Broadcast

Discussing the BIG decisions of the day –
Informing the World.

“I have always turned to Michael Payne as the fount of Olympic knowledge. ....from procedures to politics to performance, Michael manages to enlighten & entertain his audience while demystifying this complex world. He is the consummate broadcaster.

BBC World, David Eades

Politics–

from Ukraine Sporting sanctions to risk of boycotts.

The Games–

from postponement to delivery.

Games Operations–

security.

Controversies,

scandals, corruption, bidding.

Sport–

New sports; traditional sports fighting for survival

Business–

from deals to future trends.

Australian Radio 3aw. 2021

Countdown to Tokyo – Sponsorship and the real reason McDonalds left the Olympics.

For years, McDonald’s was one of the IOC’s major partners, but that relationship ended back in 2017. At the time, McDonald’s said it was to focus on other priorities, but Payne reveals, there’s more to the story, and why the IOC was happy to part way with the fast food giant

 

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