When explaining the different reasons of choosing the companies in the list, Sports Business Journal states: “The group is transforming many facets of the professional sports space. Some are using artificial intelligence to bolster important team functions like data analysis and player tracking. Others have found ways to help athletes understand their bodies, either gauging emotional well-being or contextualizing injury history to avoid future setbacks.”
“A few are changing the way fans consume sports with immersive viewing experiences or precisely targeted ads and social media posts. Some others are streamlining the databasing process for leagues or helping to virtually plan for the world’s largest sporting events.”
The list was determined based on the companies creating a tech deployment that changed how people view technology and/or shifts how the industry operates because of it; finding a novel way to tangibly enhance the fan experience; or breaking new ground in enhancing athlete performance via technology.
Here are SBJ’s selections for the 10 most innovative for this year:
These companies will be recognized in SBJ’s Feb. 26 issue and during the Sports Business Awards: Tech ceremony, kicking off SBJ Tech Week from March 5-7 in New York City.
Source: Sports Business Journal
