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As we move into August of this summer like no other, those in the know continue to look at the disruptive change that keeps evolving in the sports business landscape. Where will streaming be going; what jobs are being created, how will the workforce shift; how is fan engagement changing, where do media dollars go …
So what do you do exactly? I get this question more and more, the most recently by one of my college roommates during a visit before he sets off on his clearly defined job with the US Consulate in Mexico. He has a job that is assigned tasks and tasks are carried out. The results …
Sometimes the simplest or even most impactful, of activations are found in unique places. Case in point was this story in the New York Times last week by Amanda Rosa that talked about how community groups, restaurants and even some private citizens throughout the city were setting up used but functioning refrigerators outside on the …
In the midst of his stellar “Love Letter to Baseball” Saturday night on YES Network, Jack Curry touched on something that is another example of a potential lesson learned in fan interest and engagement that will continue to play out into the future as teams, leagues, and brands reimagine what, how and when fans can …
Over time you sometimes get known for a few things that you keep either looking for in narratives and business success or points you hope are helpful to pass on to others looking for advice. Some of the ones I tend to dwell on are… The value of storytelling The importance of listening…aka “Two ears …
Monday I was asked what the difference is between the Washington NFL name change and a brand like Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben’s, and why does it seem like the spurring of the DC change had to be forced by the dollars of corporate sponsors vs realizing that the time was right to finally make …
Amidst all the announcements of cuts and downgrades from varsity status on colleges across the country…as of July 10 there were now 51 schools cutting over 182 sports that could impact thousands of student-athletes, coaches and staff…was a bit of a shining light of opportunity. Several schools had announced that sports…from soccer to squash to …
Every June and July for the past eight years I have had the great honor of teaching and learning from high school students with an interest in sports business. Between our summer program at Columbia, The School of the New York Times, and some other programs like the Manhattan Sports Business Academy, at least parts …
Make no mistake, changing the name and the brand identity of an organization; from Aunt Jemima to the Washington Redskins, is expensive and takes a great deal of time and effort to get it right. It also takes good businesses to be able to listen to the consumer over time and make decisions that can …
To use the cliché of a longtime coaching friend, the second quarter is usually one of adjustment before you regroup, reassess and take a breath at halftime. For most people the real life second quarter of 2020 was unlike no other, and as we hit halftime of the year and move into the third quarter, …