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Much has been made about the strong growth of both Mexican football and Liga MX (@LIGABancomerMX), the most viewed football week in, week out in North America. Brands like Wells Fargo (@WellsFargo), Allstate (@Allstate) and Verizon (@verizon) have used Mexican football as a key way to engage with a diverse and passionate Latino audience, not just …
There it was on the side of a phone kiosk in midtown Manhattan this week, a large picture of Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps. Another ad for Speedo or Subway or Under Armour, as we are starting to head into a Summer Olympics cycle again. Nope. It was for a medical services company named Talkspace, …
There has been so much talk and interest around the new “hot” elements of sports business; from the rise of esports to niche streaming services to sports gambling it is always good to take a look back and see what was “hot” for many became what was “not” over time, as a rush to one …
Last week during his “State of the Game” presser at the MLB All-Star Game in Washington, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was asked about the lack of celebrity exposure Mike Trout has had. His answer came down to this: the marketing of players is a two way street these days, dedication and performance of the field …
Sometimes you find great stories, and opportunity, in the strangest places. Case in point, while on vacation in Alaska at Denali National Park a few weeks ago we came across a very unique branded water. Its packaging was unique, its sustainable message was very clear; its reusability was very handy. It wasn’t Evian, or Poland …
One of the biggest challenges and opportunities in sports media and technology in the coming years will revolve around consumer data and tracking. Who has it, what do they have, how is it being used, when will it be used, how secure is it, can it be monetized and when…are all very legitimate questions not …
Our recent trip to Alaska was an eye opener for many reasons, not the least of which was the wonder and vastness that America still has to offer people from the lower 48. It is also still a place of great entrepreneurial spirit and probably opportunity for the hardy who can deal with the challenges …
The following summary was compiled by Syracuse University student Sam Birdsall from our recent podcast with facilities expert and Columbia faculty member Bill Squires… One of the most important facets of the industry of sports, that often goes unnoticed is that of facilities and stadium operations. From field control to concessions to parking lot usage, …
Rick Vaughn has spent a lifetime around baseball storytelling, a good part of it with the Tampa Rays. These days he is still around the game and all that it entails but in a different role, as Executive Director of Respect 90, the fast growing Not For Profit Foundation created by Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon …
The following was compiled by Syracuse student Sam Birdsall, and is part of our Columbia University Sports Podcast (CUSP Show) series. You can hear over 100 episodes here as well. It’s amazing the things you learn when you ask some questions. While many in the sports business and academic fields know Scott Rosner, how many …