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On Saturday we did a little summary piece that touched on the methods vs. the message; how in a digital first era someone like Greta Thurnburg can withstand the mocking voices to deliver a powerful and resounding impact about climate change because she and other digital natives understand how to use every means possible to …
For a good part of America, college football owns Saturdays in the fall. So as we have done with other leadership groups, we decided to take a look at how engaged college football coaches at the Big Five conference programs are on social. Our colleague Tanner Simkins of the Complete SET Agency did the digging, …
Sometimes good listening can make rainbows out of rain. Case in point last week, as kids headed back to school. A student at Altamonte Elementary School in Florida wanted to represent his school of choice, the University of Tennessee, “College Colors Day,” when kids wore the colors of their favorite college or university. Simple idea. …
“Oh it’s just some little things I picked up along the way.” That was how 82 year old Mets pitching coach Phil Regan referred to some of the motivational thoughts he has been passing along to the Amazin’s rejuvenated pitching staff since he got back in uniform earlier this season. It’s not dissimilar from what …
We have written several times on storytelling and its continued value in all forms; knowing who you are, what you do and being able to communicate that fact simply and succinctly in a world of white noise is more valuable today than ever before. Lots of screaming going on, but when you listen, what are …
We have said for some time that one of the best aspects of making sure when is always trying to advance is just simply showing up; if you don’t show up, and stick to the phone, the desk and the same circle of colleagues you miss out on a lot. Last month we made the …
There are no more storied traditions than those that go on at the service academies, The Naval Academy, the United States Military Academy and the Air Force Academy. Their annual rituals, the teachings, the implementation of duty rarely change, and like most things in academia, when change comes it can sometimes be slow. However when …
We should always want to be learning, and one of the people I always learn something from is Doug Verb. Like me, Doug has spent a lifetime on the edge of sports business and media, always taking a different look and zigging while many zag. As founder and president of ACTION Sports America, he has …
So there it was Thursday night in prime time on ESPN. Spring football; full stands, established brands, some recognizable stars, a distinct game presentation, lots of tradition. It’s called the Canadian Football League. Right now by some count there are at least seven versions of spring or summer “football” out there in some form or …
? @D1ticker Sub-story: 10 years from now we’ll still be remarking how @DigSportsDesk beat a laundry list of high-profile media outlets to break the UConn-Big East news. 12:37 PM – 22 Jun 2019 We always love stories of hustle, especially when it involves colleagues, and Terry Lyons falls into those categories. For several years Terry, …