Oscar Ugaz: Can football clubs integrate esports (and vice versa)?

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We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it? In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir , Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times . Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary ( InnSæi: The Power of Intuition ), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing. Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it ✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle ✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing ✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making ✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power) Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening? Connect with Hrund: Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/ LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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TOPICS

The problems surrounding football clubs entering the esports market

The “extreme contortion” that football clubs are trying to pull off

The true threat to football from esports

What lessons have we learned from what has not worked

Will football clubs be prepared to accept a subservient role to games publishers?

Why esports is a media business not a sports business and the players are entertainers, not athletes

Should football clubs enter the esports market while it is cheap even though they might not have a clear strategy?

Why Leagues can take a more strategic approach

Fantasy games rather than sports are the best avenue for esports

The unfair comparison of TV and gaming audiences. They are both “made-up metrics”

What would early scandals in esports do to the brand value of the sport?

Why the biggest problem in esports is the word “sports”

Managing player contracts in esports?

What if football ignores esports?

Is esports better prepared for modern patterns of consumption

The little signals of a potential downturn in TV sports rights

Oscar’s advice to the football industry on embracing esports

Taking the lead from MLB Advanced Media and creating “platforms”

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Oscar Ugaz: Can football clubs integrate esports (and vice versa)?

Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media

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TOPICS

The problems surrounding football clubs entering the esports market

The “extreme contortion” that football clubs are trying to pull off

The true threat to football from esports

What lessons have we learned from what has not worked

Will football clubs be prepared to accept a subservient role to games publishers?

Why esports is a media business not a sports business and the players are entertainers, not athletes

Should football clubs enter the esports market while it is cheap even though they might not have a clear strategy?

Why Leagues can take a more strategic approach

Fantasy games rather than sports are the best avenue for esports

The unfair comparison of TV and gaming audiences. They are both “made-up metrics”

What would early scandals in esports do to the brand value of the sport?

Why the biggest problem in esports is the word “sports”

Managing player contracts in esports?

What if football ignores esports?

Is esports better prepared for modern patterns of consumption

The little signals of a potential downturn in TV sports rights

Oscar’s advice to the football industry on embracing esports

Taking the lead from MLB Advanced Media and creating “platforms”

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Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media

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David Tossell: How one-day cricket changed the game

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In 2023, one-day cricket enjoyed its 60th birthday. David Tossell has written a book on the evolution of the format. He describes those early days as “nicely naïve”. But, at the same time, they were the foundation for every major innovation in cricket ever since. These days, the 50-over game is under an existential threat due to the rise of T20. Can it survive, is it worth saving and what would be its legacy? We discussed all this and more on this episode of Sports Content Strategy Topics Why one-day cricket first started? Its early evolution The formative years of the Gillette Cup The influence of television on the growth of the game The cultural importance of the Sunday League The way it has changed the game’s tactics The importance of Pakistan and India’s World Cup victories The game that led to the Duckworth Lewis Decline and the need for T20 How T20 has affected 50 over cricket Where the 50-over game fits into the future of cricket The legacy of one-day cricket…

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Ricardo Fort: Sports Sponsorship 101 1:02:05

3 years тому1:02:05

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Ricardo Fort has led the sponsorship strategy for brands at World Cups and Olympics. After a long, successful career with the likes of Coca-Cola and Visa, he has set up his own consulting firm. In this podcast, Ricardo gives straight answers to key questions in sports sponsorship and outlines how content fits in. This is a sophisticated 101 for anyone interested in working in the commercial department at a major sports organisation. Is sponsorship just about "hanging out with the cool kids" Does there always have to be a positive financial return? "The brands want to be relevant, most brands are irrelevant in the lives of people" Are brand sponsorship decisions emotional? The best sports sponsorship deal he did at Coca-Cola - The case study of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour Measurable and immeasurable benefits What are the Key KPIs and the less important metrics for sponsors? How can brands be sure about the impact of a sponsorship? Sponsoring a tournament or event as opposed to a team. What are the differences? Moving from badging and advertisement to 'clever content' The value of creating a content strategy that stands out The comparison between NFL and European football in accommodating sponsors In NFL, the owner gets the trophy before the players - what does that tell us? Why the fans police any over-commercialisation in Europe "All sponsors say they want data, but very few know what to do it." How can you make a partnership scandal-proof? How to do your due diligence and protect against future problems The fans' voice in sponsorship Sponsorship in gaming and the Alex Hunter deal…

