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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The NFL Draft in its current condensed form still leaves a host of players with great talent and potential on the table. Maybe that was less of a case when the draft went on for 10, 11, 12 rounds and had territorial picks and many other nuances that pulled young players into the fold of …
It’s always great to be learning, and this weekend we got a little peak into seeing how the effective social media sausage gets made yet again. Picture if you will next week at the NFL Draft and Trevor Lawrence goes with the top pick. He gets his hat, does his socially distanced interview and instead …
Maybe we have had enough of fake news, becuase April Fools Day, at least on the sports side, was certainly toned down compared to recent years. Even the PBR, who usually deliver some fun content, chose to sit this year out. Now we did have some fun posts, Tom Brady buying the Expos, Bill Russell …
There they were on the wine store floor, one endcap with a gin endorsed by Snoop Dog and another with 19 Crimes, a fast growing Australian brand. If you drink it it seems, Snoop is there for you. I mentioned it to the younger couple in front of me and got an answer I didn’t …