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Sport and Technology monthly e-newsletter - January 2005 |
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************************************************************ Sport and Technology is pleased to announce that the website for Sport and Technology: The Conference in association with BT Rich Media, which will be held on 4 March at BT Centre in St Paul's, London, England, has gone live at www.sportandtechnologyconference.com. Bookings for this unique event can now be made but places are strictly limited so we advise you to act quickly if you don't want to miss out! Sport and Technology January 2005 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 around 5,000 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 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/ Q&A: Dr Philippe Verveer, International Olympic Committee - January 2005 In December 2004, Dr Philippe Verveer stepped down as director of technology at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a position he has held since 1999. Before passing the baton to Jean-Beno't Gauthier, he spoke to S&T about the challenges he has faced in his role at the world's highest-profile sports organisation over the last five years, as well as at previous major sports events. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0226 View From the Editor: Monkey business and THE conference of the year - January 2005 S&T travels all the way to South Africa to watch Test cricket on TV and goes partially Kloofing on Table Mountain. Plus news of Sport and Technology: The Conference 2005. "Sponsored by our broadband streaming buddies at BT Rich Media, the conference will mostly be of the panel-based flavour, steering away from reams of PowerPoint presentations and monologues so that we can all indulge in a thoroughly good old heated debate (or four)." http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0227 Website Profile: Keeping it in the family at Inter Milan - January 2005 In the latest sports website profile, S&T speaks to Jefferson Slack, managing director of Italian Serie A soccer club Inter Milan's digital arm Inter Active, about the club's award-winning website, www.inter.it. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0228 **********************Announcement************************** SPORTELAsia 2005, Hong Kong, 14-16 March 2005 SPORTEL's 2005 spring market will take place in Hong Kong. After 15 years of conducting highly successful international sports television programme markets in Monaco, Miami and most recently in Dubai, SPORTELAsia 2005, to be held 14-16 March 2005, at the five-star InterContinental Hotel in Hong Kong, will be the market organiser's first foray into the Asian marketplace. For further information on SPORTELAsia 2005 contact Liliane or William Vitale at VITAL COMMUNICATIONS-USA, Tel: +1 201 869 4022; Fax: +1 201 869 4335; E-mail: vitcomusa@earthlink.net ************************************************************ Case Study: BT Openzone puts in a 'stellar' performance - January 2005 A look at how UK tennis championship Stella Artois has used WiFi technology provided by BT Openzone to service the media, players, sponsors and the general public at the annual pre-Wimbledon tournament. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0229 Feature: US Sports Biz - January 2005 S&T's US correspondent Mark J Jeffers, takes another look at the wild and wacky world of the movers and shakers in sports across the other side of the pond... http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0230 **********************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 *********************************************************** Infostrada Sports' Databox - January 2005 This month, Databox sponsor Infostrada Sports looks closely at Inter Milan, South Africa versus England Test cricket and the Olympic Games. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0231 **********************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/ Largest ever sports sponsorship deal for women's sport - January 2005 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour have signed a landmark $88m global sponsorship deal making Sony Ericsson the worldwide title sponsor of the WTA Tour. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#01 PTV in WRC deal - January 2005 Premium TV (PTV), the broadband and mobile sports and entertainment content business, has signed a deal with International Sportsworld Communicators (ISC) to co-exploit the new media rights for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#02 **********************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. *********************************************************** Tickets.com in European basketball deal - January 2005 Euroleague Basketball and CSKA Moscow, host of the 2005 Euroleague Final Four have announced an agreement with Tickets.com that provides basketball fans worldwide with equal access to purchase tickets to the Euroleague Final Four in Moscow. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#03 Ronaldinho confirms megastar status - January 2005 The popularity of FIFA's 2004 World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho, has been underlined by the latest figures from soccer-specific search engine Megasoccer.com. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#04 **********************Advertisement********************* garydoublepr - Media Services At garydoublepr we make and create the news! We specialise in getting your sports stories in the media of your choice - national, local, trade or specialist -through finely-targeted publicity allowing you to achieve the profile and awareness that will enhance your business. Years of experience working within the sports industry in both pr and journalism have given us a unique understanding of how to get the very most out of your news and how best to maximise and deliver your message. We also produce top quality publications - anything from a glossy magazine to a four-page newsletter; from a full-colour brochure to an advertising insert - written and designed specifically to speak the language of your dedicated audience. For further details contact gary.double@btinternet.com; tel +44 (0) 7768 825114; www.garydoublepr.co.uk ***************************************************** Over 2m join Cat Games - January 2005 Online games specialist Cat Games has announced the registration of its two millionth online player. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#05 Golf goes mobile - January 2005 PGA Tour fans will soon be able to track their favourite PGA Tour players anytime and anywhere with TourCast Mobile, an exclusive mobile application from the PGA Tour and US-based mobile entertainment provider Mobliss. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#06 New games from EA Sports - January 2005 Electronic Arts (EA) Sports Rugby 2005 is under development as the newest ongoing franchise in the games manufacturer's line-up. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#07 **********************Announcement********************* Available now - major 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 ***************************************************** New Bundesliga deal for Plazamedia - January 2005 Germany sports production company Plazamedia has acquired international online and mobile rights to the first and second soccer divisions of the Bundesliga. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#08 Host broadcaster appointed for Rugby World Cup 2007 - January 2005 Rugby World Cup Ltd (RWCL) has appointed French broadcaster TF1 as the host broadcaster for the Rugby World Cup 2007 in France. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#9 Online advertising set to grow - January 2005 According to new research published by JupiterResearch, spending on online advertising in Europe is set to rise by almost 30% over the next 12 months. http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0232#10 **********************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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