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Sport and Technology monthly e-newsletter - October 2004 |
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************************************************************* "As one of the leading sports and technology law firms in London and the UK, The Simkins Partnership is delighted to be sponsoring Sport and Technology. In particular we look forward to contributing to the readership's understanding of the legal issues and commercial realities surrounding these two sectors which are ever-changing." Malcolm Murray - partner in both the Sports and Digital Media Groups at The Simkins Partnership Sport and Technology October 2004 http://www.sportandtechnology.com ************************************************************* Welcome to Sport and Technology, the monthly e-newsletter published by consulting and research company ArkSports Limited covering the impact of technology on the business of sport. Concise, timely and delivered free directly to over 4,500 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 as well as archives. If this edition has been forwarded to you, please sign up for your own copy by visiting http://www.sportandtechnology.com/index.php?pageId=0019 ************************************************************* Features http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php Q&A: Aura Sports - October 2004 Continuing its series of questions and answers with companies influencing the digital sports space in the UK and Europe, Sport and Technology spoke to Paul Wright, managing director of digital agency Aura Sports. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0201 Case Study: Kangaroo.TV springs into action - October 2004 Canadian company World Audio Visual Entertainment Systems (WAVES) is on a mission to reinvent what being at a live event can mean for spectators. S&T spoke to Alain Charette, vice president of corporate development at the company, about its innovative interactive viewing system, Kangaroo.TV. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0202 View >From the Editor: Aussie Rules and Bangkok nights - October 2004 Readers, Sport and Technology has fallen in love. Our moments together were somewhat snatched but we are in no doubt that this is going to be a love affair that lasts for a lifetime... http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0203 **********************Announcement************************** SPORTELMonaco - 11-14 October 2004 SPORTELMonaco, along with its sister-markets SPORTELAmerica, SPORTELDubai and (new for 2005), SPORTELHongKong - are the only international television sports programme markets that bring together broadcasters, cable and satellite services, acquisitions and distribution executives, producers, event organisers, sports federations, sponsors and advertisers, sports marketing agents, software and hardware, international sports press and new media from the expanding world of televised sport. Through the years, the SPORTEL Markets have established themselves as the largest and most important meeting places for international television sports executives. For further information visit: http://www.sportelmonaco.com ************************************** ********************* Fulham FC - It's all in the blend - October 2004 In the latest sports website profile, S&T finds out why English Premier League soccer club Fulham FC decided to revamp its website and why it thinks content is still king. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0204 Case study: BBC Technology, bringing the Olympics back home - October 2004 The 2004 Athens Olympics was a crucial showcase for the BBC's capabilities and reputation as the UK's leading broadcaster. Craig Dwyer, chief marketing officer at BBCT reveals how the event was serviced successfully. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0205 **********************Announcement************************* UK Sport’s Major Events Conference - 2 November 2004, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London David Brailsford, British Cycling’s performance director, will deliver a keynote address at the 6th UK Sport Major Events Conference. Other speakers include organisers of the 2006 Rowing Championships and Nick Bitel, chief executive of the Flora London Marathon. Organised annually by the organisation responsible for co-ordinating the bidding and staging of major events, UK Sport’s Major Events Conference explores how lessons learned from the last 12 months can be applied to future events. National governing bodies are invited to register up to two delegates for the conference free of charge. External delegates are also invited to attend at a rate of £200 for the day. For more information on attending the conference, please contact Sarah Tarttelin at UK Sport (tel: +44 (0) 20 7211 5100/e-mail: major.events@uksport.gov.uk) *********************************************************** Infostrada Sports' Databox: October 2004 This month, Databox sponsor Infostrada Sports looks at Aussie Rules Football, NASCAR and English Premier League soccer club Fulham FC. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0206 **********************Sponsor************************* Infostrada Sports - Sponsor of Sport and Technology's Databox Infostrada Sports is a worldwide provider of comprehensive sports information products and services. We are the ultimate source for statistics, historical results, biographies, news, reports and infographics ranking from football and formula 1 to fencing. Operating from five countries, we are dedicated to giving you access to the best sports information available anywhere. We answer any specific research question you have, offer full services for Internet, mobile platforms, on site and offline projects. We supply information digitally or in print to newspapers, magazines, radio & TV stations, web sites, SMS and WAP providers, event organisers, federations and sponsors. Anything is possible as long as sports are part of the game! For more information about Infostrada Sports, take a look at http://www.infostradasports.com or contact Philip Hennemann Philip.hennemann@infostradasports.com *********************************************************** News http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php Siemens closes deal with BBCT - October 2004 The BBC has completed the procurement for a 10-year technology framework contract with Siemens Business Services worth almost £2bn ($3.6bn). http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#01 Philips bounces into naming rights deal - October 2004 The Australian National Basketball League (NBL) has signed a major partnership deal with global brand Philips as the competition's naming rights sponsor. