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Football finance – How the EFL can build a bridge to post-Covid sustainability and profitability
English football should look to build ‘a bridge to a sustainable future’ if smaller clubs are to survive and thrive in a post-Covid world, according to legal experts Nic Couchman, head of sport at law…
AEG’s O2 Arena targets April comeback for London live events
Paul Samuels, executive vice-president of global partnerships for live sport and entertainment company AEG, says the company is targeting a full schedule of events at London's O2 Arena from April next year. Ben Cronin reports.
From old-school to digital dealing – How Content Arena is supporting sports media’s choking rights market
In spite of an increase in demand and a greater volume of content being available, "the market for trading rights is old-fashioned"
Yahoo Sports looks to operate at center of emerging sports industry trends
Verizon-owned digital sports media outlet looks to be aggressive in areas such as legalized wagering, 5G mobile networks, and virtual reality. Yahoo Sports general manager Geoff Reiss discusses the company's efforts with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher
Venue rivalry emerges as New York looks beyond Covid-19
Bradley Rial takes a look towards the future of event hosting in New York, one of the hardest-hit areas in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tokyo 2020 reveals ticket refund policy, Pyrenees-Barcelona 2030 bid formalisation delayed
The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced its refund policy for ticketholders who are unable to attend the two rescheduled events in 2021
WSC Sports adds FanCode to clients using its AI highlights technology
Indian online sports platform FanCode has announced an agreement with AI technology provider WSC Sports to facilitate the delivery of video highlights on its platform
Entercom, FanDuel agree to six-year sportsbook partnership
Leading US radio network Entercom has agreed a six-year partnership with online gaming company FanDuel, which has been designated the official sportsbook of the organization's sports broadcast stations…
NBCUniversal, Comcast tout accelerating growth of Peacock
Streaming service called "the opposite of Quibi" in earnings call
WATCH NOW: Technology, fan engagement, and data – writing the new rules of sponsorship
In SportBusiness' latest webinar, top industry executives came together to discuss the role of technology, fan engagement, and data in sports sponsorship. You can watch the webinar for free here.
Sapphire looking to uncover tech jewels
Michael Spirito, managing director of high-profile venture capital fund Sapphire Sport, discusses the current sports technology landscape with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher.
Up close and personal: How AI is transforming video content and driving revenues
Daniel Shichman, co-founder and chief executive at WSC Sports: “It’s not about getting likes or shares but achieving business goals.”
US sports venues to play critical role in upcoming election
More than six dozen pro and college venues are to be used as voting sites in the forthcoming US election. Eric Fisher examines how athletes, player unions and teams are taking a proactive role in next month's vote.
Japan’s modernising domestic leagues brace for pandemic setback
The Covid-19 pandemic has stalled a modernisation of Japanese sport with a lot of domestic teams falling back on private backers and corporations to see them through the crisis. Kevin McCullagh and Tom King report.
Free webinar: ‘Technology, fan engagement and data – writing the new rules of sponsorship’
The accelerated uptake of technology in relation to fan engagement and sponsorship comes under the spotlight this week in a free SportBusiness webinar
Sports-related SPACs rise in prominence
Recent months have seen an historic surge in sports-related public stock offerings using special purpose acquisition companies
Japanese industry cautiously optimistic about rescheduled Tokyo Olympics
Against a background of renewed optimism that the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will go ahead, Asian sports industry experts share their hopes that the event can bring a new maturity to the Japanese sports sector. Kevin McCullagh and Tom King report.
Five sports technology insights from All That Matters Online 2020
Highlights from the sports tech stream at the All That Matters Online 2020 conference, including the wearable that saved the PGA Tour and the trend for 'phygital' events. Reporting from Kevin McCullagh and Tom King.
US RSNs face extended programming drought with upcoming league offseasons
With the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, and Major League Baseball all approaching their offseasons at the same time due to Covid-19, US regional sports networks are facing an extended programming drought of live pro team sports during the fourth quarter of 2020.
“Funding events privately is part of our DNA” | Miami’s sports hosting strategy
Miami is focusing on sporting events that will generate a positive economic impact and reflect the city’s diverse heritage as it bids to recover from the devastating impact of Covid-19. Bradley Rial reports.
Covid-19 accelerates move into challenging new era for sports media-rights business
SportBusiness gathered a panel of experts at the All That Matters Online 2020 conference to discuss the challenges being faced in the sports media rights sector.
Monkey Knife Fight looks to advance status as industry disruptor
An upstart daily fantasy company with an unusual name and unconventional approach has quickly risen to prominence by challenging established market leaders DraftKings and FanDuel and striking a large series of team sponsorships.
Francis: OTT streaming operators have struggled to provide lockdown service
Barney Francis, the former managing director of the UK division of Sky Sports, has suggested the Covid-19 crisis has exposed the business models of some of the OTT streaming services operating in the sports sector but says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the industry. Ben Cronin reports.
Lee Gibbons | What Olympic sponsorships can teach brands in the Covid-19 era
Self-confessed 'Olympophile' Lee Gibbons, managing director of the Sport Unlimited agency, explains why the values and strategies attached to Olympic sponsorships translate so well to today's market in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
US television viewership data set for historic changes with enhanced out-of-home reporting
After years of industry debate and development, Nielsen this month is beginning widespread measurement of out-of-home television viewership in the US, a move set to create significant changes across the sports industry
IOC’s Carroll focused on ‘flame-to-flame’ Olympic engagement
Kevin Roberts speaks to Christopher Carroll, the IOC's director of digital engagement and marketing, about how the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has challenged the IOC to raise its games and accelerate its digital engagement and marketing programme.
Chris Russo | What’s next for sports betting and media deals?
Chris Russo, chief executive of boutique consulting firm CRX Sports & Gaming, looks ahead to deal trends set to emerge in 2020's fourth quarter
Leena Singarajah | Don’t forget the athletes
Leena Singarajah, executive vice-president at sports strategy consultancy StratGy, says the pandemic is a good opportunity to consider whether athletes, national federations, and others lower down the sports industry food chain are getting a fair share of revenues