As of 2014, what had 205 million global viewers and made $194 million in revenue? The answer: eSports. That’s right, eSports has been on a steep ascent the past decade and it’s expected to continue for years to come. With the vast audience and revenue possibilities, professional teams have begun to take part in the action. One […]
Pelé recently doubled down on his support of Shell and Pavegen’s kinetic energy powered soccer fields during the Make the Future London festival. The Brazilian football star helped kids demonstrate Pavegen’s floor tiles that generate electricity through footsteps. He hosted a virtual penalty shootout, the Pelé Energy Challenge, between kids in Lagos and London. The shootout featured two […]
New technology from startup ventures is transforming the sports industry. The mission of this series is to introduce startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience and allow Founders of promising new ventures to tell their story. Feel free to contact us if you know of a startup that should be considered for […]
Just under a week ago, Swiss soccer player Xherdan Shaqiri was the name on everyone’s lips following an audacious- and simply outrageous- 18-yard overhead kick goal during the ongoing European Championships. Perhaps spurred on by his individual success, the player has now joined forces with Joiz Global to launch a fan app to further engage […]
While some athletic organizations have been trying to keep up with the latest trends in social media and fan engagement, others have been leading the way. One of those teams is Manchester City FC, who has recently become the first club in the world to launch on Facebook Messenger. That same app you use to […]
