11Jun
Royal Antwerp FC’s phased renovation project
The 4-phase renovation project to deliver a modern stadium for Royal Antwerp FC started in 2017 and is currently in its second phase.
Fan Experience & Hospitality
05Jun
Creative solutions for sponsorships impacted by COVID-19
All stadiums are confronted with the question how to offer added-value to the sponsors? Evidently, there is a severe impact for sponsors on their stadium visibility as there are currently no matches with public and a limited number of matches behind closed doors which are broadcasted on national TV. As a European stadium association, we saw different creative ideas arise from several stadiums, driven by other insights but nevertheless, all adding branding opportunities for their sponsors. All stadiums were confronted with the question how to offer value in this time period?
04Jun
How hospitality impacts stadium development - insights from our webinar
During our webinar on June 4th, Liverpool FC and Everton FC discussed the development plans for their stadiums, with particular focus on the hospitality lounges and offers.
03Jun
Industry update: more on development, safety & fan experience
Read more on the development plans of Excelsior Rotterdam, 5G at Allianz Arena, new safety guidelines by SGSA and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
29May
Best practices on how to engage with your fans through video content
In this period of physical distancing, European clubs are more dependent on digital and audiovisual ways to keep in touch with the fan base. Platforms such as YouTube-channel help to engage with fans and to build a brand.
20May
How to turn matchday staff into club ambassadors - Insights from our webinar
On Tuesday May 19th Raj Saha, general manager at Fiserv Forum, guided our members through the STAGE service programme.
19May
Industry update: more on fan experience, construction and pitch management
Read more on the virtual grandstand at Aarhus Gymnastikforening, the two final design concepts for AC Milan and Inter Milan, the Wave for support initiative at RBFA and more in ESSMA’s industry update.
15May
ESSMA welcomes Opinsta as its new Corporate Partner
ESSMA is pleased to introduce Opinsta as its new Corporate Partner. Opinsta are experts in driving employee engagement and customer satisfaction through innovative mobile apps and supporting software.