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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ESA’s Game-Changing Technology for Injury Recovery and Player Growth

Elite Skills Arena (ESA) has created cutting edge technology that is revolutionising injury rehabilitation and player development in football.

ESA is a company that designs and provides advanced football training technology used by top clubs and academies around the world. 

Founded by Eddie Mitchell in 2014, ESA creates innovative tools that help coaches track performance and develop players more effectively.

By combining smart tech with insights from leading coaches, ESA delivers data-driven solutions that improve training and sharpen key skills on the pitch.

When the company first settled on the idea of a circular wall with moving targets, the plan was to create an indoor space where players could work on their technical skills.

What started as a simple concept quickly took shape—so much so that the very first prototype was built in a backyard just to see if it would work.

That early test led to the launch of the first product and the creation of the now-iconic arena that remains a core part of what ESA offers today.

Currently, ESA offers three main product lines: the ICON range, the Wall range, and the Wireless range.

Each one has seen great success with professional clubs, academies, major organisations for marketing and events, and advanced training centres around the world.

Today, ESA products are used on six continents, and they’re getting close to a major milestone—1 million games played with their equipment.

But there’s one product in particular, the Wireless Circuit, that’s revolutionising injury rehab and player development in football.

Now ESA first tested the Circuit concept at Ipswich Town and Southampton Football Clubs in the UK.

But it was FC Barcelona who asked for a wireless version, eliminating the need for connecting cables.

The Wireless Circuit is made up of lightweight, cable-free modules — the Rebound, Pass-Through, and Gate — each featuring LED lights and vibration technology to give instant performance feedback.

Using motion sensors, the modules track passing, movement, and dribbling, while built-in modes recreate tactical game scenarios, making it a powerful tool for both training and recovery.

Since its introduction, the Wireless Circuit has been used extensively by Barcelona’s medical team during pre-season and injury rehabilitation.

Stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Agüero and Ronald Araújo have benefitted from its data-driven approach, which benchmarks fitness levels and reduces the risk of re-injury.

The club has used the Wireless Circuit for the later stages of rehabilitation which has allowed players to build up match sharpness without being exposed to the danger of full-contact training.

Following the success at FC Barcelona, the Wireless Circuit has been making waves in the global sports world, having been nominated for Best Technology for Injury Prevention or Rehabilitation at the prestigious Sports Technology Awards.

With more than 50 installations across the globe, it’s quickly becoming a go-to choice for clubs and academies looking for reliable, cutting-edge solutions.

With injuries on the rise in elite football and top players spending more time on the sidelines, Premier League clubs are paying closer attention.

Leicester City FC, who’ve been interested in ESA technology for a while, recently added the Wireless Circuit to their sports science program to help monitor player fitness and support injury recovery.

After a successful demo in September 2023, they’ve started using the Rebound, Pass-Through, and Gate modules to help keep first-team players healthy and make rehab smoother and more effective.

Now the Wireless Circuit could offer substantial benefits to soccer clubs and organisations in Australia due to its unique combination of technology, portability, and proven performance outcomes.

Clubs from grassroots to A-League level can often face challenges in managing injuries, especially with limited access to advanced rehab facilities.

The Wireless Circuit enables low-risk, high-impact recovery by allowing players to rebuild match fitness through targeted, non-contact drills. This is particularly valuable in a sport where muscle and ligament injuries are common.

Also, with clubs becoming increasingly data-focused, the Wireless Circuit’s built-in motion sensors and instant feedback allow coaches to track a players movement, passing and dribbling

This gives coaches a more scientific, structured approach to player development, something especially useful in youth programs and academies.

So, as football continues to evolve, ESA’s Wireless Circuit stands at the forefront, offering a smarter, safer, and more effective way to train, recover, and develop the next generation of players.

Superloop Scores Major Goal with Football Australia Partnership

Football Australia (FA) has today inked a landmark deal with telecommunications heavyweight Superloop (ASX: SLC) in a massive boost for the prestigious Hahn Australia Cup competition.

The telco challenger has secured naming rights as the official category partner for the Cup and also committed to revolutionising the sports broadcast capabilities through cutting-edge AI technology.

Superloop founded in 2014, is an Australian telecommunications company and internet service provider (ISP) that offers high speed connectivity to consumers with NBN deals and new AI connectivity.

The Hahn Australia Cup will benefit enormously from Superloop’s involvement as the telco giant looks to bolster its brand presence among the football market.

The multi-faceted deal will see Superloop deliver bespoke connectivity solutions, including business-grade NBN internet and mobile data services and AI technology cameras distributed to fields around the country.

This will support not just live broadcasts but also real-time collection of match and player statistics.

Football Australia CEO James Johnson described the collaboration as a pivotal moment in FA’s digital transformation.

“In today’s connected world, high-speed, reliable internet infrastructure is paramount. Superloop’s expertise and technology will allow us to deliver a more dynamic and engaging live streaming experience to fans nationwide, while unlocking cost efficiencies and new revenue streams for the sport,” Johnson said via FA official press release.

Already, Darwin Football Stadium has been kitted out with Superloop’s dedicated high-speed NBN connectivity, powering 4K resolution streams of all Men’s and Women’s Premier League fixtures.

The agreement blends well for Football Australia’s recent centralisation of live production and distribution for over 3,500 matches annually, spanning state leagues to flagship national competitions.

Superloop Group Executive for Business & Wholesale, Daisy Stampfer, highlighted the company’s commitment to Australian sport.

“We recognise the transformative power of connectivity in sports broadcasting and are committed to delivering the high-performance network solutions that will power FA’s vision for the future of football streaming.”

“Our exclusive sponsorship of the Hahn Australia Cup and our connectivity partnership with Football Australia underscores our dedication to supporting the growth and innovation of Australian grassroots sport,” Stampfer said via official FA press release.

This is a huge new step for Australian Football at all levels giving all clubs in the country and competitions support with the streamlined viewership nationally to enhance the game at little cost for the clubs.

For businesses such as Superloop, the football community is an untapped industry for them to help develop, market and stand out.

The footballing environment creates great publicity for the company and enduring respect in the community for future endeavours.

The strategic relationship promises a new era of digital engagement with the beautiful game, from suburban pitches to national showcases.

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