TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION PORTAL
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"
Guy-Laurent Epstein | How technology is driving Uefa marketing
In the latest video interview from SportBusiness, Uefa marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein reflects on the ways in which the governing body has engaged with partners and fans during a year which has seen its major club competitions delayed and international competitions postponed.
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
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.
F1 fans no longer voices in the dark
When Matt Roberts joined Formula 1 back in 2017 it was, he says, like joining ‘a 70-year-old start-up’.
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.”
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.
Ben Cronin | Rights-holders need to show caution in use of virtual advertising
Closed-door sport has prompted an upsurge in virtual advertising but a new report cautions against using the technology indiscriminately.
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Manchester United launches channel on Douyin
English Premier League club Manchester United has officially launched a channel on the Chinese domestic social media platform Douyin
UCI hires former rider, VirtuGO founder Rogers as innovation manager
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling’s world governing body, has appointed three-time time trial world champion Michael Rogers to the new role of innovation manager.
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
TicketIQ debuts new data-driven marketing platform
FanIQ looks to build out detailed fan profiles relying heavily on social media data
T-Mobile to introduce “BatterCams” during MLB’s World Series
Immersive batting practice show designed to be showcase for carrier's 5G network
Round-Up: CCTV hints Morey’s departure linked to China row, JSA supports spectator tech projects, and more
Doha is to host the single-leg final of this year's AFC Champions League - Goal
EE launches Match Day Experience, bringing in-stadium augmented reality to BT Sport app
UK mobile network operator EE has today announced the launch of Match Day Experience, a new augmented reality (AR) platform that will offer viewers a virtual in-stadium experience through the BT Sport…
Stats Perform adds Ecuadorian leagues to football data rights portfolio
Sports data and technology company Stats Perform has agreed a deal with the Liga Profesional de Fútbol del Ecuador (LigaPro) for data rights to its Serie A and Serie B club competitions.
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Atrium merges assets to create Synergy Sports data and video provider
Atrium Sports, the automated video and data sports technology company, has been merged with its US-based sports analytics firm Synergy Sports Technology to become Synergy Sports
Round-Up: Tokyo Olympics-linked firm paid Papa Diack, IPL sponsorship deals, HK rugby season to start, and more
A consulting company working for the committee bidding to secure the 2020 Olympics hosting rights for Tokyo transferred $370,000 (€314,000) to Papa Massata Diack, the son of jailed ex-IAAF president L…
Ticketmaster aligns with VenueNext on mobile commerce
Tech partnership will help enable further expansion of digital ticketing