09Mar
Interprefy joins ESSMA as new Corporate Partner
ESSMA is pleased to announce Interprefy as new Corporate Partner. Interprefy is a flexible, scalable and premium cloud interpreting platform for any kind of event or meeting.
05Mar
Fans expect more sustainability in sports. How to handle this challenge?
The organization of sporting events entails a significant energy consumption. As the general awareness regarding energy consumption is growing, the sport-industry increases its efforts to find a suitable answer for this challenge.
04Mar
Industry update: more on SLO management, sustainability and fan experience
Read more on the enhanced matchday experience for Ulster Rugby fans, 3D ticketing platform of Sevilla FC, SLO management at Hammarby IF and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
03Mar
How FC København is bringing flexibility to its season ticket holders based on the Netflix approach
FC København is approaching its season ticket holders through what the club is calling ‘the Netflix model’. Both in terms of paying via subscription and how they are reaching out to their (potentials) fans based on curated content and media consumption. Jacob Lauesen, Director Brand Marketing & Development at FC København, elaborated their approach during our ESSMA Summit.
28Feb
KNVB Expertise stadium tour to the Basque Country supported by ESSMA
Our colleague Yari Van Minsel had the pleasure of joining KNVB Expertise on their annual Field Trip, this year to the Basque Country. Over the course of 3 days more than 30 representatives from Dutch Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie clubs visited Real Sociedad, SD Eibar and Athletic Club de Bilbao. Each club provided in-depth presentations and extensive stadium tours during the visit.
26Feb
Industry update: more on technology, safe standing and development
Read more on the new app of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, safe standing at Ashton Gate Stadium, DFL’s 2020 economic report and more in ESSMA’s weekly industry update.
24Feb
Creating a unique fan experience by using 5G: interview with Eike Humpert
Eike Humpert, Head of Digitalisation at VfL Wolfsburg, shared his learnings on 5G in a stadium. As they are the first club in Germany with a fully operational 5G antenna, VfL Wolfsburg has a unique perspective on the topic.
19Feb
SGSA and ESSMA renewed partnership focusses on safer sports experiences
Safety and security is one of the focus areas in stadium development. ESSMA will continue this focus as a stadium federation and even expand our horizon by partnering with SGSA, the United Kingdom Government’s expert body on sports grounds safety.