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DERMOT RIGLEY is the commercial director of Pro14 Rugby. He oversees the organization’s marketing, communications, sponsorships, events and digital activity across the five countries represented by teams participating in the championship, which was expanded last year to include two South African franchises. Pro14’s Final Series,...

PRINCE ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL FAISAL is the vice chair of the Saudi Arabia General Sports Authority. His interest in sport was triggered by a passion for motor racing. He began racing as a 21-year-old and has competed in races throughout the Middle East and...

The World Surf League on Monday announced the five-team Founders' Cup of Surfing, a region-vs.-region event that will be held at Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Calif., from May 5-6. It will be presented by Michelob Ultra Pure Gold, as part of the WSL's partnership with AB InBev. The participating...

SOPHIE GOLDSCHMIDT is the CEO of the World Surf League. She began her career with adidas and has since held positions with the WTA, NBA and Rugby Football Union. Goldschmidt brought her experience helping organizations enter new markets and developing sports in various global regions...

The World Surf League announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Facebook, making the social media platform its digital home for live surfing events in '18 and '19. "This is game-changing for the sport in many ways and, with current and new fans front of mind, we can retain the...

The NBA Boston Celtics squared off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a game at London's O2 Arena on Thursday. The Eastern Conference rivals were each playing a regular season game in the U.K. for the first time in franchise history, having both played preseason games there in the past...

SBD Global's Year In Review takes a look at some of the top marketing stories from the past year. WEARING IT ON THEIR SLEEVES : In March, the Premier League for the first time authorized sponsorship branding on its clubs' shirt sleeves. A revenue stream already realized...

SBD Global's Year In Review takes a look at some hits and misses from the past year. HIT : In '17, FIFA voted unanimously in favor of expanding the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, beginning with the '26 tournament, with the FIFA Council approving a...

In Europe, the media landscape shifted in '17 amid proposed takeovers and the impending surge of digital broadcast coverage of the continent's largest competitions. Money was also a common theme throughout the year at the club level, as top-flight sides in addition to former European champions garnered a rash...

JORDI NEVES is chief digital officer of the Volvo Ocean Race. He joined the race in '10 and oversees its marketing, communications and technology departments. Neves dubbed the Volvo Ocean Race -- a 10-leg sailing race that lasts for nine months, with stops in 12 cities -- the...