Overall, sports-rights spending is projected to jump from $15.3 billion this year to $22 billion by 2027, according to data released by consultancy Parks Associates at its recent “Future of Video” conference in Los Angeles.
From the article, "Intense Popularity Won’t Spare TV Sports From Big Challenges Ahead" by David Bloom
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