ISSUE 05 (AUTUMN 2018) SELECTIONS
The media and creative business—through the lens of football.
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Blue-sky Thinking
A coalition of partners led by New York City FC and Mayor Bill de Blasio doubles down on creating small-sided community pitches throughout the metropolitan area, and bring new vitality to under-utilized public space.
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Foresight is 20/20
On risk, in the wake, and on the cusp, of industry gut-checks.
In book only
PAST-ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
Damian Lewis
The Billions actor reflects on his affection for Liverpool FC, recalls a brush with a former CIA Director, mulls a Russia boycott, and reminisces about a tuna melt from a bygone Williamsburg.
Screen Capture
A flyaround of stories from the media-sphere shows a bumper yield of creative storytelling, suggests a soccer content land grab, and underscores an industry in rapid transition.
In-book only
Matt Jarvis
The CEO of 72andSunny and founder of Electric Futsal on creating a new American soccer economy.
Back Line
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Commissioner William Bratton
On stadium safety and security in the 21st century, with the former head of the New York City and Los Angeles Police Departments.
Seven Aside Web Special
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“—something we hope will contribute to the further definition of what it is to enjoy television.”
Patrick Vien, A+E Networks Managing Director, on History’s sweeping programming initiative, History of Football, premiering in 160 territories internationally on May 28.
Football and the Global City
An interview with Gensler’s Jonathan Emmett, and a look at LAFC’s Banc of California Stadium in the context of a rapidly changing Downtown Los Angeles.
72andSunny
A day in the life at the Hercules Campus home of the California-born global firm.
