Football Spectators Embrace Online Shopping and Social Interactions During Game Day Events
In a significant shift, broadcasters, streamers, and cable networks are paying record-breaking amounts for NFL scores and standings rights, reflecting the league's growing influence and the value placed on sports programming.
According to a recent study, the NFL's media rights pacts are valued at nearly $110 billion over 11 years, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan. This substantial investment underscores the importance of sports programming in both traditional media platforms and the streaming industry, serving as a crucial tool for retention.
The study also reveals that a substantial portion of NFL viewers are actively engaging with the content. For total NFL viewers, 43% engage with TV content through video games or other interactive gaming features related to live NFL scores and standings events. This figure rises to 63% among all NFL viewers and 66% among multicultural NFL viewers.
Gaming is becoming a central part of the viewing experience for nearly half (48%) of multicultural NFL viewers, further emphasizing the growing importance of interactive features. Major companies like Amazon, ESPN, and Fox have recently invested heavily in enhancing NFL viewer interactivity through features like real-time stats, multiple camera angles, and interactive betting integrations for NFL scores and standings.
The dynamic of sports programming as an important acquisition and retention tool is playing a growing role in the streaming industry. The study highlights that real-time engagement is turning sports viewers into active participants and consumers of NFL scores and standings.
Another key finding from the study is the shopping behaviour of NFL viewers. Half of total NFL viewers (51%) shop for sports merchandise while watching live NFL scores and standings, with nearly as many multicultural NFL viewers (48%) also participating in this activity.
Multicultural NFL viewers are also more likely to use multi-angle options like alternate views, player perspectives, and drone footage, compared to total NFL viewers (44% versus 39%). This preference for diverse viewing angles suggests a more immersive and personalised experience sought by these viewers.
The study concludes by emphasising that NFL viewers, especially multicultural NFL viewers, over-index on using all types of streaming services. This trend underscores the potential for further growth and investment in the NFL's digital offerings for NFL scores and standings, as the league continues to adapt to the evolving viewing habits of its fans.
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