Fan Engagement
Kyle Nelson Co–Founder & Chief Marketing Officer MVPindex at SDMS Miami
Kyle Nelson from MVPindex discusses how golfer Ricky Fowler successfully uses social media to promote his brand.
Brooklyn Nets reaping rewards of Durant, Irving signings
The Brooklyn Nets are already cashing in on the recent free-agency signings of NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, with significant increases in ticket sales, merchandise sales, internet traffic,…
Terrence Burns, Engine Shop – The Ronaldo effect – Juve’s 4.7 million Instagram boost
Terrence Burns speaks about the impact Cristiano Ronaldo had on both Real Madrid and Juventus' social media followers following his transfer between the clubs in 2018.
Fiba’s Zagklis says World Cup format changes will help to sell out games
Fiba secretary general Andreas Zagklis says changes to the format of the Fiba Basketball World Cup and the organisation’s qualification criteria are designed to make competition more intense.
TikTok’s growth pushes platform into key engagement role for sports properties
As TikTok has grown into one of the world's most popular social-media apps during the past year, the short-form video-sharing platform has become an important tool for sports rights-holders to expand and engage their fanbases.
Senegal to host NBA Basketball Without Borders Africa 2019
This year's Basketball Without Borders Africa event will take place in Senegal on July 28-31, the National Basketball Association and world governing body Fiba have announced
General admission fans still paramount, says Legends’ Hampel
Sports rights-holders must remember that the average fan is the real driver of revenue and quality of experience at live matches, says Legends International president Andrew Hampel
Senior execs lined up for new Women’s Super League board
Senior English Premier League club officials including Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck and Manchester City chief operating officer Omar Berrada are reportedly set to be named to the new board of the Women’s S…
USWNT to cash in on Women’s World Cup triumph with victory tour
The United States women’s national soccer team will look to cash in on their triumph at the Women's World Cup in France by embarking on a victory tour in the US later this year.
ITF launches tennis rating project
The International Tennis Federation has joined forces with national associations in France, the UK and the US to launch a strategic project which it claims could be “game changing” for the development of …
MLB hiphop campaign targeting millennials in China a success
A Major League Baseball (MLB) content campaign targeting youngsters and millennials in China has generated over 13 million video views on the Douyin platform in just two days
London Series sets records for MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced that the weekend’s London Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox set an all-time record for merchandise sales.
NBA uses Summer League to retain year-round relevance and extend its global footprint
Kim Bohuny, NBA senior vice-president of international basketball operations, spoke to Bob Williams about the Summer League's growing popularity and its increased role in the league's international expansion.
Sport’s share of leisure time grows 22 per cent in a decade, says Two Circles report
People are spending 22 per cent more of their leisure time watching sport than they were a decade ago, according to research from international sports marketing agency Two Circles
Liverpool FC Women to join club’s US summer tour
Liverpool FC has announced that its women's team will join the club's summer tour of the United States to help boost their international profile and prepare for the Women’s Super League season.
Manchester United launches “experience centre” and Chinese language app in China
English Premier League football club Manchester United has launched a preview of their first interactive "experience centre" in Beijing, as well as a dedicated Chinese language app
MLB opens regional office in New Delhi
Major League Baseball is expanding its international outreach by opening a regional office in New Delhi, India. It is MLB's sixth overseas office
MLS adds Skills Challenge to All-Star Game festivities
Major League Soccer is looking to liven up its All-Star Game festivities later this month in Orlando, Florida, by adding a Skills Challenge.