SportBusiness Review August/September 2019
In this month's issue..
Twenty things we learned at the London Sports Decision Makers Summit
After launching in Miami this spring, the Sports Decision Makers Summit – from SportBusiness and Sportel – came to London's Rosewood hotel on July 9-10. This is what we learned from our expert speakers.
Merchandising opportunities lie outside the US – Fanatics
Growth opportunities in the licensed sports merchandising sector lie primarily outside the US, according to Fanatics president Steve Davis.
European Club Association MD pushes need to reform European club football
Reform of European club football competitions could be necessary to restore dynamism to Europe’s most-loved tournaments, according to European Club Association managing director Charlie Marshall.
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
MLB London Series hit record per-cap revenues, says Legends’ Andrew Hampel
Last month’s MLB London Series generated higher per-capita revenues than any other MLB international game, SportBusiness has learned.
Twenty things we learned at the Sports Decision Makers Summit in Miami
The first Sports Decision Makers Summit – from SportBusiness and Sportel – was held at the W South Beach in Miami over 6-7 May. After the event, our moderators shared the most interesting learnings they took home.
Infront reveals ex-employee believed to have defrauded clients
Infront is expected to announce today that a now-former employee is under criminal investigation for “disloyal and unfaithful business management” during their time at the agency.
US eSports Federation founding member questions esports venue investment
Lance Mudd, founding member of the US eSports Federation, told today’s Sports Decision Makers Summit that valuations for esports stadia were unreasonably high.
BAT drops McLaren branding for Australian Grand Prix
McLaren Racing Formula One team has confirmed that British American Tobacco (BAT) will sit out the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend