Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media
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9 months ago
In 2023, one-day cricket enjoyed its 60th birthday.
David Tossell has written a book on the evolution of the format. He describes those early days as “nicely naïve”. But, at the same time, they were the foundation for every major innovation in cricket ever since.
These days, the 50-over game is under an existential threat due to the rise of T20. Can it survive, is it worth saving and what would be its legacy?
We discussed all this and more on this episode of Sports Content Strategy
Topics
Why one-day cricket first started? Its early evolution
The formative years of the Gillette Cup
The influence of television on the growth of the game
The cultural importance of the Sunday League
The way it has changed the game’s tactics
The importance of Pakistan and India’s World Cup victories
The game that led to the Duckworth Lewis
Decline and the need for T20
How T20 has affected 50 over cricket
Where the 50-over game fits into the future of cricket
The legacy of one-day cricket
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In 2023, one-day cricket enjoyed its 60th birthday.
David Tossell has written a book on the evolution of the format. He describes those early days as “nicely naïve”. But, at the same time, they were the foundation for every major innovation in cricket ever since.
These days, the 50-over game is under an existential threat due to the rise of T20. Can it survive, is it worth saving and what would be its legacy?
We discussed all this and more on this episode of Sports Content Strategy
Topics
Why one-day cricket first started? Its early evolution
The formative years of the Gillette Cup
The influence of television on the growth of the game
The cultural importance of the Sunday League
The way it has changed the game’s tactics
The importance of Pakistan and India’s World Cup victories
The game that led to the Duckworth Lewis
Decline and the need for T20
How T20 has affected 50 over cricket
Where the 50-over game fits into the future of cricket
The legacy of one-day cricket
Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media
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3 years ago
Ricardo Fort: Sports Sponsorship 101
Ricardo Fort has led the sponsorship strategy for brands at World Cups and Olympics.
After a long, successful career with the likes of Coca-Cola and Visa, he has set up his own consulting firm. In this podcast, Ricardo gives straight answers to key questions in sports sponsorship and outlines how content fits in. This is a sophisticated 101 for anyone interested in working in the commercial department at a major sports organisation.
Is sponsorship just about "hanging out with the cool kids"
Does there always have to be a positive financial return?
"The brands want to be relevant, most brands are irrelevant in the lives of people"
Are brand sponsorship decisions emotional?
The best sports sponsorship deal he did at Coca-Cola - The case study of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour
Measurable and immeasurable benefits
What are the Key KPIs and the less important metrics for sponsors?
How can brands be sure about the impact of a sponsorship?
Sponsoring a tournament or event as opposed to a team. What are the differences?
Moving from badging and advertisement to 'clever content'
The value of creating a content strategy that stands out
The comparison between NFL and European football in accommodating sponsors
In NFL, the owner gets the trophy before the players - what does that tell us?
Why the fans police any over-commercialisation in Europe
"All sponsors say they want data, but very few know what to do it."
How can you make a partnership scandal-proof?
How to do your due diligence and protect against future problems
The fans' voice in sponsorship
Sponsorship in gaming and the Alex Hunter deal
Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media
In 2023, one-day cricket enjoyed its 60th birthday.
David Tossell has written a book on the evolution of the format. He describes those early days as “nicely naïve”. But, at the same time, they were the foundation for every major innovation in cricket ever since.
These days, the 50-over game is under an existential threat due to the rise of T20. Can it survive, is it worth saving and what would be its legacy?
We discussed all this and more on this episode of Sports Content Strategy
Topics
Why one-day cricket first started? Its early evolution
The formative years of the Gillette Cup
The influence of television on the growth of the game
The cultural importance of the Sunday League
The way it has changed the game’s tactics
The importance of Pakistan and India’s World Cup victories
The game that led to the Duckworth Lewis
Decline and the need for T20
How T20 has affected 50 over cricket
Where the 50-over game fits into the future of cricket
The legacy of one-day cricket