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#02 **********************Sponsor************************* EMPICS - Digital Sports Photography - Sponsor of Sport and Technology EMPICS is an international sports photo marketing agency, making innovative use of technology to provide customers with picture solutions. It offers Picture Buyers a digitised sports photolibrary of over 650,000 images covering moments and heroes from the world of sport from the 1860s to the present day - the choice of newspapers, magazines, books, websites, sporting bodies and marketing agencies, around the world, every day. It offers Sports Rights Holders expertise and infrastructure to create maximum value from photography. Acquired by the Press Association in 2004, EMPICS works with some of the biggest names in sport, providing consultancy, photo management, distribution and licensing services. For further details about EMPICS, contact Phil O'Brien phil.obrien@empics.com or visit http://www.empics.com *********************************************************** Rajar system gets technical - October 2004 The UK's radio measurement agency Rajar (Radio Joint Audience Research) has outlined a roadmap to enhanced radio audience measurement. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#03 Monster Park for the 49ers - October 2004 Monster Cable, a San Francisco-based company has been selected by National Football League team the San Francisco 49ers as the new naming rights partner for Candlestick Park. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#04 **********************Sponsor********************* The Simkins Partnership - Media and Entertainment Law - Sponsor of Sport and Technology The Simkins Partnership is one of the leading and longest-established media and entertainment law firms in Europe covering all areas of the industry. In particular our Sport and Digital Media Groups are able to offer a seamless service across both sectors. Our Sports Group advises players and agents, sporting clubs and associations, sponsors, broadcasters and venues on the contractual and regulatory issues facing those involved in the sporting world and our Digital Media Group advises on all matters, advisory, regulatory and contractual relating to all forms of electronic media including the streaming and downloading of audio and video material. For further details about The Simkins Partnership, contact Malcolm Murray malcolm.murray@simkins.com or visit http://www.simkins.com. ***************************************************** PTV hooks up with Soccerex - October 2004 Soccerex, the annual B2B international convention for soccer, has appointed Premium TV, Europe's largest broadband sports publisher, to build and promote Soccerex's global website and broadcast the event's keynote addresses and speaker presentations live across the web. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#05 New broadband racing channel - October 2004 Horseracing channel Racing UK has launched a broadband channel through a partnership agreement with Servecast, the online entertainment specialist. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#06 New technology director for the IOC - October 2004 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has appointed Jean-Benoît Gauthier to the position of IOC technology director. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#07 **********************Announcement********************* Available now - major new report - One Sport Year in the World: 2004 issue Published by Eurodata TV, analysis by ArkSports, May 2004 Between the 2001/02 and 2002/03 UEFA Champions League soccer seasons, television ratings fell in all the major European markets except in Italy, according to findings published in One Sport Year on television in the world: 2004 issue, published by leading television audience analyst Eurodata TV Worldwide. The report includes the latest trends for sport on television in terms of programming (including pay-TV), audience ratings details for over 60 countries, success and failures of the year together with analysis provided by ArkSports Limited, publisher of Sport and Technology. To receive further information and an order form, e-mail 2003sport@arksports.com ***************************************************** 4thegame launches new betting zone - October 2004 Fast Web Media, the UK-based operating company, wholly owned by Total Sports Online ASA, has launched a new betting zone on English Premier League soccer site www.4thegame.com, in association with Aura Sports, a specialist digital sports agency. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#08 Npower lights up Wembley Stadium - October 2004 Npower, the official energy supplier to the new Wembley Stadium, is supporting its competition to win 10-year Club Wembley seats by launching an online soccer game called 'Fuel your Boots'. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#9 Virtual racing the canine way - October 2004 DatAcq Greyhound Racing has completed a successful beta test programme for its groundbreaking vTV system. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0207#10 **********************Announcement********************* DatAcq - Virtual Animation Dynamic Data DatAcq's pioneering 'Dynamic Data' is 3D co-ordinated positional information that clearly shows the movement of a competitor or an object such as a ball in relation to others. This can be used on internet, wireless and interactive TV applications to engage fans. DatAcq's Dynamic Data system can: Collect and deliver live positional information on all athletes and, for example, a ball during a game instantaneously (or likewise a driver and car); Deliver a 'picture' through a normal modem connection (as animation requires less bandwidth than video streaming); Provide performance statistics simultaneously, enhancing live TV broadcasts; Build an archive of data that fans can access through downloading a simple browser for example from a property's website; Assist in the development of new revenue streams such as virtual animation. For further information on how Dynamic Data can enhance your property or production streams, contact ArkSports at info@arksports.com or + 44 (0) 7904 385207. **********************Announcement********************* 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 consult ant to Radical Radios. For further information contact Luke Boyle of ArkSports at lboyle@arksports.com or +44 (0) 7904 385207. ********************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 consulting 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 ***************************************************** **********************Announcement********************* Available now - major 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. *********************************************************** To unsubscribe from this free service, send a message to unsubscribe@sportandtechnology.com with unsubscribe-sportandtechnology as the subject. This article was seen first by people who receive the monthly newsletter, join them. |
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