Being a sports fan isn't what it used to be. The impact of the smartphone has allowed fans a world of fan opportunities in the digital realm which Ben unpacks with MD of Nielsen Sports Africa Jean Willers. The two discuss the international trends driving the future of digital fan activity. How the South African market is trying to keep pace with this, and what the future looks like for teams, brands and players as the needs of digital fandom continues to evolve.
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Covid-19 hit everyone for 6, sport included. Since then the game has naturally changed and even though things look like they are getting back to 'normal', nothing will ever be what it was. Where's the money nowadays, what's happening with broadcast rights, live viewership behaviours, the new tech that's coming to the fore... in short, what is the state of sport? Ben Karpinski and his guests intend to answer such questions.