Broadcast
Discussing the BIG decisions of the day –
Informing the World.
“I have always turned to Michael Payne as the fount of Olympic knowledge. ....from procedures to politics to performance, Michael manages to enlighten & entertain his audience while demystifying this complex world. He is the consummate broadcaster.
BBC World, David Eades
Politics–
from Ukraine Sporting sanctions to risk of boycotts.
The Games–
from postponement to delivery.
Games Operations–
security.
Controversies,
scandals, corruption, bidding.
Sport–
New sports; traditional sports fighting for survival
Business–
from deals to future trends.
Insights and opinions across a broad range of topics
Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
2.Marketing, Politics and Bidding
- Fast Food Companies and Sports Sponsorship – BBC Newsnight.
- The Food Chain – BBC World Radio
- Real reason McDonalds left Olympcis – Aus Radio 3aw
- Why Sponsors breaking up with the Olympics – CNN
- Political influence in Sport - Deutchlandfunk
- Future of Wrestling – BBC World Radio
- Olympic Host City Announcements London winning 2012 to Chicago Obama rejection 2016.