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Alex Phillips - The most influential football administrator you' ve never heard of 1:02:45

3 years тому1:02:45

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Alex Phillips does not look or sound like a revolutionary but his ideas could shake up football. He spent 15 years at Uefa, including a couple as Head of Compliance and Governance. He was seconded to the Asian Football Confederation for three years and now leads the World Football Remission Fund, a FIFA body administrating how money "stolen from the game" should be returned for its overall benefit. Phillips has been described as "the most influential football administrator you have never heard of". Certainly, he has an analytical eye and passion for reform. In this podcast, we discuss good governance, the ramifications of the failed Super League project, educating owners and fans, setting examples and, of course, content TOPICS His views on the Super League between its collapse and now - "a great fragmentation" Uefa's mistake of not making co-efficient qualification 'a red line' Having the same people governing conflicting tasks Why regulatory bodies are "not up to the job" Linking financial control to regulation and its inherent problems Not restricting finances but restricting player numbers instead Changing payers and coach's behaviour Using broadcasters to educate players and fans "Leadership time is often spent chasing money rather than on sporting issues" How to change a football reputation - the example of German refereeing The differing concepts of "cheating" The values of football's myths and stories. And why owners need to be educated How television does football's marketing job The challenge to retain younger audiences whose frame of reference is different The concept of scarcity in creating sporting interest - 'hats off to the Champions League?" Working properly with partners and sponsors to grow a sport Alex's three recommendations to grow football…

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Claire Nelson: Scottish netball and creating the ultimate female spectator sport 49:14

3 years тому49:14

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The challenges facing netball are different to other sports. While we have seen growth in women's football, tennis and boxing in recent years, it has always occurred through the lens (or perhaps in the shadow) of established male forebears. Netball does not have this baggage. Its story, product and message can be tailored specifically toward women and girls. Claire Nelson is CEO of Netball Scotland and the Strathclyde Sirens. Her focus is to capitalise on this advantage and carve out a unique niche for the sport north of the border. In this podcast, we discuss the key areas in which she is concentrating - sponsors, player development, marketing, messaging, media deals and, of course, content. TOPICS The overall landscape of netball Adapting netball's story and building a sport and lifestyle brand Working against established cultural habits Why women's sport is "not a nice-to-have but makes economic sense" How the storytelling focus changes for a 'female sport' The untapped audience of women The differences in the female fan - different message, spending patterns and the 'guilt factor' Not limiting their vision to competition and 'bums on seats'. "There's sportainment and lifestyle" The Fast Fives concept Creating player pathways Comparisons with women's football. "The men's game has decided to invest more into the women's game" Moving to the Women's Super League from the 'amateurish' of environment leisure centres and into arenas The influence of the Commonwealth Games this summer The one thing netball most needs…

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Tom Dunmore: Launching Major League Cricket 56:32

3 years тому56:32

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For the past two decades, cricket has been trying to cross new boundaries. Previously, its global footprint mirrored its past as the game of the British Empire but, in recent years, countries like the Netherlands, Namibia and Afghanistan have risen to prominence In the next 10 years, the game will try to cross its biggest and most important new frontier - the USA. They have been awarded co-hosting rights for the 2024 T20 World Cup and a buzz is building around the chances of inclusion in the Olympics in Los Angeles four years later. Minor League Cricket started last season and its Major League big brother begins in 2023. Tom Dunmore is VP of Marketing for both tournaments. In this podcast, we discuss the story so far, the challenges they face and the vision for success. TOPICS Where is the landscape of cricket in the US right now? The reliance on the south Asian audience Why Major League Cricket is the ‘tip of the spear’ but they are looking to grow a sport ‘It is a unique opportunity but the USA is not afraid to take a deep dive and make a big bet’ The ‘feel’ of a Minor League Cricket game and having 3,000 fans at the final The 35 professionals brought in as mentors to raise the standard The authenticity and integrity of the game in the wide variety of US climate conditions Learning from the development of Major League Soccer - stadium build, fan experience, getting priority dates for fixtures, ownership models “We’ll be able to have world-class players right away, up there with the CPL and BBL” The different investment models Content strategy for franchises Using a YouTube influencer and video games as tools Being one of many ‘Major League” sports trying to get a foothold in the US Whose audience are they going to take? Is the push for the 2028 Olympics realistic?…

