The UFC spent roughly $60 million producing and broadcasting a staged White House visit featuring its fighters, using the event as a major publicity and content play. The move involved top UFC figures and media partners and signals the organization’s increasing willingness to invest heavily in spectacle-driven, owned media to boost audience engagement and brand value.
Business Programming Inside The UFC’s $60 Million Made-For-TV White House Gambit Jun 4, 2026 | Alex Weprin Facebook Tweet Save this article for later! Login or create a Free Member Profile to bookmark it. Dana White, the CEO of the MMA promotion, is betting that the unprecedented spectacle, sparked by a suggestion from President Trump, will deliver new fans to the sport and millions of eyeballs to Paramount+. This article was originally posted on hollywoodreporter.com Continue reading
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