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ANALYSIS
CAMILO VELASQUEZ, EKATERINA STEPANOVA
SPORT MARKETING - SPRT-218-0NC
SHERRY DOIRON
Introduction 2
Industry Outlook 5
Fan Experience 11
Infographics 13
Conclusion 14
References 14
Legal
Environmental
AI is also influencing social media nowadays, which Emerging technologies will continue to transform
will continue to happen. To support this point, I the fan experience - wearables and AI are
found an additional article - for example, LaLiga enhancing sports experiences, from performance
uses AI to engage and retain fans, by monitoring to officiating, making games safer,
recommending content and providing additional fairer, and more engaging.
insight into the fan experience via sentiment
analysis. (Olavsrud, 2023) Lastly, mobile sports betting is evolving, the
legalization of it is intensifying competition among
Secondly, internationalization. Big leagues and mobile apps, demanding innovative
sports companies are expanding not only to other enhancements for market share. In future, sports
countries, but to other continents, all across the organizations will adapt, explore partnerships with
world. By embracing local fans and culture, sports mobile betting platforms to enhance fan
franchises create unique and globally resonant engagement and the overall sports experience.
experiences.
SportsEpreneur blog shares the following: In the
Also, sport industry will continue working towards United States, the National Council on Problem
sustainability and achieving a ‘green’ picture of their Gambling has reported that 45% of sports
brands. They are addressing climate change issues, wagering now occurs online. In the United
building carbon neutral stadiums and facilities, Kingdom, a long-standing tradition of sports
developing new ways of minimizing their betting has led to tax receipts from the General
environmental impact. Leagues and teams are Betting Duty totaling approximately £635 million
focusing on energy-efficient and waste-reducing in 2021. (Kasimov, 2023)
Streaming Services: Live streaming of games, IoT-Enabled Fan Gear: Such as foam fingers or caps
behind-the-scenes content, or exclusive interviews. that can change color based on events during the
Offering premium content, early access to tickets, game (e.g., turning red when the home team scores).
and exclusive merchandise.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Encouraging
Virtual and Mixed Reality Experiences: VR tours eco-friendly practices among fans.
of the stadium. It also can include pre-game show
streaming link or a digital matchday program. However, there are other revenue sources that are
not specifically products or services directly
offered to the public, but generate revenue for the
Podcasts and Webinars: Featuring players,
organization:
coaches, and other personalities associated with
the team.
Media Rights: Media rights often make up a
huge chunk of revenue, especially for popular
Fantasy Leagues: Run by the team, offering
sports and leagues. The move to streaming
unique rewards like signed merchandise or VIP services is likely to increase this further.
experiences.
Global Expansion: Entering new, large markets
Social Media Exclusive Content: Accessible only like China or Europe can significantly boost
by subscribers or members. revenue streams across the board, from
Global Expansion: International trade policies can Understanding the power of technology and how
affect how sports franchises expand globally, immersive technology can help to engage more
limiting market entry in certain countries. fans is also a big competitive advantage.
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