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News.com.au
29-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Kayo Sports heralds record viewership for expanded AFL coverage
Footy fans are watching AFL in record numbers on Kayo Sports in 2025, with audiences up 25 per cent on 2024 and 3.4 billion minutes streamed already as the season approaches the halfway mark. This year Fox Footy launched dedicated commentary teams, bespoke graphics plus 4K for all games, providing audiences with more choice than ever before and ad-free coverage. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. After 11 rounds it's clear that fans streaming on Kayo Sports are loving the quality and variety that Fox Footy is delivering to Thursday Night Footy up 41 per cent compared to last season led by the all-new calling duo of Matt Hill and Mark Howard supported by in depth analysis from Sarah Jones, Jason Dunstall, David King and Leigh Montagna. With Anthony Hudson and Gerard Whateley the new voices of Friday Night Footy, viewing has increased by 30 per cent on Kayo Sports, with the callers teaming up with analysis from host Garry Lyon, Jonathan Brown, Nathan Buckley and Jordan Lewis each week. The all-new Super Saturday LIVE, hosted by Kath Loughnan, Jack Riewoldt and King, recorded the season's most-streamed match on Kayo Sports with an average audience of 389,000 for the Collingwood and Geelong Round 8 match with Saturday audiences up 27 per cent overall. The Friday night Anzac Day clash between Collingwood and Essendon clash delivered the second biggest audience to date with 381,000 streaming viewers. Steve Crawley, Managing Director Fox Sports, said: 'We have loved the opportunity to bring fans the fresh Fox Footy look and sound, with our graphics and commentary teams, to Thursday and Friday Night Footy for the first time. The numbers tell us we have hit the right note, backed by some quality on-field contests. 'We couldn't be happier with our new calling combinations. You've got Matt Hill, he is new and firing, with Mark Howard, he's the Peter Pan, for Thursday's call. And Fridays is the tried and absolutely first class pairing of Anthony Hudson and Gerard Whateley. Most people who know the game, know they are the best.' Cate Hefele, Executive Director Kayo Sports, said: 'We've seen an incredible surge in Kayo Sports viewing this AFL season, as more and more fans come onto the platform and see the value, plus quality of Fox Footy's coverage. 'What's most pleasing is seeing audience growth across the entire round with fans choosing our dedicated commentary teams, graphics, 4K and no ads during live play. 'These numbers, including the record numbers for Saturday's Round 8 Pies and Cats clash, are helping drive growth across the Foxtel Group, as more fans tune into Fox Footy's coverage.' Every match of every round of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season is LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, in 4K, on Kayo Sports. Action continues tonight (May 29) when the Lions host the Bombers on Thursday Night Footy, before the Pies take on the Hawks on Friday Night Footy.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular English tourist attraction in huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building massive play area
The project will put inclusivity first, incorporating accessible pathways and play features to accommodate all abilities GROUND BREAKING Popular English tourist attraction in huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building massive play area A POPULAR English tourist attraction has received a huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building a massive adventure play area. The new 132,000sq ft area aims to blend into the natural landscape and support children's development through play. 4 A popular English tourist attraction has received a huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building a massive adventure play area Credit: Alamy 4 A CGI of the planned outdoor area for Birdworld which is set to feature a magical Spriglet Village perfect for exploration Credit: Birdworld 4 Birdworld currently stands on a 26 acre park and is home to thousands of birds Credit: Birdworld Birdworld currently stands on a 26-acre park and is home to thousands of birds from penguins and owls to flamingos, as part of ongoing conservation work. Recently, the attraction had their plans approved to undergo a £40million renovation project that will create three huge play zones. Inside will be a 1,500 square foot play area - this will be one of the biggest indoor play zones in the UK. It will be set out in interconnected colourful birdhouses with lots slides, tunnels and nets to crawl across. But the Surrey tourist attraction is set to significantly improve and expand its facilities thanks to a multi million pound deal with HSBC UK. Birdworld in Farnham, part of the Haskins Group, will use the seven-figure funding package to build a multi-purpose adventure play area within its existing site. The outside overhaul will include a water zone 'inspired by bird baths' with fountains and wooden troughs for kids to play in. The play area will also feature low-level log seating and staggered wooden platforms with water pumps, decorated with sculpted leaves and branches. There will also be spiral climbing nets, connecting bridges, alongside an indoor play barn equipped with slides and puzzle boards. The project will also put inclusivity first, incorporating accessible pathways and play features to accommodate all abilities, including wheelchair users, alongside sensory play elements reports SurreyLive. The new Wizard of Oz themed land at Gulliver's World It is hoped to increase annual visitor numbers by 65,000 per annum, supporting the attraction's long-term viability and protecting the future of the