Latin Americans are very interested in sports; the websites they choose to consume content shed light on what interests them the most. Since the first half of the FIFA World Cup took place in June, there have been interesting developments in the latest rankings.
With World Cup over, it can be deemed an overall global success not just in soccer, but in sports
business. Brands were able to use social media to deliver messages more than ever, via nontraditional outlets like Twitch, a trend that will only increase.
Thuuz Sports created an excitement metric for 2018 FIFA World Cup games and teams, with Croatia vs. Russia ranking as the top match and Spain as the No. 1 side. Measuring excitement can help marketers identify sports, teams and players who elicit strong passions in fans and can therefore be strong partners for their brands.
A summary of the most exciting news in soccer marketing. If you’re trying to keep up, consider this your one-stop shop.
Major League Soccer looks to leverage World Cup coverage and the success of “El Tri” to increase viewership. Major League Soccer wants to continue its growth as league despite the USMNT not qualifying into the 2018 World Cup.
World Cup activations and partnerships have begun as the tournament kicked off last weekend. Companies are leveraging stars like Lionel Messi and Ronaldo while soccer interest is highest globally.
Soccer in the U.S. was dealt a blow with the National Team’s absence from FIFA World Cup, but the sport is stronger than ever in the Hispanic community here, with two friendlies and the International Champions Cup hitting this summer.
A summary for Corporate Marketers, Media Sales Executives and Advertising Agencies to see what clients are moving into the market and/or targeting Multicultural consumers right now.
Telemundo may have benefited from the U.S. not qualifying for FIFA World Cup, reportedly selling 90% of its inventory to date. At least some of those sales are from companies that might have gone with Fox Sports’ English-language broadcasts.
N.Y. Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso has put forth a US $500 million plan (half of which would be his own investment) for an American soccer entity to rival MLS and boost U.S. Soccer. A push to host a future FIFA World Cup, providing a major boost to the sport in North America, would be helped by an even stronger, more unified pro base.
Mexican National Soccer Team supporter fan group “Pancho Villa’s Army” (PVA) has expanded its base and developed strong relationships with U.S. marketers in advance of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. has signed an exclusive contract with soccer star Neymar Jr. to support its 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ marketing and brand campaigns beginning in January 2018.Neymar Jr.’s exclusive contract with Arcos Dorados’ Brazilian operation further strengthens McDonald’s brand market leadership in the country.
Univision Communications Inc. unveiled its 2017-2018 programming line-up with special attention to soccer, as a strategy to create unique opportunities for marketers to deliver results leveraging viewers’ passion.
With only a few months to go before the start of the 2014 soccer world cup in Brazil, there is already a clear winner: the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which will rake in at least $4 billion (3 billion euros) in sponsorships and television rights for the sporting event.
What:Marketers are gearing up early in anticipation for 2014’s Fifa World Cup, in Brazil. It is seen as the most important news event platform for