The digitalisation of content has transformed traditional business models in sports media, exemplified by NBCUniversal's monetisation strategy during the 2024 Summer Olympics. By partnering with digital creators, NBC enhanced audience engagement and broke ad sales records. The approach leveraged niche influencers to generate new revenue streams and foster genuine connections with younger audiences.
The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting ~ Traditional vs Digital
The sports broadcasting landscape has evolved from traditional methods to digital-first approaches, significantly demonstrated by NBC during the 2024 Paris Olympics. By integrating platforms like Peacock and leveraging social media influencers, NBC increased audience engagement and record viewership. This shift highlights the importance of relatability and technology in modern sports marketing.
Is TikTok revolutionising the Sport Industry? The Role of TikTok in Shaping Gen-Z Sports Culture through humour
TikTok has significantly transformed the sports industry, particularly through the International Paralympic Committee's engaging content strategy aimed at Gen-Z audiences. Humorous videos effectively raise awareness of disability sports but risk trivializing their seriousness. The challenge lies in utilizing humor to promote inclusivity while maintaining respect for the professionalism of athletes.
Meet the team ~ Lenka Koubkova
Lenka Koubkova is a postgraduate student with a First Class Diploma in Sport Business and Management, passionate about sports since childhood. Her journey led her from Czechia to study in the UK, followed by work experience in Barcelona. She aims to pursue a career in sport marketing, focusing on digital content creation.
Meet the team – Cameron Logan
Meet Cam: 21-year-old tennis fanatic, Masters student in Strategic Sports Marketing at Leeds Beckett University, and former VP of the Athletic Union. Supercharge his mornings with a racquet and a marketing strategy, and watch him ace the game of life and work. In the future? More tennis, of course!
Meet the team – Rachael Laverack
Hey there! Rachael here, a 25-year-old Strategic Sports Marketing masters student and expert in retail, marketing, and sports. Over the next 6 weeks, I'll be analyzing media and digital transformations in sports. Check back for my insights, peeks at my recent work, and snippets of my master's journey. Excited to learn with you all!
Meet the Team – Tabitha Bristow
Tabitha Bristow, a 22-year-old MSc Strategic Sport Marketing student at Leeds Beckett University, aims for a career in sports marketing with a focus on inclusivity and diversity. Bristow's love for sport began during her childhood, nurtured by gymnastics, skiing, and watching MotoGP. She intends to apply her Fashion Promotion skills, honed at Birmingham City University, to sportswear and sports merchandise, particularly targeting the next generation of sport consumers.
(4)Is YouTube now a part of sport???
Sports have been a part of human life since the beginning of time. From the ancient Greek Olympics to the modern-day Super Bowl, sports have been a source of entertainment, competition, and community for millions of people around the world. With the rise of the internet and social media, sports have taken on a new... Continue Reading →
Audio Podcast – New Sport Media Ecology
In this audio podcast, i discuss the vast array of ways that sports fans now consume sport through digital media, amplifying the relationship that sport has with mass media! The current digital sport media ecology has meant audiences now receive messages and content in different ways, while simultaneously engaging and consuming sport. Check out what... Continue Reading →
What next for the future of sports consumption?
The future of the symbiotic relationship between sport and media is difficult to predict with the ever evolving digital transformations that are occurring. As technology develops and consumer habits inevitably change, so will how we consume sport through media. In this post I will discuss potential changes that we may see in the near future... Continue Reading →
Media and Digital Transformation in Sport 