Omnigon’s Corebine software brings fan engagement benefits

Corebine is a fan engagement platform that focuses on capturing and engaging audiences with mobile technology.

Corebine is a fan engagement platform that focuses on capturing and engaging audiences with mobile technology.

Omnigon has used Corebine for content delivery to keep up with the technological advancements we see rapidly. For customers, they are getting increasingly more tech savvy and digital consumption habits are changing with most content available on mobile devices. 

Corebine has been part of Omnigon for a few years now, which as a content management and fan engagement platform, is specifically tailored to meet the demands of sport’s growing mobile-first audience.  

As customer needs lend more to the digital side, Corebine is the direct response to any trends we still see today. 

“The desktop is not being used as much; it’s less than a majority of the time,” vice-president of products at Omnigon, Nick Arcuri said. 

“People are, especially in sport, getting their news, information and following their teams on their mobile devices. 

“We wanted to make sure we were optimising and creating an experience for the way most people are going to engage these days.” 

The development of Corebine centured around addressing the gap that exists in traditional content publishing platforms. They were not originally designed for fan engagement purposes or mobile devices. 

Corebine was built specifically with fan engagement in mind, including several features that help brands and rightholders to engage and reach their fans in a meaningful way. 

Corebine’s three ProSuite products, BracketProPollPro and MVP Vote, looks to deliver unique, compelling and customisable experiences. 

“We try to engage fans and make them interact with the content and make them feel like a part of all the experiences,” Arcuri said. 

Omnigon has worked with the German Football Association on the DFB Pokal app, developing a ‘Man of the Match’ polling product that gave fans the opportunity to vote for their favourite player in real time. 

“We put together the Man of the Match vote for every single match of the DFB Pokal,” Arcuri said. 

“Voting opened in the 60th minute of each of the 63 matches – all sponsored by Volkswagen. 

“As soon as the final whistle went, they had the Man of the Match decided via our engagement platform. The winner was eventually presented with the trophy by Volkswagen on the pitch.” 

It was a highly successful implementation, as 5,000 to 10,000 votes were generated per match in a 30-minute period. It was essential to manage the influx of activity, so Omnigon built a backend voting engine that could withstand the huge voting numbers. 

“We can pull in 100,000 to 500,000 votes in a single 10 second period – Corebine is a 100% scalable solution,” Arcuri said. 

“It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about the final of the World Cup where millions around the world are watching, down to a match in the Championship where far fewer, but no less engaged people are watching. 

“We’ve built this system to scale at a very high level, taking into account activity peaks, whether by call to action in a broadcast or during a marquee event.” 

Organisations can then look to take value from these interactions where data capture allows clubs, brands and sponsors to get a better gauge on who is interacting through the platform. 

Omnigon can then bridge that gap on how brands can gain more by knowing who interacts with their content, while there can also be more to learn about fan engagement activity where editorial decisions can be made about types of marketing. 

“You’re figuring out where your fans’ allegiances lie and you can start personalising the experience so they get value as well as the brand, club and sponsors for providing that information,” Arcuri said. 

Clubs and associations are putting considerable investment to data capture technology and analysis capability. Corebine offers a simple Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to both store data and integrate with another CRM platform. 

Corebine is also a point of difference with its speed to market. They are able to launch sites in 2-3 months compared to other projects that may take more than six months. Sports clubs can get a major head start with the shorter timeframes. 

“The longer it takes to develop something, the more costly it is and the less time you have to react to changes in the marketplace,” Arcuri said. 

“If you want to launch a site in two months because the new season is right around the corner and you don’t want to launch mid-season, speed to market is important. 

“The quicker you can develop something, the less it costs and saving money is important from any business perspective.” 

You can find out more about Corebine’s products and fan engagement features here. 

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Liam Watson is the Co-Founder & Publisher of Soccerscene. He reports widely on football policy, industry matters and technology.

Premier League Productions combine with Genius Sports to bring Premier League Data Zone

Premier League Data Zone

Genius Sports Limited, Football DataCo’s Official Tracking Provider, has announced a new relationship with Premier League Productions (PLP) to improve live broadcasts for fans in over 185 countries across the world through rich tracking data insights and data-driven augmentations.

