Tag "technology"

Interview: How Wimbledon has become one of the most digital events in sport

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak with Alexandra Willis, Content and Communications Manager at the AELTC. She gave some great insights into what to expect at Wimbledon across digital including IBM Social Media Command Centre and ‘Hill Vs World’

Scarlets Rugby bring Season Ticket flyer to life using AR

Welsh rugby club, Scarlets Rugby, have teamed up with augmented reality innovators Blippar to launch a new interactive flyer in a bid to get a sales boost of 2014/15 season

Wimbledon to bring near-live video highlights to a global digital audience

Grabyo, the real-time video company, is today announcing a major deal with The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to bring near-live highlights from Wimbledon to a global digital audience of billions

New Second Screen Fantasy Football App enables viewers to interact with World Cup matches in Real Time

Ultimate Fan Live yesterday announced a new free mobile app that offers fans a social way to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Fans who are not able to attend the World Cup in Brazil this summer can play the second screen fantasy football game using any iOS device

Event: The Impact of Digital Technology and Social Media on Sport

On Monday 23rd June I’ll have the pleasure of being on a panel as part of Birkbeck University’s Business Week looking at the impact of digital tech and social media on sport

Squawka Enter $70 Billion Fantasy Sport Market With Official Launch of ‘Battle Mode’ at Inaugural London Technology Week

London-based startup Squawka have announced they are entering the fantasy sports market with the release of a new free-to-play product called Battle Mode.

Live Blog – The Cornerstone Of The European Tour’s Digital Coverage

I caught up with the European Tour to chat golf, live blogging and digital strategy as they combine a blend of compelling editorial, up to the minute photographs and video clips, social media content, statistics and fan-interaction in one easy-to-digest, visually appealing stream.

The Rise of Smart TV, Brings New Innovations For MLB Fans

A new partnership between Bloomberg Sports, OneTwoSee and LG Electronics has been announced, and is set to bring real time interactive statistics and advanced analytics to fans TV Screens alongside MLB games

Football Companion Squawka Strike Strategic Investment with Global Sports Group, Doyen

Squawka has announced a significant investment and partnership with global sports group Doyen to speed up business operations, increase international expansion and enhance platform development as they seek to provide football fans with the ideal digital companion to follow their teams

Major League Baseball Hits A Home Run with Digital

With a brand new Major League Baseball season underway, comes brand new digital tech for baseball fans. Although traditionally the American pastime has been left behind when it comes to digital enhancements, the 2014 season has changed all that.