Sport and Technology - January 2008  

Sport and Technology - January 2008  

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Welcome to the penultimate issue of Sport and Technology, the monthly ezine published by SportBusiness and ArkSports, delivering insight on the impact of technology on sport to over 8,000 sports executives every month.

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Features

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/

Q&A: Steve Lipscomb, Founder, President and CEO of the World Poker Tour and Jeff Smith, VP, Product Development of STATS LLC - January 2008
 
This month it’s an S&T double-header as we explore the new deal between global sports information provider STATS, and worldwide poker entertainment company WPT Enterprises.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/0559.html

View From the Editor: HD hath no fury like a swan-tom-bomb - January 2008 

S&T looks forward to a High Definition Super Bowl (come on the Pats!) and casts ahead to next month's S&T which will be the last ever issue in the current format. "S&T is going post-retro chic and turning from a monthly outpouring into a slick, glossy, luxurious quarterly magazine supplement which will be found in the centre pages of SportBusiness International Magazine, our parent publication."

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/0560.html

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ICG - Desk-top Applications Sponsor of Sport and Technology

Digital communications company Interactive Communication Group (ICG) has developed i-comm, a patented online communication platform delivering permission-based, targeted rich media messages. i-comm can deliver high quality interactive messages such as full-screen video, music, newspapers, games, customer surveys and high quality images to the targeted consumer's computer desk-top and beyond. It incorporates the best aspects of the traditional marketing mix, providing the rich and dynamic impact of advertising, the targeting capabilities of direct mail and the measurability, interaction and timeliness of the internet. Creating an i-comm community can open up an entirely new level of dialogue with consumers in a 2-way relationship. Visit www.icginternational.com for more info about ICG or http://icomm.icginternational.com/icomm/generic/ for a free demo of i-comm, or contact Marc Hempel at marc@icginternational.com.

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Case Study: P1 explores virtually unchartered waters - January 2008

S&T turns its attention to the potential impact of new technology on Powerboat P1, the ‘Formula One of the water’, following the news that the sports property has aligned with Virtual Spectator to provide virtual 3D coverage of all races during the 2008 season.
 
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/0561.html

Comment: Getting to grips with textual frustration - January 2008

Chris Bignell, director of consultancy XL Communications, makes some predictions for mobile sport in 2008.
 
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/0562.html

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Getty Images - Sponsor of Digital Photography for Sport and Technology

Getty Images is the world's leading Imagery Company. With customers in more than 100 countries, and with content ranging from news, sports and entertainment photography to contemporary imagery and specialist assignments, Getty Images' products are found each day in advertising, newspapers, magazines, brochures, films, television, books and websites around the world. In a sports capacity, Getty Images is a specialist in serving the sports imagery needs of the world's rights-holders, sponsors, press and related businesses. Our business is enabled by the world's best sports photographers, and we maintain long-standing relationships with sport governing bodies and leagues, such as the International Olympic Committee, NBA, Manchester United, Cricket Australia, AFL, UEFA, IRB, the European Tour, NHL and many more. Getty Images is expert at maximising the visual impact of our clients'brands.
To find out more, please visit www.gettyimages.com, or contact:Americas: Carmin Romanelli +1 646 613 4109 Asia Pacific: Arran Birchenough +649 929 1894 EMEA: Marc Webbon +44 20 7428 5294

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Comment: 'Nobody asked me but...' - January 2008

Mickey Charles, president and CEO of The Sports Network, ponders the question: ‘Is Asia truly the next frontier for gaming?’ 

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/0563.html

Infostrada Sports' Databox - January 2008

More data from the archives at Infostrada Sports.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features/0564.html

Feature: US SportsBiz - January 2008

S&T's US correspondent Mark J Jeffers, takes a final 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/0565.html

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Infostrada Sports - Sponsor of Sport and Technology's Databox

"Sport and Technology gives us the opportunity to present ourselves directly to the decision makers and influencers of our industry, increasing our brand awareness and communicating our services in a most effective way." 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 www.infostradasports.com or contact Philip.hennemann@infostradasports.com

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News

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Just the ticket for Vancouver 2010 - January 2008  

The Vancouver Organising Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has selected Tickets.com as its official supplier of ticket services within Canada for the 2010 Winter Games.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#01

Mobile sport goes 24/7 - January 2008  

ESPN and MobiTV have launched ESPN Mobile TV, a 24/7 channel for wireless.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#02

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SPORTELAsia 2008, 3-5 March 2008, Shanghai

SPORTELAsia will be the year's largest and most important gathering of international sports television and content executives prior to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Like its sister-markets, SPORTELMonaco and SPORTELAmerica, SPORTELAsia 2008 will be a focal point for those involved with any aspect of sports programming and sports content across all distribution platforms.
Whether you are selling, buying, developing, producing or delivering sports content on a global basis SPORTELAsia 2008 will be your best opportunity to network, exchange ideas, meet clients, conduct business and make new contacts from around the world.

