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For those who have never been a good part of the fun of the Consumer Electronics Show is finding the balance between practicality and fantasy. Are we seeing a new suit that fits or the Emperors New Clothes? Who will be back next year, whose super cool names were just that; style trumping substance. From …
A few weeks ago we touched on the gap that NCAA athletes still have today, and might not have much longer, with regard to owning their Name, Image and Likeness. It came up as Stephen F. Austin senior Nathan Bain sank career defining shot to beat Duke, and then told the story of his family …
It started as a simple way for players to tell their story two seasons ago, one which drew the ire of the NFL as a uniform violation, but one which has grown to be much more of a platform as players continue to find more of a social voice and express themselves in a positive …
In the past few years MLB has held a weekend where players can express themselves with self designed cleats and other pieces of equipment, much of which is tied to cause. The NFL has selected one weekend every season for the popular “My Cause, My Cleats” campaign, which raises thousands of dollars for the cause …
When the championship moment comes, that point in time when if you are an athlete, or a celebrity, or a businessperson and all eyes are on you to crystallize your success and storytell to the world, the emotions certainly flow. There is a limited window and usually many thoughts are running to make sure that …
There is certainly an obsession, or fascination at least, around all aspects of TikTok. Several New York Times pieces have gone deeper into the platform, and there is no shortage of stories on how the short content platform tied to music is both dominating the under 16 global audience, and at the same time trying …
It’s almost November, which in the fundraising world again means “Movember.” This year the global platform designed to raise awareness around men’s issues has a an even wider reach with partners (Bluestone, MasterCard, Toll Brothers, Planters) and expanded causes (mental health awareness). For those who don’t know… Originally launched in Australia, the theme for “Movember” …
There is no doubt that the Cannabis/CBD business is steadily finding its way into the mainstream, and that of course includes the billion dollar business of sports. On Monday USA Triathlon became the first National Governing Body to join the partnership growth, announcing a deal with Pure Spectrum, which is based in Colorado and that …
There is so much talk about streaming and the value of personalized channels can bring to hand casual and diehards a point of view as to how they want to engage in the live coverage of their favorite sporting events. We keep seeing the expansion of Twitch and its competitors into sports deals with teams, …
A lot of people comment that it seems like I am “everywhere,” when in reality I don’t travel as much as I used to, although being in the New York area has its advantages for quick meetings, coffees and catch ups. One skill that we are always working on, in addition to listening, is time …