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The 2026 World Cup has officially come to a close, and Spain has emerged victorious as the new World Champions! To celebrate this historic championship, we are highlighting Spain's stunning Sports Illustrated digital cover. Illustrated by Lisett Ledón, the bold artwork captures the pulse of Spanish fandom by centering on rising star Lamine Yamal alongside iconic cultural symbols like the abanico (hand fan) and vuvuzela. It perfectly celebrates a "New Spain" honoring its roots while leaping toward World Cup glory. The tournament may be over, but you can still relive every thrilling moment, expert breakdown and unforgettable highlight from the pitch across SI's comprehensive World Cup hub. 👉 Explore the inspiration behind Spain's cover artwork here: https://lnkd.in/edy7NpbJ 👉 Relive the excitement with SI's complete World Cup coverage here: https://lnkd.in/gDzCk9Z2 #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #WorldCup2026 #Spain #LamineYamal #Soccer #SportsBiz #SportsStorytelling

As the digital industry moves away from third-party cookies, publishers must find ways to convert tentpole traffic spikes into addressable, consent-based audiences. In a Q&A with Rob Beeler, our Director of Audience Development, Rebecca Hyde, dives into how we’re shifting users from passive consumption to active participation by weaving first-party data capture directly into the experience architecture. The key to this strategy? A clear value exchange and making registration a feature rather than a barrier. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eStZ5Gxv #MinuteMedia #FirstPartyData #AdTech #PublishingTech #SportsBiz #AudienceEngagement Beeler.Tech

As Spain takes the pitch today for their highly-anticipated 2026 World Cup Semi-Final match, we are looking back at the profound passion of Spanish midfielder, Rodri. In this incredible archival piece for The Players’ Tribune, Rodri opens up about his unique path to superstardom, balancing university life with playing in La Liga and the pure, unmatched joy of winning for his country. "There is only one thing that touches the heart like that. Only football can do it...Thank God for football for making us dream," Rodri (The Players' Tribune, September 2024). 👉 Read Rodri's full archival story here: https://lnkd.in/gedpiicx #MinuteMedia #ThePlayersTribune #WorldCup2026 #Spain #Rodri #Soccer #SportsStorytelling #SportsBiz

Time is running out to secure your tickets to the 2026 World Cup Final! ⏳⚽ The tournament is heating up, and so are the stakes inside the Sports Illustrated World Cup Fan Zone. By competing in daily interactive challenges, fans can enter for a chance to win tickets to the biggest match in global sports. But hurry, the opportunity to enter the ultimate giveaway officially ends on July 11th! At Minute Media, we love building immersive, interactive experiences that bring passionate fans together and closer to the global game they love. Don’t miss your chance to be there in person. 👉 Step into the Fan Zone and enter to win here: https://lnkd.in/eKYE7yUV

After a thrilling Round of 16, the 2026 World Cup has narrowed down to the final eight teams fighting to keep their championship dreams alive: France 🇫🇷, Morocco 🇲🇦, Spain 🇪🇸, Belgium 🇧🇪, Norway 🇳🇴, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, Argentia 🇦🇷 and Switzerland 🇨🇭! Whether you are cheering for the reigning champs or a Cinderella story, celebrate the Quarter Finals with the stunning illustrated covers for all of the advancing teams in Sports Illustrated's interactive World Cup content hub. 👉 Find your nation’s cover and explore the hub here: https://world-cup.si.com/ #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #WorldCup2026 #QuarterFinals #Soccer #SportsBiz #SportsStorytelling #WorldCup Illustration Credit: Renaud Vigourt, Mohamed Elwaid, Lisett Ledón, KAAN Illustration, Natalie Foss, The Sporting Press, Martin Laksman and Maria Grejc

As Switzerland and Colombia head into halftime of their 2026 World Cup knockout match, we're looking back at the incredible resilience of Swiss star, Granit Xhaka. In this powerful archival piece for The Players’ Tribune, Xhaka opens up about the lowest point of his club career, the extreme hate he faced from his own fans and how his father's history as a political prisoner taught him to never fold under pressure. "This is it. Go all in, or give up... This is how I like to play," Granit Xhaka (The Players' Tribune, April 2022). At Minute Media, we are incredibly proud to share the raw, unfiltered stories that define the athletes we watch compete on the biggest global stages. 👉 Read the full archival story here: https://lnkd.in/gP_BeuEn #MinuteMedia #ThePlayersTribune #WorldCup2026 #Switzerland #GranitXhaka #Soccer #SportsStorytelling #SportsBiz

