International Surfing Association president Fernando Aguerre writes exclusively for SportBusiness International about the sport’s hopes of joining the programme for the Olympic Games.
Communique: The Winds of Change
Owen Evans traveled to Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan, in July.
Vero’s Jasani: how to win a campaign for inclusion in the Olympic Games
The campaign of the International Surfing Association for inclusion in the Olympics was led by ISA president, Fernando Aguerre. Vero Communications worked to strengthen the federation's relations with key figures in the Olympic movement. Vero managing director Sujit Jasani tells Frank Dunne what goes into building a successful campaign.
World Surf League heightens sustainability push
The World Surf League this week is rolling out a series of environmental initiatives to tie into the June 8 World Oceans Day, including a commitment to make its operations globally carbon neutral by the…
China replaces Brazil as host for World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed that the Chinese city of Wanning is to replace Buzios in Brazil as host of this year’s World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC).
World Surf League enters into innovative partnership with Airbnb
The World Surf League (WSL) has moved into the experiential travel and leisure market through an innovative new partnership with home rental and travel company Airbnb.
World Surf League forms new competition to mark event hosting landmark
The World Surf League (WSL) has formed a new team event to mark its first major competition at a facility utilising artificial wave technology.
Chelsea FC targets non-football fans through consumer products division
David Rose, director of Chelsea FC’s new digital consumer products division, Chelsea Digital Ventures, tells SportBusiness how the unit is seeking to create new revenue streams and aggregate new customer datasets after launching three training, nutrition and health-related products in the last 18 months.
“Why wait when you have the right partner?” | How Capitals sealed first NHL jersey patch deal
Jim Van Stone, Monumental’s president of business operations and chief commercial officer, speaks to SportBusiness about the strategy in becoming a first-mover in the NHL's landmark new commercial category.
Ex-Liverpool CEO Moore sees future of sports broadcasting in Unity’s ‘metaverse’
Peter Moore has spent his career in video games with the likes of Sega and Xbox, and in football as the chief executive of Liverpool FC. His new role at 3D software developer Unity seeks to combine the two worlds, creating virtual recreations of real sporting events to democratise the viewing experience.
Brett Gosper on the NFL’s future plans in Europe
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Brett Gosper, National Football League’s head of the United Kingdom and Europe. Eric and Chris also discuss a series of ongoing crises within the National Women’s Soccer League, the National Football League Players Association, and numerous facets of top-tier European football.