Whitepapers

The sports and entertainment industry is transforming to meet the growing demand for personalised and immersive experiences. Download Veridas' latest whitepaper to explore how identity technology can revolutionise sporting events for fans, clubs, and sponsors.
Football’s ability to constantly evolve and embrace new innovations has been the foundation for its success. As we see a fundamental shift in consumption habits and fan behavior, this blueprint will be needed once again if clubs, leagues and federations can remain relevant and grow revenues in this new era of football. In partnership with IMG, we have examined content creation and digital innovation in the current Football landscape that will be crucial in unlocking new engagement opportunities and more diverse revenue streams.
In the dynamic landscape of digital entertainment, the surge in popularity of video streaming has reshaped how audiences consume content. This paradigm shift, however, has not come without its challenges. One of the persistent threats looming over the industry is the menace of video piracy. Irdeto's latest whitepaper confronts the often underestimated challenges of video piracy, including the exploitation of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) – a damaging problem in the industry known as CDN leeching.
As OTT platforms emerge as the new frontier for content delivery, DAZN and MainStreaming's partnership has levelled up the game to manage millions of concurrent viewers, ensuring the quality of their viewing experience stays smooth. This exclusive case study explores how DAZN overcame streaming challenges and obtained tangible results with MainStreaming's private, green and cost-effective Edge Video Delivery Network solutions. Read the success story to discover how to reduce latency, improve video quality and ensure uninterrupted streaming for end users.
Dive into the heart of sports business with KORE's 2024 State of the Industry Report, your essential guide designed to provide you with in-depth insights on sponsorship trends, social value, and spending forecasts shaping the sports industry.
Economic impact is traditionally the primary measure of success for events in host cities or regions. However, there are now multiple factors to consider due to varying stakeholder expectations. This exclusive case study explores how World Athletics leveraged Nielsen data to measure the holistic impact of its world championships on host cities, expanding beyond economic impact to a model that includes attendee, social, and environmental factors.
The sports industry is experiencing a seismic shift in how fans consume content, with direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming services playing a vital role. This exclusive whitepaper by SportsPro and Endeavor Streaming dives into the challenges and opportunities presented by this new media landscape.
Live sports create loads of compelling moments. But are you making the most of your content? Or do you need an expert's help? Brightcove's latest report offers unique insights into the best practices, monetisation strategies, and blog articles to level up your chosen model. Discover your model's strengths and weaknesses while fine-tuning it to boost revenue.
The recent rise in fandom may be indicative of future WSL successes, but there is a need to address how global women’s professional teams and clubs can translate this growth. To guarantee the future success of the Women's Super League (WSL), it is imperative to seize the current momentum of women's sports and address the challenges concerning media coverage and sponsorship revenue by strengthening local club markets. The 'Unleashing Potential' report is based on research conducted by Loughborough University London, a member of Wasserman's The Collective Think Tank, focused on empowering women in sport. It drew from interviews with stakeholders in the WSL ecosystem.
The digital age is disrupting traditional B2B revenue streams as sports rights fees shift due to changes in buyers' methods and deal structures. Consequently, rights holders are reassessing DTC revenue streams, analysing strategic investments and re-calculating ROI based on data-driven data models. Prepare for a ground-breaking revelations as new research from Deltatre unearths a digital opportunity that could unlock more than half a billion euros for Europe’s top football clubs…