16 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: Pop Culture Scribes

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Twitter August 14th 2023

Combat Sports and Tech Billionaires Fight News Update

Zuckerberg vs. Musk fight not likely to happen, Meta owner says!


After weeks of posturing and social media wars the rumored fight between fellow billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk appears to be off - at least for now.


Zuckerberg posted on Meta's new social media platform Threads on Saturday that it is "time to move on." The Meta owner has frequently shared photos and videos of his jiu jitsu training in recent months.


"I think we can all agree Elon isn't serious and it's time to move on," Zuckerberg said. "If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me."


Zuckerberg added that UFC owner Dana White had agreed to make the fight official and use its proceeds for charity but Musk would not confirm a date. He also said Musk suggested a "practice round" in Zuckerberg's backyard.


The post from Zuckerberg comes a week after Musk claimed that the cage fight would be streamed on X with proceeds going to a veterans charity. On Friday he tweeted that the fight would be managed by Zuckerberg's foundations and not the UFC.


"The fight will be managed by my and Zuck's foundations (not UFC)," Musk tweeted. "Livestream will be on this platform and Meta. Everything in camera frame will be ancient Rome, so nothing modern at all. I spoke to the PM of Italy and Minister of Culture. They have agreed on an epic location."


The billionaires are still at loggerheads at time of publication. 


"Zuck wants UFC, likely in Las Vegas. Must wants Italy at the Collesium no less. Musk want to support Vets. Zuck's got other ideas. To his defense Musk is currently doing rehab for an injury and needs more time. The world was and still may be buzzing for this fantasy dream match, but the buzz is starting to cool off", says Media Man, who have been following the saga from the get-go.


"Looks like the world still may get Logan Paul vs Jake Paul eventually and maybe even Roman Reigns vs Tai Tuivasa, Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Volk and Brock Lesnar vs Logan Paul one day in the future, but don't hold your breath for Musk vs Zuck for much longer", Media Man staff was overheard under the watercooler.


Musk added that the event would "pay respect to the past and present of Italy."


Comon' fellas, the world still wants this fight - in an Octagon or in a ring or on the mat of some nature. The viral Musk vs Zuck fantasy lives on via Media Man and other social media VR, AI and the like! 

Combat Sports News:.UFC boss Dana White praises Logan Paul and Jake Paul


Developing story via Media Man Int Twitter https://lnkd.in/gnsAqCzK

Amplified by Logan Paul's Impaulsive podcast, WWE SummerSlam showstealer performance and Sports Illustrated www.si.com Jake Paul feature. Perfect storm underway for Paul Bros

#combatsports #combatsportsnews #ufc #dabawhite #loganpaul #jakepaul #linkedin #twitter #socialmedia #wrestling #boxing #prowrestling #mma #wwe #ppv #payperview #si #prime #sportsbiz #popculture #entertainment #sportsnews #socialmedia #newsmedia #media #mediaman #mediamanint #gregtingle



John WallStreet LinkedIn ESPN and PENN August 2023


JWS with excellent insight and Intel into the ESPN - PENN deal. To me at this stage of the game a ESPN - sports/gaming lifestyle b2b type deal such as this makes more sense and is a better Image match-up than the current and distancing relationship what ESPN has with Disney (but smartly appears to be moving away from). To my mind Disney is a damaged brand - many entertainment brands are but Disney is particularly embattled in my view. They picked the wrong political for in Ron DeSantis from Florida. College sports and the Daily Fantasy Sports sector is more "smash mouth" and "in your face" vibe, akin to MMA powerhouse the UFC. Is this PENN "tease" a deliberate market test of a rougher and more masculine version of ESPN without the mouse ears and political distractions of old? Is this at least part driven by Barstool Sports prior mega success in Daily Fantasy and sports betting news and services with attitude? This move and current vibe has caught my attention. We are open to affiliate b2b with ESPN and PENN, but not Disney these days - at least not with Disney s current political agendas and activism mindset and vibe). We line this ESPN - PENN paring and new handshake. Let's go. Bold and smart market mover Media Man says. 



SEL LinkedIn Augst 15  2023  

SEL's Nicola on what may be an A.I perfect storm brewing at Google Ads. People can and do make errors, and Google wants to learn from that! See the challenge already. Google's also been facing regulatory issues and government watchdog probes in a number of markets. At least Alphabet's Google is upfront and warns us there may be some inaccuracies. Creative accounting has been part of the advertising and certainly online advertising business sector since the beginning. We're getting some raw data from our ISPs and hosts etc and passing on select intel to our potential and current clients. The data drug! Google would be wise to also keep working on the human touch and how about more open media business days in Sydney like the one where we got to interview the Aussie PM at the time. More in person presentations by Google in Sydney, Australia thanks. Positive news awaiting for responsive big tech firms. Worked a charm for X Corp/Twitter so why not 'The Big G'. Google us. 






Coca Cola Managment LinkedIn post August 2023


Coca-Cola remains one of the world's most iconic and collectable brands so the deep dive into digital collectables, NFTS, assets and such appears a logical and natural progression. Coke adds extra buzz and fizz to the digital landscape. Win-Win-Win and cheers to good biz says Media Man.

Coca-Cola remains one of the world's most iconic and collectable brands so the deep dive into digital collectables, NFTS, assets and such appears a logical and natural progression. Coke adds extra buzz and fizz to the digital landscape. Win-Win-Win and cheers to good biz says Media Man.


LinkedIn and Twitter August 2012


Politics and sports, athletics, do not mix" - Mean Gene Okerlund. New York, Madison Square Garden, during Iron Sheik match


Twitter Agust 14 2023

Wrestling News; WWE @WWE Raw: Shinsuke Nakamura @ShinsukeN to address his savage attack on Seth “Freakin” Rollins @WWERollins ; Media Man potential fantasy dream match for a future Premium Live Event aka PPV: Logan Paul @LoganPaul vs Nakamura. (Wrestler/Boxer vs Wrestler/MMA)! #wrestlingnews #wrestling #prowrestling #WWERaw #WWE #sportsentertainment #combatsports #MMA #martialartist #belikewater #themaster #sportsbiz #sportsnews #dreammatch #legends #fantasybooking #sportsmedia #popculture #entertainment #entertainmentnews #boxoffice #buzz #socialmedia #trend #trends #trending #promo #media #mediaman 



Twitter post August 14th 2023


Coca-Cola @CocaCola remains one of the world's most iconic and collectable brands so the deep dive into digital collectables, NFTS, assets and such appears a logical and natural progression. Coke adds extra buzz and fizz to the digital landscape. Win-Win-Win and cheers to good biz says Media Man. PS: beware of challenger brands with prime marketing campaigns and massive pop culture exposure. We can think of at least one with a mega pro wrestling and mixed martial arts connection..no prizes for guessing right LP?! #cocacola #Coke #beverage #sportsdrink #sportsdrinks #NFT #NFTs #collectables #popculture #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #crypto #buzz #biz #trend #trends #challengers #brand #brands #ad #advert #digitalads #promo #win #winwin #winwinwin #media #mediamancafes #mediamanint 



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MI3's Andrew on the game of business and specifically, the big business of games. For some years games business was attributed to up to 30 percent of our media based income. 



Movie News:

'Dream Scenario' will open in theaters this November.


Deadline reported Monday that the comedy flick from A24 starring Nicolas Cage will arrive in theaters Nov. 10.


'Dream Scenario' is directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself) and produced by Ari Aster.


The dark comedy follows Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage), a hapless family man whose life is "turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams."


Julianne Nicholson, Dylan Baker, Kate Berlant, Michael Cera, Dylan Gelula and Tim Meadows also star.


In recent years Cage films have generally performed well at box office and enjoy a loyal following.

#DreamScenario #NicolasCage #movienews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #showbiz #buzz #news #newsmedia #media



Movie News:

'Dream Scenario' will open in theaters this November.


Deadline reported Monday that the comedy flick from A24 starring Nicolas Cage will arrive in theaters Nov. 10.


'Dream Scenario' is directed by Kristoffer Borgli (Sick of Myself) and produced by Ari Aster.


The dark comedy follows Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage), a hapless family man whose life is "turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams."


Julianne Nicholson, Dylan Baker, Kate Berlant, Michael Cera, Dylan Gelula and Tim Meadows also star.


In recent years Cage films have generally performed well at box office and enjoy a loyal following.

#DreamScenario #NicolasCage #movienews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #showbiz #buzz #news #newsmedia #media





Boxing/Combat Sports News

Eddie Hearn Slams Boxing Skills Of Jake Paul and Nate Diaz


Being a top promoter in the world of boxing, Eddie Hearn has shown appreciation for the success of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz. With that said, he’s also seen a ton of far more seasoned athletes in the sweet science. Via MMA Fighting - “The MMA Hour,” Hearn discussed the boxing skills of Paul and Diaz.

“It was awful”..“Don’t get me wrong, the event was unbelievable. You did a great job. Brilliant. But when you’re talking about - you know MMA like the back of your hand. I know boxing like the back of my hand, and I’m watching that like [face in his hands], ‘This is so bad.’ The reason that Nate didn’t get stopped is that Jake didn’t have the ability. He doesn’t know how to break a fighter down, cut off the ring, beat him up, and stop him. But I give my props to Nate: super tough. Super tough. But you’re talking about low, low level in terms of standard.” #boxingnews #boxing #eddiehearn #quote #promoter #promotions #JakePaul #NateDiaz #sportsnews #sportsbiz #sportsmedia #media 




Celebrity MMA News

Elon Musk of X @X Corp Claims Mark Zuckerberg Refused Fight At Roman Colosseum


Tech tsar Elon Musk says he isn't the one holding up a battle of the billionaires with Mark Zuckerberg ... claiming Tuesday the Meta King is actually the one who turned down a potential fight at Italy's Colosseum.


