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The Democratization of Content and How It Benefits Content Creators and Businesses
Keeping up with all of the developments in the tech and social media space can be extremely difficult. Social media is the defining medium of our times, and the way it is utilized is constantly evolving.
The rise of social media, alongside other technological advancements, has allowed content creators to take control over the means of content production more than ever before.
Anyone with access to a phone and an internet connection can create highly engaging content on whatever topics they want and share it with the world. Individuals now have the power to create content that can compete with what major companies are producing. The development of content creation tools and technology is rapidly reducing any gaps that still exist in quality.
What’s more, social media means that this content can reach millions of people in minutes. This democratization of content is a key development of our times, and with millions of micro-influencers and content creators finding success, this can also empower smaller businesses, allowing them to significantly boost their marketing efforts through partnerships.
This evolution not only levels the playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but also empowers them to rival larger corporations in the quality and efficiency of their marketing efforts. It’s a testament to SMEs’ potential and capability in the digital age.
Small content creators and micro-influencers present a cost-effective solution for companies. They offer the opportunity to use content that engages and directly connects with their audiences, establishing a profound link between small businesses and their consumers. This enhances the marketing potential and reduces costs, as micro-influencers and content creators provide a much higher return on investment.
The rise of more democratic content creation tools has allowed the micro-influencer space to boom, which in turn has allowed them to help smaller businesses find creators who align with their values and branding.
From a bigger perspective, this content democratization reduces the entry barrier for businesses to top-quality content. Companies no longer need to shell out huge marketing budgets on celebrity advertising or huge influencers. Thanks to micro-influencers, they can now access creative and innovative content, encouraging businesses of all sizes to explore the world of content creation.
The tools and platforms now available to micro-influencers and smaller content creators have significantly leveled the playing field, ensuring anyone can break into the space. This has also fostered a healthy environment where competition is built on creativity, not who has the biggest checkbook.
In our experience, this creative environment helps content creators grow. They are driven by an urge to create engaging content that stimulates discussions and connects with their communities. This authentic connection is something that celebrity endorsements and advertising simply can not recreate, and it can be priceless for a small or medium business looking to grow and acquire more customers. A genuine endorsement from a micro-influencer can be worth its weight in gold for a company looking to reach its target audience.
At SGG Media, we have had great success partnering with the most creative micro-influencers in the industry with companies that align with their brands and values. We have watched our micro-influencers flourish creatively and utilize different mediums to find success for their business partners.
The creative freedom provided by social media has allowed our micro-influencers to attract audiences in a multitude of ways. Our micro-influencers have been able to utilize different mediums and tools, including videos and podcasts, to build communities and connect them to businesses. Furthermore, this freedom also enables a feedback loop between audiences, micro-influencers, and businesses. Audiences can tell creators what they want to see, and they can shift their focus to enable this.
As the content industry continues to thrive, small and mid-sized businesses are now presented with the opportunity to compete with big businesses for audiences in a way never seen before, and at SGG Media, we are at the forefront of this movement.
Author: Troy Paul, CEO and Co-founder at SGG Media
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Sportradar introduces next gen Bundesliga products

Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, and deliver next-generation digital experiences for the betting and gaming market.
Sportradar’s partnership with Bundesliga International dates back to 2005. Utilising the 3.6 million data points from every Bundesliga match, and harnessing Sportradar’s proprietary technology, a suite of engaging products has been launched ahead of the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, and available to Sportradar’s global client base. These include:
Live Player Markets: Leveraging Bundesliga tracking data and Sportradar’s advanced AI capabilities in real-time will create approximately 240 additional opportunities to bet per match.
4Sight Streaming: Award-winning, next generation streaming technology allows betting operators to incorporate AI-driven animated overlays and actionable insights into a live stream, enriching the Bundesliga viewing experience by increasing understanding of live match action.
Enhanced Live Match Tracker: Powered by tracking data and computer vision which keeps fans engaged and provides in-play betting opportunities directly within the betting app.
