About GMS

GMS is at the forefront of optimising structure and maximising media rights value

Leading advisors on global sporting events, sports structures, media and sports rights

Reviews of competitions for Cricket, NRL, Netball and Football

Colin Smith has advised leading FTA TV, Pay TV, Digital and Radio organisations.

At the forefront of what the critical global drivers are for media of sports rights across programming, branding, audience and economics

Recognise that the global sports marketplace is evolving which presents unique opportunities that can be explored. Premium sports unlike other TV genre, guarantee audience

GMS is a leader of the rapidly evolving digital environment including the opportunities and cannibalisation of Social Media for media organisations.

Digital rights are being driven by technology and powerful consumption trends across live, personalisation, interactive, anytime, anywhere and second screens.

Colin Smith & GMS have advised major sporting events

Global strategic and structural review of the Commonwealth Games across all sports, and media coverage and it’s future
Strong recommendations for the inclusion of new sports to revitalise growth

Strategic insights into Formula One Grand Prix global events
Media coverage review of F1 events
Identification of the key attributes that drive media coverage of F1 events

Review of the bid strategy and structure
Review of the media rights attractiveness of geographic media rights highlighting the growing importance of Asia

Review of the Olympic program
Media advisor
Review of events in Australia

World Equestrian Games Feasibility Study

Review of global marathons

IRB World Sevens Series Strategies in Australia

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Cycling Race

Media advisor for local and international broadcasting of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Media advisor for TV Production and broadcast

Strategic Evaluation (included media rights) of an expansion of the PGA Tour incorporating an Asian “Swing Through”

Colin Smith & GMS have advised on future sport competition structures

Review of the state-based Big Bash NRL Clubs League to a club-based league
Structure of competition, new clubs and their locations

Review of the ANZ Championship and alternative models
Development of the Suncorp Super Netball with three additional teams
New teams located in Sunshine Coast, Western Sydney, and Melbourne
Owned or part-owned by AFL and NRL Clubs

Review of club expansion opportunities in Queensland for the NRL
Advisor to two potential expansion clubs:
PNG NRL (Port Moresby) and
CQNRL (Rockhampton)