The X Corp founder took to X (formally Twitter) just minutes ago to explain his side of the situation ... saying after the two men had initially agreed to fight, Rome offered up one of the Seven Wonders of the World for the guys to scrap in.


But, according to Elon, Zuck just flat-out didn't want to do it.


"Zuck declined," Musk said emphatically.


That's when he said he offered to fight in Zuckerberg's backyard Octagon instead.


"I suggested his home as 'safe space,'" Musk said. "Tragically, he was ahem 'traveling.'"


Zuck, meanwhile, has offered up a completely different version of the situation, saying on Threads earlier this week that he was moving on from the battle ... because he didn't believe Musk was serious at all about the fight.


"I offered a real date".."Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity. Elon won't confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead."


"If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I'm going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously."


Zuckerberg is now exploring a fight in the UFC.


Media Man half joked, "So Zuck want a fight in the UFC, or maybe ONE Championship otherwise. How about they bring in either Jake Paul, Logan Paul, KSI, or even a somewhat long awaited return of CM Punk (Phillip Brooks). The Paul Bros are much strong draws, but KSI is ultra tough and a draw also. Between Zuck, UFC, the Paul Bros, Misfits and co they should be able to sort it out. Not certain Musk is still going to be able to stream the fight via X but don't write it off yet. This recent news may just spark Musk to conceed to fight in the Octagon in Vegas or wherever. Could be part of the negotiation process knowing Musk. May the best promoter and may the best fighter win. In fairness, round 6 of the online fight to Zuck after our fight cards showing Musk winning the majority of the prior. It ain't over till it's over".




Celebrity MMA News

Elon Musk of X @X Corp Claims Mark Zuckerberg Refused Fight At Roman Colosseum


Tech tsar Elon Musk says he isn't the one holding up a battle of the billionaires with Mark Zuckerberg ... claiming Tuesday the Meta King is actually the one who turned down a potential fight at Italy's Colosseum.


The X Corp founder took to X (formally Twitter) just minutes ago to explain his side of the situation ... saying after the two men had initially agreed to fight, Rome offered up one of the Seven Wonders of the World for the guys to scrap in.


But, according to Elon, Zuck just flat-out didn't want to do it.


"Zuck declined," Musk said emphatically.


That's when he said he offered to fight in Zuckerberg's backyard Octagon instead.


"I suggested his home as 'safe space,'" Musk said. "Tragically, he was ahem 'traveling.'"


Zuck, meanwhile, has offered up a completely different version of the situation, saying on Threads earlier this week that he was moving on from the battle ... because he didn't believe Musk was serious at all about the fight.


"I offered a real date".."Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity. Elon won't confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead."


"If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I'm going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously."


Zuckerberg is now exploring a fight in the UFC @ufc 


Media Man half joked, "So Zuck want a fight in the UFC, or maybe ONE Championship otherwise. How about they bring in either Jake Paul @jakepaul , Logan Paul @LoganPaul KSI @KSI or even a somewhat long awaited return of CM Punk (Phillip Brooks). The Paul Bros are much strong draws, but KSI is ultra tough and a draw also. Between Zuck, UFC, the Paul Bros, Misfits and co they should be able to sort it out. Not certain Musk is still going to be able to stream the fight via X but don't write it off yet. This recent news may just spark Musk to conceed to fight in the Octagon in Vegas or wherever. Could be part of the negotiation process knowing Musk. May the best promoter and may the best fighter win. In fairness, round 6 of the online fight to Zuck after our fight cards showing Musk winning the majority of the prior. It ain't over till it's over".

#ElonMusk #MarkZuckerberg #MuskZuck #MuskvsZuck #BattleOfTheBillionnaires #TheFightOfTheCentury #UFC #DanaWhite #MMA #PaulBros #mixedmartialarts #fight #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #dreamatch #entertainment #entertainmentnews #media 




Wrestling News:

Wrestling legend Rob Van Dam @TherealRVD has words for fans, folks who think be betrayed WWE by signing working for All Elite Wresting @AEW 


The outspoken Rob Van Dam took to the platform following his in-ring debut on AEW Dynamite to address fans who thought his appearance was a slight of some sort to WWE, the home for the vast majority of his pro wrestling career. RVD is also known for his tremendous run in ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling), for the most part ran by "Evil Genius" Paul Heyman, now with WWE.


"Some fans are saying I did WWE wrong by appearing on AEW," Van Dam tweeted. "I wonder if they would all eat *hit if I revealed that I had permission to do it? Or would they just move on to puke out the next meaningless bullshit that comes out of their mouths? Yeah, I figured. I'll keep it to myself for now."


RVD's current run in AEW has captured the imagination and eyeballs of wrestling fans the world over. RVD, RVD, RVD!

#wrestlingnews #wrestling #prowrestling #RVD #AEW #sportsentertainment #sportsbiz #combatsports #entertainment #entertainmentnews #showbiz #popculture #biz #media







Wrestling News

WWE @WWE Raw results, Aug. 14, 2023


Sami Zayn def. JD McDonagh

Piper Niven forced her way to become WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion with Chelsea Green

Chad Gable def Giovanni Vinci

Gunther def Otis

Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle def The Viking Raiders

Rhea Ripley def Indi Hartwell

Trish Stratus vs Becky Lynch - Double countout

Cody Rhodes def. Finn Bálor

Confronation: Seth “Freakin” Rollins and Shinsuke Nakamura


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Wrestling News

WWE @WWE Raw results, Aug. 14, 2023


Sami Zayn @SamiZayn def. JD McDonagh @jd_mcdonagh 

Piper Niven @PiperNivenWWE  forced her way to become WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion with Chelsea Green @ImChelseaGreen 

Chad Gable @WWEGable def Giovanni Vinci

Gunther @Gunther_AUT def Otis @otiswwe 

Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle def The Viking Raiders

Rhea Ripley @RheaRipley_WWE def Indi Hartwell @indi_hartwell 

Trish Stratus @trishstratuscom  vs Becky Lynch @BeckyLynchWWE  - Double countout

Cody Rhodes @CodyRhodes  def Finn Bálor @FinnBalor 

Confronation: Seth “Freakin” Rollins @WWERollins and Shinsuke Nakamura @ShinsukeN


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#WWERaw #WWE #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingresults #prowrestling #sportsnews #sportsbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #USA #TV #media 




Wrestling /WWE @WWE News: Mike Rotunda believes Bray Wyatt will return to WWE 'hopefully shortly'


The father of Bray Wyatt feels his son will be coming back to WWE soon.


Appearing at WrestleCon over the weekend, former WWE and WCW star Mike Rotunda (IRS) told Sportskeeda that he feels Wyatt will be back "hopefully shortly."


"You read a lot of stuff on the internet which I wouldn't believe a lot of or, in my case, any of it. Bray Wyatt...I'm sure he will return to WWE, hopefully shortly, and we'll go from there".


Some wrestling fans are hoping Wyatt forms a clan/faction/cult in the WWE. Names being talked about with hardcore fans include Riddick Moss, Emma, Karrion Kross, Scarlett, Cameron Grimes, Raven and a possible return of Erik.


Did someone  just say "Follow The Buzzards", "Follow The White Rabbit", or both?

#wrestling #prowrestling #wrestlingnews #WWE #braywyatt #followthebuzzards #followthewhiterabbit #whiterabbit #RabbitHole #Doomsday #faction #culture #popculture #showbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #TV #media 


Twitter reply


"I said I couldn't act"! .."But I do wanna pretend to be possessed".. "I let you win"!  I wish I never vlogged"! haha - Logan Paul



Beverage News with Coke digital, studio and beyond; Buzz via social media platforms and marketing fodder fav


Coca-Cola Masterpiece @CocaCola global campaign and features artworks from both emerging and legendary artists from the Masterpiece film, all reimagined on iconic Coca-Cola bottles.


Coinbase @coinbase is understood to be the prime digital space partner.


All very interesting. Leverage off iconic brand strength and pedigree is clearly smart business. Coke remains one of the most collectable brands in the world and this push into digital is logical and adds even more buzz. Ant b2b or affiliate opps for medium size digital niche publishers such as is? Cheers to more Win-Win-Wins.


PS: Media Man understands that a few sports drinks entreprenuers are watching this space also and the buzz generated!  


Media Man: "You just know WWE and UFC management, partners and celebrated fighters are watching, thinking and possibly planning". The Media Man Group also includes social media channels Cafe News Media and Bitcoin News Media, and such news is quite the suitable fodder to fill the pages. Cheers to that.

#cocacola #coke #beverage #cokebottle #cokecollectables #Collectibles #merch #caffine #nft #nfts #coinbase #crypto #buzz #bloggers #popculture #cafenews #cafenewsmedia #bitcoinnews #digitalnews #socialmedia #socialmedianews #media #mediamangroup #mediaman 




Beverage News with Coke digital, studio and beyond; Buzz via social media platforms and marketing fodder fav


Coca-Cola Masterpiece @CocaCola global campaign and features artworks from both emerging and legendary artists from the Masterpiece film, all reimagined on iconic Coca-Cola bottles.


Coinbase @coinbase is understood to be the prime digital space partner.


