Entain upgrades guidance after boost from Euros and NFL October 17, 2024 Gambling group Entain has upgraded its guidance after popular sports matches helped it grow its gaming revenue and deliver a stronger than expected performance in the third quarter The owner of Ladbrokes and 888casino said total net gaming revenue (NGR) grew eight per cent in the three months to 30 September, including its 50 per [...]
Reach: Print revenue falls at Mirror and Express publisher October 15, 2024 The Daily Mirror and Daily Express publisher has said it is confident it can deliver on full year forecasts, despite falling print revenue. In a trading update for its third quarter, Reach said group revenue fell 2.5 per cent year on year, and was down 4.3 per cent overall in the nine months to September. [...]
Olympics and Euros fuel spike in pub and bar spending August 19, 2024 Sporting events such as the 2024 Euros and Olympics led to an increase in spending across Britain’s bars and pubs, new data has revealed. Individual spending at bars and pubs rose by 11 per cent compared to last summer as Brits flocked to their local boozers to take in the summer of sport. The number [...]
LAD Bible owner LBG Media shares soar 12 per cent as Euros and Betches deal drive growth July 24, 2024 The media company increased its global audience to 493m in the first half of the year, up from 410m in the same period of 2023.
Marston’s: Euros boost for pub chain after Carlsberg deal July 24, 2024 England's success at the Euros helped boost sales at one of the UK's largest pub chains, weeks after the company sold its brewing business to Carlsberg.
Sunny weather and Euros deliver extended happy hour for Britain’s pubs July 22, 2024 The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) estimated that the mini-heatwave that swept across the country on Friday and Saturday will have resulted in over 7.5m additional pints being pulled in just 72 hours.
Behind the companies turning goals into gold at Euro 2024 July 17, 2024 England may have fallen at the final hurdle, but Ali Lyon says advertising agencies and broadcasters enjoyed a very fruitful tournament at Euro 2024 Adidas’s flagship advert for this year’s European Championships had all the raw ingredients to pluck on the archetypal England fan’s heartstrings effectively. In Jude Bellingham it had a protagonist who was [...]
10m pints! Pubs set to cash in on Euros mania ahead of England vs Spain clash this weekend July 12, 2024 "The Euros final this Sunday will be a momentous day for the country and our nation's pubs and bars, which are set to see a sales boost of £120m,” Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKhospitality, said.
Traffic warning as M25 closure clashes with Euro 2024 final and Wimbledon: Here’s everything you need to know July 11, 2024 The AA flagged potential disruption affecting travel to London for those watching the Euros final in one of the many fan zones.
England vs Spain: Where to watch the Euros in London, from Boxpark to M July 11, 2024 Here’s our round-up of the best places to watch the Euros final in London, from rowdy fan zones to classy pubs and restaurants with screens.