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Covid-19 set to halve 2020 sports calendar – new analysis

Originally, 49,803 major sports events1 were scheduled for 2020, however global social-distancing measures introduced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a large proportion of sports events being postponed or cancelled. In March, only 1,870 of the originally-scheduled 5,584 events (33%) took place. As of April 20, Two Circles models – which … Continued

Covid-19 set to halve 2020 sports calendar – new analysis

Originally, 49,803 major sports events1 were scheduled for 2020, however global social-distancing measures introduced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a large proportion of sports events being postponed or cancelled. In March, only 1,870 of the originally-scheduled 5,584 events (33%) took place. As of April 20, Two Circles models – which … Continued

Record client recognition at 2020 Sport Industry Awards

The Sport Industry Awards are the most prestigious commercial sports awards in Europe, and celebrate the sports clubs, teams, brands and agencies that ensure the industry continues to innovate and excel. Across 18 categories, the ATP, ATP Media, ECB, England Hockey, England Netball, European Tour, The FA, Formula One, ICC, The Jockey Club, LTA, Manchester United, MLB, … Continued

HRI invests in customer experience with Two Circles

In 2018, HRI and Two Circles embarked on a pilot project to help HRI gain a better understanding of who customers of Irish racing are and what drives their relationship with the sport. The new partnership will build on this to understand and analyse fan experiences at HRI racecourses, rolling-out initiatives that improve the raceday … Continued

Bruin Sports Capital to acquire Two Circles

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed and subject to the regulatory approvals of the European Commission. Bruin’s investment will benefit Two Circles as the company broadens its offering to clients, continues to invest in its machine-learning-driven tech stack and looks to scale in new markets. WPP will continue to hold a minority stake in … Continued

Sports sponsorship spend to pass $15bn in 2020

Growth is being driven by the increasing dominance of sports programming on TV, which saw live sports provide 92 of the top 100 most-watched US broadcasts in 2018, and the ability of properties to better deliver engagement for brands through digital channels. However, despite this growth, Two Circles analysis found that sports properties’ sponsorship assets … Continued

Two Circles marketing Game Pass worldwide following OverTier deal

Since 2017, OverTier has held the rights to operate NFL Game Pass in Europe (61 countries and territories), and over this period has introduced a suite of user-led product innovations to deliver a more personalised viewing experience – to more fans and across more platforms than ever. All marketing for OverTier is led by Two … Continued

Two Circles marketing Game Pass worldwide following OverTier deal

Since 2017, OverTier has held the rights to operate NFL Game Pass in Europe (61 countries and territories), and over this period has introduced a suite of user-led product innovations to deliver a more personalised viewing experience – to more fans and across more platforms than ever. All marketing for OverTier is led by Two … Continued

Two Circles to drive ticket sales for 2019 ATP Finals

The season-ending Nitto ATP Finals are the ATP Tour’s crown jewel event, and feature the world’s best eight qualified singles players and doubles teams. The eight-day tournament, which will move to Turin from 2021, is one of the most attended sports events in the UK, and has boasted an average attendance of more than 250,000 … Continued

ECB and Cricket World Cup scoop Sport Industry Awards

The ECB was victorious in the Fan/Community Engagement category for Player Comms – the data-driven content marketing platform created and activated with Two Circles to increase engagement and playing frequency in grassroots cricket. The judges said they were “impressed by the relevant use of technology and CRM to create a well-packaged tool ideally suited for … Continued

Sport Industry Awards Shortlist 2019

The BTSIAs are the most prestigious commercial sports awards in Europe, and across 19 categories in 2019, ATP Media, Cricket World Cup 2019, ECB, England Hockey, England Netball, European Tour, Eurosport, The FA, Formula One, Goodwood, Harlequins, The Jockey Club, Liverpool, MCC, Limelight Sports, LTA, The Open, Premier League, Premiership Rugby, Table Tennis England and Wimbledon were … Continued

We’re hiring: Analyst roles in New York, LA, London and Bern

Across North America and Europe, we have a full-time team of just under 200 people working with an international client base and using data to solve their business challenges. Our Analysts help make sense of the data our clients hold, turning this richness into compelling stories and actionable strategy. One week they’ll be analyzing the data behind a client customer base, … Continued

Two Circles strengthens US operation with LA opening

Two Circles’ North American business is headed by Los Angeles-based SVP Consulting Sam Yardley, and clients in the region include the NFL, MLS, National Lacrosse League and New York Islanders. Two Circles CEO Gareth Balch said: “Today is an important milestone in our growth. In the last 12 months we’ve seen unprecedented interest in the … Continued

National Lacrosse League appoints Two Circles to drive business growth

The NLL is North America’s premier professional indoor lacrosse league and is the third most-attended professional indoor sports competition in the world. The League comprises 13 teams from across the United States and Canada, with expansion franchises from Halifax and New York joining from the 2019-20 season. Working with its central Team Services function, Two … Continued

UK sport grows leisure share with 2018 attendance records

In 2012, when the UK entered the current period of major-event hosting with the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, the total attendance for regular annual live sports events (not including the Games) was 63m. This means UK sports attendances have grown 2.8% year-on-year on average between 2012 and 2018 not including one-off annual events – … Continued

Sport grows leisure share with 2018 attendance and spending records

In 2012, when the UK entered the current period of major-event hosting with the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, the total attendance for regular annual live sports events (not including the Games) was 63m. This means UK sports attendances have grown 2.8% year-on-year on average between 2012 and 2018 not including one-off annual events – … Continued

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