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There has been so mush talk about how AI, ChatPGT and the like will come and devour our human creative endeavors, but just like all other emerging technologies, those who evolve and grow and find a way to use the latest and greatest for their narrative will keep things moving well. I personally am looking …
“This is the business we have chosen.” I was thinking about that line from The Godfather from Hyman Roth (The legendary actor Lee Strasburg) as all the PGA Tour LIV Golf news played out, and continues to play out over the coming days, weeks and months. It is the latest, and not the last, time …
Last winter the world was captivated by Argentina taking the World Cup in Qatar. What made it even more emotional was the fact that legendary announcer, and Argentinian, Andres Cantor, was on the call for Telemundo. Not only did we have the sound of Cantor’s voice, we got to see him through a feed that …
There were many who rolled their eyes when they heard about Snoop Dog joining Ryan Reynolds and others in purchasing the Ottawa Senators, but one thing we should always remember is the value of staying relevant, and there is no one who understands that, and the value of adapting, than Snoop. During a taping of …
There are certain experiences or opportunities that were deemed priceless over the years…the cover of Sports Illustrated, an ESPN SportsCenter commercial, the cover of a Wheaties box…were all those unforgettable moments that showed athletes they were in rare air…they had made it into a group that was earned, not purchased. In that same vein, walking …
Most sports are taking advantage of the move away from traditional viewing and the growth of streaming, according SBRnet’s annual study of sports fans. The NHL and MLS have seen the biggest percentage lift in streaming since 2019, but every major sport has benefitted from this change in fan sports viewing habits. The Top of the Streaming …
Maybe becuase it’s tough to do on a weekend, or becuase the social space has clogged our inboxes, but April Fools Day, at least on the sports side, was certainly toned down compared to other years. This year we had Snoop signing with the Steelers, a Caleb Love transfer…to Duke, some fun local things at …
I like seeing the little things, because it’s the germination of those little seeds that can have a big impact over time. A few cases in point from the last few days. I made a trip down to DC overnight this week to see my colleagues at Monumental Sports and Entertainment open their new District …
“Curiosity is more important than intelligence.” It was that quote from MIT Sloan that has stuck with me as I looked back on a grand few weeks up and down the Northeast Corridor from Washington to Philly to New York to Boston and back. It was a wonderful few weeks of our own form of …
There is a scene in the TV show “The Odd Couple” where Felix and Oscar are trying to fly to Houston together to help eliminate Felix’s fear of flying. It was optimal as Oscar was going to cover a Houston vs. San Diego NFL game and they could travel together. The problem was the plane was …