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Sport and Technology monthly e-newsletter - January 2004 |
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***************************************************** "Sport and Technology offers a service that is user-friendly, not only from a navigation point of view, but particularly through the appreciation of what the specialist reader actually needs. The writing is clear and concise and this is a newsletter that does not get deleted." Richard Bunn, consultant, rbi Network and ex-controller of sport for the European Broadcasting Union. SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY JANUARY 2004 http://www.sportandtechnology.com ***************************************************** Welcome to Sport and Technology, the monthly e-newsletter published by ArkSports Limited covering the impact of technology on the business of sport. Concise, timely and delivered free directly to over 4,000 sports executives by e-mail, Sport and Technology features breaking international news, exclusive data, case studies, guest features from industry specialists and expert editorial comment. Sport and Technology is pleased to offer targeted opportunities to reach potential clients who are key decision makers in all areas of the business of sport and technology. If you are interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities within an e-newsletter that is being heralded as a 'not to be missed' invaluable monthly resource, then contact Luke Boyle of ArkSports for further details (lboyle@arksports.com). ***************************************************** Features http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php Q&A: New Media at the National Hockey League January 2004 In the final article in a series of questions and answers with heads of the new media/interactive divisions of major US sports properties, Rachael Church, editor of Sport and Technology, spoke to Keith Ritter, president of NHL Interactive Cyber Enterprises. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0118 Feature: The impact of technology on sports personnel January 2004 Chris King, director of The Sports Recruitment Company, assesses the affect that technology has had on the people who work in the business of sport. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0119 View from the Editor: 2004 - HDTV Odyssey? January 2004 The festive season is an important time for the Sport and Technologyeditorial household. Forget exchanging gifts and catching up with relatives and friends, the holiday period is special for one reason only - the Labrokes.com World Darts Championships at the Circus Tavern, Purfleet in the UK’s county of Essex.... There really could only be one thing better than watching Phil Taylor play darts and that would be watching Phil Taylor play darts in a high definition format. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0120 **********************Advertisement********************* Radical Radios - enhancing the spectator experience Radical Radios provides event radio broadcast services and premium value, mini personal radio receivers for spectators at live events. Its products and services enhance the experience of spectators at such events and increase brand awareness for both event organisers and sponsors. Innovation in spectator services and a commitment to creating sports marketing promotions that work are the forces that drive Radical Radios. Having already achieved great success at events such as Skandia Cowes Week, various air shows and equestrian events, including Blenheim International Horse Trials, Radical Radios is looking to further broaden its client base and develop relationships with major sports properties and sponsor partners. ArkSports Limited is acting as a consultant to Radical Radios. For further information contact Luke Boyle of ArkSports at lboyle@arksports.com or +44 (0) 7904 385207. ***************************************************** Feature: Sponsorships by technology companies January 2004 Finding a sponsor that can service the needs of a sports event involving a value-in-kind contribution in terms of both staff and equipment, as well as a financial contribution, can be an attractive proposition for event organisers. But the relationship is one that needs careful attention. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0121 Case Study: Ticketmaster UK's Synchro Systems January 2004 As the sports industry embraces the world of e-commerce, the Ticketmaster Group is leading the way in fulfilling ticketing needs, writes Paul Williamson, sales director of Ticketmaster UK. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0122 **********************Advertisement********************* Available now - major new report - Bidding & Hosting: The Guide to Successful Sporting Events Published by Sportcal.com, written by ArkSports, October 2003, £350/$560, 318 pages. "As a tour d’horizon of the subject, this book is successfully comprehensive," John Goodbody, The Times. Bidding & Hosting: The Guide to Successful Sporting Events provides a valuable insight into the key aspects of creating a winning bidding document and delivering successful major sports events as well as providing a directory of key bidding opportunities. For further information see http://www.sportcal.com/commerce/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=12. The report also features the results of a survey on the future of the bidding and hosting industry. For a summary of the results e-mail survey@arksports.com, listing 'Bidding Survey' in the subject line. ***************************************************** ArkSports Databox: Broadband sports revenues to grow January 2004 Revenue generated from consumers using broadband services to access data, play sports-related games or watch additional coverage of sport globally will become a significant revenue stream for sports broadcasters and rights holders. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0123 **********************Advertisement********************* Narrowstep's TV in a Box - Broadband Broadcasting Solutions Narrowstep provides a 'TV Station In a Box' online broadcasting solution for federations and rights owners looking to reach audiences via other means than traditional television. Comprising of Mediaserver, a rich content management solution for the handling of video files, Channelserver, a scheduling and video on demand service and Adserver, an application that dynamically generates and optimises advertising revenue, 'TV Station In a Box' can typically reduce the cost of scheduling, playout and distribution of content by 10-fold for a channel in any particular territory. ArkSports Limited is acting as a consultant to Narrowstep. For further information contact Luke Boyle of ArkSports at lboyle@arksports.com or +44 (0) 7904 385207. ***************************************************** News http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php NFL extends deal with Footlocker.com January 2004 The National Football League has extended a deal with Footlocker.com for five years to handle the league's catalogue and online sales. