Sports Innovation Lab Unveils the Top 25 Most Innovative Teams in the World
BOSTON, MA (January 14, 2021) - Known for its forward-thinking research and market intelligence, Sports Innovation Lab today released its proprietary list of The 25 Most Innovative Teams in the World. These rankings are based on three main criteria: revenue diversification, organizational agility, and a focus on technologies that engage fans. The list is part of Sports Innovation Lab’s latest report, in which the global sports research firm recounts the unprecedented challenges for the sports and entertainment industry, uses a data-driven methodology to generate the list of top teams, and outlines the path forward. The list features teams across several global football leagues, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, and Major League Baseball.
“The global pandemic hit the sports industry with tremendous force in March and as a result, it changed the entire business landscape as we formally knew it,” said Angela Ruggiero, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Sports Innovation Lab. “In order to continue growing and flourishing in this new reality, organizations must be nimble by embracing the most innovative operations and adapting to the Fluid Fan. With this list, we’re celebrating a group of trailblazers who have continued to drive their businesses forward, despite these unprecedented circumstances.”
The 25 Most Innovative Teams List is a data-driven ranking that identifies the most innovative sports properties in the world. This is the first rankings list of its kind, and Sports Innovation Lab is putting a stake in the ground with our data-driven metrics.
Teams Were Evaluated Based On:
Revenue Diversification
…means that sports properties are able to beyond ticketing, concessions, media rights, and traditional sponsorship categories to drive fandom.
Technology Focus
…is about leveraging specific technologies in order to power specific Fluid Fan Behaviors.
Organizational Agility
…is about staffing for the future, with a focus on leveraging new skill sets, and prioritizing diversity.
“Our team of analysts masterfully identified patterns of success among the world’s most nimble and well-prepared sports organizations,” said Josh Walker, President and Co-Founder at Sports Innovation Lab. “Our ongoing daily research and guidance will help the industry in charting the journey ahead.”
During this period of disruption, sports businesses are being challenged and forced to keep up with the latest technologies and behavior trends that are currently redefining the sports and entertainment experience. Sports Innovation Lab conducts daily data analysis which tracks fan behaviors, industry trends, and on the companies, organizations, teams, leagues, and venues throughout the sports industry to provide an unbiased assessment of the consumer behaviors that are impacting the sports, media, and entertainment industry.