Uh we had a little bit of a slump in the wake of the
dot com boom and then bust, but starting in 2003,
we saw a big rise there. And that was as China actually
joined the World Trade Organization or the WTO. That
lasted into the global financial crisis. Then we had
a pretty big bust in in Dr. Copper, and then we had
another rise. And that rise was due to unprecedented
stimulus, not only from the Chinese government, but
also from the United States government, QE was in
force, and then we saw kind of a strong dollar play.
That weighed on this metal all the way into the beginning
of 2016. The entire world, most of the world indices
went through a bear market in 2015, and then 2016,
we found the footing. And that was actually the year
that Trump won, began his first presidency. And from
there, we saw some zig and zags, and then we saw a
shock into the pandemic. A couple of, a couple of
years of deflation or a semi-deflation, disinflation,
that caught up with it in 2022, but then it was off
to the races again. And especially with the Trump
tariffs now on copper, threatening to be threatening
to be 50% on August 1st, we're seeing a lot of front
running in this trade. Now, I also want to show you
gold futures and I'm going to show you silver as well.
And they follow a very similar pattern. We're not
seeing the dramatic zig and zags that we did in copper,
but we did see the same pattern of China joining the
WTO, contributing to that huge rise in price to 1800,
almost $2,000 an ounce by the beginning of the global
financial crisis. So a little bit of a meltdown there.
But in 2016 into 2018, we saw a bit of a rise into
the pandemic, a little bit of a whipsaw there, and
consolidation over a few years. Again, that 2022 bare
market in US stocks that contributed to some deflation
and disinflation globally, supply chain chain shocks
came into force again, and then we saw this huge rise
beginning in late 2023, and we are now at 3353. We've
seen a high of as much as $3,500 per ounce. And gold
is kind of unique among the precious metals and also
the industrial metals, and this is because central
banks have been a huge determining force in their
buying of it. This is a bar chart that shows central
bank buying in tons going back all the way to 2010.
And what you notice here is the last three years,
2022, 2023, 2024, all of those had gold being bought
by central banks of in the amount of over 1,000 tons.
And so that's a pretty big dramatic increase from
the prior years. And this has to do with the ongoing
dedollarization in China, as well as Russia, but also
a host of other countries, even some in western and
eastern Europe. So this is a trend that we want to
follow. Uh, I want to close out here with silver,
and I'm going to just chart the price action. Again,
very similar chart to gold and copper in terms of
the big movements here. We saw a big price spike into
almost $50 per ounce, and that was just as the global
financial crisis was getting underway. And then the
QE area in 2011, that's when we saw that high. Then
we saw a dramatic, dramatic crash into 2016, kind
of found its footing, saw a big squeeze in the early
pandemic, 2020 was a great year for silver, but then
we saw a little bit of a fallout. And again, silver
is on the rise here at $38. It's still off of that
$50 record high, but it is increasing very quickly.
To round out the conversation, I want to just put
on a table here. I have all three medals and just
kind of grouping them together. I want to display
how they are moving with their specific patterns with
a trigger, and then to tell you which one of these
is featured in these specific criteria. So here, under
the pattern, we have acceleration. So that would be
an economic acceleration. The trigger would be liquidity.
And when that happens, we see all metals benefiting
from that. And then when there's a safe haven scare,
and that trigger would be a crisis of some sorts,
you're going to see gold and silver outperforming
the most, kind of leaving Dr. Copper behind. And then
here's a bearish one, industrial drags, that affects
copper disproportionately here, and the trigger there
is typically a stronger US dollar because the US dollar
surges when global global industrials tend to drag,
and that's because the US is the least dirty shirt
in the laundry basket of the world. And then finally
here, we have a policy shock. This will affect all
three medals, but especially copper and gold here.
Um, arguably, the biggest reason is tariffs and debt,
and we've seen both of those contribute to silver
rising. So we could put all three in that basket as
well. But when you put it all together, we have the
perfect explosive mix for all three of these metals,
including palladium and also platinum, which we didn't
get to have time for, but all of these are experiencing
huge thrust in 2025. And we'll have to see how these
tariffs play out, especially on Dr. Copper with respect
to that August 1st deadline. Remember, 50% there.
So tune into Stocks in Translation for more jargon
busting deep dives, new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
on Yahoo Finances website, or wherever you find your
podcast. (Transcript from Yahoo! Finance podcast)
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Best
Quotes
An
investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— Benjamin Franklin
"Bottoms
in the investment world don't end with four-year lows;
they end with 10- or 15-year lows." — Jim
Rogers
Be
fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when
others are fearful." — Warren Buffett
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Media/Marketing/Comms/Brands/News/Culture/
Streaming/Events: Australia and World
October
2025
October
9, 2025
Free-to-air
TV ad slump deepens as digital media eats bigger share
Data
from Guideline SMI shows that advertising revenue
in Australia's free-to-air TV market fell nearly 10
per cent in the first eight months of 2025. Ad revenue
also declined by 18 per cent year-on-year in August,
and by 17 per cent over the last three months. The
figures do not include ad revenue from the networks'
increasingly popular broadcast video-on-demand platforms,
such as 7plus and 9Now. However, the advertising market
has grown by about one per cent overall since the
start of the year. (RMS)
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Why
Australia needs to protect its identity
Data
from the Public Interest Journalism Initiative shows
that 161 news outlets across Australia closed in the
five years to March 2023; this is a threefold increase
compared with the previous decade. The future of the
nation's media industry and content creators are at
risk due to technology companies' use of copyrighted
works to train their AI models. The federal government
must rule out ever changing Australia's copyright
laws to include a proposed 'text and data mining exception'
for AI companies. Australian journalism, Australian
creativity and Australian voices must be protected
before it is too late. (Roy Morgan Summary)
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'AI
is here to stay and change things': Mad Max director
George Miller on why he is taking part in an AI film
festival
Legendary
Australian film director George Miller will head the
judging panel for Australia's inagural awards festival
for films that have been generated entirely via artificial
intelligence. Miller says he joined the judging panel
for the Omni 1.0 AI film festival out of "intense
curiosity" about the evolving role of AI in storytelling.
Miller also contends that art has to evolve, and likens
the impact of AI on the film industry to previous
innovations in the arts sector such as the introduction
the use of oil paint by artists and the advent of
photography. Miller argues that AI will make film-making
more egalitarian. (RMS)
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8, 2025
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Research
from Roy Morgan shows that three key brands -Supercheap
Auto, Red Bull and Repco - stand out as associated
most strongly with the V8 Supercars Championship,
which includes the Bathurst 1000. Supercheap Auto,
which was the naming rights sponsor for the Bathurst
1000 from 2005 to 2020, is still associated with V8
Supercars by 13% of Australians (3.1 million). Red
Bull, the naming rights sponsor of the most successful
V8 Supercars team since 2013, is associated with the
V8 Supercars by 11% of Australians (2.6 million).
Repco, which has been the naming rights sponsor of
the Bathurst 1000 since 2021, is associated with the
V8 Supercars by 9% of Australians (equivalent to 2.1
million people). Other brands associated with V8 Supercars
include Ampol, Dunlop and Mobil (6% of Australians
for each), Beaurepaires (5%), Boost Mobile (4%), and
Armor All, BP, Coca Cola, Coates Hire and Jim Beam
(all 3%). Meanwhile, almost 2.6 million Australians
aged 14+ said they watched the Bathurst 1000 in the
year to June 2025; this is equivalent to 11.3% of
Australians. (RMS)
News
Free
TV's dire state on show (Australia)
Free-to-air
television has been both a dominating force in Australian
media and one of the nation's great profit power houses
for nearly 70 years. However, the terms of the proposed
merger between Seven West Media and Southern Cross
Media Group confirm that the days of free-to-air media
dominance and its profit bonanza are over. Evans &
Partners estimates that the Seven Network is priced
in the merger at just four times forecast 2025-26
earnings, while the Southern Cross radio network is
priced at more than twice that level at nine times.
The decimation of free-to-air TV follows the same
pattern to that of major newspapers, where the so
called "rivers of gold" classified advertising
were decimated by online classifieds. When an industry
suffers the sort of fall that FTA is experiencing
there is normally pressure from the major players
to merge. Politicians in Canberra have very little
understanding of the fundamental change taking place,
so this is politically impossible. (RMS)
News
Commonwealth
Bank, AustralianSuper, PayPal, HCF and NRMA Insurance
are Australia's most trusted finance and insurance
brands
(Roy Morgan Summary)
The
Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards bring together outstanding
companies and brands from across a range of industries
to celebrate and recognise the unmatched levels of
trust these organisations hold when compared to their
competitors in their respective categories. All 22
winners for the 12 months to June 2025 have displayed
market-leading levels of trust, and exceedingly low
or negligible levels of distrust, to outstrip their
rivals on the key metric of 'Net Trust'. The Commonwealth
Bank has been rated as the 'Most Trusted Bank Brand'
in Australia for the first time, while AustralianSuper
has emerged as the 'Most Trusted Superannuation Brand'
for a fifth straight year. The other winners in the
key finance and insurance categories are PayPal (Most
Trusted Brand for Payments, Cards & Loans), NRMA
Insurance (Most Trusted Brand in Insurance) and HCF
(Most Trusted Brand in Private Health Insurance).
