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The following summary was compiled by Columbia student Kelly Carroll, timely given the end of Copa America and the growth of soccer into what promises to be another landmark summer for the sport in the United States… This post is another in a series from the Columbia University Sports Podcast, a 360-degree view of …
Our colleague Rick Liebling sheds some light on the growth of a new property. If you’re a frequent watcher of ESPN, you’ve probably caught a SportsCenter Top 10 featuring the sport of Ultimate. The highlights usually showcase some incredible athlete leaping impossibly high or sprinting 40 yards before going completely horizontal just inches above …
The college space big and small continues to be pretty unwieldy for both those working in the space, and those looking to engage in it. Where can one go for the best, most concise and consistent information at all levels, and how can even a casual observer be informed? One of the go-to places for …
Brands are always trying to find new areas of engagement in the crowded world of team sports. What’s the investment, what’s the ROI and more importantly how can we grow the investment we have already made by annexing new territory or opportunities. One of the more unique niche engagements around title time is the partnership …
As we hit the summer months, and the chances of quick downpours increase not just for baseball but for NASCAR, golf, even tennis, how come few teams or leagues have taken a shot at sponsoring the rain delay? The Cubs have come up with Reynolds Wrap as a tarp sponsor, the Red Sox splash …
It was great to take part in two panels on Monday for the College Sports Information Directors Convention in Dallas, one of which touched on the role of media and the back and forth we have between those looking for access, and those who need to control and monitor access in a 24/7 media environment. …
The following was compiled by grad student Kelly Carroll Another in as series from the Columbia University Sports Podcast, a 360-degree view of the sports business from the people leading it. Each podcast is approximately 35–45 minutes in length, and features industry insiders from all aspects of the business—from brand executives to startup founders to …
Since late January we have been hosting the Columbia University Sports Podcast, a look at some key people in the sports business. The podcasts are about 35-45 minutes in length and have had everyone from brand executives to former MLB players, all talking about their role, where the industry is, and more importantly where it …
It is an underappreciated stepchild lost amongst professional sports of the spring, this college baseball. Competing against everything from MLB, the Stanley Cup Finals, and the NBA Playoffs to spring football in some places, the competitive games, and potential future MLB stars, get lost in the mix. The sport on the collegiate level also suffers …
As Memorial Day is upon us here in the States, it is interesting to take another quick look at a group that is passionate, young, loyal, appreciative, athletic, budget conscious and enthusiastic, yet is among one of the most underserved groups for brands looking to reach the male demo and grow a fan base…the men …