ESPORTS | The role of publishers in esports
To understand esports, you must understand what role games publishers - the companies that create and sell games - play in the sector.
ESPORTS | Esports: exciting, but difficult to value and still small in the global sports context
In the first piece from our new esports content channel, we take a critical look at the differing valuations of the industry, and its landmark deals to date.
Partner content | Sport&Co: Last call for Olympic archers
In the latest installment of Eurosport's Sport&Co series, archery's world governing body World Archery talks about athlete preparations for this summer's Olympics.
Pele v Samsung. Who will win?
Nick Fenner, commercial partner with media law specialist TLT asks whether Brazilian legend will win his £30M image rights case against Samsung
Staying a step ahead of the cheats
Data specialist Sportradar is positioning itself at the heart of the fight against corruption in sport, and as the ‘perfect ally’ of international federations in protecting their properties, athletes and fans. This article was produced by SportBusiness International working in association with Sportradar.
The Sport Business Summit New York by Leaders, day two round-up
Review of the stage discussions at the Leaders event, including MLS commissioner Don Garber speaking about Fifa, what private equity houses think the hottest investments in sports are, the next steps for esports, and more.
The Sport Business Summit New York by Leaders, day one round-up
Wrap of the on-stage action at the Leaders event, which included CBS Sports president Sean McManus speaking on Super Bowl 50 and the future of sports broadcasting, Gatorade on sponsorship strategy, WME | IMG on marketing across entertainment and sport, and more.
FREE PREVIEW | Fifa ‘like a kid in a sweetshop’ and proposed reforms inadequate, says former insider Schmid
Fifa’s decision to take media and marketing rights in-house was a fatal move in its descent into a mire of proven and alleged corruption, according to former high-ranking Fifa rights agent Dominik Schmid.
Where next for Fifa?
Taking commercial rights in-house compounded Fifa’s troubles and its proposed reforms don’t go anywhere near far enough. These are the thoughts of Dominik Schmid, a former industry insider who managed the federation’s commercial rights at agencies ISL, KirchSport and Infront Sports & Media.
PDF download | The Numbers Game: Big Data and the Business of Sport
Get to grips with the 'big data' phenomenon and understand how it can be applied to the sports industry in this in-depth report.