FAN ENGAGEMENT FRIDAY: NEWS FROM AROUND THE GROUNDS 16/09/2022
A weekly recap of some of the interesting stories and developments from the educational to the random in the world of fan engagement/experience, stadium/venue news, fan behaviour and psychology, customer service plus much more. Enjoy.
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Telstra unveils Australian-first 5G innovation for AFL fans
Digitally connected San Francisco 49ers taps Avery Dennison retail technology
Touchdown! Verizon customers use 9.7TB of data at kickoff game at SoFi Stadium
Tech company’s outage leaves fans unable to download tickets
Dodgers: New Rule Change Will Affect Fan Experience At Dodger Stadium
The NFL’s most iconic theme music has roots in everything from Batman to ‘Star Wars’
Premier League clubs donate food from cancelled games to charity
NFL’s Decision To Shutter In-Stadium Sportsbooks On Game Days Is First Of Its Kind
What Are the Food Prices at SoFi Stadium? A Guide Ahead of Rams vs. Bills
New food and beverage offerings at Bank of America Stadium in 2022
“Tech now allows clubs, fans, and brands to tell a story even better than before.”
The most/least expensive beer prices at every NFL stadium: study
How MLB teams are targeting younger fans
Passionate football fans ‘likely to be hostile to rival fans but also more kind’
Football fans face spiraling costs of tailgating
‘Lusail Stadium is a magical venue that will impress the entire world’
Falcons debut security screening technology before regular season opener
How the NFL Uses Digital Twins
The impact of India’s growing sports tourism market on football
‘Critical’: Epic new Gold Coast stadium fast-tracked
Spectacular and transformational: Rugby World Cup 2023 raising the bar with one year to go
Fifa introducing new Fan Festival for 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Justin Hemmes grilled over price of beer at new Sydney Football Stadium
Arsenal to play three WSL games and all Champions League group stage matches at the Emirates Stadium
World Cup final stadium tested with first sellout crowd
PUSHING BOUNDARIES IN ‘SPORTAINMENT’
Steve Pangburn on elevating the business and fan experience of sports event concessions
FIFA Builds NFT Platform to Boost World Cup Fan Engagement
10 key customer service trends for 2022 and beyond
How the N.F.L. Stays So Popular, Despite Its Many Scandals
Network Upgrade Improves Fan Experience at Leeds United FC
Two fans removed from US Open quarterfinal match after haircut prank at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Qatar warns World Cup fans about sneaking alcohol into country
AFL fans lose out — broadcaster rights deal just another win for executives and players
A Psychological Perspective on Merch Collecting, From Hobbyists to Obsessives
Aramark Sports + Entertainment announces self-checkout technology for 2022 NFL season
You can get $500 and 2 free tickets to an NFL game to review stadium food
EXCLUSIVE PILOT PROGRAM FOR SPORTS CLUBS “SPORT METAVERSE”
Fan Experience – Pepsi launches the NFL season by offering a Tiny House in « Fan Cave » mode
How to harness the power of fan engagement
Smart sportswear: digital innovation in football fandom
Telstra bringing the fun to NRL fans this finals series!
As the NFL season kicks off, advertisers draw from a new playbook
Tom Brady NFT experience will be an ‘unprecedented fan journey’: Autograph CEO
SpotOn Digital Payment Tech Installed at 37 NFL, NCAA Venues Ahead of Football Season
Lumen Field’s newest food offerings celebrate popular local restaurants
What’s in a name? How naming rights deals impact the professional sports venue landscape
Rising Customer Expectations Makes “Exceptional” the New Service Baseline
Opinion | In the battle for audience engagement, utilisation of technology is key
Utah Jazz Partner with Community, SMS Messaging Platform, to Directly Text with Fans at 801-938-3022
Inter Miami CF Announce Fan of the Match Initiative with Socios.com
Fans can now buy concessions at Allegiant Stadium without paying at checkout
Goodbye soggy chips, hello fine dining at sports venues nationwide
Tropicana Field’s BallPark & Rec will expand into a two-story full-service restaurant
Bayern Munich fans protest match delays due to Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Collingwood fans face sky-high airfares in clamour to reach Sydney for AFL final
Celtic fans slammed over Queen banner as Rangers defy UEFA by playing national anthem
Flight gouging sees die-hard AFL fans priced out of finals
Live streaming scam dupes footy fans eager to watch regional finals matches online
World Cup 2022: Qatar opened its massive Lusail Stadium and the reviews were … not great




