All very interesting. Leverage off iconic brand strength and pedigree is clearly smart business. Coke remains one of the most collectable brands in the world and this push into digital is logical and adds even more buzz. Ant b2b or affiliate opps for medium size digital niche publishers such as is? Cheers to more Win-Win-Wins.


PS: Media Man understands that a few sports drinks entreprenuers are watching this space also and the buzz generated!  


Media Man: "You just know WWE and UFC management, partners and celebrated fighters are watching, thinking and possibly planning". The Media Man Group also includes social media channels Cafe News Media and Bitcoin News Media, and such news is quite the suitable fodder to fill the pages. Cheers to that.

#cocacola #coke #beverage #cokebottle #cokecollectables #Collectibles #merch #caffine #nft #nfts #coinbase #crypto #buzz #bloggers #popculture #cafenews #cafenewsmedia #bitcoinnews #digitalnews #socialmedia #socialmedianews #media #mediamangroup #mediaman 


TMZ Sports.. Zuck vs Musk. Not this week. Maybe not ever. How about dream matches of Zuck vs either Jake Paul, Logan Paul or even KSI? Perhaps even CM Punk returns to the UFC? Odds might be 500 or 1000 to one, but these matches would draw. It's not like Zuck vs Brock Lesnar, Ken Shamrock or Dan Severn for example. Ok, maybe vs a mascot that Conon McGregor went a few seconds about two months ago. Even odds vs a mascot?




Wrestling News

WWE NXT @WWENXT August 15, 2023


Wes Lee @WesLee_WWE and Dijak square off to see who will be the No. 1 Contender at NXT Heatwave


Tony D’Angelo and Stacks defend the NXT Tag Titles against The Dyad


Trick Williams @_trickwilliams to take on the submission specialist Drew Gulak @DrewGulak 


Dana Brooke @DanaBrookeWWE  looks for payback against Blair Davenport on behalf of Kelani Jordan

#NXT #WWENXT #wrestling #prowrestling #combatsports #sportsnews #sportsbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #media



"The Diabetic Count Chocula".. "It's crazy cause I'm the YouTuber in this fight and yet somehow I'm still more of a real fighter" - Logan Paul @LoganPaul 


Twitter


"This is going to rub a lot of people  the wrong way. Wrestling is harder than boxing" - Logan Paul @LoganPaul via The Stephen A Smith Show. 


Paul is currently signed with the world's leading pro wrestling promotion, WWE @WWE and has turned himself into a special attraction and world class pro wrestler in record time says Media Man. Paul is also the founder of smash hit YouTube channel Impaulsive @impaulsive

#LoganPaul #wrestling #boxing #misfitsboxing #prowrestling #WWE #sportsentertainment #prime #sportsnews #sportsbiz #entertainment #entertainmentnews #PopCulture #socialmedia #socialmediamegastar #socialmediasuperstar #trend #PPV #payperview #showbiz #combatsports #legend #media #mediaman #mediamanint 


Twitter 15th August 2023


“When a video is successful, the creator often takes all the credit. However, when a video doesn’t perform well, the algorithm is frequently blamed.” - Rene Ritchie, YouTube's Creator Liaison. *tip off via Search Engine Journal @sejournal of which Media Man management frequently reads and often adds own commentary to their the LinkedIn and Facebook channels! #ReneRitchie #quote #YouTube #YouTubechannel #sej #searchenginejournal #video #creator #algorithm #trend #trends #socialmedia #digitalmedia #technews #media 




MMA News; Boss adds on potential of Zuck vs Musk


Chatri Sityodtong from ONE Championship @ONEChampionship 


ONE Boss calls out X Corp's Elon Musk: “I am compelled to say something”


Mr Sityodtong criticized Musk for his “bullying” tactics. This comes after the latter said he’d confront Zuck at his home.


“I normally don’t like to get involved in other people’s spats, but I am compelled to say something on the latest development of the potential fight between Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk,” the ONE boss scribed in his Facebook post on Tuesday, August 15.


“A few hours ago, Elon said that he was planning to show up to Mark’s house to fight him. Elon is one of the greatest entrepreneurs in history and I have a lot of respect for his guts, accomplishments, and intellect. However, I dislike bullying of any kind.”


The beef reached new highs (or lows) when X Corp's Musk claimed to have spoken with Italian authorities about arranging a fight at the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy.


Zuckerberg expressed his willingness to fight Musk under one condition, though. He wants to stage the event in either ONE Championship or the UFC @ufc  These are the world's leading combat sports organizations by earnings, reach, broadcasting and media footprint, demo etc.


The Meta chief’s prime stipulation didn't go down well with Musk. That led the X Corp boss to respond in a harsh fashion.


This didn’t sit well with Sityodtong, who initially offered to host the potential super-fight.


“Elon genuinely knows nothing about fighting or martial arts despite his claims to the contrary. As a lifelong expert martial artist who has been in my fair share of scraps, I can tell simply by the way he is acting,” Sityodtong wrote.


“The problem with most men who have never fought and/or trained seriously in martial arts is exactly what Elon is doing. They have a false sense of bravado and no understanding or appreciation for what technical skills and knowledge can do in a fight.”


Sityodtong views Zuckerberg besting Musk.


It remains uncertain whether the proposed MMA bout between Musk and Zuckerberg will ever become a reality, but if the fight does come to life, Chatri Sityodtong believes the Meta chief will emerge victorious.


“Mark will likely choke Elon unconscious in a fight. Elon could win by a lucky punch due to his size and weight,” Sityodtong tipped.


“However, Mark is in fighting shape and Elon is not. Mark has the gas tank for 3 rounds and Elon has the gas tank for 3 minutes.”


Media Man awarded round 6 of the Musk vs Zuck online social media war to Zuck, after Musk winning most other rounds on points, and seems now ONE's Sityodtong has stepped in as a ref or educated social commentator and/or mediator of sorts. As we said last time, touch gloves, and let's have a good, clean fight - or not? All is fair in love and war, and battle of the cyborgs. It's almost making Misfits Boxing @MisfitsBoxing look quite normal or bland - which it is not! Fight entrepreneurs such as Dana White, Eddie Hearn, Triple H, Vince McMahon, Jake Paul, Logan Paul and KSI have been watching this space closely.


X is or was keen to broadcast the potential fight, but as time moves forward the vibe appears to dim on the opp - but just like the world of MMA's cousin, pro wrestling and especially the WWE @WWE , anything can happen. The world awaits a counter-strike by Musk. Card subject to change!

*Sources: ONE Championship, UFC, Wikipedia, Google News, BJ Penn, Wires, X (formally Twitter)

#ZuckvsMusk #ZuckMusk #MarkZuckerberg #ElonMusk #MMA #UFC #ONE #ONEChampionship #ChatriSityodtong #DanaWhite #combatsports #TheBattleOfTheBillionaires #TheFightOfTheCentury #popculture #sportsbiz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #entertainmentnews #win #winwin #winwinwin #biz #buzz #trends #X #media 


14 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: Combat Sports News. UFC Boss Dana White On Jake Paul and Logan Paul

Media Man Int Blog


Combat Sports News: UFC Boss Dana White On Jake Paul and Logan Paul





White, UFC top brass thinks Paul is just looking for attention.


“I don’t *ucking hate Jake Paul ” White said via a recent episode of “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson.” “Jake Paul is one of those guys that he’s a young kid, and he’s just trying to get attention. He’s always looking for attention and, he’s doing his thing. Whatever – it’s all good.”


Make note that White is friends and business partners with Paul’s older brother Logan Paul whose hydration drink “Prime” has partnered with the UFC in a much publizied deal months ago. just as Jake's start was rising in professional wrestling based promotion, the WWE.


“The brother is *ucking brilliant,” White said. “I mean, the brother’s *ucking raking in big dough. Logan Paul is a businessman. This kid’s really making some big moves, and KSI too. Those kids are making real money and doing their thing.”


Paul recently added another former UFC fighter to his win column when he defeated fan favorite Nate Diaz by unanimous decision this past Saturday in Dallas, Texas. The 185-pounder boxing match served as the feature bout of the boxing event with Most Valuable Promotions roots and aired live on DAZN/ESPN+ pay-per-view. “The Problem Child” now holds wins over ex-UFC fighters Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Diaz. The VMP boxing matches have also helped elevate and give more spotlight to the KSI associated Misfits Boxing whose ratings garnered hardcore and some mainstream press via "The Forum".


Recently Media Man Group asked the UFC Sydney fighter panel about their views on the Paul Brothers, with Jake Paul being first mentioned first by Media Man and then Logan also being championed via Volk and Tai Tuivasa. Media Man suggested Tai would fit in well with the WWE's 'The Bloodline including WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, The Uso's and Paul Heyman. Tai recalled Rikishi and Media Man replied with the red hot 'Bloodline' storyline and wrestling faction. "I think your phone and internet's going to get really busy. Triple H,Vince McMahon and others are going to see this"! 


Logan Paul has just added to his recent accolades with Man awarding LP as 'Pro Wrestler nd Sports Entertainer Of The Month', something Reigns, Karrion Kross, Seth Rollins and an elite few others including with a rival promotion AEW also have achieved.  It's the prestige of the award and worldwide news and buzz that matters, not a cash or financial type award. It's based on merit alone. The Media Man team also looked at the world of boxing and decided that based on his recent achievements in and out of the ring that Jake Paul deserved to share the 'Boxer Of The Month' award with World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tyson Fury, who incidently will be boxing Francis Ngannou in a somewhat controversial fight due to occur in Saudi Arabia's sports mad Riyadh on October 28 of this year.


