Radio / Television News

JumpTV adds more futbol


TORONTO and NEW YORK – Canadian-based Internet broadcaster JumpTV said today that it has acquired from SCP Worldwide the exclusive North American online and mobile rights for the 70 remaining matches of the FIFA 2010 World Cup South American region qualifying matches and up to 40 associated "friendly" matches.JumpTV also announced that is has taken an equity stake in SCP Worldwide's overall broadcast rights for this content. SCP and JumpTV have also jointly secured distribution deals for this content with ESPN, DirecTV, Dish Network and InDemand to create an integrated coverage package. JumpTV paid approximately US$3.5 million for a minority...