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Better Collective lauds new business profile as Q1 cash results jump x3

SBC News Better Collective lauds new business profile as Q1 cash results jump x3

Better Collective AS has opened FY2023 trading with a further consecutive recording-breaking quarter, underlining the success of its strategic business shift and M&A strategy.  The results of Q1 2023 have been deemed as a “high-water mark in its financial performance” as group revenues total €88m, up 30% on corresponding 2021 results of €67m. “We’ve achieved another record-breaking quarter. The performance …

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Better Collective upgrades media unit with £45m Skycon buyout

SBC News Better Collective upgrades media unit with £45m Skycon buyout

Better Collective AS continues to diversify its media services, by announcing that it has agreed to acquire Skycon Limited for a total consideration of up to £45m.  The transaction will see the Stockholm-listed media group expand its capabilities within digital display advertising, by integrating Skycon assets to expand its Paid Media unit and acquiring its ‘recurring revenue share database’ .  …

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Better Collective takes first step in Africa with PUNCH Nigeria linkup

Better Collective Punch Nigeria

Better Collective has partnered with PUNCH, a widely-read digital media publisher in Nigeria, kickstarting a new commercial and content media relationship. Commencing this week, Better Collective will operate a sports betting section on PUNCH’s digital platform, Punchng.com, described by the firm as ‘Nigeria’s number one website’, significantly expanding its reach in the country. Content will be published in English, providing …

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Better Collective strikes betting media partnership with Goal 

SBC News Better Collective strikes betting media partnership with Goal 

Better Collective continues to expand its B2B services, having entered into an exclusive agreement to support global football media publisher Goal.  Launching the partnership on 1 March, Better Collective has been charged with providing new commercial sports betting content, tech and data insights for Goal domains, which attract an average of 64m monthly visitors. The partnership was struck with Footballco, …

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Better Collective celebrates ‘Big Switch’ as 2022 profits double  

SBC News Better Collective celebrates 'Big Switch' as 2022 profits double  

Better Collective AS has lauded the strong diversification of its media assets, having achieved a record-breaking quarter to close full-year 2022 trading. Publishing its 4th quarter and FY2022 results, the Stockholm-listed media publisher achieved record Q2 revenues of €86m, up 63% on 2021 comparatives of €53m – helping FY revenues stand at €270m (FY2021: €177m).  Headline growth saw Better Collective …

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Better Collective keeps ship on course navigating tricky US switchover

Better Collective purchases majority share in Mindway AI

Better Collective A/S trades with confidence, having fast-tracked strategic changes to its US media network to boost scalability and long-term profits generated by US portfolio.  The Stockholm-listed publisher maintains full-year targets despite anticipating a “larger estimated impact of €10m (revenue and EBITDA)” from its decision to switch its US network from CPA to revenue share deals. Despite changes, Better Collective …

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Jesper Søgaard: Safer gambling involves everybody in the industry

SBC News Jesper Søgaard: Safer gambling involves everybody in the industry

Sports betting is exciting and entertaining for players that are able to control their betting. We want to keep it that way, writes Jesper Søgaard (right), CEO and Co-founder of Better Collective, as part of this month’s Better Collective Spotlight.  Operating in the field of betting and gambling, we always need to have safer gambling in mind. Most players see …

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Transatlantic momentum drives H1 success at Better Collective

Better Collective purchases majority share in Mindway AI

Better Collective has detailed strong progress in both Q2 and H1 2022, as the Danish betting and gaming media publisher experienced continued momentum in both Europe and North America.  For the first six months of the year, Better Collective’s revenue rose by 57% to €123.4m (2021: €78.8m) whilst group EBITDA grew by 37% to €35.3m (€25.9m), with a margin of …

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Better Collective strikes SPORT1 multimedia partnership for disrupted German market 

Better Collective

Better Collective AB  has moved to significantly expand its German market presence by forming a strategic alliance with SPORT1 Media Group.  The partnership will see Better Collective and SPORT1 combine their German assets and resources to establish the leading media platform for Germany’s re-regulated online gambling marketplace – adhering to the laws of the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüNeuRStv) …

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Better Collective ups 2022 earnings guidance following record Q1 opening 

Better Collective CEO Jesper Søgaard

Better Collective AS has declared a ‘record financial performance’, attributed to outstanding US growth that has surpassed all management expectations.  Publishing its Q1 trading update (period ending 31 March), the Stockholm-listed media publisher registered corporate revenues of €67m, up 74% on corresponding 2021 results of €39m. Topline growth was attributed to US market gains, that delivered ‘46% of group revenue …

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