(RMS)
News
(Australia)
ANZ,
Seven West write down View Media
Roy
Morgan Summary
Sources
have indicated that the ANZ Bank has written down
the value of its stake in View Media Group. The bank
acquired an initial stake of 20 per cent in early
2023, at a cost of $50m; it subsequently invested
a further $2m in the property listings group, which
was founded by Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz.
ANZ is expected to disclose the extent of the writedown
in its upcoming annual report. Meanwhile, Seven West's
2025 annual report showed that View Media Group accounted
for the bulk of the $29.1m writedown in the value
of its ventures portfolio. Catalano is also one of
the biggest shareholders in Southern Cross Media Group,
which has proposed merging with Seven West Media.
(RMS)
News
October
7, 2025
LG
and Ten plotting return of linear TV
The
Ten Network's free-to-air channels will become accessible
via LG's connected TVs via a new alliance with the
South Korean electronics giant. Owners of LG smart
TVs will be be able to watch live streams of Ten's
linear channels without the need for a terrestrial
antenna. Lachlan Roach from Ten's parent company Paramount
Australia believes that free-to-air broadcasting still
has a future, despite the growing shift to streaming
video platforms. (RMS)
News
Streaming:
Netflix
October
8
Movies
1.
Wayward
2.
French Lover
3.
Billionaires’ Bunker
4.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
5.
KPop Demon Hunters
6.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
7.
Man on Fire
8.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
9.
Abandoned Man
10.
Hop
News
Top
10 TV Shows
1.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
#1 in 40+ countries, including US, UK, Brazil, Canada
2.
Genie, Make a Wish
3.
Old Dog, New Tricks
4.
The Bastards of Bollywood
5.
The Game: You Never Play Alone
6.
Killing Eve
7.
Alice in Borderland
8.
WWE Raw
9.
Love's Ambition
10.
Adolescence
News
Australia
Oct
6
Seven
weighs new bid for next NRL rights
There
is speculation that Seven West Media could pursue
new talks with US-based NBCUniversal regarding a joint
venture streaming service if the proposed merger with
Southern Cross Media Group proceeds. Industry sources
have indicated that NBCUniversal's requirement for
the Stokes family to reduce their stake in Seven West
to just 20 per cent had been a 'deal breaker' when
the talks were held in 2022. The Stokes family's stake
will fall to 20 per cent if the merger with Southern
Cross goes ahead. Seven insiders have also suggested
that having its own streaming service could also Seven
to bid for the NRL broadcasting rights; Seven has
limited options at present given that its holds the
AFL rights. (RMS)
News
ARN
chief flags further local consolidation
ARN
Media's CEO Ciaran Davis contends that more consolidation
in Australia's media sector is inevitable. He notes
that the sector must compete with global companies
that are not subject to local content quotas and do
not face the same regulatory constraints. Davis is
also upbeat about the outlook for Australia's radio
and digital audio sector, with ARN owning radio stations
such as KIIS and the iHeart digital platform. Davis
recently advised that he will step down in January
after 16 years as CEO: Davis says his departure had
been planned for nearly a year, and he believes that
ARN is in better shape than it was when he took on
the role. (RMS)
News
News
boss slams AI copyright 'theft'
News
Corp Australasia's executive chairman Michael Miller
will use a Melbourne Press Club speech on Wednesday
to caution against relaxing Australia's copyright
laws. He will contend that technology companies must
not be allowed to use Australian content to train
their artificial intelligence platforms without adequately
compensating the producers of that content. The Productivity
Commission recently proposed adding a 'fair dealing
exception' to the Copyright Act for AI platforms.
(RMS)
News
'Future
of journalism is bright'
Media
industry veteran Campbell Reid says the digital age
has been positive for news publishers because the
rise of citizen journalism has resulted in greater
scrutiny of traditional media; it has also provided
the industry with more sources of information about
things that happen in public, including video footage.
Reid will step down as News Corp Australia's head
of corporate affairs in November, after 11 years in
the role. His five-decade career in the media industry
began as a cadet journalist in New Zealand; he eventually
moved into editorial, becoming the editor of The Australian
in 2000 and later The Daily Telegraph. (RMS)
News
Netflix,
Disney+, Amazon Prime Video extend lead over local
streamers
Data
from technology analyst firm Telsyte shows that Netflix
now has 6.4 million subscribers in Australia, which
is three per cent higher than a year ago. Amazon Prime
Video has in turn recorded year-on-year growth of
six per cent, and it now has 5.1 million local subscribers.
In contrast, the subscriber base of home-grown streaming
video platform Stan was steady at 2.6 million. Foad
Fadaghi from Telsyte says factors such as strong population
growth and the launch of more lower-cost advertising-supported
plans have contributed to growth in streaming video
subscriptions. (RMS)
News
Flashback
(In Case You Missed It)
News
Lachlan's
win means his mates Down Under can breathe easily
Andrew
Bolt is perhaps the News Corp Australia employee most
relieved that Lachlan Murdoch has won the succession
battle regarding control of the Murdoch family media
empire. Bolt had stated last year that he would quit
if James Murdoch and the other siblings of Lachlan
Murdoch involved in the battle had won control of
the empire. Lachlan Murdoch is also a big supporter
of News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller, who retains
his role despite ongoing rumblings that Sky News boss
Paul Whittaker is after his job, while Daily Telegraph
editor Ben English is said to be Lachlan Murdoch's
favourite editor. (RMS)
News
Paramount/Warner
deal could buck merger trend (RMS)
Peter
Supino from Wolfe Research estimates that a merger
between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery
would generate initial cost synergies of about $US3bn.
He says it would create the world's biggest film and
TV studio and one of the top five streaming video
companies. Shares in both companies have rallied in
response to media reports that Paramount is preparing
an all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery.
The merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media
was completed in August. (RMS)
News
September
12, 2025
Fox's
path now clear, says Lachlan
Fox
Corporation's executive chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch
says the deal to resolve a long-running family trust
dispute will ensure clarity about the media company's
future strategy. The $US3.3bn deal will give Lachlan
Murdoch full control of the family's stakes in both
Fox and News Corporation. Murdoch says the deal with
his siblings will allow Fox to continue on the path
that it set in 2019 when the Murdoch family sold its
entertainment assets to Disney. He notes that Fox's
revenue has increased by $US5bn since the sale to
Disney. (RMS)
News
Flashback
September
10
Siblings
paid to exit Murdoch media empire
Sources
have indicated that the Murdoch family has settled
the long-running dispute over future control over
its media empire in a deal worth $US3.3bn ($5bn).
Rupert Murdoch's eldest son Lachlan is set to assume
full control of the family's stakes in News Corp and
Fox Corporation, ending the dispute with his siblings.
Prudence MacLeod, Elisabeth Murdoch and James Murdoch
will each receive $US1.1bn, while they have also agreed
to sell all of their shares in the two companies over
the next six months. The family trust that was at
the centre of the legal dispute between the Murdochs
will be dissolved as part of the deal. (RMS)
News
September
8
News
Meta
tries diplomacy as ban looms
The
federal government is set to reveal further details
of its age-limits policy for social media in coming
weeks. This includes the 'reasonable steps' that technology
group will have to take in blocking people under the
age of 16 from accessing their platforms. Meta executives
Antigone Davis and Dustin Ho recently visited Australia
to hold talks with the government regarding the looming
age restrictions. Other social media platforms such
as YouTube and TikTok have launched advertising campaigns
in recent weeks to promote the educational value of
their platforms. (RMS)
News
Kayo,
Binge remain key pillars of Foxtel
Foxtel
Group executive Mark Frain has emphasised that the
pay-TV company remains committed to the Binge streaming
service under its new owner, the sports-focused DAZN.
The CEO of Foxtel Media says the entertainment-focused
Binge is a key part of the group's future plans; he
argues that Binge provides DAZN with an opportunity
to bolster and complement sport. Meanwhile, Frain
expects demand for Kayo Sports to continue growing
amongst both from advertisers and subscribers. Foxtel
will hold its 2006 'upfronts' event ths week. (Roy
Morgan Summary)
News
Antitrust
suit against Fox News dismissed
US
District Court judge Aileen Cannon has ruled in favour
of Fox News in an antitrust case launched by cable
news rival Newsmax. The latter had alleged that Fox
News had used its market power to coerce distributors
into unfair terms that bar them from carrying its
competitors' broadcasts. Cannon essentially found
that the complaint against Fox News had been poorly
drafted, but she ruled that Newsmax can lodge a revised
complaint by 11 September. (RMS)
News
Netflix:
October 2025
Movies
A
House of Dynamite (Oct 24): A political thriller directed
by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson,
and others. It centers on a nuclear threat to the
U.S., touted as a potential Best Picture nominee.
The
Woman in Cabin 10 (Oct 10): A psychological thriller
starring Keira Knightley as a journalist uncovering
a mystery on a luxury yacht, based on Ruth Ware’s
novel.
Steve
(Oct 3): Cillian Murphy stars as a headteacher at
a reform school facing personal and professional struggles,
based on Max Porter’s novella Shy.
About
My Father (2023, Oct 1): A comedy with Sebastian Maniscalco
and Robert De Niro, focusing on a clash between an
Italian father and his fiancée’s family.
Blue
Crush (2002, Oct 1): A sports drama starring Kate
Bosworth about a woman pursuing her dream of becoming
a pro surfer.
Casper
(1995, Oct 1): A family-friendly supernatural comedy
with Christina Ricci about a kind-hearted ghost.
Elysium
(2013, Oct 1): A sci-fi action film by Neill Blomkamp
starring Matt Damon, exploring class struggles between
Earth and a luxurious space station.
