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WHAT'S NEXT?: Online retailing will be one of the fastest growing channels between 2015 and 2019 as individuals do not have much time for leisure and seek convenience. Entertainment will continue to shift away from traditional broadcast media and print to reality augmented and deeply personalised content. The occupations with the largest new employment growth will be managers, professional and technical jobs, and caring and leisure occupations. Many middle-class professionals will be outsourced to machines within the next few decades leaving workers with more leisure time than they have ever experienced.

  • [New] Spectrum TV Select Plus customers will now have access to ESPN's linear and direct-to-consumer content, making ESPN + available to a wider audience and providing fans with even more ways to stay connected to the sports they love such as NCAA Women's Basketball, FA Cup Soccer, NHL games and more. MarketScreener
  • [New] In 2024, the investment potential of sports autographs remains a topic of interest for collectors and investors. Fan Arch
  • [New] Though China usually releases trade data monthly, the data for the first two months of the year are combined to avoid disruptions from the weeklong Lunar New Year holidays, when many businesses and factories are closed. AOL
  • [New] A number of IOC-led programmes are already in full force, and will continue to address the remaining gender gap in sport for all women - be it for girls looking for access to sport at grassroots level, female coaches aiming to reach elite level or women striving to reach leadership positions. International Olympic Committee
  • [New] Sports codes that will be qualifiers for the Paris Olympic Games are: Athletics, Badminton, Cycling, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon and Wrestling. African Union Sports Council
  • [New] As WARC noted this month in its sports media report, global ad spending on sports media rights is expected to reach $61 billion in 2024 (up 18.9% on pre-pandemic levels) on major live events in 2024 - even as streamers and social media attract wider audiences across different channels. Digiday
  • The African Games 2023, will attract more than five thousand athletes and officials, who will compete in twenty-two sports codes among them eight sports codes will be qualifiers for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. African Union Sports Council
  • Perhaps more than any other sport in the world, golf has a huge opportunity to restore biodiversity to courses. Geo Foundation
  • Beyond America, there are another 21 races playing out in the other major countries of the world each year, where Drive to Survive will provide a connection that other sports and other entertainment mediums cannot. New Atlas
  • Thailand's government plans to ban the recreational use of marijuana by the end of 2024, though it will continue to allow its use for medical purposes. The Diplomat
  • People in England and Wales have four bank holidays coming up over the next three months - with some great opportunities to spend family time together. Nottinghamshire Live
  • Major global sporting events including the Paris Summer Olympic Games and Copa America in the U.S., will account for a significant boost in ad spending in 2024. COMTEX News
  • Pheu Thai campaigned on banning the recreational use of marijuana, saying it poses health risks and could cause substance abuse issues among young people. Euronews.com
  • Generative AI could impact another top trends at 2024's MWC, the future of entertainment with its potential impact on the entertainment and creative industries. Verdict
  • Suspending tariffs or relaxing U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards could lead to an increased infant formula supply but may increase risk of contamination. Ag economists offer food for thought to improve baby fo
  • U.S. President Joe Biden is reportedly considering relaxing a vehicle emission rule that his administration proposed last year, which could give automakers more time to meet strict electric vehicle (EV) transition requirements. DNyuz
  • Online gaming - including sweepstakes, contests, casino gambling, sports betting and fantasy sports - is becoming a larger part of consumers' lives and will continue to grow in 2024. Davis+Gilbert LLP
  • Disney plans to introduce a streaming version of its ESPN brand within 2025, featuring interactive elements such as sports betting and fan engagement, at a price point below the new sports offering. The Global Economics Ltd
  • Women will continue to earn more as interest grows, with 66% of the general population being interested in at least one women's sport and 84% among sports fans. Muse: the brain sensing headband
  • Although Finland's government programme sports ambitious fiscal efforts, public finances are projected to continue to show a significant deficit and high levels of debt in the coming years. Kuntarahoitus Oyj
  • The UK Government recently published its new sport strategy to get 2.5 million more adults and one million more young people meeting the Chief Medical Officer's guidance of 150 minutes per week for adults, and 60 minutes per day for young people by 2030. The NEN - North Edinburgh News
  • Last year was a powerhouse year for kids' entertainment and toyetic content, but in 2024 we will see more toys inspired by evergreen characters of the past and small screen entertainment that has cross-generational appeal. InvestorsObserver
  • There's a good chance that every Super Bowl for the next ten or so years will be the most bet Super Bowl thanks to the underlying growth of regulated sports betting in the U.S.. CBS News

Last updated: 13 March 2024



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