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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 46 MIN

The anonymous fan problem: Why sports don’t know their audiences

from StreamTime Sports · host SportsPro

According to the Anonymous Fan Index recently run by Dizplai, 76% of sports fans have no identifiable data. StreamTime Sports co‑hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone are joined by Ed Abis and Joe Edwards to unpack the findings. The conversation explores the growing gap between reach and conversion, what it takes to build loyal and active communities, and what major sports media organisations can learn from creators and challenger brands.Sources & further reading:The Anonymous Fan Index: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLYG_0The Ultimate Guide To Turning Your Fans From Anonymous to Known: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLYQc0Sports Fan Revenue Calculator - Identify the potential additional revenue based on growing your known audience: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q_N6f0 Key PointsHow much value is sports losing when the majority of its fans remain anonymous?How do rights holders solve the conundrum where the best channels for reach are the worst for conversion?Why are brands increasingly unwilling to accept vanity metrics?What would it take for sports to convert unknown fans into engaged, known supporters?

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