Hacksaw
Ridge (2016, Oct 1): Mel Gibson’s WWII drama
about medic Desmond Doss, starring Andrew Garfield.
Dirty
Dancing (1987, Oct 1): The iconic romantic dance film
with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
Austin
Powers Trilogy (Oct 1): All three films (International
Man of Mystery, The Spy Who Shagged Me, Goldmember)
bring Mike Myers’ comedic spy antics.
Series
Nobody
Wants This Season 2 (Oct 23): The rom-com starring
Kristen Bell and Adam Brody returns, following Joanne
and Noah’s chaotic relationship.
The
Diplomat Season 3 (Oct 16): Keri Russell and Rufus
Sewell navigate political intrigue, with Bradley Whitford
joining as the First Gentleman.
The
Witcher Season 4 (Oct 30): Liam Hemsworth takes over
as Geralt of Rivia, adapting the final novels of Andrzej
Sapkowski’s series. A Rats special may accompany
it.
Love
Is Blind Season 9 (Oct 1): Set in Denver, this reality
dating show explores love without physical attraction.
Monster:
The Ed Gein Story (Oct 3): Ryan Murphy’s anthology
series continues with Charlie Hunnam as the infamous
serial killer Ed Gein, joined by Laurie Metcalf and
Addison Rae.
Splinter
Cell: Deathwatch (TBD): An animated espionage series
based on the video game, following Sam Fisher.
The
Resurrected (TBD): A Taiwanese series about two mothers
resurrecting a criminal to avenge their daughters.
Genie,
Make a Wish Season 1 (Oct 1): A Korean rom-com starring
Kim Woo Bin as a genie and Bae Suzy as a stoic woman.
Dudes
Season 1 (Oct 1): A German comedy spinoff of Alpha
Males.
The
New Force Season 1 (Oct 1): A Swedish drama about
Stockholm’s first female police officers.
Documentaries
Victoria
Beckham (Oct 9): A three-part series tracing her journey
from Spice Girls fame to fashion mogul.
The
Perfect Neighbor (Oct 17): A Sundance award-winning
documentary on the 2023 Ajike Owens murder and Florida’s
stand-your-ground laws.
Starting
5 Season 2 (Oct 16): Follows NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
and Kevin Durant during the 2024-2025 season.
Who
Killed the Montreal Expos? (Oct 21): Explores the
demise of the Canadian baseball team.
The
White House Effect (Oct 1): Examines climate policy
under George H.W. Bush and its lasting impact.
Rockstar:
Duki From the End of the World (Oct 1): An Argentine
documentary on trap star Duki.
Specials
and Animation
Dr.
Seuss’s Horton! (Oct 1): An animated adaptation
from Brown Bag Films.
Ranma
1/2 Season 2 (Oct 1): Weekly anime episodes continue
the classic series.
Rurouni
Kenshin Season 2 (Oct 1): A Japanese anime about a
samurai seeking redemption.
Six
Kings Slam 2025 (Oct 15): A live tennis showcase featuring
top players.
Matt
McCusker: A Humble Offering (Oct 1): A stand-up comedy
special.
News
Flashback
Netflix:
September 2025
Highlights
include:
Wednesday
Season 2, Part 2 (Sept. 3): The second half of the
season continues with four episodes, following Wednesday
Addams (Jenna Ortega) at Nevermore Academy as she
faces new mysteries and threats, including her Season
1 rival Tyler’s Hyde form.
Black
Rabbit (Sept. 18): A limited series starring Jude
Law as a restaurateur and Jason Bateman as his brother,
diving into New York’s criminal underworld.
Alice
in Borderland Season 3 (Sept. 25): The Japanese thriller
returns with new death games and challenges for Arisu
and Usagi.
House
of Guinness (Sept. 25): A new drama series exploring
the family behind the iconic brewery.
aka
Charlie Sheen (Sept. 10): A two-part documentary offering
an unfiltered look at Charlie Sheen’s life and
career.
Canelo
Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (Sept. 13): A
live boxing event with a behind-the-scenes series,
Countdown: Canelo v Crawford (Sept. 4). *just hit.
Record breaking viewership/audience!
Love
Is Blind: Brazil Season 5 and Love Is Blind: France
(Sept. 10): New seasons of the reality dating franchise.
Next
Gen Chef (Sept. 17): A culinary competition featuring
21 chefs under 30 at the Culinary Institute of America.
Pokémon
Concierge Season 1, Part 2 (Sept. 4) and Pokémon
Horizons Season 2 – The Search for Laqua Part
4 (Sept. 26): Animated series for fans of the franchise.
Dr.
Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Sept. 8): An animated
preschool series based on the classic book.
The
Wrong Paris (Sept. 12): A rom-com featuring Miranda
Cosgrove as a woman who joins a dating show, expecting
France but landing in Texas.
Inspector
Zende (Sept. 5): A Bollywood drama about a serial
killer evading capture in Mumbai.
Love
Con Revenge (Sept. 5): A documentary series following
victims of romance scams seeking justice.
Licensed
Movies (Sept. 1):
Classics
like:
8
Mile (RT: 96%)
The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2
Boyz n the Hood (RT: 96%)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (RT: 99%)
La La Land
Shrek series
Billy Madison
Willy Wonka (original)
The Expendables (1 to 4). Carry over from August
Against The Ropes (has returned)
The Legend Of Baron To'A (just hit)
WWE
RAW
WWE SmackDown (numerous international markets. Not
US)
WWE NXT
News
Media
Man
Google
Finance wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of The
Month' award
Runner-ups:
Yahoo! Finance, The Australian Financial Review, FOX
Business and Sky News Australia
Yahoo!
Finance Sports Report wins Media Man 'Sports Business
Podcast Of The Month' award
News
Brand
News via Media Man
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Brand Of The Month'; Runner-up: MAX
WWE
wins Media Man 'Wrestling Promotion Of The Month'
award
UFC
wins Media Man 'MMA Promotion Of The Month' award
TKO
Group wins Media Man 'Entertainment Promoter Of The
Month' award
AEW
wins Media Man 'Challenger Brand Of The Month' award
Prime
wins Media Man 'Beverage Of The Month' award
Claudio's
Cafe wins Media Man 'Coffee Brand Of The Month' award;
Runner-up: Nespresso
Media/Marketing/Comms/Brands
Australia,
New Zealand, USA, World
News
August
28, 2025
Nine
sitting tight on cash pile
Nine
Entertainment Company has posted a 2024-25 net profit
of $194m, which is 10 per cent lower than previously.
The media group's EBITDA was six per cent lower at
$486m, although revenue rose by two per cent to $2.67bn.
Shareholders will receive a final dividend of $0.04
per share, plus a special dividend of $0.49 from part
of the proceeds of selling Nine's controlling stake
in property listings group Domain. Nine's CEO Mike
Stanton has downplayed the potential for acquisitions,
but he says the company will consider opportunities
that are a "creative fit" for its strategy.
(Roy Morgan Summary)
News
August
27, 2025
Fewer
shoppers, bigger splurges: Aussies spending up on
Father's Day gifts
Research
from the Australian Retailers Association in partnership
with Roy Morgan shows that around 4.7 million Australians
are expected to spend a combined $720 million on gifts
for dads, grandads, partners and father-figures this
year. This is down $100 million from 2024, as cost-of-living
pressures continue to impact discretionary spending.
While overall participation in the retail event has
dropped this year, many are set to spend more per
person, with an average of $145 planned per gift-buyer;
this is an increase of nearly 44% compared to 2024.
ARA CEO Chris Rodwell says older Australians in particular
continue to make Father's Day a priority, while younger
groups are tightening their spending, likely because
they face the greatest mortgage and budget pressures.
(RMS)
News
In
mid-2025 an impressive 2.7 million New Zealanders
read newspapers and more than 1.6 million read magazines
(Market
Research Update)
Roy
Morgan's latest readership results show that an estimated
2.70 million New Zealanders aged 14+ (61.4%) now read
or access newspapers in an average 7-day period via
print or online (website or app) platforms. In addition,
an estimated 1.65 million New Zealanders aged 14+
(37.5%) read magazines whether in print or online
either via the web or an app.
The
New Zealand Herald is still the nation's most widely-read
publication, with a total cross-platform audience
of 1,812,000; this up 96,000 (+5.6%) on a year ago.
In
a clear second place, reaching an audience of 355,000,
is the Dominion Post, following an increase of 26,000
(+7.9%) on a year ago.
Meanwhile,
25 of the 49 magazines measured increased their print
readership during the year to June 2025.
New
Zealand's most widely read magazine is the driving
magazine AA Directions, which had an average issue
readership of 367,000 in the year to June.
These
are the latest findings from the Roy Morgan New Zealand
Single Source survey of 6,233 New Zealanders aged
14+ over the 12 months to June 2025. (RMS)
News
Sports
Media/Sports Betting
Ex-AFL
umpire among four men charged over alleged Brownlow
Medal betting scandal
Former
AFL umpire Michael Pell was initially arrested in
November 2022 over allegations that he had passed
on information about Brownlow Medal votes. Pell was
not charged with any offences at the time, but he
has now been formally charged with corrupting the
betting on the AFL's best and fairest award. It will
be alleged that Pell had shared details of his 'best
on ground votes' with three of his friends, who then
placed bets on the players who had gained the most
votes in each match. The other three men have also
been charged over the betting scandal. (RMS)
News
Marketing
News
AI-Driven
Personalization:
AI
continues to dominate, with 70% of digital marketing
strategies leveraging AI for personalization, automation,
and data analysis. Tools like ChatGPT and Claude are
enabling hyper-personalized content, with 73% of consumers
demanding tailored experiences. However, 71% of marketers
emphasize balancing AI efficiency with authentic human
connections to maintain trust.