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Brian Jacks: Olympian, Superstar and maybe... UFC coach 43:21

3 years тому43:21

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Brian Jacks was a household in the UK in the 1980s. The pinnacle of the judo player’s sporting success came when he won a bronze medal at the Munich Olympics in 1972. But a few years later he would become much more famous as the UK and European champion in Superstars, a popular television programme that saw the best athletes of the day compete in events outside their niche. The show grew throughout the world to become perhaps the first modern example of how sporting heroes could cross into mainstream media, with all its financial benefits, through light entertainment television. Now living in Thailand, Jacks talks about his motivations, how he leveraged his Superstars fame, his rivalry with Daley Thompson and why he’d love to be a grappling coach in UFC Podcast partner: Sports Tech Match - Simplifying Sports Tech Procurement TOPICS Was his mental strength the key to his success, not his physical strength The importance of a challenge Making sure you have the grit to make his career ‘gambles’ pay-off Why Brian believes Team GB judo is ‘soft’ “You have to see what failure is to see what achievement is” Getting on to Superstars How he monetised his stardom Did you he enjoy the fame? His approach to Superstars - breaking down the problem? How do you find his ability to rise to a challenge? Would he have fancied turning to UFC? Coaching Neil Adams and punching him in the face as motivation before the biggest bout of his career The power of community in his success Being from a Black Cabbie family The rivalry with Daley Thompson Brian’s life now - his fitness, his hotel and charity work Feeding over 32,000 people who were starving as a result of the pandemic Running his apartment block business His ambitions now…

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Grant Russell: Find a unique story, stick to the story, live the story 1:11:40

3 years тому1:11:40

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Motherwell FC have lifted only one trophy in the past 30 years. However, off the pitch, they beat off competition from Manchester United, Everton and Leicester to win the Best Digital/Social Media category at the Football Business Awards this year. Grant Russell is the club’s Head of Brand, Digital and Communications. In this episode, he talks about the thinking, discipline and creativity that have gone into building a stand-out story for an otherwise overlooked Scottish team. This is a deep dive into content strategy and, like me, Russell believes in cutting through clutter with a strict, realistic yet progressive vision for storytelling. TOPICS “We exist to improve people's lives” is Motherwell's Twitter bio. What does that really means? Addressing key societal issues in the locality like male suicide and child poverty Asking deep questions about what defines a supporter. "We are all purpose-driven whether we realise it or not" Identifying you purpose and supporter ‘triggers’ at your club "Having done all this work the most important thing is never to deviate from your story" What stories did Motherwell leave out? Are the fans onboard? Are Motherwell ‘a club with a cause’ or ‘a cause with a club’? Building target audiences? And who did they decide not to target? Creating acquisition funnels and 'knowing when to pounce’? The advantages and disadvantages of combining the brand, communications and marketing functions The four narratives Motherwell focus on. ‘Hit one pillar and the guiding pillars underneath’. Handling the commercial imperatives and turning down the 'wrong' partners Calculating value per 1,000 followers The basis of the strategy - balancing data with feel/tone Defining a season narrative each year. "We know what we are. There is no point lying about it." The approach of the outside media to the club-created story Taking players out into the community and finding a story that fits with them The effect of Covid on the community spirit within the club Do the hardcore Motherwell fans get it? Using the colours to their fullest What is next on the agenda? The huge advantage of building trust The effect of winning a major award for content…

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Ed Warner: How to run a modern sport 1:03:50

4 years тому1:03:50

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Ed Warner has something to say. After a decade as chair of UK Athletics (including the 2017 World Championships in London) and a few years in his current role with GB Wheelchair rugby, he is well-placed to comment on the stresses and strains of running a modern sport. Warner wrote a book, Sports Inc, on the subject a few years ago and has just started a blog of the same name. In this podcast, we discuss many of the key issues required to steer a sporting ship towards success: leadership styles, funding models, changing content strategies, marketing, elite sport v participation, bringing in private equity funding and his open application for the role of ECB chair. TOPICS Why write the Sports Inc blog? What qualities do you need to run a sport as a leader and what qualities do you need in your executive team? "These jobs are advertised as 25 days a year but it needs three days a week!" "You have to be in love with the sport" In UK sport, is there a hangover from the amateur/blazer days? The success of lottery funding in the UK Changing the funding model for sport Equipping Olympic athletes for life on the back of their '15 minutes of fame' Using content to create an ongoing story that brings value and revenue The power of a focussed plan that targets the "right eyeballs" Why triathlon is crossing over successfully Allowing greater conflict in the sporting narratives. Or at least not being scared of it "Sport is theatre where you don't know how the story ends" Writing an open application for the role of ECB chair The Hundred - Ed likes it, I hate it The link between elite sport and participation. Ed's concerns for the future of rugby and cricket The private equity question - can an organisation properly innovate without them? But are their goals inherently different to sport? How to build back better after Covid-19 Learning from Barry Hearn…

