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Scandinavian countries build bridges through sports

Under the hashtag #DetSomBinderOsSammen (‘what ties us together’ would be a quick and reasonable translation), Øresundsbron portrays important building stones in Scandinavian societies such as the role of sports in relation to democratic values and sports as a community driver. As I have written with two co-authors in an article, which will be published in […]

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The Economics of Fan Engagement: why fan engagement is important

Fan engagement has evolved in recent years to a new innovative approach, which perceives sports fans in relation to a wholesale growth strategy used by elite organizations for profit maximization. These developments call for a more economic and deliberate approach in order to capitalize on the commoditization of sports fans. This article will review the […]

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Technology and data in the business of sports pull young people on stage

The business of sports is characterized by a lot of old men on stage but it will be the young generations that will change the world of sports. The rise of new technological applications, data management and digitalization transforms the business models in sports due to adjustments in supply and demand and thus the consumption, […]

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Money in professional sports – looking at US major sports leagues

In professional sports, there is a clear association with money. Sports celebrities in the most commercialized sports are profitable properties. This post gives you some insights into the revenue streams of professional athletes. Though, the probability that YOU will end up as one of the world’s most money-spinning athletes is VERY LOW. Competition is fierce […]

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The ‘Liverpool Way’ – learn while engaging with one of the world’s most popular football brands

Liverpool Football Club and London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) have joined forces to introduce a new educational opportunity to sport management practitioners and general business people. Under the umbrella of LFC E.L.I.T.E.S. (Education and Learning Initiative Training Entrepreneurs in Sport), the educational programmes will offer courses, which combine classroom theory and football (soccer). […]

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