With sponsorship spending on endurance sports events exceeding the $108 million per year, its no wonder big business is sponsoring these events. The mid-to-high socio-economic class of endurance events participants attracts many brands to sponsor endurance events. Interestingly enough many of these big business brands are not the typical sporting brands one would expect to find. Would…
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Have Sports Analytics Reached Tipping Point?
In the off-season, the NBA’s Toronto Raptors installed a sophisticated six-camera motion tracking system that creates a steady stream of player data. This week, the very same Raptors traded Rudy Gay, who was openly critical of sports analytics. Coincidence? Most likely. However, it serves as a reminder to sports business and sponsorship professionals that a new era has officially “tipped…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 11.25.13 – 12.02.13
This week’s top news in #SportsBiz includes Andrew Luck and his not-so-typical endorsement deal with Klipsch. Other news includes Rivalry Week seeing a major increase in ticket prices, FIFA and Brazil experiencing a tragedy and a setback, apron advertising in the NBA, and Walmart advertising with Thanksgiving day football. Get your #SportsBiz fix below. Sports…
Samsung Enhances The NBA With New Partnership
In a recent deal with the NBA, Samsung has officially become the league’s tablet, handset, and television provider. The new multiyear deal is reported worth $100 million and will provide the NBA with an enhanced product on and off the court. Samsung’s other recent endorsements, including partnerships with Lebron James and Jay-Z, will likely work…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 09.02.13 – 09.09.13
This week’s Top News In #Sportsbiz includes the NFL RedZone as a perk for “The Membership Club” and the Jacksonville Jaguars creating “Stand United Fridays” to engage fans. Other news includes the Galaxy Gear being pre loaded with MyFitnessApp, Beaver Stadium attendance dropping, and MLB teams trash talking on Twitter. Get in and get your…