Nick Meacham

KNVB 🤝 Svenska Fotbollförbundet To strengthen European football’s club licensing network, we launched a new exchange programme pairing national associations to share insights and solutions. Throughout the 2024/25 season, the Dutch and Swedish FAs came together to exchange practical experience, tackle shared challenges and learn from each other. Learn more about their successful collaboration: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eY7cJMQa

276

7 kommentarer

Legends/ASM Global Europe expands strategic partnership with FC Porto in landmark agreement FC Porto has struck a new five-year agreement with Legends/ASM Global. This marks a significant expansion of the relationship between the two, with the company now appointed as the club’s official catering service provider at Estádio do Dragão; the first stadium-level contract of its kind in Portugal. The new deal will see Legends/ASM Global oversee all F&B operations at the club, including both general admission and premium hospitality areas. Here, the team will introduce a refreshed culinary experience built on innovation, excellence and local authenticity, with the highest standards of quality at the heart of the service for FC Porto fans and guests. The partnership includes both matchday and non-matchday events, as well as the training and development of on-site teams. This growing strategic partnership between FC Porto and Legends will be a critical element in the club’s overall goal to transform all aspects of the matchday experience at Estádio do Dragão. Another major milestone for Legends/ASM Global in Europe, the partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to growth and investment across Iberia. FC Porto is now the first club in Portugal to partner with Legends/ASM Global at stadium level for catering services, in a move aligned with the group’s ongoing efforts to elevate hospitality experiences in world-class sports venues. Chris Bray, Legends/ASM Global President, Europe, said: “We are incredibly proud to expand our relationship with FC Porto through this new deal. The partnership not only reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence but also signals a major strategic step for our business in Portugal and across Iberia.” João Borges, FC Porto Vice President, said: “Together with our associates and business partners, we are committed to developing and continuing to grow the Club. Strategically, the modernisation of infrastructures – both in terms of spaces and services – is a key element of our entire plan. The journey of those who visit us must be remarkable, from the moment they enter until the moment they leave any FC Porto facility. To achieve this, in addition to our outstanding internal teams, it is essential to have the right partners. Legends is the partner that brings international-level expertise and knowledge, allowing us to position ourselves at the top of the global experience.” For the full story, go to: https://lnkd.in/eJq7QhTY The 2025 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – focused on elevating the live experience – is being held at Villa Park on Oct 6th and 7th. An Opening Night Icebreaker will kick things off at bp pulse LIVE on Oct 5th, and the event will close with a tour of BCFC’s St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park on Oct 7th. #PremiumExperience #FanExperience #LiveExperience #stadia #SportsVenueBusiness #SVBLIVE Sports Venue Business

128

Very proud to launch our first in depth FIFA World Cup 2026™ insights report on SportBusiness (link in the comments) The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to redefine sports sponsorship – and brands that understand the real rules of the game will own 2026. The North American sports and entertainment market has long been a trailblazer in commercial innovation, sponsorships and activations – and now, the world’s largest sporting event meets the world’s largest economy. EMW Global’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Insights report provide a comprehensive analysis: 🏟️ The official sponsorship structure – tiers, rights, and how to actually maximise them. 💰 Host city opportunities – where local activations will drive disproportionate ROI. 🛡️ IP protection & anti-ambush measures – why this regulatory landscape will shape every marketing move. 🎯 The North American market canvas – cultural nuances, fan psychographics, and how brands can speak the right language in each host nation. 💡 ROI-focused strategies – aligning your brand with the world stage while leveraging digital and media reach. 📖 The first in-depth insights released now – link in the first comment.   LINK to part 1 of full report in the comments:

112

12 kommentarer

Personal Brand After more than 20 years working in sports marketing, I’ve probably learned that the most important brand we manage is not the team’s — it’s our own. Because a strong personal brand isn’t built with a logo or a slogan. It’s built with consistency, credibility, and purpose. 🔹 1. Know who you are and why you do what you do. In sports —as in life— passion moves mountains, but purpose gives them direction. Understanding what drives you and what makes you different is where it all begins. 🔹 2. Be authentic. You don’t need to look perfect. You need to be real. Share your lessons, your mistakes, your values. People don’t connect with titles — they connect with stories. 🔹 3. Add value through experience. Speak about what you know, what you’ve lived, and what inspires you every day. Credibility is earned by sharing knowledge, not by chasing attention. 🔹 4. Stay consistent. A personal brand isn’t built through one viral post, but through years of coherence. Everything you do —the way you communicate, lead, and treat others— builds your brand. 🔹 5. Leave a mark. Your personal brand isn’t what you say about yourself, it’s what others say when you’re not in the room. In sports, we learn that reputation is earned by competing — but it’s cemented by behaving. And that lesson applies to all of us. In sports and life, be unique. #PersonalBrand

58

6 kommentarer