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Brett Favre, Social Media and Soap Operas

So what do Brett Favre, Social Media and Soap Operas have in common? Not much unless you count Favre’s on again/off again retirement soap opera and it’s coverage in Social Media. Seriously the only real connection is that ...READ»

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The Career-Saving Surgery Behind the Saints' Super Bowl Win

Without the exquisite handiwork of Dr. James Andrews, the top surgeon in sports, Drew Brees couldn't have won the Super Bowl. In fact, he couldn't have come back and played at all.READ»

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The Germans Are Coming: Volkswagen's Drive to Succeed in America

Volkswagen wants to be the world's No. 1 carmaker, but first the company has to win over America.READ»

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Where can hardcore fans find NFL merchandise miserly

Having the polite fan gear to sustain your beloved side is a crucial part of being a football fan, but where can hardcore fans find NFL merchandise miserly?1. Profootballstuff - Pro Football Stuff offers a very open medley of lower ...READ»

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NFL jerseys have always been a preferred among football fans

NFL jerseys have always been a preferred among football fans. Whether you are at the grocery stockpile, the movies, the bar, or the coastline, you may set NFL jerseys everywhere moreover at the tough. And these time, people are ...READ»

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Voting for the NFL Pro Bowl

Voting for the NFL Pro Bowl tops on Tuesday at noon. So, I hunted to go online and election, not so much to get my voice heard, but because I sought to get a glance of the practice. What did I find? The voting is completely ...READ»

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Sports has been Apparel for Infants

Ben has lived in Orlando, Florida for more than 30 living. This was after the family motivated from New York to a place that had a radiator climate.People in this declare took pride in the sports clubs that were some of the best in ...READ»

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Penalty! Unnecessary Blandness! Redesigning the Worst NFL Helmet Graphics

Ken Carbone couldn't stand to let another football season go by watching great teams play with subpar helmet graphics. So he redesigned three of the worst offenders.READ»

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6 Things Sports Teams Can Do with Social Media to Engage Fans

While there are rabid fans for all sports (sports radio can attest to that), there is a lot teams could do to deepen fan loyalty and build their fan base using social media. Here are six ideas to get you started.READ»

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NFL Training Camps Ban Twitter on the Sidelines, and in the Stands

We reported yesterday that the National Football League is reviewing its social media policy with regards to players Tweeting from the sidelines of games. But now the ban on social media has expanded from the locker room to the press ...READ»

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New Meadowlands Stadium Will Be Blueprint for Sports Venues Everywhere

First the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia and the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida became LEED-certified, and now the $1.6 billion New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is getting the green treatment. ...READ»

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Humility, Your Personal Brand and Success

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all my Irish (and would be Irish) friends – especially my wonderful wife Cathy. Positive personal impact is one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want ...READ»

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How Innovations from Developing Nations Trickle-Up to the West

A funny thing has happened on the way to globalization: Innovation now trickles up from emerging to advanced economies. And it may be the way of the future.READ»

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NHL's Winter Classic At Wrigley Scores In The TV Ratings

Usually, a televised hockey game is like a Dennis Kucinich presidential campaign: a low-scoring affair not worthy of further examination. But last week's Winter Classic at Wrigley Field was a hit, and an intriguing one at that.READ»

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Marketing Lessons From The Frozen Confines Of Wrigley Field

The NHL has been around longer then the NFL, NBA, and NASCAR, but it's nowhere near the juggernaut that they are. So you have to give the NHL a hand for yesterday's Winter Classic. Who can resist watching hockey on a baseball diamond?READ»

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TechWatch: Top Six Must-Have Gadgets for 2009

Facial recognition, multi-touch, online avatars, limited edition designs – 2009 tech gear promises to balloon your ego, enhance your style and even, occasionally, help you get something done. Here's some of the you-centric gear that Thursday's PepCom show at Manhattan's Hammerstein Ballroom had on display.READ»

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Selling Wine the Web 2.0 Way

Fast Interview: Gary Vaynerchuk, one of the most successful personal branders on the new media frontier, grew his family business from $4 million in sales to $50 million. Here he talks about the power of social media and Web TV for building business and, you guessed it, your personal brand.READ»

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Are Those Rebate Checks Helping?

How one website tracks the impact of George Bush's stimulus package.READ»

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Star Power: Dr. Andrews' Patient List is a Veritable Who's Who of Sports

Andrews has treated thousands of athletes in his 35-year career. How many of the 88 Hall of Famers, all-stars, and up-and-comers do you recognize?READ»

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The Most Valuable Player in Sports is ... this Doctor

James Andrews has become a hidden force in sports -- rescuing careers, changing the outcome of games, and making billions for stars and teams -- by mending the world's best athletes (like the 62 pros on the previous pages) and driving medical innovation.READ»

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Are Those Rebate Checks Helping?

How one website tracks the impact of George Bush's stimulus package.READ»

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The Buffet Put

Señor, señor, can you tell me where we're headin'? Lincoln County Road or Armageddon? Seems like I been down this way before. Is there any truth in that, señor? Bob Dylan -- Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power) OK, so I ...READ»

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Sports Business: The Future of Tickets

An article in today's Arizona Republic refreshed my memory about a cool start-up I heard about last year that hosts an online exchange of futures-like contracts for major sporting events. The site, yoonew.com, allows sports fans to ...READ»

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Careers: Bank of America Hires an Avatar

When I get a warm and fuzzy feeling about a bank it's usually because I'm watching a tearjerker TV commercial. Some bank has rebuilt a blighted neighborhood or loaned an underprivileged mom the dough to build a bakery. Until ...READ»

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Parsing Pentagram

One of Pentagram's design partners explores his design philosophy, practice, and process.READ»