Here’s what’s been making the headlines this week: The NHL launch China-specific fan leaders program, Tottenham Hotspur the first EPL club to livestream studio show on WeChat, Kuaishou partner with Formula E, education company sponsor Beijing 2022, Wanda-Infront in contention for Serie A investment, PP Sports announce all CSL games free-to-air, the five trends shaping…
DetailsWhile the decision to fold the leagues in each of France, Belgium and the Netherlands was not a universally popular one, there is a sense of begrudging acceptance and one that means, plans for next season are now being drawn up. However, that same level of dusting yourself off and getting on with it all,…
DetailsWith the Premier League and several of its major European counterparts resuming action over the past month or so, the look and feel of these competitions has been slightly different than before and one of those differences, has come in the way of drinks breaks. A concession that was put in place, so that player…
DetailsUpon the resumption of the Premier League last month, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has come into sharp focus and it has been a bone of contention. With managers and players quick to express their misgivings about the system, the heat has been turned up on VAR. But should it be given the boot at…
DetailsIt has certainly been a tough season for the A-League and with the competition’s financial future still very much in the air, there was at least some solace to be taken and that was believed to be found, in what looked like a hassle free culmination to the campaign. However, the best laid plans always…
DetailsThe use of virtualised fans and atmospheric audio has been made possible through the combined efforts of different departments and companies. LaLiga partnered with VIZRT and EA SPORTS to help viewers focus on the action and provide the best experience possible.
Southampton Football Club has unveiled its brand-new kits for the 2020/21 season. The club has released an arcade style video game, which takes players on a journey through its 135-year history to unlock the new home kit and mark the milestone year. Called ‘Defying the Odds since 1885’, a nod to the club’s tenacious legacy,…
DetailsThis week: China announces limited international events for 2020, Mailman Group opens US office, Badminton legend Lin Dan retires, Nike unveils new concept store, Zhang Weili wins more awards, inspirational gaokao messages of support from sports IP, and the Top 10 Sports Leagues on Weibo. In this week’s From The Top, we spoke with Ramón…
DetailsAs we approach the end of the European season, prizes are being competed for across the continent and although most of the leagues look like being a foregone conclusion, there is still plenty of drama within the cup competitions. While it is a pair of domestic cup finals that have caught the attention of the…
DetailsDataPOWA has today released a list of the Major League Soccer (MLS) teams as ranked by POWA index score during the global lockdown. Analysis of multiple datasets across digital platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Google, Bing & Baidu reveal which teams are leveraging digital and mobile most effectively during the unprecedented pause…
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