Rise
of Short-Form Video and Influencer Marketing: Short-form
videos on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
deliver the highest ROI, with 21% of marketers citing
them as top performers. Influencer marketing is also
surging, with 84% of marketers increasing investment
in 2025, driven by live-stream shopping and authentic
creator content.
Shift
to Long-Form Content: Despite the popularity of short-form
media, 70% of marketers plan to boost long-form content
like newsletters, videos, and podcasts to engage audiences
seeking deeper connections.
Social
Media Evolution: Platforms like Threads and Bluesky
are gaining traction as marketers experiment with
unfiltered, real-time content. Social listening is
helping brands decode consumer moods, with 60% of
social content aimed at entertaining or informing.
YouTube remains a dominant search engine, with 40%
of Gen Z using TikTok for search.
Unexpected
Brand Collaborations: Unconventional partnerships,
like CeraVe with Michael Cera, are creating buzz and
expanding reach. These limited-edition campaigns leverage
FOMO to drive engagement.
Sustainability
and Value-Driven Branding: With 93% of consumers prioritizing
sustainable lifestyles, brands are integrating ESG
principles into messaging. Meanwhile, 82% of consumers,
especially Gen Z, prefer brands aligned with their
values, pushing companies toward authentic, mission-driven
campaigns.
Retail
Media Networks (RMNs): RMNs are among the fastest-growing
ad channels, enabling brands to target shoppers with
precision during purchase journeys.
Challenges
in Measurement and Privacy: With Google’s shift
away from third-party cookie deprecation, marketers
are focusing on first-party data and marketing mix
models (MMMs) like Google’s Meridian for better
measurement. Privacy concerns and data provenance
are critical, with 43% of consumers distrusting AI-generated
ads. (Grok)
News
Media
Man
Google
Finance wins Media Man 'Business News Website Of The
Month' award
Runner-ups:
Yahoo! Finance, The Australian Financial Review, FOX
Business and Sky News Australia
News
Brand
News via Media Man
Netflix
wins Media Man 'Brand Of The Month'; Runner-up: MAX
WWE
wins Media Man 'Wrestling Promotion Of The Month'
award
UFC
wins Media Man 'MMA Promotion Of The Month' award
TKO
Group wins Media Man 'Entertainment Promoter Of
The Month' award
AEW
wins Media Man 'Challenger Brand Of The Month' award
Prime
wins Media Man 'Beverage Of The Month' award
Claudio's
Cafe wins Media Man 'Coffee Brand Of The Month'
award; Runner-up: Nespresso
The
Shoe Group (Wittner): This iconic Australian footwear
brand, with over a century of history, has secured
a deal to avoid collapse. The agreement ensures trading
stability and aims to preserve the brand's legacy
in a tough retail environment.
Stanley:
Kate Ridley, the new chief brand officer, is pushing
a culture-first strategy to broaden Stanley’s
brand image, focusing on connecting with today’s
fragmented consumers.
Meghan
Markle’s As Ever: The brand faces criticism for
unclear messaging and lack of a coherent strategy
after its April 2, 2025, launch sold out in 45 minutes
but hasn’t restocked. Experts warn this could
alienate consumers. Markle has indicated no new products
until 2026.
Justin
Bieber and Drew House: Bieber announced his exit from
the fashion brand he co-founded, stating it no longer
represents him or his family, urging fans not to support
it.
Prada
and Versace: Prada Group acquired Versace for $1.36
billion, creating a major luxury fashion conglomerate
to compete with giants like LVMH and Kering.
Jimmy
Choo: The luxury brand named Chinese actress Bai Lu
as its APAC brand ambassador to boost regional presence.
CATL’s
Naxtra: Chinese battery giant CATL launched Naxtra,
a sodium-ion battery brand with mass production starting
in December 2025, targeting energy density comparable
to lithium iron phosphate batteries.
Marriott
International: Marriott acquired citizenM, a lifestyle
hotel brand with 36 properties and a pipeline of three
more, to expand its select-service segment
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World's
Top Brands
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Man Research/Special Project; Need To Know Basis!
Top
10 Brands
Apple:
Ranks first with a brand value of $1.3 trillion.
Google:
Ranks second with a brand value of $944.137 billion.
Microsoft:
Ranks third with a brand value of $884.816 billion.
Amazon:
Ranks fourth with a brand value of $866.118 billion.
Walmart:
Ranks fifth with a brand value of $137.2 billion.
TikTok/Douyin:
Ranks sixth with a brand value of $110.6 billion.
Facebook:
Ranks seventh with a brand value of $87.9 billion.
Deutsche
Telekom: Ranks eighth with a brand value of $105.8
billion.
ICBC:
Ranks ninth with a brand value of $91.5 billion.
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Based
on the most recent and reliable data from sources
like Kantar BrandZ, Brand Finance, and Interbrand
for 2025, the top 10 global brands by value are dominated
by technology companies, with some notable shifts
due to innovation and market dynamics.
Here’s
the list:
Apple
- $1.3 trillion (Kantar BrandZ) / $574.5 billion (Brand
Finance). Retains the top spot with its ecosystem
expansion, despite flat iPhone sales. Strong brand
loyalty and premium pricing drive its value.
Google
- $819 billion (Kantar BrandZ). Maintains a strong
position due to its dominance in search and growing
AI influence.
Microsoft
- $502 billion (Brand Finance). Benefits from cloud
computing dominance with Azure and enterprise solutions.
Amazon
- $684 billion (Kantar BrandZ 2022, but still high
in 2025 rankings). E-commerce and cloud services fuel
its value, though it’s been overtaken by Apple
in some reports.
Nvidia
- Entered the top 10 in 2025 with a 98% brand value
increase (Brand Finance), driven by AI chip demand.
Exact value varies, but it’s a key riser.
Samsung
- $91.4 billion (Interbrand 2023, but still top 10
in 2025). Strong in consumer electronics and mobile.
TikTok
- Fastest-growing brand with 79% growth over four
years (Brand Finance). Ranks high due to global user
engagement.
Toyota
- $ Consistent performer in automotive, with double-digit
growth in some reports.
Mercedes-Benz
- Premium automotive brand with strong global recognition.
Coca-Cola
- Re-entered the top 10 in some rankings (Kantar BrandZ)
with $88 billion, driven by brand resilience.
Notes:
Rankings vary slightly by source due to different
methodologies (e.g., Kantar uses consumer surveys,
Brand Finance uses financial metrics). Tech brands
dominate, but luxury (e.g., Chanel) and fast food
(e.g., McDonald’s) remain strong in specific
sectors. For precise values and regional insights,
check reports from Kantar BrandZ or Brand Finance.
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World's
Top Sports Brands
Here’s
a list of the top 10 sports brands in 2025, based
on a combination of global sales, brand awareness,
market influence, and popularity, as derived from
recent data:
Nike
- Leading the global sportswear market with over $51.5
billion in sales in 2023, Nike dominates with its
innovative footwear, apparel, and high-profile endorsements
like Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James. Its iconic
Swoosh and marketing campaigns set trends worldwide.
Adidas
- Second in market share with $25.9 billion in sales,
Adidas is renowned for its footwear and soccer gear,
sponsoring teams like Manchester United and producing
FIFA World Cup balls since 1970. Collaborations with
Balenciaga and Gucci boost its fashion appeal.
Puma
- With $10.2 billion in sales, Puma ranks third globally,
known for its footwear and partnerships with athletes
like Neymar Jr. and celebrities like Rihanna. Its
focus on quality and affordability keeps it competitive.
Lululemon
Athletica - Specializing in yoga and fitness apparel,
Lululemon generated over $7 billion in revenue. Its
high-quality, stylish leggings and tops appeal to
a growing athleisure market.
Under
Armour - Known for moisture-wicking fabrics and performance
gear, Under Armour remains a strong player with a
focus on innovation and endorsements from athletes
like Stephen Curry.
New
Balance - Ranking high in popularity, New Balance
excels with retro designs and performance footwear,
boosted by collaborations with Aimé Leon Dore
and Patta. Its sales and cultural relevance are growing.
ASICS
- A leader in running shoes, ASICS, with $3.66 billion
in sales, is praised for its biomechanical research
and athlete-centric designs, endorsed by runners like
Novak Djokovic.
Columbia
Sportswear - Focused on outdoor apparel, Columbia’s
innovative technologies and brands like Sorel cater
to adventurers, with a global presence and about 10,000
employees.
FILA
- Known for its retro appeal and tennis attire, FILA
has seen a resurgence, particularly after its 2019
BTS partnership. It’s now based in Seoul and
appeals to fashion-forward consumers.
Anta
Sports - China’s largest sportswear brand, Anta
is gaining global traction with brands like Arc'teryx
and Salomon under its umbrella. Its strategic acquisitions
and focus on performance sports drive growth.
