Before the start of the NFL season, Eric Gillin, editor of Esquire.com, compared this year's New England Patriots to Communist China. At the time, he focused mainly on positives, including the team's enormous potential and the "for ...READ»
In my last post, I praised the NFL for providing fans with the best possible product. One week later, it seems that I may need to revise that statement. If the New England Patriots really cheated, the fallout might be worse than ...READ»
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»
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»
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»
Doug Blevins has taught some of the best kickers in the NFL how to achieve and maintain peak performance -- even though he's never kicked a football (or even walked). Sometimes those who can't really do teach.READ»
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»
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»
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»
I enjoy being a journalist, but there are jobs I could imagine that would be even more compelling. I once thought it would be cool to go around the country convincing people not to go to law school. But now I've perhaps discovered my ...READ»
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»
The morning after Super Bowl Sunday, the buzz is usually about the commercials, which cost a record $2.3 million. This year's commercials, by most accounts, seem to have fallen flat. The Super Bowl may have been filled with ads about ...READ»
Five of the fifteen games on the major league baseball schedule today are rained out (so far). A week ago, the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Indians had a four-game series snowed out. And according to Billy-Ball, a daily rundown ...READ»
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»
There has been some buzz this week about a new study conducted by Turnkey Sports and Entertainment. The 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index ranks the local brand strength of every team, from 1-122, in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL.
The ...READ»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