For further information please contact: Liliane or William Vitale, Vital Communications, e-mail: sportelsales@sportelsales.com or visit www.sportelmonaco.com

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Anyone for DVCPRO P2 HD? - January 2008  

Panasonic has reached an agreement with the Beijing Olympic Broadcasting (BOB) for the use of its DVCPRO P2 HD series with solid-state memory and newsgathering systems for broadcasting as the official video recording equipment for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#03

CSTV teams up with USA Today - January 2008  

Interactive collegiate sports media service CSTV.com, a division of CBS Sports, has formed a digital marketing partnership with USA TODAY whereby several of CSTV's assets, including CSTV XXL and GameTracker will be made available on USATODAY.com.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#04

PTV/Inform gets a new name - January 2008  

The recently merged Premium TV/Inform Group has been rebranded as Perform.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#05

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Soccerex London Forum, 9 April 2008, Wembley Stadium, London

"The networking opportunities are phenomenal. It is a very intensive day, but a very exciting day." (Johan Jervøe, corporate vice president, global marketing, McDonalds)

Within its short three-year history, the Soccerex London Forum has imbedded itself into the soccer business calendar as THE one-day event for the soccer industry. An intensive day of high level networking and incisive debate, the Soccerex London Forum brings together the biggest international 'players' to learn, network and do business. 

For more information, please contact enquiry@soccerex.com /+44 (0) 208 742 7100/ www.soccerex.com/london

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Infostrada selected for Beijing 2008 - January 2008  

The Beijing 2008 Organising Committee has contracted Infostrada Sports, S&T’s Databox sponsor, to supply all historical data and athlete biographies for use in its INFO2008 system and use its experience and expertise in helping to organise and run the official Olympic News Service.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#06

BT in London 2012 sponsorship - January 2008  

UK telecoms company BT is set to become the official telecoms partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games, according to UK press sources.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#07

TOP billing for Acer in 2009 - January 2008  

Computer manufacturer Acer is joining The Olympic Partner (TOP) Programme in 2009.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#08

WWE gets close up and personal - January 2008  

World Wrestling Entertainment made the transition to High Definition television on 21 January 2008 following a $20m upgrade to its facilities and the use of two new custom-built NEP Supershooter production trucks.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#9

Omega signs up with European athletics - January 2008  

Omega, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has become the official timekeeper and data handling partner of European Athletics.

http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news/0566.html#10

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SportAccord, 2-6 June 2008, Athens, Greece

Online Registration is now open for the 6th edition of SportAccord to be held in Athens, Greece, between 2-6 June 2008. On our return to Europe, we can look forward to the exciting backdrop of Athens - host to both the first and the most recent Summer Olympic Games. Our confirmed venue is the Hilton Hotel in the heart of the city.
If your organisation would like to increase your presence by exploring the opportunities to sponsor or exhibit, please contact Fiona Lunnon or Polly Hammond in London on +44 (0)207 963 7890.
Exhibition and sponsorship packages are now 75% gone so please do get in touch as soon as possible.

Visit www.sportaccord.com  for further details.

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The Global Business of Poker - Second Edition - £795

Written by Rachael Church-Sanders, this report provides an invaluable market overview of the fast-moving multi-billion dollar poker industry. The growth in the poker industry has been fuelled by many factors including increased television exposure, celebrity participation, high net-worth prizes and ease of online access through broadband penetration. Despite draconian anti-online gaming regulation in the US, the continuing relaxation of previously strict rules in the UK and moves in the European Union against monopolistic gaming laws offer Poker companies new opportunities.
This invaluable report provides case studies of the major poker companies in the world and analyses them to determine their business models and revenue streams as well as who the winners and losers will be. It also includes the results of a major industry survey asking sports professionals their opinions on the poker industry and where it is headed.
The Global Business of Poker – Second Edition is aimed at professionals within the sports industry such as technology companies, bookmakers, games producers, broadcasters, telecoms companies, lawyers, consultants and investors, as well as at sports properties that might be considering sponsorship from a poker company.

For further details contact Ian Larcombe (ian@igamingbusiness.com); Tel: +44 (0) 20 7954 3412 or visit www.sportbusiness.com

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