PLP creates and distributes all of the Premier League’s overseas content, including the telecast of all 380 league matches each season. PLP broadcasts now include a live ‘Premier League Data Zone’ viewing option, bringing fans closer to the action with rich data and tracking metrics in a highlighted match every match round as part of a cooperation between PLP, the Premier League, Football DataCo, and Genius Sports.

Everything from player names to passing accuracy, shooting velocity, sprints, total distance travelled, touches in the final third, and field maps is integrated into live broadcasts via a distinctive L-bar, answering the ever-increasing demand for data-driven insights among Premier League fans worldwide.

To enhance the fan entertainment experience, Data Zone will also include official Fantasy Premier League updates and standings.

Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke spoke on the deal and what it meant for both parties.

“Through Premier League Productions and their international broadcast partners, Genius Sports is revolutionising the viewing experience for millions of Premier League fans around the world,” he stated via press release.

“Powered by our Second Spectrum AI technology, we deliver an enriched visual experience with advanced analytics and key performance metrics in the live broadcast.”

Genius Sports is also FDC’s authorised supplier of official live data to the worldwide sports betting business, offering the most up-to-date and accurate feed on all Premier League, English Football League, and Scottish Professional Football League games.

Genius Sports’ Second Spectrum technology provides enhanced, data-driven Premier League, NFL, and NBA broadcasts on CBS, ESPN, NBA League Pass, and TSN.

U.S. Soccer and Ticketmaster to streamline the match day experience

U.S. Soccer and Ticketmaster

U.S. Soccer have recently announced a strategic partnership with Ticketmaster to become the Federation’s official ticketing partner for the next several years.

The partnership is set to use Ticketmaster’s industry-leading technology to support all ticketing initiatives and solutions with a goal to enhance the match day experience for fans at the stadium.

Ticketmaster is one of the world’s largest ticket sales and distribution companies. They have serviced millions of events across many different countries they operate in, providing a quick and reliable online service for fans that is focused mainly on convenience.

There is an unprecedented line-up of soccer events coming to the United States over the next few years and the Federation is being proactive in its approach to ensure a reliable ticketing service.

The features being brought in will be a fresh change for fans who have previously struggled acquiring tickets to matches because of the multitude of unreliable services that were selling them outside of the U.S. Soccer website.

Ticketmaster plan to incorporate features such as mobile app integrations, use of a 3D Interactive Seat Map to enhance seat selection, and the ability to save tickets to mobile devices which eases access at the gates.

U.S. Soccer and Ticketmaster will also recognise fans through custom content that will highlight the undying commitment of fans and their journeys to U.S. Soccer-controlled events, including U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Team matches, and create unforgettable moments through engaging sweepstakes.

U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright expressed his excitement for what the partnership was going to bring to U.S. Soccer

“Fans are the heartbeat of our business. Supporting our commitment to super-serve our passionate fans, we are excited to partner with Ticketmaster in our efforts to enhance the customer experience,” he said in a U.S. Soccer press release

“Ticketmaster has been at the forefront of technology and innovation in this space for years and is the perfect match as we continue to elevate and evolve as a property.”

Ticketmaster Executive Vice President & Co-Head of Sports Clay Luter explained how the partnership was going to improve fan engagement.

“The expansion of our partnership with U.S. Soccer is a testament to our commitment to celebrating passionate soccer fans,” he added via press release.

“As the game’s popularity continues to rise, we’re eager to take engagement and connectivity to the next level while actively discovering and connecting with new fans. Through our platform, we’ll deliver must-have ticketing solutions, unique content and innovations that further fuel the interest in soccer across the country.”

The focus on fan engagement through augmented reality and app activations is a fantastic touch from the U.S. Soccer Federation, doing something that Australia has yet to attempt.

The country would definitely benefit by following the U.S. in their fan-first mentality, with an overall goal of making the matchday experience memorable and addictive, especially off the back of the Matildas World Cup success story.

This partnership is attempting to put the building blocks in to ensure crowd numbers are healthy as this new generation of soccer fans start to emerge. It is very strategic and has a forward outlook that must be applauded.

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