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IMG is proud to have supported VICE Studios Group’s UnTypical in the creation of ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary, Stolen Gold. By licensing footage from our International Paralympic Committee archive, Stolen Gold delves into one of sports' most shocking scandals. The documentary follows Ramón Torres as it unveils the Spanish intellectually disabled basketball team's journey to winning gold, only to make the discovery that some of his teammates were not who they appeared to be. With rare behind-the-scenes access, the film traces Torres' personal story, capturing the pinnacle of his sporting career, the shocking aftermath, and the personal battles he faced in the fallout. Discover more about this compelling documentary here: https://bit.ly/3X9I2Oe

In a historic deal brokered in partnership with IMG, Football Australia has signed a multi-year, multi-platform media rights agreement with Paramount Australia & New Zealand for the Australian national teams, including the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™, AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. The unprecedented exposure from the deal will ensure Australia’s national team matches reach 96% of Australian households, connecting fans to the CommBank Young Matildas and Subway Socceroos like never before. Dale Levin, SVP & Head of Commercial, APAC for IMG’s media business, commented on this exciting development: “This package marks a new era for Australian football, building on the incredible momentum from the CommBank Matildas’ success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. Now, for the first time, fans can enjoy exclusive coverage of both the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos on one network, while also following the journey of the next generation of Young Matildas.” Learn more about the agreement in the full release here: https://bit.ly/3TeFj4L

A big congratulations to the IMG team for successfully delivering the 13th Big Feastival—our biggest and busiest iteration yet! This year’s festival brought together amazing performances from top UK artists, including Becky Hill, Snow Patrol, and Ministry of Sound, along with Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning street food, and a wide range of family activities, offering a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Well done to the entire team for making this year’s event such a huge success!

The (USTA) United States Tennis Association and ESPN have extended their media rights partnership with a new 12-year agreement, brokered by the USTA’s media rights representative, IMG. The deal secures ESPN as the exclusive U.S. rights holder of the US Open through 2037. Additionally, starting in 2026, there will be expanded streaming coverage and an extension of exclusive media rights in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada via TSN and RDS. Commenting on the agreement, Hillary Mandel, EVP, Head of Americas, Media, IMG said: “This ESPN deal is groundbreaking, not only for the USTA and US Open, but for tennis globally. The new agreement will super-charge this iconic, captivating Grand Slam's exposure, production, promotion, content, and economic investment, ensuring record year-on-year growth for the next decade and beyond.” Learn more about this exciting announcement and its impact on the future of the US Open in the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3MreJBU

Well done to the IMG team who delivered the 2024 Lexus US Open of Surfing! Another incredible festival held at Huntington Beach, California including the world’s top surfers, beachside entertainment and so much more. Jennifer Lau, Vice President, Action Sports at IMG, and Nandini Das, Senior Manager, Global Partnerships, offer an inside look at this year’s US Open of Surfing and what it takes to put together this IMG-owned and operated event.

Marina S., CEO of WTA Ventures, joined David Cushnan and James Emmett on the latest episode of Leaders in Focus. With over two decades of experience in the sports industry, including pivotal roles at Sky driving commercial growth, fan engagement, and positive change, Marina shares her insights on the exciting developments in women's tennis. She discusses the key partnerships she's led during her time with WTA Ventures and her vision for steering the organization into an innovative new chapter for the WTA. Watch the full episode, produced in collaboration with Leaders in Sport, for in-depth insight from one of the sport's top leaders: https://bit.ly/3X9v2s2

Welcome to the age of ‘Sportainment’—where the thrill of sports meets high-energy entertainment. This electrifying mix is captivating new audiences and setting a fresh standard for must-see events. Read the complete trends report here: https://bit.ly/4fSghSJ #InsightsbyIMG

As The Premier League 2024/25 season kicked off this weekend, our Premier League Productions (PLP) team brought fans closer to the action with "On The Road." Hosted at Portman Road, as newly promoted Ipswich Town welcomed Liverpool, the panel of Steve Bower, Michael Owen and Darren Bent, with a special guest appearance from Ipswich superfan Ed Sheeran, covered the Tractor Boys' return to the top flight throughout the day. Support programming and bespoke digital content complemented Matchday Live in the days leading up to the game - combining to provide viewers with a flavor of the club, the town and it’s fans, bringing the excitement of The Premier League opening weekend to audiences around the world.

At IMG, our licensing team strive to bring together iconic partnerships between brands that elevate brand presence and reach new audiences. Explore the latest licensing agreements and collaborations, secured by our team in July.

IMG were on the ground at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links last week, delivering all operational, logistical, partner account management, sales, social media, content and marketing elements for the Ladies European Tour/Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) co-sanctioned tournament. IMG are proud to work with ISPS HANDA, VisitScotland, The Scottish Government and our family of valued partners to deliver this iconic event in the home of golf.