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Univision Jumps on Online Fantasy Sports with Soccer Fantasy League based on Liga MX

Univision Deportes, the sports division of Univision Communications Inc., announced the launch of soccer fantasy gaming, based on Liga MX. Fantasy players will be able to choose their favorite soccer athletes to be part of their fantasy team, create leagues with friends and compete in the overall ranking. That Univision, is entering the Online Fantasy Sports Sector reflects the potential of this sector. Just last week Online Fantasy Sports Operator FanDuel got US $275 Million in funding from investors including KKR and Time Warner.

Online Fantasy Sports Operator FanDuel gets US $275 Million in Funding

Time Warner and Google has participated in a US$275 million round of funding in startup FanDuel, led by venture-capital firm KKR and Time Warner Investments, together with Turner Sports.Existing investors Shamrock Capital, NBC Sports Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Pentech Ventures and Piton Capital also participated.The round brings New York-based FanDuel to US$363 million raised to date.Even though FanDuel is currently not profitable, the one-day fantasy sports operator claims paid active users have grown 300% from a year ago.

In-house Advertising

In-Housing Advertising: HP’s Karolina Tuszewicka Provides the Dos and Don’ts

In-house advertising is becoming more frequent in Corporate America.  A recent study found that 82% of ANA members now have an in-house agency for some marketing services, compared to 78% in 2018 and 58% in 2013. However, media planning and buying still represents “the final frontier for in-house agencies,” according to the report. Karolina Tuszewicka, Head of Media, LATAM at HP Inc, has in-housed advertising for the IT company in the U.S. and Europe. Portada interviewed her to learn all about the dos and don’ts of in-housing advertising.