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One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
Gaming

One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google updates Media CDN for live streaming at scale
Network Infrastructure

Google updates Media CDN for live streaming at scale

Google expands Media CDN with flexible shielding, bigger segments and savings plans to help broadcasters cut latency and costs for major live streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws
Gaming

World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws

World Cup ad data flaws could put USD $3.9 billion in spending at risk, as Grasp warns inconsistent campaign naming may distort reporting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
Data Analytics

World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking

World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Phishing

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech
Artificial Intelligence

BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech

BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
Smart Home

Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Hisense extends FIFA World Cup partnership, unveils AI tech for 2026
Gaming

Hisense extends FIFA World Cup partnership, unveils AI tech for 2026

Hisense will extend its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026, unveiling advanced AI tech and RGB-MiniLED TVs for an immersive fan experience across three host nations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks
Social Media

Ticombo warns fans on World Cup ticket fraud risks

Ticombo urges Canadian football fans to steer clear of unverified World Cup ticket sellers as resale prices climb above CAD $600.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push
Storage

Lexar blends AFA football tie-up with India expo push

Lexar will showcase AFA-branded storage at Convergence India 2026, tying Argentina's football fame to India's booming data demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Lexar to unveil Argentina-themed storage at India expo
Storage

Lexar to unveil Argentina-themed storage at India expo

Lexar will debut Argentina football-themed storage at Convergence India 2026, previewing new AFA portable SSDs for fans and creators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens
Gaming

World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens

World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Hoppr sets London HQ & Lotier alliance for LatAm push
Marketing Technologies

Hoppr sets London HQ & Lotier alliance for LatAm push

Hoppr picks London for its European hub and teams with Lotier to drive addressable TV ad growth across key Latin American markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image
Marketing Technologies

UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image

UK football ads are missing the target as male fans reject boozy, laddish clichés and demand healthier, more nuanced portrayals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
OPPO inks exclusive partnership with New Zealand Football teams
FIFA World Cup

OPPO inks exclusive partnership with New Zealand Football teams

OPPO New Zealand has become the exclusive Smartphone & Smart Device Partner for the All Whites and Ford Football Ferns in a two-year deal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Lenovo unveils LEAP to boost UK channel partner growth, skills
Digital Transformation

Lenovo unveils LEAP to boost UK channel partner growth, skills

Lenovo has launched LEAP, a UK programme offering channel partners rewards and training to boost sales and tech skills until March 2026.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025