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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 …
There is so much talk about streaming and the value of personalized channels can bring to hand casual and diehards a point of view as to how they want to engage in the live coverage of their favorite sporting events. We keep seeing the expansion of Twitch and its competitors into sports deals with teams, leagues …
Three patches, three stories, that was the message this past week as the Philadelphia 76ers, LA Lakers and Washington Capitals all found a niche in breaking some new, and additional, ground for brands looking to engage with teams at the big five leagues in North America. On the historic side, you had the Capitals, who …
This year as in most every Major and Minor League Baseball load up on promotions to draw casual fans and fill distressed seats. The days are filled with bobbleheads, gnomes, beach towels, caps and hundreds of others. (Here is a list of 10 new MILB promos worth checking). The overwhelming number are always geared towards …
While the talk about the next great revenue streams for teams and leagues continues to be focused on sports gambling, or how to make more noise with gaming and esports, the NBA announced the unlocking of a new cabinet this week which will have ancillary and immediate benefits for teams looking to expand dollars and …
There was a time not too long ago when you said athletes were juicing and scandal broke out, suspensions issued and careers were cast away. Now juicing has a while different take, with a growing number of athletes, teams and medical staffs looking to create the right mixes to do everything from rehydrate to bulk …
It will come as no secret to anyone in and around the sports business world to say that Ted Leonsis and the folks at Monumental Sport and Entertainment think big. In the early days of building digital assets, the Caps and their new owner, just off his days at AOL, were one of the first …
For years the WNBA has struggled to find that perfect mix of edgy athletic talent and family audience to draw casual fans in from beautiful weather indoors in the summer. They have had breakout crossover stars like Lisa Leslie for sure, but getting a consistent return that matches both talent ton the court and buzz …
