Arena has licensed the editorial operations of the venerable brand since 2019.

When they win; we win.

These arrangements help ensure that the brands they are licensing from us continue to grow and prosper.

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Other top executives also exited the company.

The Arena Group signed an agreement in November to combine with Bridge Media Networks.

Jason Frankl, a senior managing director of FTI, was appointed as chief business transformation officer.

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Authentic Brands Group acquired Sports Illustrated in 2018.

It licensed the editorial operations of the brand to Arena Group in 2019 under a 10-year agreement.