Logan Paul or Tyson Fury are not the first boxers to also dabble in pro wrestling. Hardcore fight fans may recall the legandary "Black Superman", per song, Muhammad Ali dabbling in wrestling in the late 70s and early 80's primarily in the WWE (then WWWF and WWF) in some angles and matches, and again as ref at the first WWE WrestleMania in 1985 when Hulk Hogan and Mr. T squared off and defeated the late Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul "Mr Wonderful" Orndorff. 


Some boxing and wrestling purists may not like the recent and hyped cross-over dealings between boxing, wrestling and mixed martial arts but it has drawn huge business for those involved. "It's all a form of entertainment and pop culture business and its roots are in combat sports" says Media Man. "The showbiz and showman elements have been amplied to say the very least"! 


In the meantime many pro wrestling, boxing and MMA fans continue to lap-up the action, excitement and storylines. When will your next combat sports competitor be up for a "cross-over" match ala Ali and Antoni Inoki circa 1976, but hopefully with a much more entertaining element. "Leave it to Logan Paul" whispered as insider! And then there's a potential Paul vs Paul boxing supermatch to happen which insiders at Media Man and others say would be a Pay-Per-View bonanza. "Close to Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg, if they can quit arguing over the internet and get into an Octagon or something and go for the KO and takedown in order to raise money for Vets, charities and the like".


As per usual, may the best man win, both in and out of the ring, and let's see these promoters take it to the limit and then some. 

13 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: Streaming Media Business

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Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ price increases on the way


Embattled and once iconic content creator and movie producer Disney announced the changes in a Wednesday media release.


Commencing Sept. 6, the Disney+ Premium and Hulu bundle will cost $19.99USD per month. Additional plans change Oct. 12.


Disney+ alone with no ads to be billed at $13.99/month, a $2 increase, or $139.99 annually. Disney+ with adverts will remain $7.99 monthly, with no annual option.


Hulu alone with no adverts will jump $3 to $17.99 per month or $79.99 annually. Hulu with ads remains $7.99 monthly and Disney+ with ads can be added for $2 extra.


An ESPN+ add-on will be $10.99 per month. ESPN+ alone will increase $1 to $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually. This service contains adverts. UFC pay-per-views run an additional $79.99 per event.


Ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundles remain $9.99 per month. All three services together with ads increases $2 to $14.99 per month but the trifecta with ad-free Disney+ and Hulu increases by $5 to $19.99.


Hulu with ads and Live TV will go up $70 to $76.99 monthly and Hulu with no ads and Live TV goes up $2 to $84.99 per month.


Current subscribers can keep their current rates until December renewals unless they choose to switch to lower priced plans ahead of time. Additional standard ad-supported and ad-free packages will be available in international markets.


Disney+ launched in 2019. Disney acquired the majority stake in Hulu when it acquired 20th Century Fox that same year. ESPN was already a Disney-owned network.


Sources: ESPN/AP/Wires/Wikipedia. X Leaks. Blogs, Influencers

#streaming #streamingbiz #streamingentertainment #streamingmedia #disney #espn #espnplus #hula #entertainment #entertainmentnews #movies #movienews #streamingnews #biz #showbiz #subscription #TV #popculture #news #media 



WWE Social Media

Twitter August 10 2023

"I'm sure your all glad I didn't give Heyman one of the C-4 energy drinks!".. - Triple H @TripleH at WWE @WWE SummerSlam 2023 press conference #TripleH #quote #PaulHeyman #WWE #WWESummerSlam #wwepress #wwemedia #SummerSlam #wrestling #wrestlingnews #c4 #energydrink #energydrinks #beverage #caffeine #product #sponsor #sponsors #sponsorship #buzz #socialmedia #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #popculture #socialmedia #trend #media 


Twitter Post August 11 2023

X @X formally Twitter influencer and content news: 


'Elon Musk, you beauty': Indian influencers after earning from X's ad revenue sharing scheme


Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) says the ads revenue sharing scheme is part of its effort to 'help people earn a living directly on X'.


Several Indian influencers on X (formerly Twitter) shared their delight at the social media giant sharing a part of its advertising revenue with them as part of the company’s new scheme. Select content creators on the social media platform will be eligible to get a part of the advertising revenue the company earns, X owner Elon Musk had said.


The content creators will get a share of revenue from ads displayed in their replies, X had announced, adding that to be eligible the creators should be verified users with at least five million impressions on their posts in each of the last three months and must have a Stripe account.


Zorro co-founder Abhishek Asthana, better known as “Gabbar Singh” to his 1.4 million followers, shared a screenshot of a message saying he was going to be paid over Rs 2.09 lakh by Twitter.


“Blue tick ke paise vasool (Blue Tick is bang for the buck),” he wrote.


The Media Man Group is still learning the ins and outs of making strong income via X, "But we're making progress step by step, with a very steep learning curve", per Media Man spokesperson


#X #XTwitter #Xcontent #Xcreators #twitter #contentcreators #contentcreation #contentbiz #creators #creatornews #influencers #India #AbhishekAsthana #GabbarSingh #ElonMusk #disruptor #disrupt #disruption #innovator #bizmodel #businessmodel #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmedianews #socialmediatrends #socialmediawars #socialplatforms #platforms #platformnews #biz #biztrends #trend #trends #technews #biznews #newsmedia #media #mediaman #mediamanint 



Streaming Entertainment News:

Amazon is preparing for the release of 'The Wheel of Time' Season 2 @TheWheelOfTime and internet and cafe buzz has commenced...


Prime Video shared a new teaser for the season Wednesday and announced Season 2 will have a three-episode premiere.


The Wheel of Time is a fantasy drama based on the Robert Jordan book series. Season 2 is based on the second novel in the series, The Great Hunt, with elements of the third book, The Dragon Reborn.


The show follows Rand al'Thor (Josha Stradowski), a hero known as the "Dragon Reborn," as he is guided by the sorceress Moiraine (Rosamund Pike).


The new teaser shows Moiraine (Pike) warn that, "We didn't defeat the Dark One. We set his strongest lieutenant free."


Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Marcus Rutherford, Dónal Finn and Ceara Coveney also star.

#wheeloftime #wheeloftime2 #amazon #amazonprime #primevideo #prime #streaming #streamingnews #streamingbiz #streamingcontent #newrelease #streamingnews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #time #media 


It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming


Underdog Fantasy founder Jeremy Levy is not about to sit down and let the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel roll over him.


In recent weeks, representatives from FanDuel in particular accused Underdog Fantasy of operating an online sports betting platform under the guise of a Daily Fantasy Sports site.


Levy tweeted on Wednesday:


"I couldn’t be more excited about Underdog. BBM IV's the largest fantasy contest ever. Our Pick’em games are wildly popular. Our new vision for sports betting comes soon. @FanDuel & @DraftKings want to take all that away from you. You should know what they’re trying to do."


Levy has accused both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.


"FanDuel and DraftKings are coordinating their lobbyists, market power, partners and years of political contributions to try to stop us and other fantasy companies. Why? We’re beating them in fantasy, and we’re not stopping there.


"They can’t raise their own game because they can’t innovate. If you’ve seen their Best Ball product vs ours, you get it. If you’ve been limited to near-zero on their stale casino sportsbooks, you get it.


"FanDuel and DraftKings are having conversations in back rooms across the country. They don’t want this to be out in the open because the truth embarrasses them. They've become just like the establishment we fought - together - years ago to save fantasy sports.


"FanDuel and DraftKings have been trying for the past year to slow us, but they're failing because our games operate squarely within the laws. Our games are approved by regulators and defined as fantasy in many states, including those where they regulate both fantasy and betting."


Underdog Fantasy has already surpassed FanDuel Fantasy in overall downloads in the last twelve months.  PrizePicks has surpassed both FanDuel Fantasy and DraftKings Fantasy.


"This fight could determine the future of sports games. On one side, innovators like us, PrizePicks, and Sleeper. On the other side, the FanDuel/DraftKings monopoly trying to make it so your only choice is to play with them. Make no mistake, if they win, that’s the future.


"We’re not turning away from the fight. We’re named Underdog for a reason. Though FanDuel and DraftKings want us distracted from our mission, we won't let that happen. What’s most important is that we keep building sports games for you to enjoy. We'll continue to do just that."


Levy's remarks come one week after the state of Wyoming appears to have bowed to the FanDuel/DraftKings duopoly, ordering both Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks to leave the state.


“The Wyoming Gaming Commission became aware that your business offers gambling on sporting events to Wyoming residents,” both letters read, “Specifically, your business purports to offer fantasy sports contests but, in reality, the offering appears to fall under the exact definition of “sports wagering” as defined in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 9-24-101(a)(xii). This offering may violate Wyoming’s gambling laws found inWyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 6-7-101 through -104, §§ 9-24-101 through -106, and Wyoming Gaming Commission’s Online Sports Wagering Rules, Chapters 1 through -9.” (Gambling911)

Media Man Int Blog: UFC 293. Sydney, Australia. Card line-up

Media Man Int Blog


UFC 293: Sydney, Australia. Card line-up (at this stage)

September 10, 2023






Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland

Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov

Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi

Manel Kape vs. Kai Kara-France

Carlos Ulberg vs. Da Woon Jung

Tyson Pedro vs Anton Turkalj

Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane 2

Jack Jenkins vs. Jose ‘Chepe’ Mariscal

Shane Young vs Gabriel Miranda

Blood Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke


*card subject to change and some insiders state at least another fight to be added to the card

#UFC293 #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #AdesanyaStrickland #Tuivasa #Volkov  #TuivasaVolkov #ufcnews #mma #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #fighting #mmanews #sportsbiz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #entertainment #popculture #sportsmarketing #liveevents #livesport #PPV #payperview #buzz #socialmedia #trends #newsmedia #media #mediaman 


Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ price increases on the way


Embattled and once iconic content creator and movie producer Disney announced the changes in a Wednesday media release.