From on the ground at #CannesLions to the global stage of the 2026 World Cup, June was a massive month across the Minute Media portfolio! 🚀 We are incredibly proud to see our continued investment in premium storytelling, authentic partnerships and cutting-edge technology deliver immense value for our audiences and brand partners alike: ✨ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Sports Illustrated and Dove’s "Sports reIllustrated" won the "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging" category at the 8th Annual Hashtag Sports Awards, taking home both the official Hashie Award and the Fan's Voice Award for their impactful, purpose-driven campaign. 🌍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Sports Illustrated celebrated the 2026 World Cup with their most ambitious project yet - collaborating with 48 artists from around the globe to create unique digital covers that capture the cultural heartbeat of every competing nation. 📱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Our tech and product teams continued to deliver unparalleled, real-time engagement for fans, officially launching the immersive Sports Illustrated World Cup Fan Zone and FanSided’s interactive NBA Draft Tracker. 📊 𝗔𝗱𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Minute Media was proudly featured in Jounce Media's June Supply Path Benchmarking Report as a Bellwether Publisher, highlighting our position as a top 35 global ad exchange and our continued commitment to a 100% transparent account rating. At Minute Media, this is exactly the kind of cross-company collaboration we strive for—combining innovative publishing technology, premium storytelling, and authentic partnerships. 👉 Explore the 48-cover World Cup gallery here: https://lnkd.in/edy7NpbJ 👉 Experience the SI World Cup Fan Zone here: https://lnkd.in/eKYE7yUV #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #FanSided #SportsBiz #AdTech #PublishingTech #BrandPartnerships #DigitalMedia #CannesLions

We are excited to share Sports Illustrated's August issue featuring NBA Finals MVP, Jalen Brunson, on the cover. In the exclusive interview, SI sat down with Brunson to talk about the journey that led to his historic championship. From overcoming early high school losses to the unwavering trust in his mindset that fueled his success in New York, SI offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at an overlooked talent redefining his own potential. 👉 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gVR32bjQ 👉 Order your own copy of the issue here: https://lnkd.in/gP_dPxVi #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #NewYorkKnicks #JalenBrunson #NBA #NBAChampions #SportsStorytelling #CoverStory #SportsBiz #Interview

Show us how you are celebrating the 2026 World Cup! ⚽📸 As the tournament action continues, we want to see exactly how you are experiencing the global game! Whether you are at a watch party with friends, celebrating at a local fan festival or cheering from the stands, the Sports Illustrated team wants to see it. Fans can upload their pictures to the all-new Fan Gallery inside the SI World Cup Fan Zone. By sharing your favorite moments, you could even be featured in a future issue of Sports Illustrated! At Minute Media, we believe the best part of sports is the community behind it. We are incredibly proud to build immersive, interactive experiences that capture the true voice of the fan and bring people closer to the game they love. 👉 Share your photos and check out the Fan Gallery here: https://lnkd.in/gSqKFEwf #MinuteMedia #SportsIllustrated #WorldCup2026 #FanGallery #Soccer #SportsBiz #FanExperience #Fandom

Creativity is the ultimate competitive advantage in the AI era.🚀 Last week, our team was on the ground at #CannesLions, connecting with top minds across brands, media and tech to discuss the future of our industry. From our conversations at SPORT BEACH and across the festival, a clear vision emerged: 🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: The industry has officially entered an “operational AI” phase. While AI is streamlining workflows and driving production efficiency, original storytelling and human judgment are more valuable than ever. 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 > 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲: Brands are looking beyond sheer scale and basic impressions as a focus on cultural relevance, authentic storytelling and building deep, long-term fandoms takes center stage. 📈 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: The traditional “brand vs. performance” debate is fading as award-winning creativity is no longer just a branding exercise, but a measurable growth driver. 🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺: Creators have moved from the sidelines to the center of the conversation with brands increasingly investing in them as long-term business partners and media companies rather than just one-off influencers. At Minute Media, we strongly believe that pairing industry-leading technology with unparalleled, authentic storytelling is the key to bringing fans closer to the things they love. By continuing to build sustainable communities and investing in impactful live experiences, we are proving that real connection will always win. Thank you to our partners at SPORT BEACH for having us. Already looking forward to next year! #MinuteMedia #CannesLions2026 #AdTech #Publishing #SportsMedia #SportsBiz #Storytelling #DigitalMedia