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George Crabb: How to create the perfect sports app 1:00:11

4 years тому1:00:11

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Given its increasingly strategic importance within sports business, it is surprising how many rights-holders produce sub-standard apps. To try and solve this issue, I spoke to George Crabb, Managing Director at The Other Media. This well-established digital agency have a rich history in working with rights-holders to create mobile applications of the highest quality. We collaborated to refashion the Arsenal app a decade ago but usage, connectivity, monetisation and the art-of-the-possible have moved forward rapidly since then. In this extensive podcast, we delve into the most basic questions in the field, explore how rights-holder should approach the development of their offering and what could be coming in the future Why do you need a specific app? "The answer lies with the growth of mobile use and functionality." For the clubs, it is about fan engagement and revenue The benefit of keeping fans in your ecosystem and the data play Why the app is the centre of the ecosystem now "Yes clients still come demanding a replication of the website" The key tool of push notifications Has ticketing via an app made a big leap made in lockdown and will it persist? What strategic issues does an organisation need to have in mind when starting the app process The problem of connectivity in stadia Bugbears - linking social media with your app, apps as a set of webpages - and ways around them Free, data and sign-up models Personalisation and segmentation of content - what is the state of the art? Integration with CRM systems The importance of content Price George's examples of best practice Creating community…

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Vijhay Vick: Content strategy for teams who win the league every year 53:16

4 years тому53:16

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It is the content strategy problem we would all like to have. How do you create a story about a team that has won the league seven seasons in a row (and an eighth is expected to follow soon)? Johor Darul Ta'zim (or JDT) are a team on a mission. They were re-formed in 2013 with a new nickname, the Southern Tigers, under the guidance of the Crown Prince of Johor. They won their first title a year later and the AFC Cup (the Asian version of the Europa League) 12 months after that. They have gone on to dominate Malaysian football. But their tone on social media has brought them as much attention as their success. Now they are looking to internationalise their brand and grow their partnership portfolio with the likes of Aston Martin and Unicef. Vijhay Vick, the Head of Content, is leading their strategy. In this podcast, he discusses his approach to JDT's unique position. TOPICS The recent history of JDT How they have grown on social media Capitalising on the huge Indonesian market Being brazen about their success Why they are "the most hated team in Malaysia" What would signing a world-renowned player like Radamel Falcao do for the league and the club? Having a partnership with the likes of Aston Martin The Malaysian League in general - crowds, TV audience, etc The football audience is very split - some love foreign football, some love Malaysian football. They are very different groups. How JDT's PR strategy has started to bridge the gap JDT's social media strategy - "It's 80 per cent Facebook. The Twitter space is toxic." Dealing with that toxicity on social media The role of CSR in JDT’s strategy The link with Unicef His content and communications team at JDT The kit reveal video that received a million views in two days The crucial buy-in from the top Being realistic about what JDT can achieve…

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Alison Kervin: Sports Writing, the Mail and the female pioneer 51:40

4 years тому51:40

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Alison Kervin is a pioneer in women's sports journalism. She was the first female editor of Rugby World and the first female sports editor of a UK national newspaper. Kervin's eight-year spell at the Mail on Sunday has just come to a close so he has started up a media agency for athletes. Oh, and she is a successful novelist too. If she was editing this piece, undoubtedly 'the line' would centre on her gender-based breakthroughs. After all, that is why she was awarded an OBE. But Kervin's spell at the Mail has coincided with huge disruption in the newspaper industry, sparked by digital transformation. She reveals the skills and knowledge she has had to acquire for the 'new' media age and the core abilities every storyteller still requires. TOPICS Writing a sports reporting book back in the 1990s What has changed and not changed in sport reporting The skill of a sports writer. Does it garner respect? The feature writer's evolution. What worked and what did not for her. Coping with the management of athletes in modern sport What qualities meant it was she who made the key breakthroughs as a female sports journalist Did the door slam behind her? Is the lack of female sports journalists down to confidence? The growth of digital in newspapers since she took over at the Mail on Sunday sports editor in 2013 Concerns of speed being much more important than quality in the digital age The problem of SEO-based 'churnalism' driven by clicks The shortening of feedback loops The difficulty of shareability How does Alison measure the success of female sports journalism these days? Writing novels under the pen name of Bernice Bloom - mimicking the box-set mentality Starting a media agency - knowing what a journalist would want * This episode of Sports Content Strategy is brought to you by the Digital Marketing & Analytics for Sports Professionals - Your road to digital excellence in sports. Online course starts August 31…