Commencing Sept. 6, the Disney+ Premium and Hulu bundle will cost $19.99USD per month. Additional plans change Oct. 12.


Disney+ alone with no ads to be billed at $13.99/month, a $2 increase, or $139.99 annually. Disney+ with adverts will remain $7.99 monthly, with no annual option.


Hulu alone with no adverts will jump $3 to $17.99 per month or $79.99 annually. Hulu with ads remains $7.99 monthly and Disney+ with ads can be added for $2 extra.


An ESPN+ add-on will be $10.99 per month. ESPN+ alone will increase $1 to $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually. This service contains adverts. UFC pay-per-views run an additional $79.99 per event.


Ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundles remain $9.99 per month. All three services together with ads increases $2 to $14.99 per month but the trifecta with ad-free Disney+ and Hulu increases by $5 to $19.99.


Hulu with ads and Live TV will go up $70 to $76.99 monthly and Hulu with no ads and Live TV goes up $2 to $84.99 per month.


Current subscribers can keep their current rates until December renewals unless they choose to switch to lower priced plans ahead of time. Additional standard ad-supported and ad-free packages will be available in international markets.


Disney+ launched in 2019. Disney acquired the majority stake in Hulu when it acquired 20th Century Fox that same year. ESPN was already a Disney-owned network.


Sources: ESPN/AP/Wires/Wikipedia. X Leaks. Blogs, Influencers

#streaming #streamingbiz #streamingentertainment #streamingmedia #disney #espn #espnplus #hula #entertainment #entertainmentnews #movies #movienews #streamingnews #biz #showbiz #subscription #TV #popculture #news #media 



WWE Social Media

Twitter August 10 2023

"I'm sure your all glad I didn't give Heyman one of the C-4 energy drinks!".. - Triple H @TripleH at WWE @WWE SummerSlam 2023 press conference #TripleH #quote #PaulHeyman #WWE #WWESummerSlam #wwepress #wwemedia #SummerSlam #wrestling #wrestlingnews #c4 #energydrink #energydrinks #beverage #caffeine #product #sponsor #sponsors #sponsorship #buzz #socialmedia #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #popculture #socialmedia #trend #media 


Twitter Post August 11 2023

X @X formally Twitter influencer and content news: 


'Elon Musk, you beauty': Indian influencers after earning from X's ad revenue sharing scheme


Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) says the ads revenue sharing scheme is part of its effort to 'help people earn a living directly on X'.


Several Indian influencers on X (formerly Twitter) shared their delight at the social media giant sharing a part of its advertising revenue with them as part of the company’s new scheme. Select content creators on the social media platform will be eligible to get a part of the advertising revenue the company earns, X owner Elon Musk had said.


The content creators will get a share of revenue from ads displayed in their replies, X had announced, adding that to be eligible the creators should be verified users with at least five million impressions on their posts in each of the last three months and must have a Stripe account.


Zorro co-founder Abhishek Asthana, better known as “Gabbar Singh” to his 1.4 million followers, shared a screenshot of a message saying he was going to be paid over Rs 2.09 lakh by Twitter.


“Blue tick ke paise vasool (Blue Tick is bang for the buck),” he wrote.


The Media Man Group is still learning the ins and outs of making strong income via X, "But we're making progress step by step, with a very steep learning curve", per Media Man spokesperson


#X #XTwitter #Xcontent #Xcreators #twitter #contentcreators #contentcreation #contentbiz #creators #creatornews #influencers #India #AbhishekAsthana #GabbarSingh #ElonMusk #disruptor #disrupt #disruption #innovator #bizmodel #businessmodel #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmedianews #socialmediatrends #socialmediawars #socialplatforms #platforms #platformnews #biz #biztrends #trend #trends #technews #biznews #newsmedia #media #mediaman #mediamanint 



Streaming Entertainment News:

Amazon is preparing for the release of 'The Wheel of Time' Season 2 @TheWheelOfTime and internet and cafe buzz has commenced...


Prime Video shared a new teaser for the season Wednesday and announced Season 2 will have a three-episode premiere.


The Wheel of Time is a fantasy drama based on the Robert Jordan book series. Season 2 is based on the second novel in the series, The Great Hunt, with elements of the third book, The Dragon Reborn.


The show follows Rand al'Thor (Josha Stradowski), a hero known as the "Dragon Reborn," as he is guided by the sorceress Moiraine (Rosamund Pike).


The new teaser shows Moiraine (Pike) warn that, "We didn't defeat the Dark One. We set his strongest lieutenant free."


Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Marcus Rutherford, Dónal Finn and Ceara Coveney also star.

#wheeloftime #wheeloftime2 #amazon #amazonprime #primevideo #prime #streaming #streamingnews #streamingbiz #streamingcontent #newrelease #streamingnews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #time #media 


It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming


Underdog Fantasy founder Jeremy Levy is not about to sit down and let the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel roll over him.


In recent weeks, representatives from FanDuel in particular accused Underdog Fantasy of operating an online sports betting platform under the guise of a Daily Fantasy Sports site.


Levy tweeted on Wednesday:


"I couldn’t be more excited about Underdog. BBM IV's the largest fantasy contest ever. Our Pick’em games are wildly popular. Our new vision for sports betting comes soon. @FanDuel & @DraftKings want to take all that away from you. You should know what they’re trying to do."


Levy has accused both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.


"FanDuel and DraftKings are coordinating their lobbyists, market power, partners and years of political contributions to try to stop us and other fantasy companies. Why? We’re beating them in fantasy, and we’re not stopping there.


"They can’t raise their own game because they can’t innovate. If you’ve seen their Best Ball product vs ours, you get it. If you’ve been limited to near-zero on their stale casino sportsbooks, you get it.


"FanDuel and DraftKings are having conversations in back rooms across the country. They don’t want this to be out in the open because the truth embarrasses them. They've become just like the establishment we fought - together - years ago to save fantasy sports.


"FanDuel and DraftKings have been trying for the past year to slow us, but they're failing because our games operate squarely within the laws. Our games are approved by regulators and defined as fantasy in many states, including those where they regulate both fantasy and betting."


Underdog Fantasy has already surpassed FanDuel Fantasy in overall downloads in the last twelve months.  PrizePicks has surpassed both FanDuel Fantasy and DraftKings Fantasy.


"This fight could determine the future of sports games. On one side, innovators like us, PrizePicks, and Sleeper. On the other side, the FanDuel/DraftKings monopoly trying to make it so your only choice is to play with them. Make no mistake, if they win, that’s the future.


"We’re not turning away from the fight. We’re named Underdog for a reason. Though FanDuel and DraftKings want us distracted from our mission, we won't let that happen. What’s most important is that we keep building sports games for you to enjoy. We'll continue to do just that."


Levy's remarks come one week after the state of Wyoming appears to have bowed to the FanDuel/DraftKings duopoly, ordering both Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks to leave the state.


“The Wyoming Gaming Commission became aware that your business offers gambling on sporting events to Wyoming residents,” both letters read, “Specifically, your business purports to offer fantasy sports contests but, in reality, the offering appears to fall under the exact definition of “sports wagering” as defined in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 9-24-101(a)(xii). This offering may violate Wyoming’s gambling laws found inWyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 6-7-101 through -104, §§ 9-24-101 through -106, and Wyoming Gaming Commission’s Online Sports Wagering Rules, Chapters 1 through -9.” (Gambling911)

12 August 2023

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UFC 293: Sydney, Australia. Card line-up (at this stage)

September 10, 2023



Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland

Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov

Jamie Mullarkey vs. John Makdessi

Manel Kape vs. Kai Kara-France

Carlos Ulberg vs. Da Woon Jung

Tyson Pedro vs Anton Turkalj

Justin Tafa vs. Austen Lane 2

Jack Jenkins vs. Jose ‘Chepe’ Mariscal

Shane Young vs Gabriel Miranda

Blood Diamond vs. Charlie Radtke


*card subject to change and some insiders state at least another fight to be added to the card

#UFC293 #UFC #UFCSydney #UFCAustralia #AdesanyaStrickland #Tuivasa #Volkov  #TuivasaVolkov #ufcnews #mma #mixedmartialarts #combatsports #fighting #mmanews #sportsbiz #sportsnews #sportsmedia #entertainment #popculture #sportsmarketing #liveevents #livesport #PPV #payperview #buzz #socialmedia #trends #newsmedia #media #mediaman 


Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ price increases on the way


Embattled and once iconic content creator and movie producer Disney announced the changes in a Wednesday media release.


Commencing Sept. 6, the Disney+ Premium and Hulu bundle will cost $19.99USD per month. Additional plans change Oct. 12.


Disney+ alone with no ads to be billed at $13.99/month, a $2 increase, or $139.99 annually. Disney+ with adverts will remain $7.99 monthly, with no annual option.


Hulu alone with no adverts will jump $3 to $17.99 per month or $79.99 annually. Hulu with ads remains $7.99 monthly and Disney+ with ads can be added for $2 extra.


An ESPN+ add-on will be $10.99 per month. ESPN+ alone will increase $1 to $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually. This service contains adverts. UFC pay-per-views run an additional $79.99 per event.


Ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundles remain $9.99 per month. All three services together with ads increases $2 to $14.99 per month but the trifecta with ad-free Disney+ and Hulu increases by $5 to $19.99.


