OTT reaction: Is EPL move really a game-changer?

Welcome to The SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.  This week, Martin Ross and Joseph Perry join Catherine Davies to discuss the implications of the Premier League’s D2C launch in Singapore. Why now, what next and how do other major European leagues compare in the streaming space?Then, Martin and Joseph take a look at fiscal challenges for Europe’s public-service broadcast sector in the big tech era – in light of a decision by voters in Switzerland not to reduce their TV license fee payments.Plus, a lookahead to Sportel Singapore, mixed viewing figures for F1’s Drive to Survive and the winter Paralympics opening ceremony, as well as a novel sponsorship activation touching down in the Paulista state league final.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here. Host: Catherine Davies Contributors: Martin Ross, Joseph PerryEditor: Lumi Lehmuskallio Sources: 1. EPL makes long-studied Singapore D2C move2. EPL to have Olympia HQ for in-house production3. European leagues stumble towards D2C as market hardens4. SRG SSR delivered crucial licence fee backing5. Swiss sports bodies oppose TV licence fee cut6. Winter Paralympics: Rai ratings solid, RTVE meagre  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.