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#1 World's first trial of instant access images for horse racing January 2004 UK racecourse Sandown Park was the venue in December 2003 for the demonstration of new mobile phone imaging technology, developed by EMPICS, the specialist sports photo marketing company. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#2 Manchester United extends agreement with Vodafone January 2004 English Premier League team Manchester United has unveiled the most valuable sponsorship deal in the history of UK soccer after agreeing a $62m four-year extension to its agreement with mobile phone giant Vodafone. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#3 ESPN's Digital Centre on course for 1Q04 launch January 2004 At a Credit Suisse First Boston media conference held in the US in December 2003, both Disney chief financial officer Tom Staggs and ESPN president George Bodenheimer said that ESPN and the rest of Disney's companies were investing heavily in what it considers to be the future of entertainment. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#4 **********************Advertisement********************* SPORTELDubai 2004 SPORTELDubai 2004 will take place 15-17 March, 2004 at the 5-Star Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & SPA in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For further information on participating at SPORTELDubai 2004, contact Liliane or William Vitale at VITAL COMMUNICATIONS-USA. The market will trial facilities for non-exhibitors to have a dedicated area for meetings in the exhibition area for the first time. Tel: +1 201 869 4022; Fax: +1 201 869 4335; E-mail: vitcomusa@earthlink.net ***************************************************** RWC success boosts UK SMS January 2004 England’s victory in the rugby union World Cup in November 2003 boosted the use of text messaging in the UK at that time. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#5 iTV gambling gathers momentum in the UK January 2004 Hot on the heels of the launch of the iSports TV interactive gambling channel on Sky Digital in later 2003, the UK is to get another channel following YooMedia and Sportingbet signing a three-year deal. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#6 Video games consoles increase US sales January 2004 Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that US retailers sold over 1m PlayStation 2 video game consoles during November 2003, increasing the nationwide installed base to over 22.5m consoles. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#7 **********************Advertisement********************* So You Want To Start Broadcasting: Seminar & Case Studies, BAFTA, London, 22 January 2004 This one day seminar and workshop sessions will enable you to hear first hand from the companies that can put a channel on the air together with the strategies and experiences of those who have already begun transmission. Confirmed speakers include: Leslie MacKenzie, Director of Channels and Operations, BSkyB , Mike Chandler, Managing Director, Astra Marketing , Andrea Winn, Director of Broadcast Sales, BT Broadcast Services , Sean Duffy, Sales and Marketing Director, MGt , Jeff Zie, Channel Head, Playjam, Static 2358. Visit: http://www.tvconferences.com ***************************************************** Betfair goes straight as an arrow January 2004 UK betting company Betfair has signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s Darts Regulation Authority. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#8 Chrysalis completes sale of Rivals Digital Media January 2004 UK media group Chrysalis has completed the sale of its 40% stake in Rivals Digital Media, which runs the Rivals.net and Football365 sports websites, in a deal worth $1.2m with UK Betting. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0115#9 http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#9 TradingSports in P2P betting deal with SBG Global January 2004 UK betting exchange technology company TradingSports has announced an exclusive exchange partner contract with SBG Global, one of the world’s largest sportsbooks and online casinos. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0124#10 **********************Advertisement********************* Available now ≠- The Business of Sports Marketing - buy now for the special price of £495! Published jointly by SportBusiness Group and ThorneClarke Publishing, this new report looks at the sports marketing industry in 2003. It reviews the current state of the market and how it will develop in the next decade. The report contains insight from industry insiders and analyses why certain companies/campaigns have been successful and why others have not. It also forecasts how the market will develop over the next decade and what issues will be critical. A must read for anyone working in sports marketing. For further details or to order the report contact Luke Boyle of ArkSports (lboyle@arksports.com) or see http://www.sportbusiness.com/static/reports_text/sportsmarketing.adp. ********************Company Profile******************* Sport and Technology (www.sportandtechnology.com) is published by London-based sports research and consulting company ArkSports Limited (www.arksports.com). For further information contact Rachael Church (Editor) at rchurch@sportandtechnology.com or send press releases to editor@sportandtechnology.com The views expressed in the newsletter are not necessarily those of ArkSports unless stated, but we welcome your comments on all areas of the newsletter in the feedback section at: http://www.sportandtechnology.com ArkSports Limited (www.arksports.com) specialises in all areas of the business of sport including technology, broadcasting, sponsorship and finance. The company's services are wide ranging and include competitive and strategic analyses, rights valuations for broadcasting, sponsorship and new media, market sizing, overviews and forecasting, rankings of top sponsors and rights holders, matching sponsors and properties and work shops. For further information about the services ArkSports offers call +44 (0) 20 7485 0745 or e-mail info@arksports.com ***************************************************** **********************Advertisement********************* Team Sur - High Performance Training Facilities Team Sur has been created to promote international sport by providing unique training competition and travel opportunities for teams and groups from all over the world. Team Sur possesses the essential infrastructure and logistics necessary to offer and provide all classes of services for athletes of all levels including youth teams, colleges and universities and elite athletes. Based in Seville, Team Sur offers training with professional Spanish coaches, competition at superior athletic installations and excellent accommodation. Team Sur specialises in providing training facilities for soccer, rowing and golf. 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