animals and staff. The plans also include the demolition and replacement of the neighbouring Forest Lodge Garden Centre with an improved and more energy-efficient building. Matt Hill, development director at Birdworld and Haskins Forest Lodge Farnham, said: 'We want Birdworld to be a place of wonder and learning for all families, so we are extremely grateful to have the support of HSBC UK, who believed in our vision to bring this development to fruition. "Together, we're not only creating new opportunities for the community and our guests, but also securing a sustainable future for Birdworld, its animals and our team.' Andy Farmer, corporate relationship director at HSBC UK, added: 'This funding was a natural fit as it showcases how thoughtful investments can create meaningful impact. "It's rewarding to see the funding package facilitate a venture that combines community enrichment and business expansion. "We look forward to seeing Matt and the team continue to drive the business forward.' Elsewhere, a seaside town in the UK has revealed plans to revamp its huge playground, which is the largest free adventure play park in the South East. Plus a huge new adventure playground has opened in the grounds of a historic country house in Leeds with climbing towers, zip-lines and slides. And a UK seaside resort once dubbed a "social mobility coldspot" has been given a major boost after securing nearly £20m of government investment. North Yorkshire Council said £19.5m had been allocated to Scarborough as part of the government's Plan for Neighbourhoods scheme. Also another popular seaside resort town could see its biggest demolition and redevelopment since the 1980s. The demolition would see a shopping centre partially stripped for an £11 million project in the centre of the "Queen of English Riviera". The Union Square shopping centre in Torquay is facing having nine of its shops demolished if planning permission is granted by the council.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Popular English tourist attraction in huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building massive play area
A POPULAR English tourist attraction has received a huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building a massive adventure play area. The new 132,000sq ft area aims to blend into the natural landscape and support children's development through play. Advertisement 4 A popular English tourist attraction has received a huge £5million cash injection as work begins on building a massive adventure play area Credit: Alamy 4 A CGI of the planned outdoor area for Birdworld which is set to feature a magical Spriglet Village perfect for exploration Credit: Birdworld 4 Birdworld currently stands on a 26 acre park and is home to thousands of birds Credit: Birdworld Recently, the attraction had their plans approved to undergo a £40million renovation project that will create three huge play zones. Inside will be a 1,500 square foot play area - this will be one of the biggest indoor play zones in the UK. It will be set out in interconnected colourful birdhouses with lots slides, tunnels and nets to crawl across. Advertisement Places to visit But the Surrey tourist attraction is set to significantly improve and expand its facilities thanks to a multi million pound deal with HSBC UK. Birdworld in Farnham, part of the Haskins Group, will use the seven-figure funding package to build a multi-purpose adventure play area within its existing site. The outside overhaul will include a water zone 'inspired by bird baths' with fountains and wooden troughs for kids to play in. The play area will also feature low-level log seating and staggered wooden platforms with water pumps, decorated with sculpted leaves and branches. Advertisement Most read in News Travel There will also be spiral climbing nets, connecting bridges, alongside an indoor play barn equipped with slides and puzzle boards. The project will also put inclusivity first, incorporating accessible pathways and play features to accommodate all abilities, including wheelchair users, alongside sensory play elements reports The new Wizard of Oz themed land at Gulliver's World It is hoped to increase annual visitor numbers by 65,000 per annum, supporting the attraction's long-term viability and protecting the future of the animals and staff. The plans also include the demolition and replacement of the neighbouring Forest Lodge Garden Centre with an improved and more energy-efficient building. Advertisement Matt Hill, development director at Birdworld and Haskins Forest Lodge Farnham, said: 'We want Birdworld to be a place of wonder and learning for all families, so we are extremely grateful to have the support of HSBC UK, who believed in our vision to bring this development to fruition. "Together, we're not only creating new opportunities for the community and our guests, but also securing a sustainable future for Birdworld, its animals and our team.' Andy Farmer, corporate relationship director at HSBC UK, added: 'This funding was a natural fit as it showcases how thoughtful investments can create meaningful impact. "It's rewarding to see the funding package facilitate a venture that combines community enrichment and business expansion. Advertisement "We look forward to seeing Matt and the team continue to drive the business forward.' Elsewhere, a seaside town in the UK has revealed Plus a And a UK seaside resort once dubbed a "social mobility coldspot" has been given a major boost Advertisement North Yorkshire Council said £19.5m had been allocated to Scarborough as part of the government's Plan for Neighbourhoods scheme. Also another popular seaside resort town could see its The demolition would see a shopping centre partially stripped for an £11 million project in the centre of the " The Advertisement 4 The ground has been cleared for a fantastic new play area at Birdworld in Farnham Credit: Birdworld
