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Before any trade movement happened, the entirety of the NBA waited with baited breath on one event: the decision of LeBron James. Everyone in the sports world knew that once LeBron picked his destination, that the shakeout would be swift and violent. Now that the smoke has cleared, what did it all mean in terms …
The latest in Tanner Simkins interviews is with Michelle Campbell, Executive Director of the LeBron James Family Foundation, which has thrived whether the NBA star has been in Miami or Cleveland… Michele Campbell is Executive Director of The LeBron James Family Foundation. The organization helps at-risk youths progress from third grade to successful high school …
With all the LeBron James news and the talk of skyrocketing ticket prices, ample TV appearances, out of control franchise valuations and all else round the Cavaliers, it will be interesting to see who the smart, calm head identify as key engagement opportunities around the LeBron return. Will brands try and tie up Kyrie Irving …
We went to the folks at MVP Index to take a look at the LeBron effect is early on in social, and to debunk the myth that Heat fans evaporated…here ya go What impact can one man have on a brand? Ask the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James’ decision to pick his first team over the …
We have seen time and again how sport, especially on a global stage; can have an impact for social change. Whether it is caused-based programs like wearing pink for breast cancer awareness or blue for prostate cancer initiatives, or larger scale calls to action like anti-bullying, athletes, the brands they work with, and their massive …
The high end audio business tied to sport continues to boom, no pun intended, one of the brands that continues to make noise in the space is still Beats By Dre. From their launch that organically dropped LeBron James into the mix as a fan to their attempts at Olympic ambush with athletes to their …
Some critics will say it was a reaction to Turner’s announcement of multiple programs live for the coming Final Four, but for a world that constantly buzzes second screen, ESPN offered a very unique litmus test for what fans die hard and casual would want in a major event, not just a sporting event, going …
If you have a tablet around an NBA team, it better be a Samsung. TV’s, Galaxies, flat screen monitors, get out of the way Apple and Microsoft, one of the world’s biggest investors in sports marketing just got deeper in the pool last week. Samsung Electronics will be wall to wall on NBA broadcasts and …
The passing of actor James Gandolfini on Wednesday was as widely covered as any recent news event, which brought surprise to many people, but for those in the sports business the resonance of “The Sopranos” and its lead actor from Westwood, New Jersey was felt way beyond the end of the HBO series. The ironic …
For all the talk about basketball being a global game, the sport still means different things to different people in different places. In countries like China or France, NBA may have more leverage as a brand when Yao Ming or Tony Parker is involved, as nationalistic pride takes hold. In hoops-savvy Spain or Brazil, the …