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Dan Weston: Poker, data analysis and decision-making in cricket 1:09:43

4 years тому1:09:43

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The use of data in the analysis of sporting performance is well-known but not yet universally employed. Many teams say they are going all ‘Moneyball’ but few truly follow it through. Often, decision-making is still emotional, made without evidence and based on the eye rather than the numbers. Poker has become viewed as a Petri-dish for strategic thinking based on probability which, if applied correctly, can provide long-term success. Dan Weston is a former professional gambler and poker player. He was also one of the UK’s top slot-machine players in his young days. Now, he is applying his shrewd statistical knowledge to cricket as recruitment analyst of Leicestershire CC and the Birmingham Phoenix. In this podcast, he discusses his career, his current work and the move towards game theory. TOPICS His role at Leicestershire Dan’s Table of Justice Using poker as a ‘thinking process’ The trend for ex-pro gamblers to run Premier League football clubs… and run them well “Poker is a long-term skill game but short-term luck game.’ Proving the case for giving him a role at a cricket club How his content helped this process Taking the emotion out of decision-making The importance of accountability The myth of ‘the eye’ How to build a squad Dealing with Drafts Why fans and the media need to fully understand an evidence-based strategy LINKS…

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Sarim Akhtar: Life as a sports meme 44:01

4 years тому44:01

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Sarim Akhtar's face has become synonymous with anger but he is actually a very happy chap. However, when the television cameras momentarily caught his expression at a cricket match two years ago, the Pakistan fan was furious after his team had dropped a catch. Within hours, the anonymous meme-makers had pounced on the picture and spread it around social media. He has been 'Insta-famous' ever since. How should you react in this situation? Ignore it, embrace it or just make as much cash as you can? Then there is your family and work colleagues. And what about those occasions when you become the face of something you know nothing about. Then there is the real question at the heart of the matter - as the subject of a sports meme does Sarim have any idea why his one happened to capture the world's imagination. Topics How the meme happened Why he was actually suppressing anger When the meme really took off Getting thousands of Facebook requests overnight and why he got scared at first "My meme is not an awkward moment so perhaps I can embrace it more than some." He has never made a meme and was not a social media person The versions of the meme he has enjoyed the most What people say when they contact him The person who wanted permission to put his face on their credit card Making money - a Coca-cola ad in Pakistan and why he has got more advertisements The promo for the Pakistan Cricket Board His family's reaction What happened on the two-year anniversary of the meme Did it sum up the moment for Pakistan cricket Will he ever get tired of it? Has he ever thought why it happened to him? Is he happy it happened?…

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David Kilpatrick: What's the future of the New York Cosmos 1:11:06

