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It is probably less true of an individual athlete than ever before, and maybe truer of an event than ever…if you want success you have to find your way to New York at some point. While mega-stars like LeBron James and Sydney Crosby and Payton Manning and thrive in other markets with endorsements and media …
Last year at this time he was the best story in baseball many know about, but few really knew of. Quiet and contained, with nervousness about communicating with the media in English and guardedness for past minor off the field issues, Miguel Cabrera was a crossover brand basking in the shadows. However as the year …
The passing of actor James Gandolfini on Wednesday was as widely covered as any recent news event, which brought surprise to many people, but for those in the sports business the resonance of “The Sopranos” and its lead actor from Westwood, New Jersey was felt way beyond the end of the HBO series. The ironic …
It is the buzzword of the year like “plastics” was in the movie “The Graduate,” or “Social Media” was last year or “3D TV” was three years ago. Now it’s all about the second screen…or the third…or the fourth. And while a study this week in the Sports Business Journal showed that usage and adaptation …
As we go thru Father’s Day weekend in the States, a look at some good moves from in and around the sports biz world. Maximizing Merch: There was a time not too long ago where quick turnarounds on merchandise tied to players was risky and was carefully charted. However in today’s digital world, with free …
There will be many big sporting events in New Jersey in the next year. NHL Draft, Jets and Giants regular season (including a Tebow to Met Life return in Sept.), Guinness International Champions Cup Soccer, maybe a Red Bulls MLS playoff run, the return to the playoffs for the New Jersey Devils, the last run …
Other than politicians, he may be the most quoted, and even mis-quoted man in America over the last 100 years. His name adorns the championship trophy of the league he helped grow from a sports afterthought to the leader of a multi-billion dollar industry, Happy 100th birthday to “The Coach,” Vince Lombardi. Having worked on …
For years the WNBA has struggled to find that perfect mix of edgy athletic talent and family audience to draw casual fans in from beautiful weather indoors in the summer. They have had breakout crossover stars like Lisa Leslie for sure, but getting a consistent return that matches both talent ton the court and buzz …
Wearing Your Heart For Your Club: Teams and leagues are often the center of community philanthropy. From Coat Drives to Charity nights, the ability for sports to drive awareness and dollars for cause marketing is pretty endless. Now via Ogilvy Brazil, the football team Sport Club Recife has tied a promotion for its most loyal …
It is the fastest growing segment of the population in North America…a segment that has vast consumer experience, knows how to activate in groups, has defined spending habits and in many cases a large amount of disposable time and purchases more high ticket items, like cars, more than any other segment of the population. They …
