How post, radio, television and social media transformed who we support and why Football fandom has always been about connection. For generations, supporting a football club was primarily a local experience. Before television, radio coverage, the internet and social media, Read more…
It’s 10 years ago this month that I published a post called ‘Home computer gaming from the 1980’s onwards’. A lot has happened in the last decade, both in life and with computer games. I hadn’t played too many games Read more…
We recently presented a full paper at the British Academy of Management 2022 entitled: Exploring SMEs attitudes to Net Zero & social media: Action Case research as a force for good. Action case is a method designed to bridge the gap Read more…
At Chester Business School, we are researching, designing and developing applications of new technology including Virtual Reality (VR). This page outlines a scenario which can be used with or without headsets, in the classroom or outside of it. VR has Read more…
I never thought I’d write these words, but today, I handed in my notice. After two decades, over two separate stints and several different jobs at Salford University, I am pleased to say that I’ve accepted a promotion and new Read more…
Article by Dr. Alex Fenton and Dr. Wasim Ahmed CR7, Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United. To any football fan, this is big news. The continued global growth of smartphones and social media fans the flames of this news around Read more…
Dr. Alex Fenton (University of Salford) and Guilherme Guimarães (Innovation at Grupo SBF / Founder at Block4 & Ativa Esporte) discuss Euro 2020, Copa America & social media. We also discuss Ben Brereton playing for Chile and Latin American players Read more…
In a much earlier post, I discussed my journey with computer games since the 1980’s. This post focusses specifically on a particular game, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) on Nintendo Switch and thinking about travel and experiences when Read more…
What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency or cryptocurrency which has gained popularity since it started in 2009. It is owned and controlled by its users, peer to peer and has no central control like traditional currencies. It is Read more…
Alex Fenton (UK)University of Salford Guilherme Guimarães (Brazil)Ativa Esporte Christian Munaier (Brazil)Universidade de São Paulo Wasim Ahmed (UK)Newcastle University Introduction In our earlier white paper, Esports and Fan Engagement: Brazil vs England, we highlighted the growth of esports and compared Read more…