4 years тому1:11:06

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[ Click out all the content from MrRichardClarke here ] Contrary to popular belief, the New York Cosmos are still alive. Gone are the glitter-strewn days of the late 1970s when Pele played on the pitch, Mick Jagger watched from the packed stands and then, afterwards, they partied together at Studio 54. The old North American Soccer League soon crumbled under the weight of its own excess. However, its leading team gained an enduring legend. I spoke to official club historian David Kilpatrick about the incredible origin story of the Cosmos, its brief spell in the limelight, its troublesome rebirth and how, just maybe, there may be a route back to centre stage. TOPICS The genesis of the Cosmos - Atlantic Records, two Turkish brothers, Gotham Soccer Club and the New York Generals The impact of the 1966 and 1970 World Cups Cosmos is short for Cosmopolitan like NY Mets is short for Metropolitan Chasing Pele - "George Best did not turn up and Henry Kissinger helped" Adding Carlos Alberto, Giorgio Chinaglia New York in the late 1970s - financial problems, the 'Son of Sam' murders and the need for glamour The power of Chinaglia at the Cosmos The retirement of Pele The global tour - Indonesia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia London - and the tax dodge that helped Why the Cosmos became the first US soccer brand Warner's problems, a failed video game for ET - Extra-terrestrial and the sale of the club "I'm with the Cosmos" - the phrase that got you into Studio 54 The reboot for the NY Cosmos after the documentary "Once in a Lifetime" Why they did not join MLS "The most successful franchises in MLS are those who have embraced their NASL history." Did the Cosmos win battles for the ‘soccer family’ in the US? The influence of the Cosmos in the early American World Cup squads Steve Hunt - seven games for Villa, sold to the Cosmos, played with Pele, went back to the English top flight. Does this prove the standard of the NASL? The problem of TV ratings in NASL back then and MLS now The pro/rel issue and the Cosmos Can global leagues create a route back for the Cosmos? Why the introduction of New York City FC hurt the new version of the Cosmos What is the future of the club? The legal case to try and align North American soccer with global football Is there still a fanbase out there for the New York Cosmos?…

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Rob Moody: Why YouTube’s best cricket channel makes no money and has no future 1:10:42

4 years тому1:10:42

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Rob Moody runs a YouTube channel with over 900,000 subscribers and holds an important influence over the agenda in his sport but he has never made a penny. If you are a cricket fan with access to the internet, it is highly likely you have seen one of his videos. Robelinda2 is the ‘go to’ channel for the rare, unusual or controversial moments in the game. His archive has received over a billion views in its 10-year existence by curating niche cricketing content that is appetising to fans and acceptable to rights-holders. His one-man mission has been so successful that, these days, major players and executives offer their support whenever he suffers a copyright strike. Moody will say there is no strategy behind his channel, I disagree. His ideas are perfect for his niche, he looks at metrics and experiments constantly. One recent change saw a 10-year-old video move from 170 views to 80,000 in just 48 hours. However, the Australian expects his channel to be shut down soon. This is an unusual digisport success story. Yet, there are many lessons to be learned. TOPICS His unhappiness at conventional cricket highlight edits Curation – why produce a 32-minute video of all Glenn McGrath’s boundaries The long list of requests and how he handles them His stats since lockdown - 200k increase in subscribers, 249m views in 12 months The Steve Waugh run-out video and how Shane Warne got involved The value of heritage content and why it is not considered by many channels Ignoring all good practice in YouTube channel-building - apart from the headlines How changing the title of a 10-year video saw it go from 170 views to 80,000 in two days “I have pushed the envelope and been as offensive as I can possibly be just to see what would happen” Does the flak affect him? Catering for older cricket fans Why his channel is living on borrowed time His process for dealing with takedown notices Have the broadcasters tried to learn from Robelinda2? (The answer is only once and only briefly) Pushing against the norms of YouTube…

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Tom Middleditch: Eleven Sports, OTT, Watch Together, Piracy, New Territories 47:31

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TOPICS What was the state of the OTT pre-Covid-19? The rights gained by Eleven Sports. Starting in Belgium, Poland, Thailand and Singapore then growing Becoming the Belgian League’s domestic broadcaster - and why its a game-changer How does the OTT product differing in different markets? - the importance of localisation The stability of the stream - the fundamentals The recipe for taking on Serie C and D in Italy - serving an underserved market with a passionate fanbase that may accept a lower broadcast standard Why it is not about the big rights all the time. The opportunities thrown up by lockdown - the acceleration of esports, looking at other rights, behind closed doors games The Watch Together function - why it was launched two years ago, why it has evolved, and the boost from lockdown The tricky issue of synchronisation, the VIP function The acceleration of digital communities because of lockdown The piracy problem - “It’s part of the reason we left the Singapore market” The need for broadcasters to unify on piracy. Data - the problems on traditional llnear TV data and big advantage of OTT in this area Amazon’s entry into the Premier League market The way Eleven can use its data No getting ‘bogged down’ by data Combatting churn “is tough everywhere” - but is it different in OTT? How and where Eleven looks outside of football AI - how it affects production flow and the potential of OTT? The Netflix UX/UI - I that the blue riband experience? Can this be replicated in sport The do’s and don’t of set up an OTT channel The terror of the last-minute crush into live events Where is OTT going in the next 5-10 years?…

Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media

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Kieran Maguire: How to buy a football club 59:49

