Features
Putting in the Miles
Sir Keith Mills, inventor of the Air Miles and Nectar loyalty schemes and the man who masterminded London’s successful 2012 Olympic Games bid, tells us about a distinguished career that now sees him working alongside Prince Harry to organise this September’s new Invictus Games.
Singapore Sports Hub: Singapore’s Vision
Legacy is one of the first words mentioned when any new major sporting facility is built. Elisha Chauhan finds out what Sport Singapore’s plans are to ensure the Sports Hub will have a lasting positive effect for the city-state and its people.
Singapore Sports Hub: Star Attraction
Who will be using the Sports Hub and what type of major events will be held there? Elisha Chauhan spoke to the venue’s operators to find out.
China’s African Blueprint
A growing number of Chinese-built football stadia have popped up across Africa over the last decade, as a result of strong diplomatic and trade relations between the two regions. But are they just simply a new breed of white elephants? Elisha Chauhan investigates.
Indy’s Eleven
NASL expansion franchise Indy Eleven tells Owen Evans why a setback last month won’t stop its ambitions for a new stadium.
The Yellow Wall
Elisha Chauhan asked Borussia Dortmund whether safe standing - looking likely to be introduced in the English Premier League - make financial sense.
Top Gun
Competition in the air will be fierce from 2015 with two competing race championships on the sports calendar. Rob Ridley asked the newest event, Air Race F1, how it intends to establish a point of difference to the Red Bull Air Race.
Racing for Change
Elisha Chauhan finds out how one national touring car championship in South Africa has turned into a global solution for affordable racing.
Channelling China
How do you build and maintain a social media presence in a market that lacks YouTube, Facebook and Twitter? We assess the European football elite's recent successes in China.
All Eyes on Rio
A look at how Latin American broadcasters are aiming to differentiate themselves when covering the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Upping the Stakes
Is the US sports industry on the brink of its biggest gamble yet following PartyPoker’s new wide-ranging sponsorship agreement?
A Winning Cocktail?
Why Martini’s title sponsorship of Formula One team Williams could see other constructors sitting up and taking notice.
Winter Wonders
The biggest marketing successes from the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics.
The Leader: Sir Philip Craven
Sir Philip Craven MBE, IPC (International Paralympic Committee) President, writes exclusively for SportBusiness International.
The People’s Games
Elisha Chauhan finds out why the organising committee for the 2014 South American Games in Santiago gave away most of its tickets for free.
Joe Vadeboncoeur on Lance Armstrong
UCI (International Cycling Union) ProTeamTrek Factory Racing was born in June 2013 when US manufacturer Trek Bicycle decided to step up from a sponsorship position to acquire the WorldTour racing licence for leading team RadioShack-Leopard-Trek. Trek’s decision to invest in its new team came at the height of the doping storm surrounding Lance Armstrong. Trek was a former sponsor of the Texan, and equipment provider to squads he rode for including US Postal and Team RadioShack.
Videos: SPORTEL Shanghai
Frank Dunne, editor of SportBusiness International sister publication TV Sports Markets, spoke to five leading TV executives after hosting two panel sessions in SPORTEL Shanghai.
Video: Andrew Ashenden
Matt Cutler speaks to Andrew Ashenden, Commercial Director for betting at digital sports specialists PERFORM, about opportunities in the sector.