The Costly Race for TV Sports: How the Sports Media Market Tests Finnish Broadcasters and Cultural Citizenship

This project examines the evolution of Finnish sports broadcasting from the 1950s to the present day. We explore critical questions regarding why media companies have acquired sports content, what factors have shaped their TV sports programming decisions, and how their actions have reflected the idea of cultural citizenship. By addressing these themes, the project sheds light on both the historical development of Finnish TV sports and the ongoing transformation of the sports media market.

The members of the project are Sami Suodenjoki, Jouni Lavikainen, and Sami Koskelainen.

Helsingin Sanomat Foundation