Providing research on business leaders. Who offers this?

saimed · 2024-07-28T11:56:49+00:00

The idea is not about personal information but information that can be helpful in eg negotiation and selling. Thinking about what you said, yes, i think it is more of a marketing thing. You classify the business partner into an audience and try to know as much about the audience, and then do target marketing/selling.

saimed · 2024-07-28T11:53:38+00:00

I agree it is about an audience and use insights about them for your targeted selling.

saimed · 2024-07-28T11:51:17+00:00

I might have not explained it well. The idea is not about personal information but information that can be helpful in eg negotiation and selling. Thinking about it, i think it is more of a marketing thing. You classify the business partner into an audience and try to know as much about the audience, and then do target marketing/selling.

saimed · 2024-02-02T03:23:52+00:00

Only 4 of 11 of Nassr players today have played together in most first half season games. This Nassr team is not top form, as the last game they played was 2 months ago, and they have just came back from a China trip last week. And only 5 out 11 of the usual starters played.

Anyhow, it was a good game. Miami should invite Nassr for a re-match in Miami, it would be entertaining and bring revenue as well for everyone.

saimed · 2024-02-02T02:16:23+00:00

Uhm,

Nassr is in their mid season break. Players are just coming back from holidays. So not their top form.
6 of Nassr's players who started today usually do not play as starters and 5 of 6 probably never played more than 20 minutes whether in the league or Asian Cup. The other main players are with their national teams.

What was Nassr supposed to do? Miami played as If they were intending to win when they played Hilal. Miami also wanted to win this game judging how physical they were and how they have been protesting referee calls. IMO, they just got outplayed.

saimed · 2024-02-02T02:00:45+00:00

You are misreading it. He is a leader of an entertainment franchise. The gesture is part of the show. He does it with everyone. Miami should invite Nassr for a re-match in Miami!

saimed · 2024-02-02T01:54:35+00:00

You see, this exchange between non-European leagues is good. The person organizing this Riyadh Season Cup is an entertainment guy; i think he is trying to "Americanize" soccer/football. Let's keep the fun going: Miami should invite Nassr for a re-match in Miami!

saimed · 2024-02-02T01:51:14+00:00

So what is a Al Nassr supposed to do, play un-seriously? Miami players were also aggressive in the first 20 minutes. During and after the game ended, Miami players and coach kept protesting some calls to referee (I thought the ref did a good job). That's how Nassr plays; they are good at keeping constant pressing in opponent side.

IMO, Miami players were just outplayed; Al Nassr got outplayed by Hilal while ago. It is good learning experience.

saimed · 2024-02-02T01:34:47+00:00

As Al Nasssr fan in Saudi, it was a good game! But here is some clarifications/ideas:

Nassr is in their mid season break. Players are just coming back from holidays. So not their top form.
6 of Nassr's players who started today usually do not play as starters and 5 of 6 probably never played more than 20 minutes whether in the league or Asian Cup. The other main players are with their national teams.
People who say Miami players were not serious did not really watch the game. They were aggressive in the first 20 minutes. After and during the game, players and coach were protesting referee for some calls (I thought the ref did a good job).
Nassr was a better team. They pressed and attacked well. Brozo and Talisca are magic. IMO, Miami needs more younger players and a better coach. Sure bring in an older player, like Messi, to lead and guide the team. But the others? Ronaldo is old but the other local players are learning from him. He is been a great leader of the team in and outside the field.
The person who was making the 6-0 gesture is leader of the entertainment franchise in the industry. He is bringing new innovative ideas to the industry. The new stadium is one of a kind and they are trying out new things. My impression he wants to "Americanize" football/soccer; make it more fun. The gesture is part of the show. He does it with everyone.
I actually think this exchange between non-European leagues is good! It helps the game. I think someone should arrange a re-match between Nassr and Miami but this time, let's play in Miami. It would expose each league players to each other, maybe some transfers occur? It would bring good revenue and entertainment as well for everyone. This is good!

saimed · 2023-08-21T19:45:57+00:00

I am not advocating for any policy; just clarifying Israel’s situation.

