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Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand

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Fintech must retire the heroic closer myth: today's CRO is a data-led architect of long-term, cross-functional revenue growth.
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UK football ads miss as male fans shun 'laddish' image

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UK football ads are missing the target as male fans reject boozy, laddish clichés and demand healthier, more nuanced portrayals.
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Liverpool FC teams with SAS for AI-powered marketing

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Liverpool strike multi-year deal with SAS to power AI-driven marketing, sharpening global fan engagement and partner campaigns.
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Real Madrid partners with Adobe to enhance fan content using AI

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Real Madrid teams up with Adobe to use AI for personalised fan content, engaging its 650 million supporters worldwide through digital and creative tools.
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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
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Axon Perform opens UK office to boost elite sports analytics

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Axon Perform has launched a UK office to provide its sports analytics platform to elite rugby and football teams across Europe, enhancing performance insights.
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Girona FC chooses WatchGuard to boost cyber security strategy

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Girona FC partners with WatchGuard to deploy advanced cybersecurity across its stadium, training centre, and academy, boosting protection against cyber threats.
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8x8 extends Southampton FC partnership to boost fan engagement

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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8x8 has extended its partnership with Southampton FC until 2026, enhancing fan engagement through advanced communications and matchday services.
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Adobe brings AI-powered creative tools to Premier League fans

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Adobe partners with the Premier League to introduce AI-powered creative tools and personalised content for 1.8 billion fans ahead of the 2025 Fantasy season.
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Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
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FC Bayern partners with Celonis to boost operations with AI

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Celonis becomes exclusive Process Intelligence partner of FC Bayern Munich, aiming to enhance operational efficiency across key club departments.
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NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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The NFL has announced a partnership with NetApp as its Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, aiming to enhance operations and fan experiences globally.
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Chelsea FC partners with Twilio to enhance fan engagement

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Chelsea Football Club has launched a multi-year partnership with Twilio, aiming to enhance fan engagement through personalised experiences and tailored content.
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ExpressVPN signs partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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ExpressVPN has entered a two-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the club's exclusive Official Digital Privacy Partner, enhancing fan security.
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AC Milan enhances performance & fan experience with AI

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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AC Milan has partnered with Pure Storage to enhance AI-driven performance and fan engagement, streamlining content creation and data management.
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Hisense named official partner for FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Hisense has been unveiled as the first Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, promising enhanced fan experiences through technology.
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AC Milan enhances fan experience & performance with tech

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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AC Milan has upgraded its IT infrastructure with Pure Storage, enhancing fan engagement and team performance through cutting-edge technology.
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Could AI be the next manager for the England football team

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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With Gareth Southgate stepping down, could AI be the next England football manager? Tech experts believe AI's data-driven insights could revolutionise the game.
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Cristiano Ronaldo partners with Binance for new NFT collection

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Binance partners with Cristiano Ronaldo for Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia NFT collection, offering fans exclusive perks and unique experiences.
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FC Barcelona partners with Fortinet for Spotify Camp Nou security

Fri, 24th May 2024
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FC Barcelona partners with Fortinet for cutting-edge cybersecurity at the future Spotify Camp Nou, enhancing digital security and innovation until 2028.