Hulu with ads and Live TV will go up $70 to $76.99 monthly and Hulu with no ads and Live TV goes up $2 to $84.99 per month.


Current subscribers can keep their current rates until December renewals unless they choose to switch to lower priced plans ahead of time. Additional standard ad-supported and ad-free packages will be available in international markets.


Disney+ launched in 2019. Disney acquired the majority stake in Hulu when it acquired 20th Century Fox that same year. ESPN was already a Disney-owned network.


Sources: ESPN/AP/Wires/Wikipedia. X Leaks. Blogs, Influencers

#streaming #streamingbiz #streamingentertainment #streamingmedia #disney #espn #espnplus #hula #entertainment #entertainmentnews #movies #movienews #streamingnews #biz #showbiz #subscription #TV #popculture #news #media 



WWE Social Media

Twitter August 10 2023

"I'm sure your all glad I didn't give Heyman one of the C-4 energy drinks!".. - Triple H @TripleH at WWE @WWE SummerSlam 2023 press conference #TripleH #quote #PaulHeyman #WWE #WWESummerSlam #wwepress #wwemedia #SummerSlam #wrestling #wrestlingnews #c4 #energydrink #energydrinks #beverage #caffeine #product #sponsor #sponsors #sponsorship #buzz #socialmedia #sportsbiz #sportsbusiness #popculture #socialmedia #trend #media 


Twitter Post August 11 2023

X @X formally Twitter influencer and content news: 


'Elon Musk, you beauty': Indian influencers after earning from X's ad revenue sharing scheme


Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) says the ads revenue sharing scheme is part of its effort to 'help people earn a living directly on X'.


Several Indian influencers on X (formerly Twitter) shared their delight at the social media giant sharing a part of its advertising revenue with them as part of the company’s new scheme. Select content creators on the social media platform will be eligible to get a part of the advertising revenue the company earns, X owner Elon Musk had said.


The content creators will get a share of revenue from ads displayed in their replies, X had announced, adding that to be eligible the creators should be verified users with at least five million impressions on their posts in each of the last three months and must have a Stripe account.


Zorro co-founder Abhishek Asthana, better known as “Gabbar Singh” to his 1.4 million followers, shared a screenshot of a message saying he was going to be paid over Rs 2.09 lakh by Twitter.


“Blue tick ke paise vasool (Blue Tick is bang for the buck),” he wrote.


The Media Man Group is still learning the ins and outs of making strong income via X, "But we're making progress step by step, with a very steep learning curve", per Media Man spokesperson


#X #XTwitter #Xcontent #Xcreators #twitter #contentcreators #contentcreation #contentbiz #creators #creatornews #influencers #India #AbhishekAsthana #GabbarSingh #ElonMusk #disruptor #disrupt #disruption #innovator #bizmodel #businessmodel #socialmedia #socialmedianews #socialmedianews #socialmediatrends #socialmediawars #socialplatforms #platforms #platformnews #biz #biztrends #trend #trends #technews #biznews #newsmedia #media #mediaman #mediamanint 



Streaming Entertainment News:

Amazon is preparing for the release of 'The Wheel of Time' Season 2 @TheWheelOfTime and internet and cafe buzz has commenced...


Prime Video shared a new teaser for the season Wednesday and announced Season 2 will have a three-episode premiere.


The Wheel of Time is a fantasy drama based on the Robert Jordan book series. Season 2 is based on the second novel in the series, The Great Hunt, with elements of the third book, The Dragon Reborn.


The show follows Rand al'Thor (Josha Stradowski), a hero known as the "Dragon Reborn," as he is guided by the sorceress Moiraine (Rosamund Pike).


The new teaser shows Moiraine (Pike) warn that, "We didn't defeat the Dark One. We set his strongest lieutenant free."


Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Marcus Rutherford, Dónal Finn and Ceara Coveney also star.

#wheeloftime #wheeloftime2 #amazon #amazonprime #primevideo #prime #streaming #streamingnews #streamingbiz #streamingcontent #newrelease #streamingnews #entertainment #entertainmentnews #popculture #time #media 


It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming


Underdog Fantasy founder Jeremy Levy is not about to sit down and let the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel roll over him.


In recent weeks, representatives from FanDuel in particular accused Underdog Fantasy of operating an online sports betting platform under the guise of a Daily Fantasy Sports site.


Levy tweeted on Wednesday:


"I couldn’t be more excited about Underdog. BBM IV's the largest fantasy contest ever. Our Pick’em games are wildly popular. Our new vision for sports betting comes soon. @FanDuel & @DraftKings want to take all that away from you. You should know what they’re trying to do."


Levy has accused both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.


"FanDuel and DraftKings are coordinating their lobbyists, market power, partners and years of political contributions to try to stop us and other fantasy companies. Why? We’re beating them in fantasy, and we’re not stopping there.


"They can’t raise their own game because they can’t innovate. If you’ve seen their Best Ball product vs ours, you get it. If you’ve been limited to near-zero on their stale casino sportsbooks, you get it.


"FanDuel and DraftKings are having conversations in back rooms across the country. They don’t want this to be out in the open because the truth embarrasses them. They've become just like the establishment we fought - together - years ago to save fantasy sports.


"FanDuel and DraftKings have been trying for the past year to slow us, but they're failing because our games operate squarely within the laws. Our games are approved by regulators and defined as fantasy in many states, including those where they regulate both fantasy and betting."


Underdog Fantasy has already surpassed FanDuel Fantasy in overall downloads in the last twelve months.  PrizePicks has surpassed both FanDuel Fantasy and DraftKings Fantasy.


"This fight could determine the future of sports games. On one side, innovators like us, PrizePicks, and Sleeper. On the other side, the FanDuel/DraftKings monopoly trying to make it so your only choice is to play with them. Make no mistake, if they win, that’s the future.


"We’re not turning away from the fight. We’re named Underdog for a reason. Though FanDuel and DraftKings want us distracted from our mission, we won't let that happen. What’s most important is that we keep building sports games for you to enjoy. We'll continue to do just that."


Levy's remarks come one week after the state of Wyoming appears to have bowed to the FanDuel/DraftKings duopoly, ordering both Underdog Fantasy and PrizePicks to leave the state.


“The Wyoming Gaming Commission became aware that your business offers gambling on sporting events to Wyoming residents,” both letters read, “Specifically, your business purports to offer fantasy sports contests but, in reality, the offering appears to fall under the exact definition of “sports wagering” as defined in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 9-24-101(a)(xii). This offering may violate Wyoming’s gambling laws found inWyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 6-7-101 through -104, §§ 9-24-101 through -106, and Wyoming Gaming Commission’s Online Sports Wagering Rules, Chapters 1 through -9.” (Gambling911)

09 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: WWE-Endeavor Merger Deal Expected to Close in Mid/Late September 2023

Media Man Int Blog

WWE-Endeavor Merger Deal Expected to Close in Mid/Late September 2023




The WWE @WWE merger with Endeavor Holdings is expected to happen sometime in mid to late September under the TKO Group Holdings name.


It was announced in April that WWE would merge with Endeavor with both UFC and WWE under the same umbrella but still running as separate entities with Vince McMahon running the wrestling side of things and Triple H as the head of creative.


Deadline noted that Endeavor Group Holdings has taken a hit from the WGA strike but their overall results are ahead of Wall Street expectations. The Endeavor merger could open the door for some cross marketing between WWE and UFC and more doors opening with WWE within Hollywood for the company and its talent. Sources: Deadline, Wikipedia

08 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: LinkedIn for business media, marketing, online news, professional networking

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LinkedIn for business media, marketing, online news, professional networking




#linkedin #linkedinews #linkedinbusiness #socialmedia #socialmediaplatforms #socialmedianews #business #businessnews #marketing #networking #platforms #audience #reach #onlinenews #news #newsmedia #agency #agent #popculture #media #mediaman #mediamanint #mediamanaustralia #gregtingle

06 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: PPV (Pay-Per-View). News and history in combat sports

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PPV (Pay Per View). News and history in combat sports







PPV means Pay-Per-View. A one-off charge to view what is typically a combat sports live event. WWEs legendary promoter Vince McMahon is an innovator in this realm. One time rival Ted Turner also was an early adopter with World Championship Wrestling's 'Starrcade' some four decades back in history from today. The then World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) went to considerable lengths to cap the success of Starrcade and propel its own wrestling superstars forward to broadcasting operations and the public at large. WrestleMania rose to household name status and so did eventually Survivor Series, Royal Rumble and SummerSlam. Many of today's WWE major events are entitled Premium Live Events aka PLE. WWE's Triple H frequently appears at press conferences and such events and the vast majority of the media events are broadcast live on platforms such as YouTube. In the United States the WWE moved its PPV and streaming service from the WWE Network to Peacock. In Australia the WWE is broadcast via Binge. Broadcasts are sometimes called OTT - over the top, which is industry jargon. The UFC,the world's leading MMA (mixed martial arts) promotion is understood to have borrowed a few WWE type promotional tactics to help promote some of its fights, be it via media events, storyline development and more. Only a few pro wrestlers have truly enjoyed strong careers in MMA and professional wrestling and the most prominent are Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Josh Barnett (Game Changer Wrestling) is an innovator in this field however only hardcore fans and industry insiders are familiar with his contributions. The late Judo Gene LeBell was a legendary figure in martial arts/wresting cross-over and famously fought boxer Milo Savage. Pro wrestling and MMA enjoy a rich history and wrestling also enjoys its roots going back to "smoke filled arenas", as Vince McMahon and Triple H sometimes remind the wrestling world - as well as some partly hidden history to the "Carney's" - carnival and circus. Special attractions were a key draw and eventually pro wrestling of the catch as catch can style became more mainstream. We hope you enjoy this journey down the wrestling and MMA memory lane. Now, get ready for WWE SummerSlam in a few short hours and well done to boxing's Jake Paul and wrestling's Logan Paul who are both about to make sporting history by being on two competing PPV type events - of different disciplines, at the same time. Combat sports and fans for the win! #wrestling #prowrestling #boxing #MMA #UFC #PPV #payperview #payperviews #PLE #premiumliveevent #premiumliveevents #combatsports #PopCulture #entertainment #sportsbiz #showbiz #win #forthewin #media