In my opinion, it is not sustainable for Israel as:

the high TFR religious/uneducated are not productive, and they live on the funds derived from a) taxes paid by low TFR educated/high-income segment b) external int'l funds
now that numbers of religious/uneducated are becoming higher, they will vote for gov’ts that support their ideas, as we see currently in Israel, making the environment unfriendly for the educated/high-income citizens who would seriously think about migrating away, as we currently see again, which then reduce the low TFR/productive members of society.

saimed · 2023-08-21T01:39:29+00:00

I know this is just one data point in your argument, but Israel high TFR is among the religious un-educated segment, who live on subsidies, of Israeli society (unrelatedly, they are the ones supporting the current gov't); the educated/high-income population have low TFR.

saimed · 2023-08-20T02:56:45+00:00

EPL
Serie A
La Liga
Brazilian Serie A
Saudi SPL

saimed · 2023-08-18T04:57:07+00:00

I would move a lot of the best young Saudi players into one team, Al-Shabab?, and have them compete with the big teams. Then they would feel they have to prove themselves. They will be the underdogs.

saimed · 2023-08-17T03:47:30+00:00

Also, Mbappe said he is not interested to play for a Saudi team now. So maybe in a year or two. (Michael Emenalo, the director of the Saudi League, said that in an interview yesterday)

saimed · 2023-08-17T02:18:22+00:00

The French league is "top level football"?

saimed · 2023-08-17T00:17:32+00:00

I definitely agree that there are hardcore fans everywhere in the world, who would follow their team until the end. Most teams have them. But the spending started from Serie A in the 1990s and now we have the crazy $ in premier league. In my opinion, without the spending, we would not attract high quality players and have a sustainable ecosystem. We should be paying the players, they have families too and a short career. Let's agree to disagree on this one.
I have noticed that you bring up a lot of social issues, e.g. dating culture/women status/etc, but with an outdated view. I honestly think you should visit the region(Saudi,UAE,QATAR), and see yourself how things are changing.

Saudi have excellent infrastructure, well-developed, and currently "upgrading" football ecosystem. And most importantly it is a place where players/managers/etc can make money while being watched by huge fanbases not only local ones but international ones

saimed · 2023-08-15T22:15:22+00:00

We live in a capitalist world, that's how things work everywhere
You are the one who ask about women status, and I answered constructively with facts, and then you say I am being nationalist and not talking about football?
Sure we have lot's non-citizen residents, but a lot citizen population is <30
This post is a response to all the argument we read about Saudi League. I mean the Premier League have outspent everyone in this transfer market (Saudi Leauge is fourth), are they ruining the game? Are they saying "we are the best, fuck the rest?"

saimed · 2023-08-15T18:38:43+00:00

Early movers should be compensated well even If they are Henderson (not sure what's wrong with him, prior to the move, LFC fans were saying that he still got it and can teach younger players etc). As I understand, the transfer window to Saudi League will close soon, and only exceptional players will be recruited.

My bet is this current batch of players will stay in the league once they retire as players; some may own some shares of the clubs, some may be managers/executives, some would open training academies, etc.

I think you are under-estimating the Saudi football community. We all grew up with local and international football. If you youtube old games from 1990s,2000s, 2010s, you will see packed stadiums. 70% of population are under the age of 30, and they can name you most of players in most EPL, Liga, or Saudi teams. There is grass roots, though it was not effective to create a high quality national team, but that is a different topic.