This
ranking reflects a blend of revenue data from 2023,
brand awareness in the U.S. (e.g., Nike at 96%, Adidas
at 95%, Puma at 92%), and cultural impact from sources
like Statista, Expert Market Research, and marketing
insights. Note that rankings can vary slightly depending
on criteria like sales, market cap, or social media
presence. (Grok)
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Top
10 Combat Sports Brands
Here’s
a list of the top 10 combat sports brands, focusing
on those known for high-quality gear and apparel across
disciplines like MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, based on their reputation, product quality,
and popularity among fighters:
Venum
- A leading brand since 2006, Venum is renowned for
durable, stylish MMA gear, including gloves, shin
guards, and apparel. It’s the official outfitting
partner for the UFC, trusted by fighters for its innovative
designs and comfort.
Hayabusa
- Known for premium MMA, boxing, and BJJ gear, Hayabusa
emphasizes ergonomic designs and advanced technology.
Their gloves and shin guards are favored for durability
and performance.
Fairtex
- A Thai brand with a strong Muay Thai heritage, Fairtex
offers top-tier gloves, shin guards, and training
equipment for Muay Thai and MMA, known for craftsmanship
and durability.
Everlast
- A boxing icon since 1910, Everlast provides reliable
gloves, protective gear, and apparel for boxing, MMA,
and fitness, though its quality has slightly declined
post-2007 acquisition.
Twins
Special - Another Thai brand excelling in Muay Thai
and MMA gear, Twins Special is celebrated for its
durable gloves and shin guards, widely used by professional
fighters.
RDX
Sports - Popular for affordable yet reliable gear,
RDX offers a wide range of MMA, boxing, and fitness
equipment, including gloves and shin guards, ideal
for beginners and pros alike.
Fuji
Sports - A top choice for BJJ and judo, Fuji is known
for high-quality gis, belts, and rash guards, offering
comfort and durability for grapplers.
Leone
1947 - An Italian brand with a strong reputation in
boxing and kickboxing, Leone provides high-quality
gloves, shin guards, and apparel at reasonable prices,
endorsed by many pros.
Top
King - Originally a Muay Thai brand, Top King has
expanded into MMA with well-crafted gloves, shin guards,
and training gear, known for quality and attention
to detail.
ONX
Sports - Founded by MMA coach Trevor Wittman, ONX
offers premium, specialized gear like leg armor and
ultra-light headgear, designed for serious fighters
focused on performance.
These
brands stand out for their quality, innovation, and
trust among combat sports athletes, catering to various
disciplines and skill levels. For specific needs like
budget or discipline-specific gear, let me know, and
I can tailor recommendations further. If you’re
interested in purchasing, check retailers like MMA
Fight Store or Shogun Martial Arts for these brands.
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World's
Leading Pro Wrestling Brands
The
world's leading professional wrestling brands in 2025,
based on prominence, revenue, global reach, and fanbase,
are:
WWE
(World Wrestling Entertainment): The global leader,
WWE dominates with its massive fanbase, major TV deals
(e.g., Raw on Netflix, SmackDown on USA Network),
and events like WrestleMania, drawing millions. Its
roster, including stars like Roman Reigns and Cody
Rhodes, and its three brands (Raw, SmackDown, NXT),
ensure unmatched market presence. Valued at $6.8 billion
per Forbes in 2024.
AEW
(All Elite Wrestling): A strong competitor since 2019,
AEW offers diverse, high-quality matches and compelling
storytelling on shows like Dynamite (TBS) and Collision.
Backed by Tony Khan, it features stars like Jon Moxley
and Chris Jericho. Valued at $2 billion, it’s
the primary alternative to WWE in the U.S.
NJPW
(New Japan Pro-Wrestling): Japan’s top promotion,
NJPW is renowned for its “strong style”
wrestling and events like Wrestle Kingdom. Stars like
Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada drive its global
influence, with partnerships expanding its reach beyond
Japan.
CMLL
(Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre): The oldest wrestling
promotion (since 1933), CMLL is a Mexican cultural
institution known for its lucha libre style. Its weekly
Arena Mexico shows and events like the Anniversary
Show draw significant crowds, with stars like Último
Guerrero leading the brand.
AAA
(Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide): A major Mexican promotion
since 1992, AAA is known for high-flying lucha libre
and elaborate storylines. Despite inconsistent production
quality, stars like Psycho Clown keep it relevant,
especially at events like Triplemania.
These
brands stand out for their financial success, global
influence, and ability to attract top talent and large
audiences. Other notable promotions include Ring of
Honor (ROH), TNA Wrestling, and Stardom, but they
trail behind these five in scale and impact. (Grok)
WWE
News
Recent
Releases and Contract Updates: WWE has decided not
to renew contracts for several talents, including
R-Truth, Carlito, Gigi Dolin, Cora Jade, and Valhalla.
R-Truth announced his departure after a 17-year run,
with his contract expiring soon. Carlito’s deal
is set to lapse in two weeks, making both free agents.
There’s also speculation about The Miz, as he
unfollowed WWE on social media and removed WWE mentions
from his bio, though no official change in his status
has been confirmed.
Injuries
and Returns: Rey Mysterio revealed injuries that will
prevent him from appearing at WrestleMania 41. Asuka,
sidelined since May 2024, is expected to miss the
rest of 2024 and possibly WrestleMania 2025 due to
injury.
Roster
Moves and Call-Ups: Stephanie Vaquer, after losing
the NXT Women’s Championship to Jacy Jayne, has
joined the RAW roster and will compete in a Money
in the Bank qualifying match against Liv Morgan and
Ivy Nile. There are rumors of main roster call-ups
for Vaquer and Jordynne Grace, especially with the
Evolution event approaching in July.
Potential
Returns and Acquisitions: There’s talk of a controversial
former World Heavyweight Champion, possibly Alberto
Del Rio, returning to WWE following their acquisition
of AAA. Meanwhile, WWE passed on signing Luke Jacobs
due to roster constraints, despite interest in other
international talents like Zozaya and Aigle Blanc.
Events
and Viewership: The latest WWE Saturday Night’s
Main Event on NBC saw a viewership spike to 1.969
million, boosted by stars like John Cena, Jey Uso,
and Logan Paul. A blockbuster match was announced
for Money in the Bank, featuring Logan Paul and John
Cena against Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes.
Backstage
and Business: Rumors of Vince McMahon attempting to
buy back WWE from TKO Group Holdings have been debunked,
with financial analysts calling it implausible. WWE’s
partnership with the Big 12 Conference is expanding,
potentially bringing SmackDown to college markets.
However, the recent shift to a three-hour SmackDown
has drawn criticism internally for pacing issues and
creative fatigue.
Controversies:
Tom Segura’s surprise RAW appearance upset some
wrestlers and staff backstage. Karrion Kross publicly
criticized Logan Paul’s comments about his WWE
position, highlighting tensions over opportunities.
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numerous measuring sticks.
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Brand:
def:
a
type of product manufactured by a particular company
under a particular name.
"a
new brand of soap powder"
Super
Bowl Advertisng News
Super
Bowl LX (2026) Ad Inventory Nearly Sold Out: NBC's
commercial inventory for the February 2026 Super Bowl
LX is reportedly almost fully sold, with 30-second
spots priced at around $7 million. Demand for sports
advertising, particularly NFL games, is driving this
early sell-out, reflecting the growing value of live
sports in the streaming era. Some media buyers suggest
NBC may request additional commercial time from the
NFL due to high demand.
Super
Bowl LIX (2025) Ad Performance: The 2025 Super Bowl,
where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas
City Chiefs, generated over $800 million in gross
ad revenue for Fox and Tubi, a record haul. Ads reached
a record 127.7 million viewers, with some spots costing
up to $8 million for 30 seconds. Notable ads included
Nike’s star-studded commercial featuring female
athletes, which drove significant social media buzz,
and Uber Eats’ ad praised for its humor and celebrity
cameos.
Controversial
Ad: Kanye West’s Yeezy.com ad during Super Bowl
LIX, aired in select local markets, sparked backlash
after it redirected viewers to a site selling swastika
T-shirts post-broadcast. Fox TV Stations’ CEO
expressed regret, condemning antisemitism, and Shopify
shut down the site.
Creative
Highlights: Ads like Novartis’ breast cancer
awareness spot and Stellantis’ Jeep/Ram commercials
stood out for their emotional impact and strategic
return to the Super Bowl. Humor dominated, with 85%
of ads featuring it, while celebrity appearances dropped
to 54%.
Trends:
Advertisers are increasingly betting on sports due
to large, simultaneous audiences. However, economic
concerns, like potential tariffs under the Trump administration,
could impact future ad commitments
Elon
Musk’s X Files Antitrust Suit Against Global
Advertising Alliance
August
6, 2024
Elon
Musk’s social media platform X has launched a
significant antitrust lawsuit against the Global Alliance
for Responsible Media (GARM) and several of its member
companies, alleging an illegal ad boycott that targeted
the platform. The lawsuit, filed in Texas, is aimed
at GARM, its parent firm World Federation of Advertisers
(WFA), and members including CVS Health, Mars, Orsted
and Unilever.
In
an open letter to advertisers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino
highlighted the reasons behind the lawsuit, stating
that it was a direct response to GARM’s actions
which allegedly cost the company billions of dollars.
“This is not a decision we took lightly, but
it is a direct consequence of their actions,”
Yaccarino wrote. “The illegal behavior of these
organizations and their executives cost X billions
of dollars” per The New York Post.
The
lawsuit is seeking trebled compensatory damages and
injunctive relief, according to a complaint viewed
by The New York Post. GARM, led by Robert Rakowitz,
is an initiative of the WFA, which represents many
of the world’s largest companies and ad organizations,
including Disney and Coca-Cola. Its members control
90% of global marketing spending, nearly $1 trillion
per year.
