Tag: sports
What the CEOs of Fanduel and Draftkings Predict About the Future of Sports Betting
How exactly do you have sports betting, and how do companies like DraftKings and FanDuel continue to survive when there aren't sports being played?
ESPN Podcasting Has a Record Year
From audioblogging in the 1980s to the first digital audio podcast of 2004, the powerhouse audio medium of podcasting has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. As of 2020, there are 850,000 active podcasts and...
Making Sports More Active in the Digital Age
The world of sports is seeing a major transformation in the role of technology in competition.
Dublin-based Flutter Entertainment Bets Big on FanDuel & US Sports Betting Market
Live sports entertainment took a big hit from the pandemic. But sports betting and fantasy leagues have bridged the gap for fans, serving as a means for fostering fandom and continuing the camaraderie of sports....
Ticketmaster Prepares a Tech-Enabled Way for the Show to Go On
Live events, from sports games to theater to music concerts, seem like a distant memory. These common group gatherings have all but disappeared since the COVID breakout in March of this year. But, Ticketmaster is...
Bringing Technology and Live Interaction to MMA
This week Tyler Kern sits down with the Founder and Chairman of the Professional Fighters League to discuss their 2021 launch.
The Future of Esports Broadcasting as ESPN Pulls All of Their Esports Programming
Esports expert Chris Mann discusses how eSports media should continue to think about the future of their target audience.
The Technology Stadiums Need Moving Forward
An increased level of communication is one of the key factors sports franchises are utilizing to get fans back into stadiums
How AI Driven Ticket Pricing is Increasing Attendance and Revenue
This week on Salary Capped, Tyler Kern sits down with a start-up that is working with teams to eliminate the manual process of ticket pricing with AI.
How Data is Changing the Future of College Football Recruiting
Recruiting in college sports has become a big business, particularly since the turn of the millennium, but it is poised to possibly see its biggest boost yet.
DraftKings Expands its Pro Sports Market Share with New Partnerships
Sports fans have been satiating their craving for the stadium by participating in online sports betting and fantasy sports as the pandemic prevents large gatherings. Virtual sports events are only expected to continue rising in...
Coordinating the Return of College Football
North Texas Athletic Director, Wren Baker was able to walk us through how the school will be letting fans in through the gates this weekend at 25% capacity.
How Will Sports Leagues Measure Success in 2020? Salary Capped
Kern sat down with Mike Stocz, assistant professor at the University of Northern Alabama, who specializes in sports marketing, analytics and the intersection of traditional and eSports.
What Can the Major Broadcasters Learn from eSports?
Sports in America are finally resuming and Major League Baseball hopes to hit a grand slam with its return this week. But the games will have a different feeling than normal. But is this secretly...
The Role of Athletes in the Business of Sports Technology
For successful companies to continue to thrive, they often find unique opportunities to diversify, while staying true to their brand. The Lululemon acquisition of fitness start-up Mirror provides such an example. A dominant fitnes