Posts From Chris Hughes
Henley Regatta’s Digital Revolution
For the first time since 1968, Henley Regatta was broadcast live. Sounds pretty standard fare for any sporting event, but with its own dedicated YouTube channel, HD footage, live action on BBC red button and a drone (yes – a drone!), this was Regatta 2015-style.
19 not out… Social Media, Sport and the Music Charts
The dawn of the social media age and the advent of the download era of music has given rise in recent years to an influx of spontaneous re-issues and re-releases that have resulted in the music charts taking on something of a retro feel.
Sports sponsorship is alive and well…if only you know where to look
Lately, it appears that the dreaded ‘S’ word has started to lose its negative connotations in the aftermath of one of our worst economic crises in recent times. Yes, sponsorship is slowly beginning to reassert its authority in the marketing mix and with just cause.
Panini World Cup Sticker Albums – The Original Social Media
I have to put my hands up right from the outset and admit that I only have a casual interest in football. A quick scan of the results and league tables on a Saturday afternoon and the all too occasional trip to the Madejski Stadium to watch The Royals play but that’s about it.
Walcott plays a PR blinder as FA/Capello lose out to Twitter
Tuesday was judgement day for England Manager Fabio Capello as he named the 23 men who will board the jumbo to South Africa for this month’s World Cup.
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