Fan Engagement
NBA sets all-time sellout record
The NBA says it has broken its record for attendance for the fifth year in succession, with 760 sold-out games during the recently-completed 2018-19 regular season
IPC targets youth engagement with first-ever video game
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced today (Friday) that it will launch its first official video game in a move designed to raise the profile of Paralympic sports
Marketing lessons from Augusta
The US Masters has become the go-to case study in marketing excellence. Richard Gillis provides an alternative list of pointers from the golf event. Â
MLB and Atlantic League delay robot umpire experiment and rule change
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) have announced they will delay the introduction of robotic umpiring and an experimental rule change in the independent…
China to host post-season Bundesliga showdown
Bundesliga clubs Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg will play a friendly match in Foshan on May 24 as part of their post-season tours to China
Real Betis looks to increase North American fanbase and revenues with inaugural US tour
Real Betis's upcoming friendly matches in the United States represent the first step of a long-term strategy to grow the club's fanbase and revenues in North America
WNBA unveils new logo as part of brand refresh
The WNBA has unveiled a new logo as part of a brand "refresh" for the upcoming season, which aims to help build the next generation of fans
MetLife Stadium in unwanted spotlight after lengthy Wrestlemania transport delays
The dearth of public transport options near MetLife Stadium was highlighted once again on Sunday evening after thousands of fans were left standing in the rain for hours after WWE's Wrestlemania event
Endeavour close to buying On Location Experiences
On Location Experiences, the premium hospitality company part owned by the NFL, is close to being acquired by Endeavor (formerly WME-IMG) for between $650 (€577m) and $675m.
Dallas Cowboys to bring in variable ticket pricing for 2019
The Dallas Cowboys have revealed an end to their one-size-fits-all season-ticket pricing ahead of the upcoming season
Roma and the Bundesliga bring the banter to win fans and engage people on social media
As clubs and rights-holders from across football continue to adopt more human and humorous voices on social media, representatives from AS Roma and the Bundesliga explain the commercial benefits that underpin the strategy.
Charlotte Hornets to join NBA 2K League in 2020
The Charlotte Hornets will enter an affiliate team in the NBA 2K League in 2020 – the league’s third season – joining 21 other NBA franchises in the esports competition.
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NBA opens Beijing retail shop
The NBA has partnered with Topsports, a leading sports retailer in China, and official NBA outfitter Nike to open the largest NBA Store in China
Chivas looks to expand global presence with International Champions Cup participation
CD Guadalajara, better known as Chivas, believes its participation in the International Champions Cup for the first time this summer will help the club expand its footprint in Europe and Asia in the long…
China could stage Coppa Italia fixture within next three years
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has signed a wide-ranging memorandum with the Chinese government to promote the game between the two countries
Nashville SC won’t play at Fairgrounds Stadium until 2022
Ian Ayre, the former Liverpool FC board director, who last year took the same role with Nashville SC, has penned an open letter to fans providing updates on the 2020 MLS expansion club, conceding the team…
NHL announces 2019 global series participants
The National Hockey League announced that the Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning will participate in the 2019 NHL Global Series
New York Mets ‘extremely interested’ in participating in 2020 London series
The New York Mets have told Major League Baseball that they are interested in participating in the 2020 London series