“We are thrilled to further deepen our collaboration with Bundesliga, one of the most popular football leagues in the world,” said Patrick Mostboeck, SVP Fan Engagement at Sportradar.
“Over the course of our nearly twenty-year relationship, we’ve worked together to develop some of the most innovative and engaging football solutions for fans across the globe. And we continue to work together to power new ways to engage audiences and deliver unmatched value to the global football ecosystem.”
With coverage of more than 150,000 matches annually across 900+ football leagues, as industry leaders Sportradar offers the industry’s deepest and most comprehensive football portfolio.
“The Bundesliga is always looking to innovate and, working with Sportradar, we lead the way when it comes to enhancing our media product for the betting and gaming industry,” said Peer Naubert, Chief Executive Officer of Bundesliga International.
“This long-term relationship lays the foundation for creating new ideas and staying ahead of the curve, and we’re excited to see the fruits of that labour come to life with this latest launch.”
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Vixio Announces the Finalists for the 2025 Global Regulatory Awards

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) shortlist.
Now in their ninth year, the GRAs continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. This year’s awards shortlist features 21 award categories, over 190 finalists and more than 100 unique organisations represented. “Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. Achieving a place on the shortlist is no small feat, especially in our most competitive year yet. The continued growth of the GRAs reflects how seriously the industry takes compliance and the ongoing drive for excellence in this field,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. Woolfrey added: “Our thanks go to the judging panel for their diligent and independent evaluation, which ensures the integrity of these awards. We look forward to celebrating with so many of you in November.”
The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables will sell out fast. Vixio strongly advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out. You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio’s quick and easy booking portal. Additional information on table bookings can be found here.
The GRAs 2025 shortlist is as follows:
AML or MLR Professional of the Year | |
1 | Carlos Suárez, Catena Media |
2 | Cecile O’Connell, LeoVegas |
3 | Dave Foppert, DraftKings |
4 | Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS |
5 | Georgi Iliev, Delasport |
8 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier | |
1 | BETBY |
2 | Digitain |
3 | Docaposte |
4 | GBG |
5 | GeoComply |
6 | GeoLocs by mkodo |
7 | Kambi |
8 | OpenBet |
9 | Play’n GO |
10 | Pragmatic Solutions |
11 | Soft2Bet |
12 | Wazdan |
Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator Sponsored by: Gaming Associates | |
1 | Betinia |
2 | CampoBet |
3 | DraftKings |
4 | Genting Casinos |
5 | LeoVegas |
6 | Tipico Games |
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year Sponsored by: eCOGRA |
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1 | Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas |
2 | Anton Sikström, Catena Media |
3 | Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group |
4 | Ed Bedrosian, Xpoint |
5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
6 | Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings |
7 | Lloyd Lemmon, Pragmatic Solutions |
8 | Ray Dunkle, Virginia Lottery |
9 | Sara Cass, IFX Payments |
10 | Sophie Bowler, Zodia Custody |
11 | Steve Richardson, Scientific Games |
12 | Tommaso Di Chio, Bragg Gaming |
Compliance Innovator of the Year | |
1 | BetComply |
2 | BizAcuity Solutions |
3 | GeoComply |
4 | Mindway AI |
5 | OneComply |
6 | OpenBet |
7 | Rightlander |
8 | Sharp Vision |
9 | Soft2Bet |
10 | Xpoint |
Compliance Professional of the Year | |
1 | Andrew Poole, Light & Wonder |
2 | Ardie Manuel, Virginia Lottery |
3 | Arshak Muradyan, Digitain |
4 | Bill Curtis, DraftKings |
5 | Christopher Lottering, Pragmatic Solutions |
6 | Denzil Mason, Genting Casinos |
7 | Jeremie Kanter, Continent 8 |
8 | Jessica Feil, OpenBet |
9 | Juan Jose Daruich, Daruich |
10 | Martin Crowe, NexaCompliance |
11 | Ryan Farrah, LeoVegas |
12 | Tatevik Grigoryan, BetConstruct |
