Major League Rugby

Sportian, by Globant, Agrees Global Strategic Partnership with StadioPlus

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MADRID, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has joined forces with gaming and web3 specialists, StadioPlus, to enrich both company's respective offerings and help sports organizations combine digital product creation, growth strategies, meta-experiences and the creation of branded virtual worlds.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the new partnership, Globant Sportian and StadioPlus will design a combined global strategy that illustrates the synergies and opportunities of the two offerings and how it can accelerate new growth for the sports and entertainment industry.
  • "This partnership presents exciting new possibilities for connected fan experiences and will help us be the bridge between the sports industry and the future."
  • "StadioPlus shares our vision for transforming sport and entertainment through reaching new fans and providing world-class experiences," said Alejandro Scannapieco, Globant Sportian CEO.
  • Through this partnership, we will demonstrate how to add disruptive new technologies to existing tech ecosystems and engage fans across the digital and physical world."

Sportian, by Globant, Agrees Global Strategic Partnership with StadioPlus

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MADRID, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has joined forces with gaming and web3 specialists, StadioPlus, to enrich both company's respective offerings and help sports organizations combine digital product creation, growth strategies, meta-experiences and the creation of branded virtual worlds.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the new partnership, Globant Sportian and StadioPlus will design a combined global strategy that illustrates the synergies and opportunities of the two offerings and how it can accelerate new growth for the sports and entertainment industry.
  • "This partnership presents exciting new possibilities for connected fan experiences and will help us be the bridge between the sports industry and the future."
  • "StadioPlus shares our vision for transforming sport and entertainment through reaching new fans and providing world-class experiences," said Alejandro Scannapieco, Globant Sportian CEO.
  • Through this partnership, we will demonstrate how to add disruptive new technologies to existing tech ecosystems and engage fans across the digital and physical world."

Basketball and Rugby Legends Ginóbili and Gregan Join Advisory Board of Sportian, Globant's Sports Division

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MADRID, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has announced the creation of the Sportian Advisory Board, a squad of legends and experts that will guide sports organizations through the benefits and applications of technology to support the continued growth and evolution of the industry.

Key Points: 
  • The new Board will feature global sports icons Manu Ginóbili, the NBA All-Star, and George Gregan, Australian rugby captain and World Cup winner.
  • Manu Ginóbili is an NBA Hall-of-Famer, two-time All-Star and four-time league champion with the Spurs, and widely regarded as the greatest Latin American basketball player of all time.
  • He currently works as a Special Advisor to Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs and is a keen investor in new technologies.
  • The Sportian Advisory Board will be the resource for any competition to lay its challenges on the table and draw up a smart growth plan.

Basketball and Rugby Legends Ginóbili and Gregan Join Advisory Board of Sportian, Globant's Sports Division

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MADRID, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has announced the creation of the Sportian Advisory Board, a squad of legends and experts that will guide sports organizations through the benefits and applications of technology to support the continued growth and evolution of the industry.

Key Points: 
  • The new Board will feature global sports icons Manu Ginóbili, the NBA All-Star, and George Gregan, Australian rugby captain and World Cup winner.
  • Manu Ginóbili is an NBA Hall-of-Famer, two-time All-Star and four-time league champion with the Spurs, and widely regarded as the greatest Latin American basketball player of all time.
  • He currently works as a Special Advisor to Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs and is a keen investor in new technologies.
  • The Sportian Advisory Board will be the resource for any competition to lay its challenges on the table and draw up a smart growth plan.

Globant Ranked by Brand Finance As the Fastest-Growing IT Brand and 5th Strongest IT Brand Globally

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Friday, January 19, 2024

The recognition acknowledges the significant growth of Globant's brand over the past year, as the company was previously ranked 8th Strongest IT Brand globally.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition acknowledges the significant growth of Globant's brand over the past year, as the company was previously ranked 8th Strongest IT Brand globally.
  • According to Brand Finance, in 2023 Globant's brand value increased from $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion, showing a remarkable year-over-year growth of 33.8% and positioning it as the fastest-growing IT brand of the year.
  • "This latest Brand Finance recognition energizes our teams to keep challenging us to do better and bigger things in 2024.
  • We will continue focusing on our brand values to keep expanding our presence worldwide," said Wanda Weigert, Chief Brand Officer at Globant.

