26Feb2018
ESSMA welcomes CCV as new Corporate Partner
ESSMA is pleased to announce CCV as newest Corporate Partner. They provide innovative payment solutions to reduces the waiting queue and enhance fan experience.
Facility & Operations
22Feb2018
Industry update: read more on stadium development and fan experience initiatives
Read more on fan involvement during the stadium development project of Everton FC as well as fan experience initiatives at Lille OSC and RCD Espanyol in this short stadium industry update by ESSMA.
20Feb2018
ESSMA Knowledge Platform: how to use it?
The ESSMA Knowledge Platform, an all-in-one online platform, offers ESSMA members the opportunity to benefit from our extensive database. With exclusive access to in-depth interviews, presentations and best practices from clubs, leagues and venues such as FC Bayern Munich, Valencia CF, Manchester City FC, Stade De France, LaLiga, Stade Rochelais and others. Add value to your organisation by using the content as a benchmark and by learning from industry peers.
15Feb2018
Benjamin Steen, FC Bayern Munich: a football club that became a media company
The last keynote of Day 1 focused on the Fan Journey. Alberto Colombo, Deputy General Secretary EPFL kicked-off with presenting their Fan Attendance Report. Followed by presentations of Eric Cosset, Director Product and Development Disneyland Paris, Benjamin Steen, Head of Digital Projects and CRM FC Bayern Munich and Rory Sheridan, Head of Sponsorship Europe at Diageo (Guinness). Benjamin Steen shared how FC Bayern Munich digitalised the Allianz Arena and how they reach, communicate and build a relationship with their 650 million fans worldwide.
15Feb2018
Industry update: more on fan experience, stadium renovation and construction
Read more on several stadium development and renovation projects, sustainability and see examples of fan engagement in this short stadium industry update by ESSMA.
07Feb2018
Long-term sustainability by Eric Hart, Head of Tampa Sports Authority
One of the keynote sessions focused on stadium lifecycle. An introduction was provided by Dimitri Huygen, Managing Director ESSMA, followed by presentations from Martin Murphy, Stadium Director Aviva Stadium and Eric Hart, Head of Tampa Sports Authority managing Raymond James Stadium. Eric Hart focused his presentation on long-term sustainability within several stadium projects in Tampa Bay area.
03Feb2018
The Super Bowl 2018: a huge spectacle organised at U.S. Bank Stadium
The New England Patriots will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the 52nd edition of the Super Bowl. Read more on one of the biggest sports events in the world and the host venue for this year’s edition: U.S. Bank Stadium.
26Jan2018
KNVB Expertise German Stadium Exploitation Tour supported by ESSMA
ESSMA supported KNVB Expertise with a Stadium Exploitation Tour to three German stadiums: Commerzbank Arena, Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion and Opel Arena. KNVB Expertise is a joint initiative consisting of Eredivisie CV, CED, KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) and FBO (Federation of Paid Football Organisations). Their aim is to professionalise Dutch (paid) football in terms of development.