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There is no doubt that the Cannabis/CBD business is steadily finding its way into the mainstream, and that of course includes the billion dollar business of sports. On Monday USA Triathlon became the first National Governing Body to join the partnership growth, announcing a deal with Pure Spectrum, which is based in Colorado and that …
There is so much talk about streaming and the value of personalized channels can bring to hand casual and diehards a point of view as to how they want to engage in the live coverage of their favorite sporting events. We keep seeing the expansion of Twitch and its competitors into sports deals with teams, …
Its a few days since the Mets season ended, and I still continue to think about the brand built, even if he would be struggling himself to call it that, that National league Home Run champ and soon to be Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso has created in such a short period of time. …
A lot of people comment that it seems like I am “everywhere,” when in reality I don’t travel as much as I used to, although being in the New York area has its advantages for quick meetings, coffees and catch ups. One skill that we are always working on, in addition to listening, is time …
Every mid September one of the treats in this business is attending the Gamechangers Summit, the annual gathering of the sports business community which triumphs the achievements of women leaders in sports business. While this event continues to evolve and grow, and it is a place where we see so many different faces, my hope …
Halfway through September 2019, a few thoughts on best practices past and present… In 1988 as a very young Sports Info Director at Monmouth College (now University) in New Jersey we were tasked with trying to do some different things to get people interested in a new Division 1 athletic program. This was a time …
“I’m mentally exhausted.” And with that, at age 29, Indianapolis Colts star quarterback walked away from the game Saturday night. Now to be sure the mental exhaustion is tied to the myriad of injuries Luck has battled, and overcome, in his career, but to be able to speak clearly and publicly about the challenges he …
It remains the best value in sports, and is still one of larger secrets, even in the shadow of New York. It is the US Open qualifying tournament, the week-long celebration of tennis and sneak peek at those both in the main draw (and on site practicing each day) and those players battling point by …
“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 …
Content creation for today’s athletes is what owning a bar was years ago. An investment platform, hopefully managed by people who know what they are doing, which can yield a return and build a portfolio beyond the field. Colleague Tom Hoffarth had a recent piece in the Sports Business Journal detailing the vast efforts that …