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They have always been the iconic role models that have shaped thousands of lives, from little league to the highest level of competition. They are dedicated and driven, mercurial and emotional, volunteers and mercenaries, teachers and mentors. They are coaches. Yet for all the time, effort and value they put in, these men and women usually never …
This past week I experienced a little bit of confusion, as an old firend I had not seen in over a year wasn;t sure whether us vaccinated people could hug, shake hands, high five or just stick with the fist bump. We went the hug and handshake route. I was again reminded of the amount …
There are very few, if any, events today that we can say are always ‘appointment viewing.” Drop everything we have and go sit in front of a screen while everyone holds their collective breaths. Politics, awards shows, even most sporting events are past the watch here and now moment, at least for long periods of …
It was June 14, 1994 and we were living in Princeton, New Jersey after I finished my first year as head of public relations for the Philadelphia 76ers. We were in Princeton because my wife Laura was still commuting to New York for her work at Paramount, and it made for a good midway point …
With every passing toe dip we see how the “alternative broadcast” keeps resonating more and more with an audience that is made up of casual fans, who want to watch a game not from an angle dictated by the broadcaster, but one that contains content, style and other elements that makes them feel engaged, comfortable …
I have heard several times in the past year about the “Newspaper strike theory.” The theory goes that if a consumer doesn’t have something for 28 days, he or she will form new habits and will rarely change back. It is the reason, the theory surmises, as to why newspaper strikes rarely if ever lasted …
A few years ago I was wandering through old Las Vegas when I came upon what was a deserted mall, and was being “transformed” into a gaming center. What the reality was was that the space was an old movie theater and some bare box space…a big dark, open room…which was converted into a space …
We all know how fast the digital/social business is evolving. Platforms go up and down, features change, buzz drives interest and on and on and on. We were lucky enough recently to spend time with Omar Raja, who is now working at ESPN driving their social and digital strategy and engagement is probably best known …
It’s always great to continue learning and be curious about industries and brands that we know of, but not a great deal about. So we spent 45 minutes learning about the business of wine from our longtime friend Caroline Shaw, who is running global communications and new business marketing for E. & J. Gallo Wines. …
Animated balls. Lighting Dunks. Hero Points. Fun. That’s what “The Worldwide Leader” ESPN brought us on Monday night as part of “Marvel’s Arena of Heroes” broadcast on ESPN 2. Now this isn’t anywhere near the first time ESPN has tried a little disruption to test the waters with alternative narratives for broadcasts. We have seen …