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We have often said that coaches are an underused marketing asset many teams, despite the fact that they are highly visible, more consistent and because of their prominent media roles, even more well-spoken or thoughtful than the younger men and women they coach. They also have a longer and more consistent shelf life than players, …
As baseball winds down in North America, it is just getting going in Australia. The Australian Baseball League now heads into its seventh season, and the league, and the sport in general, have been buoyed by the coming World Baseball Classic, the inclusion of the sport in the 2020 Olympics, and the continued grassroots support …
Two men, opposite sides of the country, both woven into the fabric of America through legendary careers in media, both will call it a professional day for the most part this week. One is Vin Scully, the other is Charles Osgood. One greets you every Sunday morning on CBS and several times during the week …
I have no stake in this game, other than the ongoing support for my friend and colleague Dan Lauria, who I have worked with on three projects, “Lombardi,” “Dinner with the Boys,” and “A Christmas Story,” and my ongoing strong interest in the crossover space that exists between Hollywood and sport. So when I tuned …
It was more than a little ironic that as the wild card chasing New York Mets honored their minor league players of the year Monday night at CitiField, a huge media throng, helicopters and all, were gathered in Port St. Lucie, Florida as Tim Tebow went through his first workout for the Mets in their …
If your name is Veeck, you must work in baseball right? After all that’s what your family does, from legendary grandfather/owner Bill to father of all things innovative Mike, there is no other first family of the game then the Veeck family. So enter in William “Night Train” Veeck, the Chicago White Sox Manager of …
For all its innovation and brand creativity baseball has yet to have an official hot dog. We have our flashy national Chevrolet promotions, but the food most closely associated with the National Pastime, the hot dog, missed a beat on Thursday as the industry celebrated For all its innovation and brand creativity baseball has yet …
As we have been saying a lot recently this business, sports and entertainment, has to be more about the people and the places than the things for those who work in it. You can’t put in the hours, the travel, the sacrifices, unless you have the passion for it, and all along the way should …
The following summary was created by Columbia student Kelly Carroll. This post is another in a series from the Columbia University Sports Podcast, a 360-degree view of the sports business from the people leading it. Each podcast is approximately 35–45 minutes in length, and features industry insiders from all aspects of the business—from brand executives …
It was great to take part in two panels on Monday for the College Sports Information Directors Convention in Dallas, one of which touched on the role of media and the back and forth we have between those looking for access, and those who need to control and monitor access in a 24/7 media environment. …