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It’s not easy being minor league in a major city. Then again if you are the disruptive leaders of the New York Penn League’s Brooklyn Cyclones, there is little minor league about the experience, except for the cost of admission and family fun. A recent trip to MCU Park in Coney Island served as a …
The following recently ran on Portada… The best news coming out of World Cup for sports business in the United States was the aggregate power of Latino activation that played out across broadcast numbers, social engagement and brand activation. The ROI from all who looked to the Latino demo, from millennials and Spanish-first speakers to …
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 originally ran on Portada by colleague Jerry Milani. We have seen the impact “The Beautiful Game” has on communities big and small, especially around World Cup this month. How can one create bigger initiatives tied to soccer, from the grassroots to the biggest stars, whether the Cup is glowing or not? That’s where …
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 …
Friday night I was taking a few minutes channel surfing when I came upon James Brooks’ award winning iconic film “Terms of Endearment.” The story of a dysfunctional but very human family has a laundry list of stars then and soon to be, and remains a classic. However one thing struck me in the few …
With most championship titles in North America comes the talk of how this one will help elevate the game to new heights or change the perspective of fans and bring more watching x sport than ever before. The LA Kings titles, and the way they have run their business, has put hockey more front and …
“I’d like to think I’m going to be the best version of myself on the last day of my life. I will never stop being busy.” That quote from comedian Martin Short, as part of a great piece with friend and fellow funnyman Steve Martin on CBS Sunday this past weekend was a great way …