Industry Experts from Arsenal, Manchester City & PGA European Tour Join Digital Media Masterclass Panel

iSportconnect, the world’s largest private network for sport business executives, is proud to announce details of the Digital Media Masterclass in London on April 3^rd 2014.

Moderated by social media expert David Granger, the panel will consist of Richard Clarke, Managing Editor at Arsenal FC, Jo Binding, the Head of Media at Manchester City Football Club and Mark Lichtenhein, CIO – Head of Television, Digital Media and Technology at PGA European Tour.

On the same day iSportconnect will host a Technology Directors Masterclass for delegates to learn about best practice in stadium technology. Panellists for that event include Daniel Marion, Head of ICT at UEFA, David Jones, Vice President of IT, Europe for AEG and Sanjeev Katwa, IT Director at City Football Group. More thought leaders are to be confirmed.

The exclusive, invitation only Masterclass series, is a unique gathering giving sports technology executives the chance to learn from other top level executives, hear industry insight based on pre-submitted questions, join in on group debates, network in a relaxed environment and book one on one meetings with our top quality panellists.

Arsenal boasts the largest Twitter following of all the Premier League clubs, with more than 3.5m followers. The Gunners also have impressive engagement on Facebook, Google+ and Instagram from all over the world. Richard is responsible for the editorial strategy at Arsenal and looks after all of the content produced by the club, be it on TV, the website, apps, print or on social media.

A senior strategy professional, Jo has conceived, defined, developed, launched and integrated some of the largest consumer media products of the last five years. She has experience delivering high profile launches at Sky, News Corp and BT, which includes the creation and launch of BT Sport. Jo’s particular expertise stand in delivering transformation and growth strategies in pay TV, content, publishing and digital businesses.

Mark pioneered the European Tour’s move into digital media over 15 years ago and has since guided the evolution of its digital strategy and integration into traditional media. At the same time, Mark oversees the Tour’s technology operation which underpins the information delivery systems supporting its core operations. European Tour’s website, europeantour.com, is the world’s most visited golf website outside the US, attracting over 10m unique visitors in 2013 together with its apps and other digital derivatives.

iSportconnect’s Chairman, Michael Cunnah said: “Digital media is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our everyday lives and sport is no exception. The likes of Twitter and Instagram have brought athletes, clubs and federations closer to their fans, which is great news. However, we are all still trying to find the best ways to use these platforms. The Masterclass, with our expert panel, is a great chance to explore some of the issues.

“The Masterclass series is a great opportunity for likeminded professionals to learn from one another and see how people are implementing new strategies.”

The Digital Media & Technology Directors Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to Heads of Digital Media, Technology and other similar positions.

To register your interest please contact Matthias Moulin at Matthias.moulin@isportconect.com

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