Yaccarino
emphasized that the issue extends beyond financial
damages. “This case is about more than damages
— we have to fix a broken ecosystem that allows
this illegal activity to occur,” she added.
According
to The New York Post, the suit argues that the boycott
undermined the marketplace of ideas by financially
harming certain viewpoints over others. (Credit: PYMNTS)
Full
article and coverage via PYMNTS
https://pymnts.com/cpi-posts/elon-musks-x-files-antitrust-suit-against-global-advertising-alliance/
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Elon
Musk takes GARM, several companies to court over alleged
advertising boycott of X outlined in bombshell report
August
7, 2024
Tech
billionaire Elon Musk has taken several companies
and an advertising alliance to court over allegations
of a "boycott" of X.
Elon
Musk has waged “war” against advertisers
as his social media platform X filed an antitrust
lawsuit against a global ad alliance and several major
companies, accusing them of illegally boycotting the
site.
X
filed a suit in a federal court in Texas against the
World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), the Global
Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) and its members
CVS Health, Mars, Orsted and Unilever.
The
suit comes after a report from the US House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee found GARM and its members “directly
organised boycotts” and employed other indirect
tactics to target disfavoured “platforms, content
creators” and news organisations to demonetise
them.
It
alleges that GARM’s boycott led advertisers to
pull money from X under the guise of “brand safety”
concerns.
X’s
CEO Linda Yaccarino argued this tactic hindered users
on the social media platform from accessing a wide
breadth of ideas by funding alternative viewpoints.
“The
consequence - perhaps the intent - of this boycott
was to seek to deprive X’s users, be they sports
fans, gamers, journalists, activists, parents or political
and corporate leaders, of the Global Town Square,”
she wrote.
“To
put it simply, people are hurt when the marketplace
of ideas is undermined and some viewpoints are not
funded over others as part of an illegal boycott.”
Mr
Musk shared his colleague’s statement to the
platform and boldly declared: “We tried peace
for 2 years, now it is war.”
He
later encouraged “any company who has been systematically
boycotted” to file a suit.
Following
his post, video sharing platform Rumble joined Mr
Musk’s lawsuit, claiming it has also been impacted
towards GARM’s alleged skew away from right wing
voices and ideologies.
The
platform announced its move on X where it accused
GARM of being “a conspiracy to perpetrate an
advertiser boycott of Rumble and others, and that's
illegal”.
Since
Musk took over the social media platform in October
2022, X has suffered a serious dive in ad dollars
with the platform taking in US$2.5 billion in 2023,
according to Bloomberg.
This
was down from the US$1bn it was bringing in every
quarter of 2022.
Musk
triggered controversy again in November 2023 when
he endorsed an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory that
Jewish communities push “hatred against whites”.
The
X owner responded: “You have said the actual
truth,” sparking an advertiser exodus that was
reported to have lost the company as much as $75m,
per The New York Times.
He
made headlines again in the same month after blasting
advertisers boycotting the social media platform,
boldly declaring: “Go f**k yourself”.
“If
somebody is going to try to blackmail me with advertising,
blackmail me with money, go f**k yourself. Go f**k
yourself. Is that clear? I hope it is,” he said.
(Sky News Australia)
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Leon
Edwards vs Belal Muhammad
Tom
Aspinall vs Curtis Blaydes
Paddy
Pimblett vs King Green
Christian
Leroy Duncan vs Gregory Rodrigues
Arnold
Allen vs Giga Chikadze
Prelims:
Nathaniel
Wood vs Daniel Pineda
Molly
McCann vs Bruna Brasil
Caolan
Loughran vs Jake Hadley
Modestas
Bukauskas vs Marcin Prachnio
Oban
Elliott vs Preston Parsons
Muhammad
Mokaev vs Manel Kape
Sam
Patterson vs Kiefer Crosbie
Mick
Parkin vs Lukasz Brzeski
Shauna
Bannon vs Alice Ardelean
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tvXLF1_YUs&t=49s&ab_channel=UFC
"Just
anoteher guy in the way right. I'm chasing the great
GSP's record" Leon Edwards
Leon
Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Tom Aspinall and more took
the stage at the official UFC 304 Press Conference
to take questions from the media ahead of UFC 304
on Saturday. (Credit: UFC)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Re0csXCpEw&t=10s
Tom
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Bisping collide in a battle that could only go down
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UFC
304: Ceremonial Weigh-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD55aqrj7tM&ab_channel=UFC
UFC
304: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REkEUBSFenY&ab_channel=UFC
Will
Paddy Rise To Superstardom? Paddy Pimblett's UFC Career
So Far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4FKSeZ8Wo4&ab_channel=UFC
UFC 304 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3NnyxoGXMA&t=34s&ab_channel=UFC
Athlete
check-ins wrap up for UFC 304; Champ Leon Edwards
gets in a late night striking session; King Green
goes for a swim; Belal Muhammad trains in the early
morning; Curtis Blaydes hits pads in an alley; Media
Day kicks off. (Credit: UFC)
UFC
304 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5B4tVRgGvQ&t=4s&ab_channel=UFC
Champ
Leon Edwards has a run in with Belal Muhammad; Champ
Tom Aspinall is interviewed by Anthony Smith; King
Green eats dinner; Molly McCann goes through check-in
interviews; Curtis Blaydes trains at the hotel. (Credit:
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UFC
304 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfldMaTo-Xc&t=90s&ab_channel=UFC
Belal
Muhammad runs up stairs before traveling to England;
Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann train together; Champ
Tom Aspinall packs for the hotel; Giga Chikadze trains
with Beniel Dariush; Champ Leon Edwards arrives in
Manchester; King Green eats dinner. (Credit: UFC)
UFC
304 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nHgu-VmFr8&t=135s&ab_channel=UFC
Tom
Aspinall trains with his dad and shows off his mural;
Belal Muhammad eats, trains, and prays; Curtis Blaydes
heads to the mountains; Giga Chikadze hangs out at
home. (Credit: UFC)
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Middleweight:
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Featherweight:
Timmy Cuamba (-200) vs. Lucas Almeida (+165)
Bantamweight:
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Flyweight:
Asu Almabayev (-500) vs. Jose Johnson (+375)
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Bantamweight: Brady Hiestand (+150) vs. Garrett Armfield
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Flyweight:
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Chandler (-115)
Light
heavyweight: Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg
Women's
bantamweight: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson
Middleweight:
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Welterweight:
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Prelims
Featherweight: Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili Bantamweight:
Ricky Simon vs. Vinicius Oliveira
Featherweight:
Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva
Bantamweight:
Payton Talbott vs. Yanis Ghemmouri
Prelims
Women's strawweight: Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs. Gillian
Robertson
Heavyweight:
Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday
Flyweight:
Rei Tsuruya vs. Carlos Hernandez
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UFC
Partners With Crown Resorts (Melbourne, Australia)
UFC
Teams Up With PCYC (Sydney, Australia), as per tip
off 6 months ago
UFC
Explored Venue Deal With Manly Warringah Leagues Club
(Sea Eagles). Brookville, Sydney, Australia
WWE
prepares for show In Germany and Canada; Japan this
past week huge success
WWE
stars including Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and Rey Mysterio
appear on Call Of Duty videogame upgrade
WWE
NXT ratings up; TNA Wrestling helped keep positive
momentum. TNA's Joe Hendry creates additional buzz,
web and social media traffic for NXT. Continues to
increase pro wrestling skills, technical etc, Fan
signs start to appear on prime WWE brands Raw and
SmackDown. NXT's Booker T stirs the pop with Joe Hendry:
"What's he doing here"?!
Pro
wrestling "forbidden door" strategy helps
ignite fan and sports media interest; Fresh dream
matches! AEW did start the recent ripple effect!
UFC
303 in Las Vegas over-delivers as management and fighters
demonstrate teamwork and massive work ethic
UFC's
Dana White X tie ins with Conor McGregor and Michael
Chandler indicate that the match will happen this
year to fans delight.
UFC
staying clear of political drama says Media Man agency;
Of course they respect the fight and "fight fight
fight" in Trump's will and ability to survive
just about anything than a sometimes crazy world can
throw at him; "American Bad *ss" - Dana
White
Bare
Knuckle Fighting Championship enjoys additional media
buzz since Conor McGregor deal announced; Website
traffic and PPV numbers on the rise - intel
WWE
Raw broadcast deal on track with Netflix including
in Australia - Jan 2025
Most
Valuable Promotions: Jake Paul received alternative
fight proposals from would be opponents to replace
Mike Tyson. Vs Tyson confirmed for November 15 in
Texas
Jake
Paul vs Mike Perry in 8-round boxing match on July
21 AEST in Tampa, Florida.
WWE
SummerSlam: August 3, 2024. Cleveland, Ohio.
Priest vs Gunther
Rhodes vs Sikoa
Bayley vs Jax
Morgan vs Ripley
Some surprises fully expected! No spoilers!
WWE
RAW: This past Raw Big Bronson Reed vs Sheamus help
spike X numbers and promotion for 'Twisters' movie;
Announcers Michael Cole and Pat McAfee send wrestling
media into positive spiral! Whips up X tsunami and
storm of movie interest and buzz. 'Twisters' via Univeral
Pictures. US release: July 19, 2024
CBD,
Canna, alternative health b2b deals prevent in combat
sports sector. Carma prevalent brand with Mike Tyson,
Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan...
