Two years ago the International Cricket Council hired data-driven sports marketing agency Two Circles help meet the rising demand that rights-holders demonstrate measurable impact against brand objectives. David Walmsley investigates how they did it.
ICC targets younger audiences with digital-first, data-led broadcasting approach
Adam Nelson reports on how the International Cricket Council revamped its broadcast coverage ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, focusing on storytelling to attract new audiences and break digital engagement records
It’s a woman’s world: Marketing the ICC Women’s World Cup
Sachin Tendulkar employed as an ambassador to grow the women’s game
Ticket ballot creates sense of demand outstripping supply
Advertising campaigns are not women-specific
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BCCI launches tender for two new IPL franchises
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has launched a tender process to appoint two new franchise teams to the Indian Premier League from 2022
Cricket West Indies becomes first full ICC member to sign with Horizm
Cricket West Indies has turned to Horizm, the digital inventory management company, to value and create revenues from the cricket governing body’s website and social media channels.
Rario launches cricket-based digital collectibles platform
Singapore-based technology firm Rario is launching a cricket-based digital collectibles platform in what it claims to be a world first for the sport
Sony agrees content deal with Facebook, Twitter for India summer tours
Pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has reached an agreement with Facebook and Twitter, enabling the social media platforms to show highlights and clips from the Indian cricket team's forthcoming…
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.