Compliance Rising Star Special Award | |
1 | Attila Hunter, Betika |
2 | Birgit Strauszberger, Greentube |
3 | Jasmine Yasin, Delasport |
4 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
5 | Kevin Kostreci, GLI |
6 | Kizzie Fenner, Evoke |
7 | Maša Tičar, Pragmatic Solutions |
8 | Medisha Moodley, Games Global |
9 | Robert Lo Giudice, BetMGM |
10 | Shacke Manukyan, BetConstruct |
11 | Sheena Patel, DraftKings |
12 | Vanessa Hurt, Paysafe |
Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: Docaposte |
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1 | AGS |
2 | BetConstruct |
3 | Bragg Gaming |
4 | Continent 8 |
5 | Delasport |
6 | Digitain |
7 | DraftKings |
8 | OpenBet |
9 | Playtech |
10 | San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission |
11 | Scientific Games |
12 | Wazdan |
Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year | |
1 | Carl Brincat, LeoVegas |
2 | Devon Dalbock, GLI |
3 | Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media |
4 | Emőke Péter, Worldline |
5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
6 | Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe |
7 | Michael Karloutsos, Hard Rock International |
8 | Travis Foley, BMM Innovation Group |
Legal Team of the Year | |
1 | Alea |
2 | Altenar |
3 | Betika |
4 | Betsson Group |
5 | Bragg Gaming |
6 | Catena Media |
7 | Kambi |
8 | LeoVegas |
9 | Light & Wonder |
10 | OKTO |
11 | Paysafe |
12 | Virginia Lottery |
Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: White Bullet |
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1 | BetMGM |
2 | Better Collective |
3 | Catena Media |
4 | Gentoo Media |
5 | LeoVegas |
Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling | |
1 | AiR HUB – UNLV International Gaming Institute |
2 | Betting and Gaming Council |
3 | Casino Guru |
4 | EPIC Global Solutions |
5 | Flutter Entertainment |
6 | GamProtect |
7 | Genting Casinos |
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BGaming Marks the First Anniversary of Viral Hit Aviamasters™ with Record-Breaking Metrics

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming celebrates the first anniversary of the release of its viral casual game, Aviamasters™. The game has broken multiple records over the last six months and has redefined what players can expect from aviation-inspired casual gaming.
Launched in July 2024, the game has proven to be a viral banger, demonstrating continued growth throughout the year. In the past six months, it has received over 500 million TikTok views, with over 200 new videos being posted daily on the platform. This incredible social media presence, combined with ad campaigns and affiliate strategies, has built a strong community of players around the game.
Beyond its viral popularity, Aviamasters™ distinguishes itself from the aviation-style crash games that have flooded the market in the last couple of years. Its unique physics-based mechanic shifts the focus from avoiding a crash to mastering a successful landing, making Aviamasters™ stand out as both intuitive and deeply engaging for players worldwide.
This unique approach has clearly resonated with players, with Aviamasters™ delivering excellent metrics. The game reported a 740% increase in new players over the course of five months, with a consistent week-on-week growth, including significant increases across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
All of this success has also led to strong market demand, with top-tier casinos adapting the product to fit their own brand, including Shuffle’s “Happy Bird” and RainBet’s “Aviamasters™.
Aviamasters™ and BGaming’s full portfolio of products will be on display at the upcoming SBC Lisbon event in September. The BGaming team will be on hand to discuss the game’s success in person and explore the value that other games in its portfolio can deliver, learn more.
Kate Puteiko, CMO at BGaming, said: “When we launched Aviamasters™ a year ago, we could have only dreamed about how successful it has been. The game’s viral popularity and strategic value are clear. Not only has it helped establish BGaming as a leading voice in the casual gaming space, but it has also helped our partners attract millions of customers. We can’t wait to showcase the game, as well as many of our other gaming products, at SBC Lisbon this September.”
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