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We love garage sales don’t we? A chance to clear out the closets, or for those on the prowl, a chance to find some hidden gems. What’s ones trash is another’s treasure? The same is true for college athletic departments and teams of all sizes. Now this isn’t the same as a sale, say the US …
Some items of note for the radar this week…all of which show attention to detail and taking advantage of a window and an audience while others look elsewhere. Uncrustables Take The Field. Ther have been many anecdotal stories about the impact of Uncrustables and their popularity in the locker room. Now they have found what …
Tossing Teddy’s continue to be a fun, and somewhat underappreciated event. From The Maritimes to California, a hockey holiday rite of charity has continued to expand to record numbers for those who see the value. Now it used to be only in Detroit could you throw an object on the ice during a hockey game …
There were lots of learnings pulled out of this year’s Dealmakers conference in Washington this past week, put on by Sports Business Journal and Monumental Sports and Entertainment. While we will touch on several topics in upcoming posts, one topic that is continuing to gain attention for so many reasons, not the least of which …
It sounds silly or self-evident but the value in connecting past to future fandom lies in those who have worn the uniform, or walked the sidelines, even for a few moments. Regardless of the score, or the record with few exceptions either on the pro or college side, the value of connecting to alumni as …
We love garage sales don’t we? A chance to clear out the closets, or for those on the prowl, a chance to find some hidden gems. What’s ones trash is another’s treasure? The same is true for college athletic departments and teams of all sizes. Now this isn’t the same as a sale, say the …
Tossing Teddy’s are back across North America, and that’s a good thing. From The Maritimes to California, a hockey holiday rite of charity has returned in full force this year, extending into leagues like the PHF and even into lacrosse (NLL). Now it used to be only in Detroit could you throw an object on …
They are some of the simplest yet fun and useful tangible collectibles…the rally towel. An easy way for brands to activate and fans to show their support at crucial times. They come in handy away from games for seat wiping, car cleaning and any one of thousands of ideas, and for the special ones, when …
This past week former New York Mets catcher John Stearns passed away after a long battle with cancer, and it served again as a reminder the value that Old Timers Day’s, alumni weekends, and various other gatherings can serve to rekindle storytelling, build fan equity, and even connect a current generation to one prior. The …
“No one remembers who comes in second.” I was reminded of that line from the late professional golfer Walter Hagen this past weekend when I read the large New York Times story on new Milwaukee Bucks play-by-play announcer Lisa Byington, the first fulltime female play-by-play announcer for an NBA team. First. There it was again, …
