Why Snap thinks 2026 will be Sport’s most connected and branded year yet December 28, 2025 Snap’s Kahlen Macaulay looks at why 2026 will be the year where sport is most watched, connected and branded. Pulitzer-winning US playwright Neil Simon was once asked why humans find sport so captivating. His reply? “It’s the only entertainment where, no matter how many times you go back, you never know the ending.” Simply, sport is [...]
Why mascots are the next branding opportunity for sports teams December 26, 2025 Mascots aren’t just tacky costumes anymore, they’re the next frontier in the world of sport branding, writes Mike Perry. Surveying today’s sports brand landscape, one striking fact stands out. Teams aren’t just competing on the pitch anymore, they’re competing for hearts, thumb-scrolls and wardrobe space. For younger fans the experience of fandom is increasingly about [...]
Best of 2025: Mass hallucinations – how I caught an AI reporter December 26, 2025 As we tick off the final days of 2025, we’re rounding up some of our favourite features of the year. Here we present City AM Life&Style Editor Steve Dinneen’s award-nominated tale about the threat AI poses to journalism. The ‘customer’ in the fried chicken shop didn’t touch his meal. Instead, he photographed the kitchen door’s [...]
Who made the naughty list in the wine world in 2025? December 23, 2025 This was another fascinating year in the world of wine, with some great initiatives and events celebrating the people who make this vital and brilliant industry tick. But there were also some things on my naughty list… read on to find out who made the cut. Nice List – Aldi Aldi’s wine department is fantastic, [...]
Tears, scandal, c*ck-ups and conspiracy: Westminster’s worst moments of 2025 December 23, 2025 Westminster never disappoints. When Keir Starmer came into Downing Street, he promised that politics would “tread more lightly” on the lives of everyday people. He was likely referring to the farce of Partygate, leadership battles and political blunders under successive Tory governments. But Labour have got caught up in less than pleasant situations of their [...]
Janus Henderson Group plc to be Acquired by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst for $7.4 Billion December 22, 2025 Janus Henderson Shareholders to Receive $49.00 per Share in Cash Transaction Represents a Premium of 18% to the Unaffected Closing Price on October 24, 2025 Significant Long-Term Investment to Be Made in Product Offerings, Client Services, Technology, and Talent
Ashes: Australian media mock ‘death of Bazball’ after defeating England December 22, 2025 Australian media have revelled in proclaiming the death of England’s much-vaunted Bazball approach after the hosts wrapped up a fourth successive home Ashes series. Sunday’s 82-run win in the third Test in Adelaide saw the Pat Cummins-led Aussies take an unassailable 3-0 lead, making a mockery of pre-series English optimism. And Australian newspapers seized the [...]
The Most Iconic Moments From Lily Allen, Lewis Capaldi, Katy Perry and Drake Revealed in Year in Live Experiences Report December 22, 2025 From Lily Allen creating the ultimate diss album, Lewis Capaldi beating Drake and Kendrick, to Katy Perry’s space adventure impacting her ticket sales – a new report unlocks fans favourite moments in live music for this year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251222839579/en/ Leading ticket marketplace viagogo has released its [...]
Clearwater Analytics to Be Acquired for $8.4 Billion by Permira and Warburg Pincus, Supported by Francisco Partners and With Participation From Temasek December 21, 2025 Stockholders will receive $24.55 per share
Private capital is reshaping sport’s financial future, and it’s structural December 20, 2025 Sport is no longer solely passion projects for the super-wealthy. Today, it is becoming a mature asset class supported by institutional and long-term private capital and the shift is visible in the deals transforming clubs, competitions and infrastructure across Europe and beyond. Private capital is stepping in where banks can’t or won’t. Stadium developments, transfer [...]