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We reach mid-July and the lull comes up again; the quietest two days in terms of games in North America. The two days (used to be one) after the MLB All-Star Game are the days with almost no professional game in North America…Wednesday has become ESPY Day…. Thursday, golf also starts to grab its headlines …
Every year around this time lacrosse enthusiasts start the drum beat that this is the year lacrosse crosses into the mainstream of acceptance, branding and dollars. The continued discuss of “growth” team sports still revolves around LAX, and rugby, with both seeing more and more girls and young women entering the mix. Yet by June, …
It is a smart natural business progression which will create content, potentially fill some arena dates, expand brand partnership options and hopefully engage younger casual fans with a mature and thriving property; those are really the reasons why the NBA 2K eLeague announcement makes great sense for all involved, from teams to media partners. The …
It happens every year and this year we got a double dose. The two days (used to be one) after the MLB All-Star Game are the days with almost no professional game in North America…Wednesday has become ESPY Day…. Thursday ,golf also starts to grab its headlines with the Open Championships starting. MLS and WNBA …
The successful people in any field today are the hustlers and the storytellers; those who can articulate and execute ideas well in any field somehow always find their way through. In sports business, those folks are found in every vertical imaginable, and one who is doing extremely well in the services area is Russ Scibetti. …
There is no doubt that for most brands in the United States, one of the biggest demographics to tackle is the Latino market. Especially in sports and entertainment, Latinos are engaged, passionate and loyal followers, and the demo continues to grow with each passing day. However the audience can remain very elusive and quite segmented, …
If you are of certain age you remember The Smith Brothers Cough Drop. With their signature bearded brothers and shiny box, the cherry-flavored drops were not only around when you had a cough or a sore throat, but often times were used as candy when other items weren’t around. However in the uber competitive, high …
Every year around this time lacrosse enthusiasts start the drum beat that this is the year lacrosse crosses into the mainstream of acceptance, branding and dollars. Yet by June, a successful NCAA tournament is complete, thousands of young people have enjoyed playing the game, and the sport beats a hasty retreat, save for the outdoor …
Amidst all the hype of baseball, the NFL Draft, the NBA Playoffs, the NHL regular season finale, even the start of outdoor pro lacrosse came another property launching in a crowded marketplace. It has cool colors, lots of action, has been played by millions, can be coed, is fast paced and easy to understand. It …
It came and went again without much fanfare this past week, the official start of college baseball season. While most media outlets are closely following every pitch and move prior to the official opening of spring training next week, and others are focused on the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the start of college play went …
