COMPLETED LIVE BLOG | Leaders 2016 – Sport Business Summit – Brands
Catch up on what happened on the Brands stream at the Leaders Sport Business Summit, featuring analysis from top marketers on how the industry is changing.
COMPLETED LIVE BLOG | Leaders 2016 – Sport Business Summit – Digital
Catch up on what happened on the Digital stream at the Leaders Sport Business Summit. Speakers included Brandon Gayle, Head of Global Sports Partnerships at Instagram; Rory Brown, President of Bleacher Report; and some leading sports YouTubers...
Sponsored white paper | How fans consume sport
EVS has conducted research to reveal how today’s fans consume sport. Results show how enriched content on mobile devices can generate new revenue opportunities for clubs and stadia. Presented in association with EVS.
The TV Sports Awards (TVSA) 2016 invites you to start bidding for exceptional items and experiences to help raise money for Play for Change (PFC), a sport and education charity for children.
Hosted alongside SPORTELMonaco with influential and well-respected sports media partners, the prestigious TVSA brings together sporting legends, high profile guests and executives from the sport media industry, whilst providing a platform to raise funds for PFC.
Sponsored Content | How IMMAF is taking MMA to the next level
Mixed Martial Arts has shown such a phenomenal growth since its contemporary inception in the 90's that it is easy to forget its professional rules are no older than iTunes. Produced in association with IMMAF.
COMPLETED LIVE BLOG | Leaders 2016 – Sport Business Summit – The Leader
Catch up on what happened on The Leader stream at the Leaders Sport Business Summit by reading our live blog of each session. Speakers included Victor Montagliani, president of CONCACAF; JB Perrette of Discovery Networks International and Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
TIE BREAK TENS TO RETURN IN VIENNA – THIEM, TSONGA, HAAS, IVANISEVIC SIGN UP
Tie Break Tens, the quick-fire tie-break tennis tournament which launched in December last year, will return for its second edition on October 23rd at the Erste Bank Open 500 - the ATP World Tour 500 stop in Vienna.
Is Sacramento Kings’ new home the greenest sports venue in the world?
Golden 1 Center, the new home of the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise, includes innovations such as putting temperature control in the hands of the fans. Greg Pitcher asks whether this sets a new benchmark in sustainability.
COMPLETED LIVE BLOG | Leaders 2016 – The Future Stadium Summit / The Fan Marketing Summit
Live blog with highlights from the Leaders Future Stadium Summit and Fan Marketing Summit. This pair of events in London featured a series of case studies from market-leading sports stadium and fan engagement projects.
The Big Debate: Will OTT overtake TV by 2020?
Sports Matters Asia | Five things we Learned
Richard Welbirg reports on his five takeaways from two days at the All That Matters conference in Singapore. The conference included two panel discussions on the best way to do business in China and India.
European football | Can ÄŒeferin embrace clubs and leagues?
New Uefa president Aleksander ÄŒeferin is walking a tightrope between the demands of Europe’s football leagues and the continent’s elite clubs over the revamp of European club competitions. Frank Dunne talks to football insiders about how it will all play out.
Uber allies | Miami Dolphins benefit from ride sharing partnership
A new partnership between the Miami Dolphins and travel app Uber has the potential to change the way fans travel to and engage with US sports events. Ben Cronin reports
Tour de Force | Tour of Britain benefits from British cycling heroes
The Tour of Britain was dead and buried 17 years ago when a title sponsor withdrew its support, but the emergence of a new generation of British cycling heroes has helped it emerge from the ashes. Ben Cronin reports.
Video | SAP’s CityPulse Wall keeps Man City fans connected
The new interactive CityPulse Wall in City Square at the Etihad Stadium allows fans to interrogate large live and historic data sets. Gino di Castri reports on the role it is playing in technology firm SAP's sponsorship of Manchester City.
Pedal power | Cyling makes a play for China
The bicycle is making a comeback in China and opportunities for sports properties are emerging as the government tries to promote cycling and take polluting cars off the roads. Mark Dreyer reports.
A convenient marriage | Golf’s new strategic alliance
With the signing of a strategic alliance, the European and Asian Tours hope they can create new opportunities for sponsors and widen media exposure. However, both are downplaying the chances of a joint brand.
Mandel on a Mission | IMG Media chief on the evolution of the agency
IMG Media’s Hillary Mandel has an appetite for some of sport’s most lucrative deals. She caught up with James Emmett to chew the fat over the evolution of the influential agency.
Hanging with the Kids | How Fiba made a margin on its youth competition content
Securing live linear TV coverage for youth and women’s events is impossible for most governing bodies. However, Fiba is proving that you can build audiences for grassroots events in a cost-effective way on social media. Frank Dunne reports.
Ask the experts | What are the strengths and weaknesses of the NBA?
When it comes to international development, few sports properties have been as pro-active and persistent as the NBA. SportBusiness International asked two expert but independent observers of the competition to reflect on its successes and the challenges facing the league.