All articles tagged with #global expansion
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will evaluate reworking its TV-rights packages when it renegotiates media deals, considering repackaging to fit streaming trends and broader global reach, while maintaining free local broadcast access; the opt-out at the end of the 2029-30 season would let the league resell rights amid a shifting media landscape with partners like Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and others.
The NHL announced a multiyear partnership with Bayern Munich to grow hockey in Germany, adding four regular-season games in coming years (Bruins in Munich in 2027-28 and Oilers in Cologne) after two 2026 Düsseldorf games, plus joint branding, content, and merchandise; Bayern’s massive global following will help expand the NHL’s European footprint, with potential for future outdoor games at the Allianz Arena and further Germany-based events through 2028-29.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there’s no doubt the league will one day have teams outside the United States and envisions hosting a Super Bowl in an international city, provided an NFL team is based there first. The NFL already deploys a growing slate of international games—nine in 2026—with debuts in Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro and Paris, alongside stops in London, Mexico City, Munich, Madrid and more.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will eventually have teams based outside the United States, potentially with an international home venue that could host the Super Bowl. The NFL is already playing nine games abroad this season across England, Australia, Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and Mexico, signaling a gradual shift toward international teams.
Netflix and AMC Global Media have signed a five-year, $500 million global streaming deal to bring The Walking Dead Universe—including six spin-offs and the original series—to Netflix in most regions starting next year, with AMC+ streaming the original series in 2027; the pact expands to key territories like the UK, Italy, Australia and New Zealand and covers about 371 episodes across the lineup.
The NFL will host a record nine international games in 2026, spanning four continents and seven countries, with the UK hosting three games in London and debuts in Australia and France. Jaguars and 49ers each play two overseas games. The schedule opens with Rams vs 49ers in Melbourne (Sept 10), followed by Ravens vs Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro (Sept 27). London hosts Colts vs Commanders (Oct 4) and Eagles vs Jaguars (Oct 11); Texans vs Jaguars in London (Oct 18). Paris hosts Steelers vs Saints (Oct 25); Madrid hosts Bengals vs Falcons (Nov 8); Munich hosts Patriots vs Lions (Nov 15); and Mexico City hosts Vikings vs 49ers (Nov 22). The rest of the schedule will be released later.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will acquire Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion (including debt) at $14 per share, boosting Sun Pharma’s revenue to about $12.4 billion and expanding its footprint in the U.S. and global markets with Organon’s women’s health and biosimilars portfolio, aligning with Sun Pharma’s move into innovative medicines.
BYD says it can thrive without the US market, shifting focus to Europe, the UK and other regions where demand is rising, supported by its flash-charging technology that can add hundreds of kilometres in minutes—and by expanding overseas supply. The company, which recently overtook Tesla as the world's largest EV seller, notes domestic competition is fierce and margins are under pressure, while US tariffs and regulatory scrutiny remain a hurdle.
FA Live, the experiential entertainment company co-founded by Channing Tatum, has raised $45 million in debt and equity to accelerate the global expansion of Magic Mike Live, with investments from Alignment Growth and East West Bank; the London and Las Vegas productions are already staged, with New York and Australia next, plus a multi-year Asia/Europe tour and a Lionsgate–inspired Step Up live show set for 2027. Tatum has personally invested in the round to expand IP and develop new formats worldwide.
Little Joy Coffee in Northfield released the Raspberry Danish Latte recipe for any shop to use, kicking off a global spread now counting well over 400 cafés in more than 23 countries (with an initial map showing 234 shops across 24 countries about to serve the drink). The move highlights how independent cafes can collaborate to elevate the market, rather than letting chain coffeehouses dominate, by sharing recipes and helping local shops thrive.
NFL plans nine regular-season games outside the United States in 2026, including a Saints appearance near Paris at Stade de France—the league’s first game in France—with the opponent to be announced later; the Saints’ 2026 home date will be used for the France game, part of a broader push to grow American football globally with stops in Mexico City, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Munich and three London contests.
ByteDance’s split of TikTok into U.S. and global entities highlights a broader strategic dilemma for Chinese tech firms: endure U.S. mistrust and regulatory barriers to remain in the world’s largest market or pursue a less fraught global path by relocating HQs and expanding in places like Singapore and Brazil, while China tightens tech controls and the domestic market slows.
Airwallex, a Singapore-based fintech company, has surpassed $1 billion in annualized revenue with a 90% YoY growth, expanding its product offerings and global presence, especially in North America and Europe, positioning itself as a competitor to Stripe and Ramp in cross-border payments, business banking, and spend management.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to add 55 new missions worldwide in 2026 to accommodate the increasing number of young missionaries and support growing congregations, bringing the total to 506 missions globally.
Google AI Plus has expanded to 77 countries, offering enhanced AI tools across Google Workspace and other platforms, with a 50% discount for eligible users in these markets.