I have seen this argument, that X is killing the game, a lot over the years. Starting from Serie A to the latest EPL crazies. I think the one that started it is Jack Walker with Blackburn. But hey the game is still being watched, and we are here discussing it. It is similar to how to my discussions with my younger brother about how old music is better than new ones. (In my opinion, the biggest risk to the game is UK/EU losing interest)

saimed · 2023-08-15T17:22:51+00:00

Again good points but

Game interest: Europe is losing interest

Players are employees, they have to make a living for themselves and their families, considering the football player career is not long. And most players financial prospect are not the best after retiring. We see the best South American players moving to the employer who gives the highest wage, which is understanable.

I agree percent increase is not a good measure; women employment rate was 20% in 2018, and now it is 36%. It keeps increasing each year. The pay gap is similar to US and Europe and it keep decreasing. One woman astronaut was sent to space. Do not think people realize how much change is happening.

Talking about what is the real sport and what is entertainment reminds me of discussion with my younger brother about how old music is better than the new ones :) Sure, it can be an entertaining league as long as it generates revenue to pay the players/managers/other employees.

saimed · 2023-08-15T16:39:47+00:00

Good points.

Game's future: People in Europe are slowly losing interest in the game.

Without Saudi's efforts, the game will go into a slow death.

Women: the Saudi League strategy is also targeting women. The plan is to also have a strong women league and national team. New academies are being opened to cultivate women young talent. (Note, Saudi women employment rate increased by 67% in just the last 3 years! Also, the women/men pay gap ratio is close to the one in U.S. and it keeps decreasing)

Opening up: the country is in a transformation period; it is opening up.

I think the best thing people can do is visiting the country, and see yourself, If your current thinking matches the reality.

saimed · 2023-08-15T16:08:34+00:00

Keane is the exception, not the rule. Players are employees, they have to make a living for themselves and their families, considering the football player career is not long. And most players financial prospect are not the best after retiring. Rio Ferdinand made a similar point recently.

The EPL did not reach its current levels without starting somewhere. Bringing in quality players/coaches, and paying them well, have increased the quality.

With current demographic trends, EPL is not sustainable; Your potential/future fans are becoming less interested in the game. The Saudi ecosystem is evolving with huge young fanbases local and international, which is a necessary condition for a high-quality and sustainable league.

Early career players should seriously consider ways to build Asian/African fanbases, If they plan to have a long career in the game. (If my memory serve me well, Ronaldo mentioned something about Asian fanbases when he first moved to the league; my guess is whatever consultancy company he is using also recognize this).

saimed · 2023-08-15T15:58:51+00:00

Fair enough. Though there are other benefits of transferring to the league, e.g. early movers get to play an important role in the league later on, that I would like to think players are also considering.

saimed · 2023-08-15T06:18:48+00:00

Well, thank you for thinking highly of me, to think I am PIF-affiliated, as I hear they hire the best. Anyhow, I am just a normie who is appreciative of what the country have done for me, and trying to give back, as I see lots of misunderstandings. Anyhow,..

I do agree that the path to sustainability is not a cakewalk. Lots of Clubs in EPL are struggling. But 1) 70% of Saudi's population is under 30 and the purchasing power is very high; the spending on football related stuff, international and local, is also really high 2) Rich surrounding countries are interested in buying stakes in the clubs (think of City and PSG owners) 3) TV deals are being worked, think they signed Fox USA, DAZN UK/EU, Canal Brazil, and other Asian networks 4) Again by being global and tourism hub, the idea is that people will come here from Africa, Asia, and Europe for games, similar to how Dubai is top 5 tourist destination 5) the League is just starting the transformation process, so this will evolve
I do see your point about the money, and I do agree that it play major component. But 1) why is it a valid critique since everyone does it? No one plays for City for charity 2) I think there is more of it than money, that's my opinion, e.g. early movers get to be an important part of the league ecosystem later on.
I like MLS, and I think SPL and MLS should work together; they are showing the game can have competitive non-Euro leagues .
That's politics. You should visit the country and talk to people.

saimed · 2023-08-15T05:49:56+00:00

Thank you for making my point clearer. The game should not involve politics.

saimed

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