04 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: Link Building and Guest Blogging

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Link Building with Guest Blogging

Links and Blogs for success in business via the Media Man Group








When using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques, link building and guest blogging are often paired together to help consumers discover your content online. Consider combining building links and guest blogging to increase your website’s search engine rankings. Here is how guest blogging and link building work together to help achieve your SEO ranking goals:


Link Building and Backlinks


Building links is the process of acquiring hyperlinks from other websites to your own. These hyperlinks are called backlinks. Search engines consider backlinks as a vote of confidence from other websites. When a reputable website links to your site, search engines indicate that your content is valuable and trustworthy to users and other sites. This indication can boost your site’s authority and credibility. Your site’s authority and credibility can affect your standing in search engines. 


Guest Blogging


Guest blogging involves writing and publishing content on other websites that serve your niche or industry. A guest blog should contain backlinks within the content that link back to your website. You can help increase your SEO ranking by adding links to the proper keywords. These potential keywords or phrases will vary depending on the industry and niche. 


Be sure to do keyword research to help verify that your links and guest blogs reach the audience you want. Guest blogs should be high quality, informative, and useful to your audience. By publishing valuable content on other websites, you can reach a broader audience and gain exposure to new readers or customers. 


Authority and Relevance


Combining link building with guest blogging allows you to acquire backlinks and establish your authority in your industry. When you contribute high-quality content to authoritative websites, it increases your reputation and expertise in the eyes of users and search engines. This shows search engines that your website is relevant and valuable to users searching for related topics. Search engines look for experience, authority, and trustworthiness within a website. You can increase your SEO ranking by choosing guest blogs and backlinks that are relevant to your target audience. 


Backlink Profile


Having a diverse backlink profile is significant for SEO success, and you can use guest blogging as a strategy for building those links. Obtaining backlinks from various sources may appear better to search engines than having all your backlinks come from a single type of website. A diverse backlink profile shows search engines that many sources trust your website. Be sure that each backlink you obtain is from a reputable source. As you diversify your backlink profile, you may be more likely to reach a higher SEO ranking.


Organic Traffic


As you build more backlinks through guest blogging on reputable sites, your website’s overall domain authority and search ranking will likely improve. Higher rankings mean increased visibility in search engine results, which can lead to more organic traffic from users interested in your business. More organic traffic to your guest blogs can lead to more traffic on your website. Place backlinks on keywords where your readers may be more likely to click. You can link to your website’s contact pages, relevant blogs, or homepage.


Networking and Relationships


Guest blogging also helps you build relationships with other websites and writers in your industry. These relationships can lead to more link-building opportunities, co-marketing efforts, and collaborations, further enhancing your SEO efforts. Before choosing a guest blogging or link building relationship, research to make sure that your goals align with the site you are linking to. Be sure that each site is reputable and contains other high-quality links to trusted sites within your industry. 


Link Building Combined with Guest Blogging


As you create your link building and guest blogging strategies, avoid spammy or manipulative practices. This includes practices such as buying links or publishing low-quality links or content for the sole purpose of obtaining backlinks. Focus on quality and relevance in both guest blogging and link building. By focusing on these qualities, you are more likely to achieve a higher ranking among search engines. You can hire an SEO agency to help you build the proper backlinks and create quality content to match. Consider contacting a reputable SEO agency to assist with link building, guest blogging, and other SEO aspects to help reach your goals.

02 August 2023

Media Man Int Blog: Sydney International Boat Show Opens Tomorrow 3 - 6 August 2023

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SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW OPENS TOMORROW 3 – 6 August 2023






The 54th Sydney International Boat Show opens tomorrow (Thursday 3 August) at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour, with doors open from 10AM.


Recognised as one of the world’s leading boat shows, the Sydney event opens tomorrow and continues through the weekend with a comprehensive and diverse recreational marine exhibition, featuring 600 vessels and thousands of marine products, filling the exhibition halls at the ICC Sydney, the custom-built marina at Cockle Bay and surrounding foreshore, and presenting everything for the boating lover in one iconic location, covering cruising, sailing, ski and wakeboarding, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and more.


Over 200 marine businesses from across Australia and beyond have converged on Darling Harbour alongside government agencies, offering visitors the chance to view and compare hundreds of the latest products, learn about the features of various watercraft, and hear about the regulations and safeguards in place to protect our state’s waterways.


A clear indication that the industry has bounced back, the show will host over 65 global, Asia-Pacific and Australian new product launches and the marina alone will showcase more than 215 boats, a significant increase on the number of on-water vessels presented at the pre-COVID 2019 Show.


Over 400 major global marine brands including Aquila, Azimut, Bavaria, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Dufour, Elan, Grady White, Gulf Craft, Horizon, ILIAD Catamarans, Integrity, Lagoon Catamarans, Palm Beach, Princess, RAND, Seakeeper, SeaRay, Sunseeker, Tofinou, and hundreds more grace the marina, along with Chapman Marine, who are presenting their biggest display in 30 years, with vessels ranging from $145,000, up to $1 million.


Within the halls, brand include Bar Crusher, BRIG, Dometic, Dunbier, Fliteboard, Garmin, Highfield, Hobie, Lawrance, Mastercraft, Malibu, Mercury, Nautique, Quintrex, Sea-Doo, Stabicraft, Surtees, Suzuki, Yamaha, Volvo Penta and hundreds more, including Sea Legs, the boat you can drive out of the water.


The whole family will enjoy the all-new Discover Sailing and Paddling Hub and Stage which offer visitors everything needed for a great day out on the water, powered either by sail, or by yourself, with expert advice and insights from some of Australia’s foremost sailing and paddling experts including three time Olympic medallist Mathew Belcher, while the Suzuki Suzumar Main Stage hosts the famous Boat Show Fishing Masterclasses, where anglers of all levels can learn all the tips and tricks for landing ‘the big one’ from some of Australia's leading fishing experts including show Ambassador Andrew ‘ET’ Ettingshausen.


There are also thousands of dollars in prizes to be won at the Show, including a Hobie Heritage Stand-Up Paddle Board valued at $1299 being given away every day of the show at the Discover Sailing and Paddle Hub.


Andrew Fielding, President of the Boating Industry Association Ltd who organise the event, said there’s no shortage of opportunities to enjoy Australia’s coastal or inland waterways. “The Sydney International Boat Show again responds to the tremendous enthusiasm Australian’s have for spending time in and around the water. With hundreds of boats on display, and all the gear to go along with them, this special event showcases the many ways individuals and families can get out on the water” he said.


Up to five million Australians enjoy recreational time on or around the water each year, and Australia’s boating and marine facilities are considered world class. Well-equipped marinas can be found locally and in regional coastal centres, so there’s high-quality infrastructure in place for boaters of all persuasions. Australia is fast becoming a well-established first-choice destination for cruising, long-range fishing or inshore water sports with local and international visitors.

 

Whatever form or style of boating and marine activity meets your needs, the Sydney International Boat Show presents the extensive range of marine equipment available in this country today. Transport for NSW, the show’s Partner in Safety, presents the Boating Safety Zone with plenty of information on how to remain safe and have an even better day out on the water.


The Show’s very own smartphone app is an easy way to ensure visitors find all the boats and brands on their wish list. Using the app, visitors can take a sneak peek at the exciting brands premiering at the show, view the What’s-On Guide, see the schedule for on-stage talks, download the show maps and access the Exhibitor Directory with details of what boat or brand to find where. To access the app, search for “The Event App” from the app store and enter the event code: sibs23


The Sydney International Boat Show takes place from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 August at the International Convention Centre Sydney, and on the adjacent marina on Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. The show is open 10AM to 7PM Thursday to Saturday, and 10AM to 5PM on Sunday. Tickets, now available, can be purchased online only - there will not be a box office at the Show. Adult one-day tickets are $32.50 each. Children under 16 years of age are admitted free with a paying adult.


The Sydney International Boat Show is presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) and Mulpha Events, and proudly supported by Partner in Safety – Transport for NSW, along with official event partners National Storage and Walcon Marine.  


For more visit sydneyboatshow.com.au

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Media Man Int Blog: Inside Asian Gaming

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Inside Asia Gaming

IAG ANNOUNCES 67 JUDGES NOW CONFIRMED FOR 2023 IAG ACADEMY IR AWARDS





Manila, 2 August 2023 – Inside Asian Gaming is pleased to announce there are now 67 judges confirmed to lend their expertise on the Judging Panel for the upcoming 2023 IAG Academy IR Awards.


The Awards are to be held at The Ballroom at Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts, on the evening of Wednesday 13 September, and consist of 20 Awards categories plus a special induction ceremony as part of the IAG Academy Hall of Honor, which will including Rising Stars, Industry Icons and a special Outstanding CEO Award.