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TOPICS Is this a good time to buy a football club? Will there be a raft of sales? In what timescale? The type of due diligence needed to buy a club Is there more value in Europe? The creation of club groups What about the best value in Britain? What about Scotland and Ireland? The potential of clubs - is it just down on the historical fanbase? The role of private equity. Kieran calls them “vultures” Is becoming a community asset a potential business strategy for big clubs? The value of meaning and why clubs do not invest in it enough Why the ‘benevolent dictator’ model is the best What are the latest accounting trends in football? How Kieran would change football finance reporting and accountability The value of the fit and proper person fit (now the Owner and Directors’ Test) Getting away from the boom and bust culture and the role fans play in that process Valuing a transfer deal Why do intelligent business leaders make stupid decisions when they buy a club…

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Simon McMenemy: How to manage 'the biggest football country in the world' 1:41:24

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TOPICS How he went from being assistant manager of Worthing to head coach of the Philippines Having Ronaldinho on his CV The decisions you have to make if you want to be a coach but have not had a high-profile playing career How Simon has educated himself after taking a fast-track into the practical side of coaching Coaching a team when you do not speak their language The difference between coaching in SE Asia and Europe The smaller size of footballers in SE Asia and the effect on coaching and playing style How he won the Indonesian League with Bhayangkara Putting the league title victory with a small club into context The infrastructure behind Indonesian teams - how teams are funded and supported How Simon was approached to be the national team manager for Indonesia The crazy adulation that surrounds the Indonesian national team and its manager Why Simon knew the World Cup draw would he cost him his job The problem of short-termism and fan pressure Specific communications issues in the Philippines and Indonesia The crowd trouble that flared up late in the crucial game against Malaysia The insecurity of football in Indonesia and its effect on family life Is success in SE Asia transferable? Will it help get jobs in other countries. Why is Indonesia not able to transfer its talent to Europe - early football education, passports etc The Beckham of Indonesia who is currently playing in the reserves at Lech Posnan in Poland Two longer-term improvements the Indonesian FA could implement now The battle between a strong league and strong national team The strong teams in SE Asia right now What would a World Cup in SE Asia do for the sport in that area - “It would be sold-out the minute it was announced” The corruption in Indonesian football Stories about the passion of Indonesian fans…

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Andrew McNeill: How to run an esports franchise 55:52

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TOPICS Andrew’s background - the SXSW conference (sports and gaming) His role as GM and Sporting Director The financials of the 2k League and the player contracts The great validity of 2K in esports as every on-court player is controlled by a human. Sponsorship - is it easier to be attached to a traditional sport because of the existing franchise infrastructure and the familiarity of the sport? The relationship between the traditional sports franchises and the esports ones Sharing resources with a traditional sports team - psychologists, analytics teams The environment created for esports players to excel - nutrition and physical training The rule preventing cross-over and collaboration The importance of storytelling around esports players The journalistic challenge of getting engaging narratives from young people The ESPN deal taking the 2K League on linear TV for the first time Leveraging traditional Wizards fans into their club’s 2K franchise Michael Jordan’s ownership of the new 2K franchise in Charlotte The new Shanghai franchise and the opportunities it creates The importance of having a geographical home and tournaments The venue question. Will esports regularly fill up stadiums? Barriers of entry for a generation that ‘won’t pay for content” - or will they? The hockey franchise - the response to launching their own tournament Do they make money? The importance of the Gretzky v Ovechkin charity esports game How the draft works The allocation of positions in the esports draft The mechanics of trading a player in esports…

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Jesse Cole: How to REALLY put your fans first 1:04:53

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TOPICS Introducing the Savannah Bananas, the lowest level of baseball in there US Wearing a yellow tuxedo every day "We are not in the baseball business, we are 1000% in the entertainment business" Why he has no marketing budget The all-you-can-eat deal to stop you getting "nickel and dimed" Eliminating friction-points for the fan Why they have no advertising and, as of February 2020, no partnerships The decision to name the team the Savannah Bananas Taking over from a historic baseball outfit where Babe Ruth played Why having fun is your best business strategy and has improved home performance The type of coach that copes with the showbiz How does Jesse hires his staff The concept of the director of first impressions Can an introvert work for the Savannah Bananas? The legend of Bill Veeck What opposition owners and players make of the Bananas? Why the Bananas perform better than the average team in comparison to other teams in the League Creating the right working culture among staff Why the staff are paid to read The policy of hiring young and where older staff fit in Who does Jesse consider as competitors to his shows? Is the Savannah Banana's model transferable? How stories are deliberately cultivated to reflect culture Why you can only judge you marketing by shareablity? Would learning marketing have actually hampered Jesse's ability as a marketer What experiments have failed and at what point were they abandoned? The concept of being 'the only' Lessons from Walt Disney Where he wants to take the Savannah Bananas in the future…

