dimitri
First Grade
- Messages
- 7,980
As per article below, AFL Is aiming to get $1billion from their next tv deal. If the NRL promises the TV Channels that they will add WA Reds and CC Bears we should also be aiming for $1billion
http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/169137/afl-pushing-billiondollar-tv-deal
AFL pushing for billion-dollar TV deal
The Australian Football League (AFL)'s broadcasting and new media chief has revealed he hopes the next TV rights deal for the League will reach one billion dollars.
The AFLs current deal with the Seven and Ten Network from 2007 to 2011 is worth around A$780 million dollars over five years.
Id like to think we could get a billion dollars, Gillon McLachlan told afl.com.au. Theres no doubt that the value of our content continues to get stronger, and despite the tough economic conditions for media companies, were very confident in our product.
Our balance sheet is very strong, weve got cash in the bank, and were forecasting to increase revenues this year, and theres not many businesses doing that.
The price of the current deal swelled considerably after an enormous bid by Channel Nine and pay-television broadcaster Foxtel, which Seven and Ten were forced to trump to gain the rights.
It is believed the AFL are planning an additional game to provide an extra broadcast opportunity each weekend.
http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/169137/afl-pushing-billiondollar-tv-deal
AFL pushing for billion-dollar TV deal
The Australian Football League (AFL)'s broadcasting and new media chief has revealed he hopes the next TV rights deal for the League will reach one billion dollars.
The AFLs current deal with the Seven and Ten Network from 2007 to 2011 is worth around A$780 million dollars over five years.
Id like to think we could get a billion dollars, Gillon McLachlan told afl.com.au. Theres no doubt that the value of our content continues to get stronger, and despite the tough economic conditions for media companies, were very confident in our product.
Our balance sheet is very strong, weve got cash in the bank, and were forecasting to increase revenues this year, and theres not many businesses doing that.
The price of the current deal swelled considerably after an enormous bid by Channel Nine and pay-television broadcaster Foxtel, which Seven and Ten were forced to trump to gain the rights.
It is believed the AFL are planning an additional game to provide an extra broadcast opportunity each weekend.