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Chris Sutton trials The Quiet Lion: New sports pub experience to counter infuriating fan behaviour

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Three quarters of football fans plan to watch from home to avoid fellow supporters 

Research shows 72% of fans plan to watch from home or at friends’ this summer, compared to 21% going to pubs  9 in 10 fans have avoided watching games in pubs due to bad behaviour from other  fans, getting drenched in beer and maddening ‘pub pundits’ Roku is trialling a solution for these fans in The Quiet Lion, the first ‘Headphone Mode’ pub for fans to enjoy the match with no distractions  

LONDON, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the excitement builds for an incredible summer of sport, an alarming number of fans are planning to shun pubs due to exasperating behaviour from fellow supporters.

New research from Roku reveals that three quarters (72%) of fans plan to watch games in homes rather than the pub (21%). Indeed, only half (53%) of those who usually prefer watching games in pubs plan to do so this summer, suggesting that fans have reached a tipping point of tolerance for over-the-top celebrations and are retreating to the sofa where they can focus on the game. 

In response, Roku has teamed up with pundit Chris Sutton to trial The Quiet Lion, a pub experience designed for the fan who wants all the social benefits of watching in the pub without being drenched in beer or subjected to endless hot takes on line-ups, set piece routines and more. The trial included fans using Roku’s Headphone Mode to give them total focus on the game. 

Three pints on the shirt 

To explain why so many fans are shunning pubs, and help them build The Quiet Lion, Roku asked fans for their biggest turn-offs. Fellow fan behaviour ranges from the infuriating, with 41% saying they have had to endure people talking non-stop rubbish, to the intimidating with 1 in 3 pub goers (33%) having experienced aggressive fans. Overzealous celebrations are also frustrating fans with 24% experiencing pint throwing and, for one unfortunate respondent, “a man running naked through the bar wearing the St Georges flag”. 

The Quiet Lion 

All this has led to 9 in 10 (88%) of pub going fans now avoiding watching games there, but the good news for publicans is that the vast majority (84%) say they could be persuaded back if the pub experience and fan behaviour improved, so Roku crowdsourced the most popular solutions.  

Top of the list was practical steps like more bar staff to ease queues (38%), but there are suggestions to moderate behaviour they can take too, like creating sit-down only pubs (30%), banning pint throwing (26%) and designated quiet zones (19%).  

Clearly not all fans want to be squashed, shouted at and soaked in beer… 

In response, Roku created The Quiet Lion, a watch experience that centres the fan, at Croydon pub The Porter and Sorter, a stone’s throw from the spiritual home of pint throwing, Box Park Croydon.  

Roku teamed up with outspoken pundit Chris Sutton. Sutton said: “There’s nothing wrong with passionately supporting your team, but some fans are crossing into performative, over the top behaviour that gets in the way of people who want to watch the game and appreciate it. Checking out The Quiet Lion, it’s clear that there is a world where sociably watching the game in the pub can still exist without getting a pitcher of beer over your head when the ball goes in off someone’s knee for an equaliser in a group stage game…” 

Richard Halton, Country Manager at Roku U.K. said: “At Roku we love football as much as you do, but it’s clear from our research that the pub watching experience is no longer working for most fans. There’s a need for an alternative that centres the fan who wants a cold draft beer and to watch in a communal space but still be able to fully focus on the game. The best of watching the game at the pub combined with the best of watching at home. Our trial fans especially enjoyed Headphone Mode, which gave them an uninterrupted audio stream of the game and allows up to four people to get TV audio straight into their headphones. Based on the trial we may be bringing the Quiet Lion experience to sporting events this summer – stay tuned” 

For more information on how Roku’s TV streaming products and operating system can create the optimum TV experience for watching the action this summer, go to roku.com/en-gb. 

Notes to editors 

Consumer research was conducted via Focaldata with 2,073 UK respondents planning to watch the Men’s UEFA Euro 2024 Football Championship, between 16th -22nd May 2024 for Roku  

About Roku, Inc. 

Roku pioneered streaming on TV. We connect users to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku TV™ models, Roku streaming players, and TV-related audio devices are available in various countries around the world through direct retail sales and/or licensing arrangements with TV OEM brands. Roku-branded TVs and Roku Smart Home products are sold exclusively in the United States. Roku also operates The Roku Channel, the home of free and premium entertainment with exclusive access to Roku Originals. The Roku Channel is available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Roku is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., U.S.A. 

Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. 

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Singapore’s Sodion Energy Secures MWh Supply of US Developed Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries from UNIGRID

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sodion Energy, a leading provider of sodium-ion batteries for e-mobility and integrated energy storage solutions in Southeast Asia, has secured a landmark agreement for an initial 10 MWh supply of advanced sodium-ion batteries developed by UNIGRID Inc., a California-based innovator in sodium-ion battery technology.

This collaboration strengthens Sodion Energy’s ability to address the region’s rising demand for affordable, eco-friendly, and high-performance battery solutions across mobility and energy storage sectors.

