Ever wanted to not have to leave your seat when you wanted a cold beverage at your favorite sporting event? A Santa Monica-based ordering app, Appetize, has just what you need as it combines live sporting/entertainment events and concession ordering. Appetize recently launched version 2.0 of its app, where fans can choose their seat, decide…
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The Future of Sports Marketing: The Virtual Fan Network
Who said trading cards were dead? Sports Marketing is evolving, though at a much slower clip than most other industries on the globe, but where it will eventually end up is still uncertain. One thing is for certain: Brian Wilhite, CEO and Founder of the Virtual Fan Network, intends to lead the charge for where…
Navigate Launches Groundbreaking Sports Sponsorship Valuation Software
In the multibillion dollar sports industry, sports sponsorships account for a major portion of the billions of dollars spent each year. As reported by IEG, a leading sponsorship research firm, companies paid $18 billion for sports sponsorships in North America just in 2011. With substantial amounts of money invested in sponsorships, companies and sports properties…
MLB, Apple Add Wrinkle In Purchasing Tickets Via Digital Sports Technology
No need to worry about forgetting your MLB season ticket at home anymore. Together, MLB and Apple recently combined forces, creating the latest development in sports technology: Apple’s new Passbook app. With the app, fans can purchase their ticket online, download it, and then it will be stored in their passbook. Arrive at the stadium…
Egraphs.com Advancing Sports Technology With Digital Autographs
Ever wanted to grab your favorite MLB player’s autograph but, for some reason, it didn’t happen? The line at the local mall was a tad too long or maybe you just flat out forgot? Maybe you missed that star player after you waited in a hotel lobby for hours? Well, Egraphs.com is taking away all the unnecessary…
Gongshow Gear Steps Into Sports Technology Arena With Saucer King App
Gongshow Gear, Inc. is a Canadian Lifestyle Hockey Apparel company which has cemented itself as one of the leaders in outfitting hockey players across North America. With a core demographic of 12 to 30 years, Gongshow wanted to further its decade-old brand by stepping into the sports technology arena and creating a mobile app that…
NFL Adopts X2IMPACT’s Concussion Management Sports Technology
A Seattle-based company, X2IMPACT, is on the cutting edge of sports technology that is revolutionizing the NFL’s assessment of possible concussions. The two parties entered into an agreement earlier this week for X2IMPACT to supply the league its Concussion Management System software for use this season; currently, 16 NFL teams utilize the software. X2IMPACT allows…
Duke Basketball Program Thoroughly Embraces Tablet Sports Technology
Prior to the 2012 NCAA college football season, Duke University made the switch to an iPad playbook for its players, making it more convenient for them to watch game highlights, opponents’ film, and track individual statistics. Now, the Blue Devils’ men’s and women’s basketball teams are both following suit, becoming the first program in the country…
Pickmoto Making News In Sports Technology With Simplified Betting App
Welcome to Pickmoto, the latest development in sports technology and mobile sports gaming. Pickmoto is a fun, easy-to-use new game for your iPhone that offers the competition of fantasy sports. Fantasy sports requires a lot of coordination and time commitment, which is not necessarily all that bad; drafting is still the best part. For mobile,…
Patriots Upping Its Sports Technology Game, Add Wi-Fi To Gillette Stadium
Yesterday, the New England Patriots announced that it would be providing its fans with a next-generation fan experience. With the the support of Boston-based Enterasys Networks, Gillette Stadium will become the 8th NFL stadium to offer Wi-Fi services during Patriots’ games and other events. According to the Patriots, the upgrades in sports technology will be available…
Angry Birds Launches Sports Technology Partnership With Eagles
With more than 200 licensing partnerships, the highly popular strategy puzzle video game, Angry Birds, just recently launched its first partnership with a sports team on Tuesday. This time, the sports technology partnership came with the Philadelphia Eagles. Angry Birds — which was created by the Finland-based company, Rovio — clearly hasn’t lost its popularity…
An Inside Look at NFL Sports Technology (INFOGRAPHIC)
Sports Technology is deeply ingrained in all aspects of the National Football League. Over the years, players have become bigger and faster, but thanks to developments in technology, professional teams can now better understand how the human body works. Big or small, the advancements allow teams to maximize players’ potential on the field. The folks…