Tag "Mobile"

Newcastle Falcons target Fan Engagement with new Mobile app

At the start of the December, Newcastle Falcons, the North East’s only professional rugby club, teamed up with local tech company Spontly to produce a new interactive experience for fans

FIFA launches new mobile app and predicts 70m downloads

Ahead of this weeks Brazil 2014 World Cup draw, FIFA have launched their new official app and predict 70m downloads by the end of the tournament next summer.

The Squawka Football app launches on iTunes

London-based media owner Squawka (www.Squawka.com), the creators of the world’s most in-depth football website, have announced the launch of their iPhone app – The Squawka Football App.

How far have we moved on with in-stadia wifi and social media?

Almost 2 years on and the cost of installation is coming down and the possibilities are starting to be recognised. But have we actually moved much further on than where we were then? Have teams decided what to do with the new capabilities or is it a case of it being seen now as something they just have to do?

Are Sports Rights-Holders Holding Back Growth of Digital Sports Consumption?

Simon Greenberg (Global Head of Right at News Corp) and Oliver Slipper, joint-Chief Executive of Perform) have come out saying that rights-holders are holding back growth of sports content consumption on mobile and the internet. Are they right?

Social Media in the Emerging Markets: India

Guest Post:  Aaron Syed Jaffery (@aaronjaffery) is Managing Partner of global digital sport consultancy NineteenEightyFour (nineteeneightyfour.co). Continuing the TIMBI – Social Media and Emerging Markets series, this week here at

Burghley Horse Trials: Social Media Meets Eventing

How does a classic equestrian event such as the Burghley Horse Trials match up to other sports events when it comes to social media and mobile? Well here’s a break down of how to follow the event on the different channels.

MatchPint – Probably the Best Game Day App for Sports Fans in the World…

Ever tried to find a bar showing your teams game, whether it be cricket, football or MotoGP? MatchPint could be the app you have been waiting for.

Can you kick it like Bale? adidas helps you find out

Ever wondered how hard you can kick a ball? Well wonder no more. adidas Snapshot has launched today on iPhone and can give you the answers you’re looking for.

Social Media and Mobile help FIFA.com hit 30 million visitors in 30 days

The FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 saw a record number of goals scored on the pitch. Off the field, the tournament was also a huge success with football fans across the globe, with 30 million visitors to FIFA.com in 30 days.