All articles by Stu Robarts

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

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…
Maturing esports industry faces growing pains alongside strong growth

The esports industry will be worth $6 billion by 2030 but is facing a number of challenges as it matures,…
Sports streaming must be made more affordable to tackle piracy – report

Making sports streaming services more affordable will help to tackle media piracy in the sector, according to a new report.The…