Wake Up and Smell the Toffee
This week Martin follows the rumoured investment in Everton FC from a Florida based investor, and wonders if English football fans are truly ready for the inevitable success which would follow…
A week in America | 8 September 2023
This week, Martin looks forward to the start of the NFL season. Fans of grid iron will see big changes in where they can watch the games, how they can enjoy the experience, and how broadcasters are opening new revenue streams with in game features…
A week in America | 01 September 2023
This week, Martin studies the form for the field running to be US Presidential candidates. Troubled by legal woes, weight and health rumours, and on-going coiffure concerns, defeated 2020 candidate Donald Trump is leading the republican field… but who else is running?
A week in America | 11 August 2023
This week Martin explores the biggest challenge facing the English Premier League. Billions of dollars have been sunk into rival leagues – not just to attract players and coaches to pastures new – but to gain the attention of the enormous and hugely profitable U.S. sports broadcast market.. EPL? MLS? SPL? – who will win…
A Week in America – 4 August 2023
This week Martin wonders what the future holds for sports sponsorship and the seemingly unstoppable rise of streaming and gaming services…
A week in America | 28 July 2023
This week, Martin stares at the Apps on his phone and wonders what is going on? As two social media goliaths collide – who will be victorious?
A Week in America – 21 July 2023
As major global meetings and Foreign Direct Investment conferences start to appear on bankers, pension funds and investment professionals calendars, how can the UK’s piecemeal approach compete with America’s joined up national strategy…
A week in America | 14 July 2023
This week, Martin settles back to enjoy America’s latest sporting competition – Major League Cricket … Howzat?
A week in America | 7 July 2023
As America celebrates independence day, Martin discusses how recent celebrations have been hijacked by fundamentalists.
A week in America | 30 June 2023
This year, there have been 23 school shootings in America already. As a Florida jury considers the role of police and security guards in preventing them, Martin wonders what else can be done…
A Week in America – 23 June 2023
This week Martin anticipates the state visit of Indian Premier Modi to America and wonders what will be said, and just as importantly, what won’t!
A week in America | 16 June 2023
America is growing old disgracefully – this week Martin looks at the retirement crisis facing the US and some of the schemes trying to get rich from it…