For more information on the Awards, please visit iagacad.com and navigate to the “IR AWARDS” menu.

 

The 67 judges comprise some of the most experienced minds in the business representing a variety of sectors including operators, suppliers, lawyers, consultants, media and more. The full list of confirmed judges so far is as follows:


Andrew W Scott, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inside Asian Gaming (Judging Panel Chairman)

Sérgio de Almeida Correia, Lawyer, Private Notary, ACS Macau Lawyers

Sandy Amida, Senior Director of Operations – Table Games, Newport World Resorts

Dennis Andreaci, Senior Vice President – Casino, Hann Casino Resort

Ben Blaschke, Managing Editor, Inside Asian Gaming

Thomas Borman, SVP Electronic Games, Galaxy Macau

Harmen Brenninkmeijer, Managing Partner, NYCE International Ltd

Andy Caras-Altas, CEO, TraffGen Global

Jerry Chan, SVP Electronic Gaming & Special Projects, Okada Manila

Tony Chan, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Asia Pioneer Entertainment

Greg Chase, Head of XM Pros Community & Experience Management (XM) Catalyst, XM Institute

Michael Cheers, Sales Director – Asia, IGT

Nelson Cheung, Systems Sales Manager – Asia, IGT

Charles Choy, Co-Chairman, Macau Beer Co

Jay Chun, Chairman, Paradise Entertainment Limited

Carlo Climaco, Vice President Operations, Premium Leisure Corp

Carlos Eduardo Coelho, Partner, MdME

Rui Cunha, Founding Partner, C&C Lawyers

Rui Pedro Cunha, Director & General Manager, C&C Lawyers

Jeffrey Evora, President and Chief Operating Officer, Winford Manila Resort and Casino

Ashley Fong, Product Planning and Strategy Manager, Aristocrat

Maulin Gandhi, President, Tangam Systems

Fredric Gushin, Managing Director, Spectrum Gaming Group

Trevor Hammond, SVP Gaming and Integrated Resort Operations, NUSTAR

Michael Hu, President – Asia Pacific, Interblock Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

Dennis Hudson, Senior Director VP Table Games, Newport World Resorts

Ian Hughes, CEO, GLI Australia

Peter Jenkins, Group Executive External Affairs, Star Entertainment Group

Michael Johansen, President, Resorts World at Sea

Sudhir Kalé, Founder and Principal, GamePlan Consultants

Andy Kobel, Senior Vice President – Gaming, Sands China Limited

Herris Kocibelli, Managing Director, HWK Trading Co Ltd

Joji Kokuryo, Managing Director, Bay City Ventures Ltd

Lorraine Koo, Corporate Chief Operating Officer, Dowinn Group

Michael Krispli, Vice President, EGM Operations, NUSTAR

Keijiro Kan, President, Angel Macau Ltd

Liviano Lacchia, Senior Vice President HR Business Partner, Galaxy Entertainment Group

Matthew Lai, Vice President, International Business Leader, Everi Holdings Inc

Desmond Lam, College Master and Professor, University of Macau

Manida Lau, Vice President, Business Solutions & Premium Marketing Operations, Okada Manila

Andy Lee, Deputy COO, StarWorld Hotel and Casino

Olivia Lee, Director of Business Development, Mega Fortris Group of Companies

António Lobo Vilela, Gaming Lawyer, Macau

Walter Mactal, Chief Legal and Admin Officer, Newport World Resorts

Jonathan Mazurek, Assistant SVP, Galaxy Entertainment Group

Jeff Mann, Managing Director, MegaSportsWorld

Shaun McCamley, Founder & Managing Partner, Euro Pacific Asia Consulting Ltd

Greg Meares, Vice President of Engineering and Facilities, MGM China

Scott Messinger, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Benchmark Solutions

Niall Murray, Chairman, Murray International (Macau) Co. Ltd.

Jamie Nettleton, Partner, Addisons

Wendy Ni, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Okada Manila

Rui Pinto Proença, Managing Partner, MdME

Lloyd Robson, General Manager – Asia, Aristocrat

Chris Rogers, Founder and CEO, East2West Solutions

Trevor Ross, Sales Director – Asia, Light and Wonder

Robert Scott, Vice President – Hotel Operations, Okada Manila

Charles Seo, Senior Director, Product Management – APAC, IGT

Tim Shepherd, Director, Fortuna Investments

Angel Sueiro, Chief Operating Officer, PH Resorts Group

Chen Si, Chief Operating Officer, Inspire Entertainment Resort

Alan Teo, COO, Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc

Raymond Voon, Senior Vice President – Customer Services, Galaxy Entertainment Group

Ian Wood, Business Development Manager, Synectics Systems (Asia) Ltd

Raymond Yap, Corporate Director – International Premium Market Development, Galaxy Entertainment Group

Betty Zhao, Chief Operating Officer, LT Game

Michael Zhu, EVP, Apple Brook Colorado LLC


About Inside Asian Gaming

Inside Asian Gaming is Asia’s leading B2B digital and print media brand for the gaming, resort and entertainment industry. It has the highest website traffic, social media following, digital newsletter distribution and print magazine distribution of any such brand.


Founded in 2005, IAG has a broad business editorial focus on the Asian gaming and integrated resort industry. It is widely distributed to industry executives throughout Macau and the rest of Asia in two formats: a monthly English and traditional Chinese fully bilingual digital and print magazine and a daily English language e-newsletter titled IAG Breakfast Briefing, delivered at 8am Macau time in English and 11am in traditional Chinese each weekday. IAG also publishes special magazine editions for G2E Asia each May and the Asian Gaming Power 50 each November.


IAG produces all original content. As well as almost always being the first media outlet to publish breaking industry news, the deep domain knowledge our journalists have accumulated from as far back as the 1980s allows IAG to offer highly insightful opinion pieces and analysis of industry news. We do not aggregate media content or copy from other media outlets. Conversely, IAG is often the original source (sometimes credited, more often not!) of many stories published around the world covering the Asian IR and gaming industry.


In January 2019, Inside Asian Gaming launched IAG Japan to cover the then-burgeoning Integrated Resort industry in Japan. For just over three years from January 2019 to January 2022, at the height of international interest in operating a Japanese integrated resort, IAG Japan had two formats: a monthly Japanese and English fully bilingual digital magazine and a daily Japanese language e-newsletter titled IAG Daily Briefing. International industry interest in operating in Japan has since waned considerably, so after the January 2022 issue of IAG Japan was released we discontinued the Japanese language version of the monthly magazine, but we still issue our Japanese language IAG Daily Briefing when major Japan-related news breaks.


Since 2008 IAG has been renowned for publishing “The Asian Gaming Power 50”. Anxiously awaited each year, The Asian Gaming Power 50 is an annual ranking of the 50 most influential and prominent Asian gaming industry leaders and executives. The Asian Gaming Power 50 is celebrated each November with IAG organizing a glamorous Black Tie Gala Dinner in a Macau Integrated Resort ballroom. The gala dinner ballroom location rotates annually amongst Macau’s six Integrated Resort concessionaires, although it was held at City of Dreams Manila in 2022 due to the pandemic.


IAG produces Macau After Dark and Manila After Dark (both known as “MAD”), a series of casual industry networking social event held in both Macau and Manila every quarter. MAD brings together key industry decision-makers, including operators, suppliers and other industry executives.


IAG launched the IAG Academy – then known as the Integrated Resorts Academy Asia (IRAA) – in November 2021, as its educational arm. It was rebranded as the IAG Academy in July 2023. In the months and years ahead, the IAG Academy will be delivering educational services for the APAC Integrated Resort industry both through its website with online learning and by producing live in-person educational and thought leadership events, with the goal of advancing professionalism within the industry. The IAG Academy will also play a role in recognizing the contributions of those people who make up our industry.


IAG is the Lead Media and Production Partner for G2E Asia, including G2E Asia Special Edition: Singapore, G2E Asia @ the Philippines and the G2E Asia Online Conferences. This role includes managing the entire conference at G2E Asia events.


We also publish G2E Asia Daily, the daily newspaper of G2E Asia, and co-organize the G2E Asia Awards with Reed Exhibitions.


IAG is the Lead Media Partner for the MGS Entertainment Show, held each November in Macau. We also publish MGS Daily, the daily newspaper of the MGS Entertainment Show.


IAG is the Asian Lead Media Partner for ICE London. We publish The Daily Download, the official daily digital record of ICE Asia.


In addition to being the Lead Media Partner for various major industry trade shows throughout Asia, IAG is an official media partner of dozens of leisure and gaming industry events held across every continent of the world.


IAG attends numerous industry trade shows and international conferences and seminars across Asia and throughout the world, including ICE in London in February, G2E Asia in Macau in May, G2E Asia Special Edition: Singapore, AGE in Sydney in August, G2E in Las Vegas in October, MGS in Macau in November and various developing shows covering the Japanese IR industry in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka. Our Vice Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott and our Managing Editor Ben Blaschke variously chair, moderate and speak at such conferences and seminars.


IAG has produced a range of industry conferences and seminars such as the Cambodia International Gaming Conference on behalf of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, sessions for the G2E Asia conference and the MGS Entertainment Show conference, and the highly acclaimed “Strategy and Leadership for Personal and Business Success” seminar series.


IAG Consulting is IAG’s consulting business unit, which offers consulting and revenue support services for businesses exploring or operating in the Asian gaming and Integrated Resort industry. IAG Consulting also produces tailor-made training and education programs (and has been commissioned by Philippines regulator PAGCOR to do so) and organizes events on behalf of our clients, such as product launches, seminars and social events.