A week in America | 17 November 2023
19/11/2023
This week, the world’s two most powerful men met in California. Martin looks at what was discussed, what was agreed and what it may or may not mean for the rest of us.
A week in America | 10 November 2023
09/11/2023
This time next year, America will have a new President. Or the old one back. Or the old one it currently has will still be there. This week Martin looks at the dilemma facing US political parties and voters…
A week in America | 3 November 2023
03/11/2023
This week Martin wonders how it would be possible for America to repeat South Africa’s success at the Rugby and Cricket world cups…
A week in America | 26 October 2023
26/10/2023
This week, Martin continues to follow the chaos in Congress. While finding a new Speaker is a step forward, what comes next has many people worried…
A week in America | 13 October 2023
16/10/2023
This week Martin looks at the crisis on Capitol Hill as the US Government stumbles towards a shutdown no-one can see a way out of…
A week in America | 6 October 2023
06/10/2023
This week Martin looks at the commercial success of one of Merseyside’s top football teams through the lens of US sport. Finding brand value is more than letting the highest bidder slap a logo on your shirt, he argues…
Tale of Two Cities
28/09/2023
This week, Martin contrasts the fortunes of the two Birminghams. Perhaps the UK’s civic leaders would benefit from learning from their US namesakes.
Wake Up and Smell the Toffee
14/09/2023
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
11/09/2023
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
01/09/2023
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
11/08/2023
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
04/08/2023
This week Martin wonders what the future holds for sports sponsorship and the seemingly unstoppable rise of streaming and gaming services…