CBD:
Matt Riddle, RVD and Sean Morley also prominent figures
with other brands, dispensaries and outlets
Pro
wrestling and MMA promotions become more educated
about benefits of SEO for websites to drive extra
quality traffic, buzz. Helps sell more tickets, merch
and grab additional balanced and positive news media
coverage
Australian
boxing gym exploring potential documentary; Australian,
Russian and U.S connection. Stay tuned!
Josh
Barnett's Bloodspot aka Bloodsport Bushido big hit
with fans and combat sports media in Japan. Ryogoku,
Kokugikan, Tokyo - June 22, 2024. Game Changer Wrestling
next big event: GCW Bloodsport XI - July 28, 2024.
Roulette Intermedium. Brooklyn, New York
Australian
based sports agency receives additional government
backed support; Need to know basis! More selective
of brand partners, affiliates and associates. Under
the watercooler!
TMZ
Sports becomes even more active in pro wrestling,
MMA and boxing coverage
ESPN's
Pat McAfee of The Pat McAfee Show as broadcast on
globally via ESPN, YouTube and socials, continues
to ruffle some ESPN top brass feathers and PM's fanbase
loves it; Sports Wars YouTube show generates even
additional buzz. UFC's Dana White appears on Pat McAfree
show and offers pro Trump comments and support.
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details to follow.
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The
well hyped "Iron" Mike Tyson vs Jake "The
Problem Child" Paul boxing match to be broadcast
globally via Netflix will now take occur on Friday,
November 15th after requiring a reschedule due to
a recent Tyson medical issue.
The
mega combat sports event will happen live from AT&T
Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the already announced
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano co-main event rematch.
The
decision to reschedule was announced last week following
Tyson suffering what was called ulcer complications
after boarding a flight. It was stated that Tyson’s
doctors instructed him to take it lighter on training
for a period of time that caused concern, and rightly
so, due to the timeframe in which the July 20th fight
was originally set to take place.
The
bout between the 58-year-old Tyson and the 27-year-old
Paul was first announced in early-March. It will be
Tyson’s first fight of any kind since a November
2020 exhibition boxing bout with Roy Jones Jr. which
was preceded by a 15-year-gap of inactivity.
Jake's
brother, Paul, had offered to sub (take the place)
for Tyson a few weeks ago, and that winner would have
to change their surname. The brainchild of "The
Maverick" aka "Prime Heel" in hardcore
pro wrestling circles, never materialized, but the
Paul's always have an ace or two up their sleeves.
Logan Paul is set to be high up on the WWE SummerSlam
card on August 3 in Cleveland, Ohio. ..IO, right Mr
Pat McAfee of WWE Raw fame and sports broadcasting
and podcasting mastermind.
The
upcoming match is forecast to be the biggest broadcast
boxing match in modern history.
Netflix
Boxing Undercard:
Katie
Taylor vs. Amando Serrano (super lightweight title
fight)
Julio
Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Darren Till (cruiserweight)
Ashton
Slyve vs. Floyd Schofield (lightweight)
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MVP's
international superstar Jake "El Gallo”
Paul returns to the ring against his most dangerous
opponent to date, bare knuckle boxing champion and
MMA star "Platinum” Mike Perry on Saturday,
July 20 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, for "Fear
No Man” live on DAZN pay-per-view globally.
Boxing
trailblazer and unified featherweight champion Amanda
"The Real Deal” Serrano to face top-10 IBF,
WBO, and WBA ranked Stevie Morgan in co-main event.
Undefeated
Florida talents and MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects
series standouts Tony Aguilar and Corey Marksman to
rematch in 8 round lightweight bout
NEW
YORK, NY – June 18, 2024 – Today, MVP announced
that international superstar Jake "El Gallo”
Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) will return to the ring for "Fear
No Man,” a cruiserweight battle against the incredibly
dangerous bare knuckle champion boxer and MMA star
"Platinum” Mike Perry (5-0, 3 KOs BKFC)
on Saturday, July 20 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida,
live on DAZN pay-per-view. Paul vs. Perry will be
an eight round cruiserweight bout, as Paul faces his
most dangerous opponent to date and puts it all on
the line in an incredibly risky fight against the
baddest bare knuckle boxer of all time ahead of his
bout with the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson.
Boxing trailblazer and unified featherweight champion
Amanda "The Real Deal” Serrano (46-2-1,
30 KOs) will also return to the ring against Tampa,
Florida's top-10 ranked IBF, WBO, and WBA talent and
KO artist, Stevie "Sledgehammer” Morgan
(14-1, 13 KOs) in the co-main event. Serrano vs. Morgan
will be a super lightweight battle, contested over
10, two-minute rounds as Serrano aims to display her
power at super lightweight against the powerful puncher,
Morgan, ahead of her clash with Katie Taylor on Friday,
November 15. Tickets for Paul vs. Perry and Serrano
vs. Morgan at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL will go on
sale Wednesday, June 19th at 12pm ET on Ticketmaster.com.
"Fear
No Man” is presented by CELSIUS Live Fit Essential
Energy. The undercard will also feature the rematch
of Crescent City, Florida's Tony Aguilar (12-0-1,
4 KOs) vs. Orlando, Florida's Corey "2Smoove"
Marksman (9-0-1, 7 KOs) in an 8-round lightweight
bout. Further undercard fights will be announced in
the coming days.
Jake
"El Gallo” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) has shown tremendous
growth as a boxer on his path to becoming a world
champion, and now will face his most dangerous opponent
to date, Mike Perry, on Saturday, July 20. Perry's
formidable knockout power and fearless mentality will
pose a true risk and test for Paul as the 27-year-old
aims to prove he has what it takes in the ring against
his second youngest opponent to date, the 32-year-old
Perry, who is one of the world's most feared fighters
and the baddest bare knuckle boxer of all time. Paul
will nevertheless put it all on the line ahead of
his bout against the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike
Tyson on Friday, November 15. Since turning pro in
2020, Paul has collected multiple accolades for his
commitment to the sport of boxing, including ESPNRingside's
2021 Knockout of the Year, Sports Illustrated's 2021
Breakout Boxer of the Year, ESPNRingside's 2022 Viral
Moment of the Year, and was the cover of Sports Illustrated's
"The 50 Most Influential Figures in Sports”
issue, awarded specifically for his groundbreaking
work to revolutionize the sport through equitable
pay, providing a platform for young fighters, and
his support of female boxers. Paul also recently announced
a partnership with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Paris
Olympics, continuing his mission to elevate the sport
and its future champions.
Since
headlining his first fight, Paul has broken records
at every arena he's fought at during his professional
career, including his first fight at Tampa's Amalie
Arena, Paul vs. Woodley II, which set the record for
the highest combat sports gate in the arena's history.
Paul now returns to challenge his own record at Amalie
Arena.
"When
Paul vs. Tyson was rescheduled, I knew immediately
that I wanted to still fight on Saturday, July 20.
Now, as I prepare for my fight against Iron Mike,
there's no better opponent for me than Mike Perry,”
said Jake Paul. "He's a proven knockout artist
who has shown to be a maniac in and out of the ring.
This is the perfect experience for me to gain in advance
of facing Mike Tyson. But getting that experience
comes with risk. Those who know me know I'm a risk
taker and while ‘Platinum' Perry might try to
end me, I'm Titanium Jake Paul and I fear no man.
I'm going to get the W and give everyone a preview
of what I'm bringing to the ring against Mike Tyson.
Tune in on DAZN PPV as I return to Tampa and send
‘Platinum' Perry the Platypus back to bare knuckle
for good.”
"Platinum"
Mike Perry (5-0, 3 KOs BKFC), one of the most dangerous
fighters in combat sports, steps into the ring with
Jake Paul following his fearsome career across the
UFC, Triad Combat, and bare knuckle boxing. Following
his 14-win career in the UFC, boasting 11 wins by
knockout, Perry made his Triad Combat debut in November
2021, taking on 27-3, 21 KOs seasoned boxer Michael
Seals, demonstrating his ability to handle power punchers
and outworking Seals to a split decision victory in
the bout. Less than three months later, Perry made
his bare knuckle boxing debut with BKFC, securing
his first win over Julian Lane in 2022, which he followed
with a thrilling win over dynamic striker Michael
"Venom” Page later that year. Perry's bout
with former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in April 2023
ended decisively with a second-round knockout, highlighting
Perry's striking power and relentless pressure from
the opening bell. In his BKFC "King of Violence”
title fight in December 2023 against Eddie Alvarez,
the first-ever fighter to become a champion in both
UFC and Bellator, Perry displayed his vicious power
yet again with a second round TKO due to corner stoppage.
Perry earned the 2023 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Male Fighter of the Year and in April 2024, he expanded
his undefeated record to 5-0 with a first-round KO
of UFC veteran Thiago Alves. The bout served as the
latest testament to the power, tenacity and skill
Perry will bring to the ring against Jake Paul on
Saturday, July 20 for "Fear No Man”.
"Jake
Paul claims he fears no man, but on Saturday, July
20, the world will see the truth: he just made the
worst mistake of his life in trying to get through
me before Iron Mike,” said Mike Perry. "I'm
going to make it look easy on Saturday July 20th,
and I'm going to teach Jake Paul the most he's ever
learned about fighting."
