Technology has pervaded almost all aspects of our lives, including consuming popular entertainment such as sports.
As such, the sports industry has had unprecedented growth in terms of reach, revenue and attention, mostly because of these 3 improvements:
Streaming Services
Sports leagues realized the potential of streaming as a service they could offer those who are unable to attend sports stadiums.
Now, sports fans and enthusiasts have two options- they could see their favorite teams by buying tickets, or they could subscribe to sports streaming services and watch it on their mobile or TV.
Because of this, the world of sports as an entertainment grew considerably. People from Asia, Europe and other continents could watch NBA games and get courtside access as if they were there. In South Korea, the biggest broadcasting company 안전놀이터 offers NBA, MLB and EPL for free.
Major leagues such as the NFL, MLB and others quickly joined the bandwagon, and customers are now spoiled for choices online.
Social Media
Sports coverage has widened considerably with the onset of social media. On demand services has come side-by-side with running commentaries and snapshots posted on official channels. Moreover, full replays and live streams are available aside from the actual games.
Media channels are now able to convey scores, results and post-game discussions. Fans can now follow sports celebrities via Twitter and take part in the conversation. The world has shrunk because of digital measures and it’s thanks to the internet and social media.
Immersion via Online Marketplaces
Amazon and other online marketplaces such as eBay has changed how we buy sports goods, memorabilia and collectible items. Before, the only way was to ask a friend or family member to buy them goods at the stadium they could bring back, but now it’s as easy as finding the sports jersey of your favorite player, clicking on ‘Buy’ and waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep.