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Two weeks ago I was invited to PPL Park in Chester, Pa. to take a look at a test event for a sport that has a big grassroots following in the US, has been played in some form on the college and high school level for ages, and is a massive sport in its more …
The following also appeared in Sport Industry Biz in the UK The inclusion of all things digital in licensing and media deals is now perhaps just as important as traditional broadcast rights, and one of the fast-rising executives in the digital space is William Mao. Mao is the new vice president of digital, Americas at …
This week whole the storm came down on FIFA, some of soccer’s best ambassadors to the podium to talk about their greatest challenges and opportunities, many of which will start Saturday at Red Bull Arena. They are the members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, who will take to the pitch in Harrison in …
Niche properties like Olympic sports, outdoor events or extreme sports may not get the mainstream media coverage that traditional properties do, but their corporate hospitality opportunities can often be some of the most unique and creative in the sports world. Take the Volvo Ocean Race, the triennial around-the-world sailing race that began in 1973 as …
It’s not new globally but it is simple, easy to engage and not hard to understand. Will Red Nose Day, May 21, make it to success on this side of the pond as it has for 30 years in the UK. For those who have not seen the ads or watched the promotions especially across …
The first few days of May certainly brought its share of interesting stories. From the banning of journalists not just from the Pacquiao -Mayweather fight but from the PGA Tour (Stephanie Wei) to Alex Rodriguez tying Willie Mays and the firestorm of recognition or non-recognition the Yankees will use, to a new Kentucky Derby Champion, …
If you wanted to take a snapshot of the progression of sports in America for the last three decades; not just the biggest of leagues but startups and “attacker” brands as well, you should start with Andy Dolich. The Brooklyn native has been there for some of team sports’ greatest moments and some if it’s …
The following post appeared in The Daily Payoff as well.. “We are going to be bigger than the NHL,” declared Major League Gaming head Mike Sepso several months ago about the growth of his company and the sport of E-Gaming. And to hear the numbers thrown around on engagement Tuesday night at a New …
This past weekend as much of America was fixated on March Madness, a large crowd crammed its way into Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, New Jersey. There were painted faces and cheerleaders, cowbells and mascots, rival fans chanting at each other, ear splitting techno music, a roaring emcee, referees in the requisite striped shirts and …
A little over two years ago, wrestling as a sport was in trouble. Removed from the Olympics and struggling for relevance, what was one of the world’s oldest sports was on its way to infamy. Fast forward to today, and it looks like the sport is continuing to get up off the mat, with its …