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Beacon Stadium

The sporting industry battles the at-home entertainment industry with technology

Implications - Whether sports fans want to find the nearest washroom, their seat, get food delivered to their seat or connect with their favorite player, beacon-enabled stadiums are now making this possible with the click of a button. This is only the beginning, as the term "sport spectator" will soon be antiquated with more interactivity to compete with at-home entertainment.
Trend Themes
1. Beacon-enabled Stadiums - Beacon technology has emerged as a key digital trend in sports and entertainment, allowing fans to have a more interactive experience during live events.
2. Gamification - Brands are using interactive games and competitions to engage with fans and offer unique experiences that cannot be replicated through at-home entertainment.
3. Smart Stadiums - Stadiums are becoming smart, using technologies like beacons and AI to provide real-time information, gamification, and targeted marketing opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Sports and Entertainment - Beacon technology, gamification, and smart stadium features offer opportunities for sports teams and entertainment venues to improve the fan experience and differentiate themselves from at-home entertainment options.
2. Marketing - Gamification and targeted marketing campaigns can help brands to engage with audiences and create unique experiences that build brand loyalty and drive sales.
3. Technology - As sports and entertainment venues continue to embrace new technologies like beacons and AI, the technology industry can offer innovative solutions to create a more interactive fan experience.
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Featured Examples

Connected Sports Stadium Lighting
Connected Sports Stadium Lighting
The Philips 'ArenaExperience' LED Illumination System is Dynamic
With the soccer club Atletico Madrid set to move into a new stadium in Spain next season, the Philips ‘ArenaExperience’ LED illumination system will also be included to provide custom... MORE
Gamified Stadium Experiences
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This Chromecast Promo Engaged an Entire Arena of NHL Fans
A recent Chromecast promo invited an arena full of New York Islanders fans to compete against each other in a mobile game for exclusive discounts towards the new video streaming device from Google.... MORE
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Interactive Football Apps
The Commonwealth Stadium Uses Beacons in Conjunction with Its Mobile App
In an effort to encourage more millennials to attend Edmonton Eskimos games, the Commonwealth Stadium has created an interactive football app that works in conjunction with beacons installed... MORE
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The Bridgestone Arena Used Beacons to Send Fans Coupons and Videos
The Bridgestone Arena, home of professional ice hockey team the Nashville Predators, is also notable for using Beacon technology to give fans a more interactive experience during their playoff... MORE
Targeted Hockey Campaigns
Targeted Hockey Campaigns
This Sport Marketing Campaign Led Hockey Fans to Parties and Prizes
In order to get the most fan engagement for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Draft Day, the hockey team set up an interactive sport marketing campaign exclusive to those who were using its mobile app.... MORE
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Beacon-Infused Soccer Stadiums
FC Barcelona is Using Beacons to Offer a Smart Stadium Experience
FC Barcelona has been the most successful soccer team in recent years, and it is now bidding to be one of the most successful when it comes to the realm of giving fans smart stadium experiences.... MORE
Queue-Avoiding Stadium Systems
Queue-Avoiding Stadium Systems
WaitTime Uses AI to Help Stadium-Goers Get Concessions Smartly
The NBA’s Indiana Pacers recently announced a partnership with WaitTime, which will introduce smart technology that provides real-time information on traffic at entertainment and sports venues.... MORE

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