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David Fowler: New sports business models for the 'other 90%' 46:05

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TOPICS What sort of sporting environment will we see after the lockdown David's top 3 - more creativity, virtual communities, the acceptance of lower quality content His worries for sports at non-league level The background to MyCujoo The opportunity in the new realities of sport in the post-Covid-19 world How can MyCujoo assist a non-League club, leagues and federations Monetising tools with MyCujoo The crucial aspect of building community Why not use YouTube or Facebook instead The opportunity to test new sports business models The opportunity for players Working the federations and leagues for a centralised production approach How the Netherlands is coping with Covid-19 Rebuilding sport in a better way, not the same way PRESENTING PARTNER International Football Business Institute Get the most wanted degree in the football industry . The Postgraduate Course in International Football Business prepares young people for an executive career in the football industry. This year-long course is operated by IFBI accredited by the University of Brussels and based in the Belgian capital. The Course is limited to 20 participants per years and t fee includes six field trips to top European organisations plus a host of guest lecturers Meanwhile, the Master Class in International Football Business is designed to help established executives to strengthen their strategic thinking…

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Adrian Warner: Redundancy and re-evaluation in sports media after COVID-19 1:03:59

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Adrian Warner Like everything else, the sports media industry may be irrevocably changed in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. The loss of matches, Tests, bouts and races has not only affected players, clubs and leagues but made an immediate impact in related industries such as media, broadcasting, hospitality and gambling. Adrian Warner went through a significant change in his career a few years ago when he was made redundant from his role as a sports reporter for the BBC. He wrote a book about how to handle the emotional and practical side of having to change when your job ends. From coping with anger, dealing with former colleagues to getting your CV ready to re-enter the job market and understanding what really makes you happy, Adrian has many lessons for those who may be affected by the economic issues that follow COVID-19 TOPICS Writing his book on coping with redundancy Lessons for the current coronavirus crisis Getting out in front of the problem Dealing with the emotions of a job change Learning to accept that anger will never go away completely Ignoring the social media skills of older people The cull of older journalists in the search of a youthful audience The attention span issue - does that affect the way sports media is taught today? The importance of 'reading long' and looking for analysis Why the podcast movement is an indication of the importance of depth Radio is the medium you consume while doing something else Concerns about the sports industry and the sports media industry going forward - "It is very hard for sport to continue in the same way" The positive possibilities for sports after Coronavirus The positive developments that have occurred from Adrian's life change The law of diminishing returns in sports media, even in going to World Cups and Olympics Turning your hobby into your job His advice for students at the end of their course "Use this as a moment to change direction in a positive way" LINKS Adrian Warner Twitter | LinkedIN | Website…

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Adrian Bevington: Crisis communications, football and the coronavirus 56:32

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TOPICS The communication principles to use in the coronavirus crisis The differences of approach around European football Rights and wrongs of a holding statement The possible repositioning of football after we return - “We could be a better society at the end of this, one where we are kinder” Reframing the narrative around the game Collaborative working between clubs Looking back at changes during Adrian’s time as Director of Communications for the England team The first Twitter World Cup The influence of Gareth Southgate in England’s recent PR revival The change in newspapers’ influence and tone in recent decades How England players like Lampard, Gerrard etc learnt to handle the media The rigours of the role - being on call 24/7, arguments, powerful personalities How to use social media to correct negative stories The move to become MD of Team England The rarity of moving into a leadership role with a background in communications In the post-coronavirus football world will the leadership of football clubs lean more to communications and community? Moving to the FA of Wales for this their successful Euro The pressure of certain countries/club and how that can stifle joy Extrapolating a positive culture when you have a great leader Values - creating them and communicating them. “Values are not just words, Values are what you live” Having stretch targets and creating transparency with supporters The pressure of success and how that affects values Adrian’s key tips for sporting organisations when we emerge from the coronavirus…

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Michael Calvin: How to write a sports book 1:21:22

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