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We are still in the infancy…no pun intended…of the growth of athletes who happen to be women being fully accepted, championed, and mainstreamed into the media and the brand activation side of sports. Data is growing, coverage is increasing, numbers are rising, crossover is expanding, but we still take steps forward in slow but important …
In just a weeks time the National Sports Collectors Convention, a massive treasure trove of memorabilia new, unique and traditional, will make its stop in Cleveland this year, followed by FantaicsFest in New York in August. Both will be a treasure trove of stuff feeding into the growing market of collectables, and both are worth a …
The media world is all abuzz with the NBA deals that now appear imminent…but let’s look elsewhere again for those looking to find an audience on platforms where they were not before. Case in point, Dr. Phil’s 300+ Hour Commitment to PBR Starts that starts this Weekend When PBR announced a landmark media rights agreement …
As we start the third quarter of 2024, some good listens for the beach, the lake or the drive. We hope you find them informative, fun and worthwhile and you can hear all our podcasts updated each week here. The biggest ‘Ally’ in Women’s Sports. We welcomed program alum Stephanie Marciano, Head of Sports and …
Let’s get something straight. The business of gaming is booming. That does not mean the golden ring that has been chased around ‘esports’ per say. It means everything from Madden to FIFA to Wordle to console games on a global scale. Those who understand the business, scale appropriately, take the time to engage in the …
There was a time not too long ago when an “invasion” of non-American talent, especially young talent, meant a cause of great concern for sports which sought relevant in North America. Tennis and women’s gold were two that were always worried that stars with accents would not appeal to mainstream eyeballs and brands, and even …
The last few weeks we have continued to see the axe fall as teams and leagues and media properties retrench as the end of six months of 2024 comes to an end. Add in all those new to the job market, a still uncertain economy for many, the advent of new technologies, and no matter …
Last week I was doing my usual quick study on key pieces to pull for our weekly newsletter when I came across a great, in-depth piece on US Men’s Cricket team in…GQ. This past weekend I was flipping through the New York Times Magazine…the old-fashioned print edition…and there was a massive feature…on cornhole. Not just …
Freshness and relevance are the two toughest things to find in annual events, especially when they are successful. Rince and repeat can become pretty easy. Not always successful, but much easier to do. Less risk, and usually a known reward. Personally i find that boring, and so do the New York Yankees, a legacy brand …
“What do you think of the transfer portal?” It wasn’t the first question I was expecting from almost 105-year-old Sister Jean Delores Schmidt as I sat in her office at Loyola University on a warm Tuesday morning in Chicago, but then again sometimes when you just show up, you have to expect what isn’t on …