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Domo and HCVue Transform HR Insights and Accelerate Workforce Strategies with Data and AI
SILICON SLOPES, Utah, March 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced its partnership with Human Capital Vue (HCVue), a leading provider of human capital management data solutions and a key partner with UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions. HCVue is leveraging Domo's data products and AI platform to equip HR professionals with quick, actionable insights and integrated reporting tools, helping HR teams securely consolidate data from multiple systems to be more efficient and accelerate business value. HR leaders face challenges accessing data trapped in silos across departments like operations, sales, and IT. Makeshift solutions such as manual exports or costly data warehouses often compromise security and waste valuable time. Without seamless data integration, HR cannot deliver the insights executives need for strategic decisions. "Our partnership with Domo allows HR professionals to save time, optimize resources, and integrate data organization-wide," said Matt Hill, Chief Empowerment Officer at HCVue. "Clients are now reporting measurable improvements in employee satisfaction and retention insights—metrics that used to take months to analyze." With the most robust library of data connectors in the market, the Domo platform enables HCVue to integrate data from any corner of the organization. Domo's end-to-end data capabilities also ensure employee information stays safe while using new technologies such as AI tools. The speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness with which Domo unifies UKG data across the organization unlocks real-time context and insight. "Delivering instant reports to our leadership team has been invaluable, offering insights we couldn't access before. Our leaders now have what they need to manage our largest expense and most important asset effectively: our people," said Rita Seiller, HRIS Program Lead at Amstead. Before HCVue and Domo, clients spent as long as 18 months building out comprehensive dashboards and report packages. Now, clients are onboarded into Domo with total visibility into their organization in weeks, all at a cost impossible if building the same capabilities in-house. Users can bring details such as sources for earlier turnover, average post-to-productive days by role, interactive 9-Box, and onboarding processes that have the highest employee retention in the past 180 days. "HCVue's expertise in data optimization and integration for UKG systems makes them an optimal partner for Domo," said RJ Tracy, CRO at Domo. "They can streamline HR processes, helping leaders connect disparate systems, gain real-time analysis, and enhance their overarching strategy." To learn more about how innovative organizations like HCVue are partnering with Domo to put data to work for everyone, visit About Human Capital Vue Human Capital Vue transforms scattered workforce data into a single, real-time source of truth for businesses. We give HR teams the insight and work hours back to drive strategic outcomes and elevate workforce health. As a key partner with UKG and Domo, HCVue transforms workforce data into strategic value. About Domo Domo is an AI and Data Products platform that helps companies of all sizes leverage data and AI to drive value in today's data-driven world. Built around our customers' preferred data foundation, powered by our award-winning solution, and enriched with our partner ecosystem, the Domo platform enables users to prepare, visualize, automate, distribute, and build end-to-end data products that provide solutions across the entire data journey. From hydrating your data foundation, to building fully embedded applications that can be shared with your employees and customers, to deploying AI models across a variety of providers, Domo gives users the ability to build data products that generate measurable value for the business. For more information, visit You can also follow Domo on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. Domo is a registered trademark of Domo, Inc. View source version on Contacts Cynthia CowenPR@
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions expected to stay home from work Monday following Big Game, survey says
WASHINGTON ()–Many employers will likely find themselves short-handed Monday, as are expected to miss work because of the Super Bowl, according to According to the survey (completed on behalf of ), the figure would be a record. 'It should definitely be a holiday,' said Matt Hill, who watched the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at Exiles Bar. More fans around the country are calling for the Monday after the Big Game to be deemed a holiday. 'You got to give them the day off the day after, [or] make the game earlier,' said Alan Bray. How much do Super Bowl commercials cost? One fan believes he has the solution, in a plan that echoes what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in April 2024. 'What the NFL should do is get 18 games in the season so that next year, the Super Bowl takes place over Presidents Day weekend, we all get a day off,' said Tim Hartz. The UKG survey predicts three million people will call out sick, even though they're not. The same amount is expected to skip work without telling anyone. Roughly 13 million people have already been approved to take Monday off. 'I'd love to sleep in tomorrow, but I have to be to work at eight,' said Emily Smith. However, the owner of Exiles Bar told DC News Now that he is not concerned about any of his employees missing work on Monday – they'll be at a company party. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
