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Article Tracking Disruption in Sports at an Indianapolis-Based Techstars Accelerator
October 25, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
The world of sports is experiencing a highlight reel of disruption — from streaming content to legalized betting to digital collectibles like the NBA’s Top Shot series. We talk with Jordan Fliegel, Managing Director of the Techstars Sports Accelerator, to understand what matters most.
Article Why the San Francisco Giants Have a Fan Council — and Ambassadors
October 13, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
October is big for baseball fans and all eyes are on the SF Giants, leading the playoffs after a five-year hiatus. For Faham Zakariaei, who directs the team’s special events, the busiest part of the season means Nike partnerships, fan groups, and influencer marketing.
Article 4 Pieces of Advice for Corporates and Startups on ‘Baking the Cake’ Together
October 6, 2021 | By Scott Kirsner
”From the corporate side, a lot of times, a [startup engagement] program gets started, but the people who have to do the physical work of integrating the startup’s technology view the startup as just any other vendor, and they don’t understand that it’s a three-person company,” says Ken Durand, a...
Article How the NHL’s Florida Panthers are Using Data More Strategically
October 4, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
COVID-19 has accelerated the digitization of entire industries, changing everything from where we work to how we watch sports. NHL Florida Panthers’ Chief Strategy Officer is leading the organization’s transformation with data-centered marketing and creative strategies to build a larger fan base.
Article Inside ESPN’s New Virtual Innovation Center
September 28, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
In its 42-year history, ESPN has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation and technology in the sports realm — from cable television to TikTok. Here’s what they’re hoping to achieve with a new virtual innovation center.
Article How the Marlins Create a ‘Uniquely Miami’ Fan Experience
July 30, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
Michael Shaw, Vice President and Head of Experience and Innovation for the Miami Marlins, discusses projects that create a unique fan experience, and explores the future of the game in a post-COVID world.
Article Vox VP on the Future of Digital Journalism
July 26, 2021 | By Collin Robisheaux
Edwin Wong works with data to identify trends in Vox’s audience. That information can be used to identify stories that most interest readers…
Article Disney: Innovating at the Intersection of Physical & Digital
July 13, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Jon Snoddy of Walt Disney Imagineering gave an inside look at the culture that makes his team tick and his vision for how the physical and digital worlds are converging.
Article Tennis Association CMO on Forging Stronger Connections with Fans
June 18, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
The US Tennis Association’s CMO shares storytelling tips and explains how her team stayed connected digitally with fan’s during the most recent US Open.
Podcast Pivoting the Fan Experience at the Portland Trail Blazers
March 9, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
How did the Portland Trail Blazers innovate to keep close to fans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? The team’s Chief Commerical Officer explains.
Article CES 2021: Samsung, Google & Lucasfilm on Business Shifts
January 15, 2021 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Executives at Samsung, Google, and Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic talk about business shifts they expect to endure in 2021.
Article How The Washington Post Created Tools to Cover Elections in 2020
January 7, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
In order to accurately cover an election pivotal to the country’s history, The Washington Post spent a year testing an election mapping tool and built a lead locator. Here’s how they did it.
Article How Activision Blizzard is Growing its Audience Beyond Hard-Core Gamers
January 4, 2021 | By Lilly Milman
Ken Wee, Chief Strategy Officer of Activision Blizzard, shares insights on esports, the company’s focus on its biggest franchises, investing in mobile games, free-to-play offerings, and more.
Article Barre3 CEO on the Future of Fitness
November 24, 2020 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Barre3 CEO Sadie Lincoln explored how the company approaches innovation and how the company pivoted to meet the new demands of 2020.
Article Will Coronavirus Be the Tipping Point for Virtual Reality?
September 30, 2020
The desire to escape in 2020, if only for minutes or hours, has become an obsession, creating the perfect tipping point for virtual reality. See how Lucasfilm’s ILMxLab has harnessed that energy…
Article What is the Future of Live Entertainment?
September 11, 2020
Time spent streaming is up 60 percent since the start of the pandemic. But this not to say that digital will replace the physical. What’s the future of live entertainment?
Article Digital Tools for Innovation Can’t Just Be “Vitamins”
September 10, 2020 | By Alex Slawsby
When it comes to digital tools, some offer real solutions. Others provide “vitamins” that are nice to have but not essential. Learn how to find the tools that solve real challenges.
Article What is the Future of Sports Venues and Games?
September 9, 2020
In the midst of COVID-19, many of sports venues are increasingly empty, and sport no longer holds as central a place in our lives. There is a real urgency to change how live sporting events operate.
Article Inside the R&D Culture at Pixar Animation Studios
July 3, 2020 | By Kaitlin Milliken
Pixar’s VP of R&D, Guido Quaroni, explains how and why the company encourages collaborative work. ”A culture of too much individualism…is always a dangerous place to be,” says Quaroni. Here’s how Pixar’s culture operates.
Article Highlights from June on Anticipating “The New Normal”
July 2, 2020 | By Lilly Milman
We’ve gathered the best pieces of recent advice from our live show, report, and other online coverage to help you imagine the future and plan your next steps.