Globant Ranked by Brand Finance As the Fastest-Growing IT Brand and 5th Strongest IT Brand Globally

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 19, 2024

The recognition acknowledges the significant growth of Globant's brand over the past year, as the company was previously ranked 8th Strongest IT Brand globally.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition acknowledges the significant growth of Globant's brand over the past year, as the company was previously ranked 8th Strongest IT Brand globally.
  • According to Brand Finance, in 2023 Globant's brand value increased from $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion, showing a remarkable year-over-year growth of 33.8% and positioning it as the fastest-growing IT brand of the year.
  • "This latest Brand Finance recognition energizes our teams to keep challenging us to do better and bigger things in 2024.
  • We will continue focusing on our brand values to keep expanding our presence worldwide," said Wanda Weigert, Chief Brand Officer at Globant.

As Second Major League Rugby Team Folds, Players Want Answers - USRPA Seeks Transparency & Communication for Stability in the MLR

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With contracts signed and flights booked, players ask Major League Rugby how funding was not secured for a new season only weeks away from players reporting for preseason.

Key Points: 
  • With contracts signed and flights booked, players ask Major League Rugby how funding was not secured for a new season only weeks away from players reporting for preseason.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With contracts signed and flights booked, players ask Major League Rugby how funding was not secured for a new season only weeks away from players reporting for preseason.
  • The latest setbacks underscore the need for players to be involved as true stakeholders if the league is to succeed.
  • "It's time for the league to prioritize treating its players better and have more open and honest conversations.

Innovation Scrum: Globant and Major League Rugby Announce New Partnership on Sports Technology

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with Major League Rugby (MLR) in which Globant will serve as the League's exclusive Official Digital Transformation and Tech Solutions Partner. Members from Globant and MLR launched the partnership at a kick-off reception held in New York City, where attendees had the opportunity to listen to Martín Migoya, Chief Executive Officer of Globant, and Nic Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Major League Rugby, discuss the future of sports technology.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership, aimed at bridging the worlds of sports and technology, will leverage data sourced by MLR and harnessed by Globant to drive innovation, unlock new ways to advance the game of rugby, and enhance sponsorship opportunities.
  • To achieve these goals, Globant will build a new version of MLR's streaming platform, the Rugby Network.
  • We're thrilled to work with Major League Rugby, and we look forward to leveraging our expertise to help grow the game we love."
  • "The Tactics Behind Reinvention": This session's speakers included Martín Migoya, Chief Executive Officer at Globant, and Nic Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Major League Rugby.

Innovation Scrum: Globant and Major League Rugby Announce New Partnership on Sports Technology

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with Major League Rugby (MLR) in which Globant will serve as the League's exclusive Official Digital Transformation and Tech Solutions Partner. Members from Globant and MLR launched the partnership at a kick-off reception held in New York City, where attendees had the opportunity to listen to Martín Migoya, Chief Executive Officer of Globant, and Nic Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Major League Rugby, discuss the future of sports technology.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership, aimed at bridging the worlds of sports and technology, will leverage data sourced by MLR and harnessed by Globant to drive innovation, unlock new ways to advance the game of rugby, and enhance sponsorship opportunities.
  • To achieve these goals, Globant will build a new version of MLR's streaming platform, the Rugby Network.
  • We're thrilled to work with Major League Rugby, and we look forward to leveraging our expertise to help grow the game we love."
  • "The Tactics Behind Reinvention": This session's speakers included Martín Migoya, Chief Executive Officer at Globant, and Nic Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Major League Rugby.

Former Dallas Mavericks Exec George Killebrew Joins SB22 As Senior Advisor

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SB22 announced today that longtime sports and marketing executive George Killebrew has joined SB22 as Senior Advisor and will help guide the expansion of the company's business across its target markets.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SB22 announced today that longtime sports and marketing executive George Killebrew has joined SB22 as Senior Advisor and will help guide the expansion of the company's business across its target markets.
  • "I am thrilled to be a part of the SB22 team and vision," said Killebrew.
  • "We couldn't be happier about having George aboard," said SB22 CEO John Asher Thompson.
  • George is a huge value add for us as we continue to roll out our technology and products."