Features
The Road Ahead
What are the technology-led consumer and business trends that the sports industry must be ready for in 2016? A group of technologists, futurologists, and sports and media executives gathered at Leaders Meet Innovation in London last month to discuss the topic. Kevin McCullagh was there and rounds up what you should be looking out for.
Packing a punch – Australian Focus
Australia’s credentials in the sports industry are built on its popular domestic leagues, enviable track record as a host of major events, and performance on the international stage. Andy Fry looks at the country’s blueprint for success and what the future holds.
A game of snap
Sport is rushing to embrace Snapchat, but the platform still has to crack the revenue conundrum. Frank Dunne reports.
Extreme Winter Sports Focus: Off Piste
The entertainment factor has brought spectators closer to the heart of some of the most forward-thinking events in the burgeoning winter sports sector. Dominic Bliss finds out more.
A new reality?
The media industry’s major players have been lining up to invest in virtual reality, but what will the impact be on sport? Rob Ridley investigates.
Brand Association
Richard Gillis looks at how some of sport’s leading rights-holders need supportive partners more than ever
The Leader: David Haggerty
International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty writes exclusively for SportBusiness International about his plans for the sport after being appointed to the helm of the governing body in September
Ground-Breaking
Matt Cutler looks at four innovative sports venues opening this year. What are their unique features and how will they create revenue-generation opportunities for their owners whilst taking the live fan experience to a new level?
Sealed with an X
SportBusiness International explores the reasons behind the collapse of Hamburg’s bid for the Olympics, and the impact on future bidding processes
Sector Focus: Security (3/3) – New threats and security procedures
Recent terrorist attacks have left a cloud hanging over the start of 2016, but how can organisers of sport’s major events this year reassure visitors and prepare for potential threats?
Sector Focus: Security (2/3) – Coordination and strategic challenges
Recent terrorist attacks have left a cloud hanging over the start of 2016, but how can organisers of sport’s major events this year reassure visitors and prepare for potential threats?
Sector Focus: Security (1/3) – Liberty, Equality, Fraternity…Security
Recent terrorist attacks have left a cloud hanging over the start of 2016, but how can organisers of sport’s major events this year reassure visitors and prepare for potential threats?
A Fresh Start?
Squash is at a crossroads as its governing body’s president prepares to step down. Kevin Roberts reports.
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.
Great Strides
The Curragh and Longchamp, two of the most famous names in horse racing, are undergoing transformations. Ryan Herman reports.
Wrigley’s Extra
Barry Wilner looks at the $500m facelift of one of Major League Baseball’s historic venues and asks: is evolution better than revolution?
Queens’ Club
Rob Ridley looks at how a brand new event for ladies golf, The Queens, could attract a whole new demographic of fans from its key Asian market