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With all the LeBron James news and the talk of skyrocketing ticket prices, ample TV appearances, out of control franchise valuations and all else round the Cavaliers, it will be interesting to see who the smart, calm head identify as key engagement opportunities around the LeBron return. Will brands try and tie up Kyrie Irving …
We went to the folks at MVP Index to take a look at the LeBron effect is early on in social, and to debunk the myth that Heat fans evaporated…here ya go What impact can one man have on a brand? Ask the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James’ decision to pick his first team over the …
It was a good week to be Novak Djokovic. Historic Wimbledon run with great health, getting some rest before heading to the US to start the hardcourt season and the run up to the US Open. It’s also a good week to be a business partner. In addition to all the exposure UNIQLO received for …
The latest in Tanner Simkins q and a’s is with industry veteran Michael Neuman. Michael Neuman is the Managing Partner of Scout Sports and Entertainment. We recently caught up with the Amplify Sports and Entertainment for a discussion on career advice and developing trends. Neuman’s brief bio is provided after the Q&A **** **** *** …
It is no secret that colleges of all sizes, especially those mid majors not in the top five power football conferences, have to continue to scramble for revenue to be self-sustaining. To do that, they have to continue to look for partners big and small who can effectively integrate into media opportunities and get the …
As part of our ongoing series with Columbia University ad the Full Court Press blog; grad student Tanner Simkins spent some time with various marketers and newsmakers in and around sports business. With school ending and the camp season getting started, Tanner talked with Leigh Klein, steward of the legendary Five Star brand. For over …
The speed and price of the Los Angeles Clippers potential sale this week pointed two key facts; there are more billionaires in the world than there are sports franchises for sale, and the most important part of any transaction is not a valuation or a sticker, tis what someone in the market will pay for …
This almost sorta happened once before, in 1993. The Philadelphia 76ers and their owner Harold Katz were embroiled in a dispute with their arena partners, the Philadelphia Flyers and their owner Ed Snider. The battle was over the new home of the teams, as the CoreStates Spectrum was quickly running out of its once very …
As stellar as a brand the University of Connecticut has, the trials and tribulations of winning and losing can take their toll. A rocky football season and a men’s hoops program that was in transition could have meant a long winter in Storrs for those not on the Geno Auriemma bandwagon, but Kevin Ollie’s squad …
For those ‘Rocky” fans, the business side of Floyd Mayweather is a lot like the image of Apollo Creed before he takes on “The Italian Stallion.” Pick the venue, but the flowers for the Mayor’s Wife, create the package for your challenger and collect the big pay day in the best suits. Control the brand …
