All articles by Stu Robarts

Stu is editor for Thematic Intelligence at GlobalData, overseeing news and features that cover the major themes affecting industries.

‘No single party’ can tackle social media abuse in sport – Signify

The growing issue of sportspeople being sent abuse via social media cannot be solved by a single entity and instead…
US tariffs could have ‘major impact’ on sports teams globally – report

The tariffs being introduced by US President Donald Trump and the retaliatory tariffs from other countries could have a major…
Rise of streaming platforms ‘changing sports consumption’

The continued growth of streaming platforms within the sector is changing how viewers consume sports, according to a new report.GlobalData’s…
Visualisation technologies increase fan engagement, revenues – GlobalData

Visualisation technologies like data displays, digital twins, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) increase the engagement levels of fans…
‘Women’s sport works for business … the challenge is opportunity’ – Beth Paretta

Formula E’s Vice President of Sporting Beth Paretta has outlined that the provision of opportunities is not only key for…

Visibility key for continued growth of women’s sport – GlobalData

Ensuring the accessibility of women’s sport for audiences is critical for its continued growth, according to a new report.GlobalData’s Women…
Sustainability ‘weighing on sponsors’ minds’, new report finds

The sustainability credentials of prospective partners are already viewed as an important factor among sports sponsors and are going to…
AI and streaming key themes shaping sports in 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and streaming will be among the most significant themes shaping the sports sector in 2025, according to…
Blockchain a potential solution ‘to some of sport’s biggest problems’

Blockchain technology could serve as a solution to some of the biggest problems in sports, according to a new report.GlobalData’s…
Sports betting problems on the rise in the US

The boom in sports betting in the US is driving a wave of associated illegal activity and other related problems.As…