News - ESSMA

17Oct2017

Fan Relation Management at Juventus FC - ESSMA Fan Entertainment Workshop

Some sixty members of the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) assembled for the sold-out Fan Entertainment Workshop in Turin, Italy, on 3-4 October. The venue for the two-day event was Allianz Stadium, home of Juventus FC. Federica Borin, Marketing Manager at Juventus FC, gave her insights on Fan Relationship Management (FRM) at the Allianz Stadium. Juventus FC has around 350-million fans globally, 41-million of which are based in Europe, resulting in a huge potential global market.

ESSMAFan Experience & Hospitality

16Oct2017

Wolverhampton Wanderers to improve match day safety measures

As a result of recent terror attack nationally and internationally, the Council of Wolverhampton City voted to bring in a series of safety measures across the city to reduce vulnerability of pedestrians including around Molineux Stadium. The new measures comprise an installation of security barrier systems at different locations around Wolverhampton Wanders Molineux’ Stadium.

Industry newsSafety & Security

16Oct2017

Fan attendance survey by EPFL during ESSMA Fan Entertainment Workshop

Some sixty members of the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) assembled for the sold-out Fan Entertainment Workshop in Turin, Italy, on 3-4 October. The venue for the two-day event was Allianz Stadium, home of Juventus FC. Alberto Colombo, Deputy General Secretary of EPFL focused his presentation on fan attendance. The EPFL, which represents 32 European Leagues and Associations, works on a political and regulatory level with the stakeholders both in Europe and on a global level, as well as engaging with EU institutions.

ESSMAFan Experience & Hospitality

16Oct2017

STRI Research Day 2017: the Highlights

The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), an ESSMA Stadium Partner, organised its annual research meeting on 20-21 September, at the STRI Headquarters in Bingley (United Kingdom). The event was open for all ESSMA members, with specific attention to our group of pitch professionals, including the Groundsmen of Twickenham Stoop and Leicester City FC, as well as Pitch Partners such as Tarkett Hybrid Grass and Campey-Imants.

Member newsPitch Management

13Oct2017

ESSMA Fan Entertainment Workshop: Juventus FC and Allianz Stadium

Some sixty members of the European Stadium & Safety Management Association (ESSMA) assembled for the sold-out Fan Entertainment Workshop in Turin, Italy, on 3-4 October. The venue for the two-day event was Allianz Stadium, home of Juventus FC. Francesco Gianello, Head of Stadium, Juventus FC provided details on the 41,507-seat Allianz Stadium, which was inaugurated in 2011 at a cost of €105m, and replaced the club’s former home, the Stadio Delle Alpi.

ESSMAFan Experience & Hospitality

11Oct2017

Close-up: Dr. Christian Hockenjos (Director of Organisation) and Kai Ruben (Security Manager) at Borussia Dortmund

In the run-up to the ESSMA Safety Management Workshop that will be organised in Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park from 7 to 8 November, ESSMA interviewed two of the Borussia Dortmund hosts: Dr. Christian Hockenjos (Director of Organisation) and Kai Ruben (Security Manager). Both of them are profoundly involved in Borussia Dortmund’s match day operations and are the ideal experts to talk to when it comes to safety management at Germany’s largest football stadium.

ESSMASafety & Security

09Oct2017

Celtic Park expansion plans approved by council

Celtic FC have confirmed that planning permission in principle has been granted in relation to recent development proposals to create a hotel, museum, retail and ticket office facilities. The club’s vision aims to deliver benefits to the club and their supporters to further regenerate the East End of the city.

Development & ConstructionIndustry news

04Oct2017

3D interactive ticketing solutions to enhance fan experience

Venues and Venue Management have evolved significantly. ESSMA’s Corporate Partner 3D Digital Venue builds 360-degree 3D interactive ticketing solutions that aim to enhance fan experience which will increase season ticket holder renewals and provide special viewing experiences for potential VIP consumers. By using the technology, fans are able to experience the view in 3D of their allocated seats in the stadium.

Facility & OperationsFan Experience & HospitalityMember news