“Our collaboration with UNIGRID is a game-changer,” said Dr. CC Hang, Chairman of Sodion Energy. “These next-generation sodium-ion batteries will allow us to tackle key markets, starting with lead-acid battery replacements in e-mobility and extending into large-scale renewable energy projects and grid stabilization initiatives.”

Sodium-ion batteries offer distinct advantages, including cost-efficiency, enhanced safety, and the use of abundant raw materials, making them a sustainable choice for energy storage. With fast-charging capabilities and intrinsic non-flammability, they are exceptionally suited to Southeast Asia’s tropical climate and rapidly growing energy needs.

With a strategic focus on advanced battery technologies, Sodion Energy is poised to play a key role in driving Southeast Asia’s transition to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Website: https://sodione.com

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About Sodion Energy

Headquartered in Singapore, Sodion Energy is an applications engineering leader driving the commercialization of Sodium-ion batteries across Southeast Asia. SE’s sodium-ion pack solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as mobility and energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable future.

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AirCheck Australia & New Zealand Renamed as RCS MEDIA MONITORS

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SYDNEY, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AirCheck, a leading provider of broadcast monitoring services in Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce its renaming as RCS MEDIA MONITORS, effective immediately.

AirCheck monitors songs and commercials providing almost real time reporting tools for radio and television broadcasters, music media, record companies, advertising agencies and industry analysts.

This change reflects the company’s growth, expanded service offerings, and a strengthened focus on providing comprehensive media intelligence.

The new name, RCS MEDIA MONITORS, builds on the expertise of its parent company, RCS, to offer enhanced monitoring solutions. By integrating RCS’s global technology and resources, the company will provide clients with a broader range of tools for tracking and analysing media campaigns across a variety of platforms and markets.

“We’re excited to take this step forward,” said Philippe Generali, President and CEO of RCS Global. “The rebranding to RCS MEDIA MONITORS allows us to expand our reach and improve our services, giving clients access to deeper insights and a wider array of media monitoring tools. With RCS’s support, we can offer more robust data and solutions that cover not just broadcast, but also digital and emerging media channels.”

The name change signals the company’s commitment to evolving with the changing media landscape. With RCS MEDIA MONITORS, clients can expect the same reliable monitoring services they’ve trusted for over 20 years in Australia and 15 years in NZ.

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About RCS MEDIA MONITORS

RCS MEDIA MONITORS (formerly AirCheck) is a leading provider of broadcast monitoring and media intelligence solutions in Australia, New Zealand and India. The company helps clients across industries optimise media strategies, measure performance, and gain insights from a wide range of traditional and digital media. RCS MEDIA MONITORS is part of RCS, a global leader in broadcast automation and media technology.

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iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

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PARIS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with deep sadness that iM Global Partner (iMGP) announces the passing, one month ago, of our dear friend and colleague, Philippe Uzan.

 

 

Philippe’s exceptional career in asset management spanned more than 30 years and is marked by remarkable achievements in the organizations for which he worked and deep contributions to the industry as a whole. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

Philippe joined iM Global Partner in February 2020 as Deputy CEO and CIO Global Asset Management, responsible for overseeing our financial strategies and products and designing value-added investment solutions for our clients across Europe and the United States.

His expertise spanned all asset classes, and he had a deep understanding of markets and their impact on investors and their investment needs. He was an eloquent man who contributed a number of papers and articles to the media, always with the intention of educating and making financial concepts more relatable. He has left an indelible mark on our organization and on the broader industry.

Prior to joining iM Global Partner, Philippe was latterly Chief Investment Officer at Edmond De Rothschild Asset Management, where he worked for 11 years and where he led the portfolio management teams, optimizing the synergies between analysis and portfolio management. He previously spent three years as Research and Global Asset Allocation Director, where he developed the portfolio management and research teams and modernized investment processes and the product range.

Philippe began his career as an Equity Derivatives Trader at Société Générale and held roles at AGF Asset Management (now part of Allianz Global Investors) and Natixis AM.

Throughout his career, Philippe’s outstanding intelligence, humility, and collaborative spirit earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Philippe Couvrecelle, Founder and CEO of iM Global Partner, expressed his heartfelt condolences: “It was with infinite sadness and pain that I learned of Philippe’s passing from a devastating illness. I had known Philippe closely for almost 20 years, as we worked together for Natixis, Edmond de Rothschild and iMGP. I pay immense tribute to his humanity, his sense of humor, his brilliant intelligence and his presence, which I will deeply miss. We had shared so much and still had so much to do together. In his memory, we will continue our path forward with strength, success and intensity, always preserving our values and our company culture to which he was so attached.

We will all miss Philippe enormously at iM Global Partner. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his warmth, generosity, kindness and his unwavering dedication to his colleagues and community. Our thoughts are with his wife and three children, his family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.”

CONTACT: media@imgp.com

 

 

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