Events and Reports
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Events and Reports
17 Aug 2021 • Report
Leaders Special Report – The super aggregators: sports IP pirates have gone OTT
14 Dec 2020 • Report
Leaders Special Report: Building a better normal
25 Feb 2019 • Report
Leaders Special Report: Opportunity and challenge in betting and integrity
6 Sep 2018 • Report
Skillsets to supercharge the fan experience
2 Feb 2018 • Report
Leaders Special Report: The Next Generation Stadium
27 Sep 2017 • Report
Leaders Special Report: Data-driven decision making
15 Jun 2017 • Report
Leaders Special Report: Fan Engagement
16 Nov 2016 • Report
Leaders Special Report: Sport in China
2 Sep 2016 • Report
Leaders Special Report: eSports
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