Amanda
Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs), the first-ever Puerto Rican
undisputed world champion, started her current featherweight
title reign by defeating Heather Hardy in a brutal
10-round fight in 2019 to win the WBO belt, and has
since defended her WBO belt six times. Serrano offered
Hardy redemption in August 2023, but successfully
defended her undisputed featherweight world champion
title for the first time in a decisive 10 round unanimous
decision victory. Serrano also won a blood-soaked
war against WBA featherweight champion Erika Cruz
in February 2023, which made her the undisputed featherweight
champion. Serrano's decisive win against Cruz followed
her previous win over Sarah Mahfoud in Manchester,
England that added the Dane's IBF title to her WBO,
WBC, and IBO featherweight belts. Her historic clash
against Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden in 2022
earned recognition as Sports Illustrated's Fight of
the Year and The Ring's Event of the Year and was
further nominated for Event of the Year by Sports
Business Journal. Most recently, Serrano took home
a unanimous decision victory against her mandatory
WBO challenger Danila Ramos, making history in the
first-ever women's unified world championship to be
fought over 12, three-minute rounds, equal to any
men's championship fight, and marking the first time
a women's fight has gone the full 12x3. Serrano threw
a career high of 1103 punches in the bout. In honor
of her trailblazing achievements inside and outside
the ring, Serrano was also recently awarded the Boxing
Writers Association of America (BWAA) Female Fighter
of the Year for 2023. Following her bout against Stevie
Morgan on Saturday, July 20, Serrano is set to face
Katie Taylor in the most anticipated women's boxing
rematch in modern history, for the undisputed super
lightweight women's championship. Taylor vs. Serrano
will be the co-main event of the rescheduled Jake
Paul vs. Mike Tyson mega-event at AT&T Stadium
on Friday, November 15.
"I've
already been preparing for a fight on Saturday, July
20, and even though I'll now be waiting a little longer
for my rematch with Katie Taylor, this is an opportunity
for me to face another tough boxer in Stevie Morgan
in Tampa,” said Amanda Serrano. "My opponent
has 13 KOs, more than almost every other active female
boxer, but I fear no woman – I embrace the war.
I look forward to seeing all my Puerto Rican fans
in Tampa for my 50th professional fight to show the
world my skills at super lightweight, live on DAZN
PPV.”
Stevie
Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs), the 34-year-old 5'8” lightweight
talent, has established herself as a formidable force
in the boxing world. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida,
Stevie was an athlete throughout her school years,
excelling in track and field, basketball, and football.
Her journey into boxing began just a year before her
first amateur fight, under the guidance of coach John
Cassella. As an amateur, Stevie quickly rose to prominence
with around 40 fights and accolades such as Outstanding
Female Boxer and Florida Golden Gloves Champion. Stevie
made her professional debut on June 18, 2022, with
Brandi Mccain's One One Six Promotions in Memphis,
Tennessee. Under the expert training of Monyette Flowers
at Flowers Boxing Lab, she has continued to build
on her amateur success as a professional. Now in just
her second year as a pro, she is currently ranked
by the WBC and is in the top 10 of the IBF, WBO, and
WBA world rankings.
"We've
been training for an opportunity like this, and I
want to give full respect to Amanda for all she has
done in her career and for women's boxing,” said
Stevie Morgan. "In this sport, though, in order
to make a name, you have to take a name. I have 13
KOs and nothing will be sweeter than making Amanda
Serrano number 14. Come fight night on Saturday, July
20 there will be fireworks!”
"The
stakes are high for every single one of MVP's fighters
stepping into the ring on Saturday, July 20. For Jake
and Amanda, the pressure is on to emerge with a W
against two very dangerous opponents in Mike Perry
and Stevie Morgan,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder
of MVP. "Jake Paul is facing a monster in Mike
Perry. Amanda Serrano is going in there with a fighter
who has 13KOs in 15 fights. Nothing is a given for
our two superstars. We also have an incredible lineup
of undercard fights coming together, the first of
which features highly talented lightweight prospects
Aguilar vs. Marksman. This fight will see these young
talents putting their undefeated records on the line
and working to set a new precedent for hopeful title
contenders in the sport. We are excited to return
to Tampa and put on another heart racing night of
fights.”
Joining
the undercard will be a battle of two of boxing's
up-and-coming lightweight prospects, Tony Aguilar
(12-0-1, 4 KOs) vs. Corey Marksman (9-0-1, 7 KOs).
The two were longtime amateur rivals before turning
pro, and now look to secure Florida bragging rights
during the bout. The 25-year-old Aguilar, a Crescent
City, FL native, returns to the ring off his latest
three thrilling fights on MVP's Most Valuable Prospects
series, including his initial bout against Marksman
on Most Valuable Prospects 5 in February 2024. He
proudly represents his Mexican heritage in the ring,
and is a relentlessly hard-working fighter who will
look to keep the action high and his opponent guessing
in his eagerly-anticipated rematch against Orlando,
Florida's Marksman. In the pair's recent faceoff,
the 23-year-old Marksman matched Aguilar's energy
and met the challenge with his own aggression and
power. Aguilar, promoted by boxing legend Christy
Martin, and Marksman fittingly fought to a split draw,
a decision each will look to right in their favor
on Saturday, July 20 in their first major PPV appearances.
"It's
great to have Jake Paul back on DAZN in another action
packed, high risk fight,” said Jared Kass, SVP
North America of DAZN. "With an unprecedented
number of top-tier fights every year of DAZN, we are
pleased to be adding another huge fight to our already
packed summer schedule. Watch the fight exclusively
live Saturday, July 20, only on DAZN PPV.”
Paul
vs. Perry and Serrano vs. Morgan: "Fear No Man”
is produced and marketed by MVP with Boxlab Promotions
serving as the official licensed promoter and is distributed
by DAZN pay-per–view. CELSIUS Live Fit Essential
Energy, maker of lifestyle energy drink, is the exclusive
energy drink sponsor of MVP. Additional information
will be announced in the coming weeks.
For
more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions
and @DAZNBoxing or on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions
and @DAZNBoxing.
About MVP
MVP
was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021.
With the mission to provide more creative control
to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize
return for its own events and talent partners. One
year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one
of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year
in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced
Jake Paul's last five global pay-per-view events,
including the recent Paul vs. Diaz match. The promotion
company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic
athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first
year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022
when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor,
marking the first female fight to headline at Madison
Square Garden, recently earning a nomination for Event
of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder
Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic
Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which
was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.
About DAZN
DAZN
is the home of European football, women's football,
boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). We are building
the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based
on premium sports rights, world-leading tech, and
multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans
from across the globe should be able to watch, read,
bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise,
all in one place, with one account, one wallet and
on one app.
For
more information on DAZN, our products, people, and
performance, visit dazngroup.com.
Vinik Sports Group/Tampa Bay Lightning/AMALIE Arena:
The
three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning
(2004, 2020, 2021) of the National Hockey League and
the leasehold rights to AMALIE Arena, the 19,092-seat
home in which the team plays its games, were purchased
by Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment, an entity
established by Chairman and Governor Jeff Vinik, in
March of 2010. Since that time, the Lightning and
the arena have undergone a complete brand and business
transformation, featuring a $100 million dollar renovation
of the publicly owned facility as well as back-to-back
Stanley Cup Championships in 2020 and 2021. AMALIE
Arena serves as the centerpiece of the vibrant Water
Street district of downtown Tampa, a development spearheaded
by Vinik, in a partnership with Strategic Property
Partners. In February of 2020, the organization announced
the creation of Vinik Sports Group, which now serves
as the parent company of the Lightning, AMALIE Arena
and other sports and entertainment assets, including
management of the Yuengling Center on the campus of
the University of South Florida, as well as multi-media
rights for USF Athletics. AMALIE Arena hosts over
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The
well hyped "Iron" Mike Tyson vs Jake "The
Problem Child" Paul boxing match to be broadcast
globally via Netflix will now take occur on Friday,
November 15th after requiring a reschedule due to
a recent Tyson medical issue.
The
mega combat sports event will happen live from AT&T
Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the already announced
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano co-main event rematch.
The
decision to reschedule was announced last week following
Tyson suffering what was called ulcer complications
after boarding a flight. It was stated that Tyson’s
doctors instructed him to take it lighter on training
for a period of time that caused concern, and rightly
so, due to the timeframe in which the July 20th fight
was originally set to take place.
The
bout between the 58-year-old Tyson and the 27-year-old
Paul was first announced in early-March. It will be
Tyson’s first fight of any kind since a November
2020 exhibition boxing bout with Roy Jones Jr. which
was preceded by a 15-year-gap of inactivity.
Jake's
brother, Paul, had offered to sub (take the place)
for Tyson a few weeks ago, and that winner would have
to change their surname. The brainchild of "The
Maverick" aka "Prime Heel" in hardcore
pro wrestling circles, never materialized, but the
Paul's always have an ace or two up their sleeves.
Logan Paul is set to be high up on the WWE SummerSlam
card on August 3 in Cleveland, Ohio. ..IO, right Mr
Pat McAfee of WWE Raw fame and sports broadcasting
and podcasting mastermind.
The
upcoming match is forecast to be the biggest broadcast
boxing match in modern history.
Netflix
Boxing Undercard:
Katie
Taylor vs. Amando Serrano (super lightweight title
fight)
Julio
Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Darren Till (cruiserweight)
Ashton
Slyve vs. Floyd Schofield (lightweight)
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vs. Mike Tyson, a Global Live Sports Event To Stream
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