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In less than a month’s time, the New York area will have not one, but two Major League Soccer clubs, as New York City Football Club will make its MLS debut and join the Red Bulls for their debut season. Adding in the Cosmos in the NASL and Sky Blue in NWSL it makes for …
There are few journalists more respected in this country than Malcolm Moran, who in his most recent stops has added the title of professor to his extensive resume. Now director of the National Sports Journalism Center at Indiana University, he helps lead best practices and study of the field which as we know is ever-changing …
The phenomenon of National High School signing day took many twists and turns last week, with every school trying to use the immediacy of social media combined with some savvy and cost effective technology to try and make the day just that more special. It was not without its lighter moments, such as Penn State …
We hit a bit of a lull between NHL All-Star Weekend, the Super Bowl, Australian Open done and NBA All-Star weekend next week, so what better time to talk NASCAR communications. The 2015 season will really open with Daytona on February 22, but the business never really slows down these days. One person who has …
As we get through Super Bowl weekend, there are few that understand the convergence of digital, fantasy and the NFL better than Chris Russo. Russo has been ahead of the curve in his time at the NFL, in his time as the founder of what was Fantasy Sports Ventures and became The Big lead, and …
With all the issues tied to sport today, from Deflate Gate to the wreck of a season the Knicks are having, it is nice to find a unique voice, a refreshing reminder of what good can come from sport, and how one can take the gifts given them to “Pay It Forward,” a trait that …
They have had a pretty amazing two year run, those Super Bowl bound Seattle Seahawks. One of the things that has made the run so impressive has been the change of culture on and off the field, starting with owner Paul Allen through to head coach Pete Carroll. That change is also seen in the …
You may not know Aaron Cohen, but if you are a fan of sports documentaries you know of him. Ever watch ‘24/7” or “The Road To The Winter Classic” or some of the great “30 For 30” pieces on ESPN and marvel at the storytelling and how it comes together? That’s his work. A master …
Even before the news broke on Tuesday that owner Mikhail Prokhorov may, or may not, be selling the team, the Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays Center were still top of mind for thousands of fans in the New York area. A good part of that buzz has come from the aggressive and proactive marketing and …
There is no doubt that for most brands in the United States, one of the biggest demographics to tackle is the Latino market. Especially in sports and entertainment, Latinos are engaged, passionate and loyal followers, and the demo continues to grow with each passing day. However the audience can remain very elusive and quite segmented, …