Tag: sports business
BCS: Bigotry, Corruption, and Scandal
In the same way the National Championship matchup is a result of the BCS, so is the system itself: Bigotry, Corruption, and Scandal. BCS Executives and Bowl Directors make up the narcissistic clan praising the system paying their six-figure salary, while neglecting the wishes of college football fans, disregarding the financial burden placed on teams, and rationalizing stagnant popularity.
The NBA scores more than $100 million in new full-season ticket sales
The Lebron James decision, NBA finals ratings, and 2010 draft class have all led to the NBA bringing in nearly $100 million in new, full-season ticket revenue.
The Future of Sports & Sports Business: Technology
Technology has come a long way since the advent of sports. When basketball was invented, you had zero chance of being able to watch it on television. When the first Super Bowl aired on television, you had zero chance of watching a video clip on your phone, or the internet. The HD came along and [...]
NFL & Comcast…reach a deal? What?
“When hell freezes over.” “When pigs fly.” “Only if you were the last man on earth.” “When the NFL and Comcast reach a TV deal” Apparently the NFL and Comcast are capitalists and in the business of making money (Who knew?!?). After a prolonged 3-year battle between the two sides, it appears as if the [...]
NYC Sports Business Networking Event
For those interested in sports business (Ha! why else would you be here?) it looks like there’s a good networking event coming up in NYC. More info from The Business of Sports, Event Name: NYC Sports Business Networking Event Date and Time: May 26, 2009 at 6:30PM Location: Galway Hooker, 7 East 36 St, New [...]
The Future of Sports & Sports Business: Communication
The “twit read round the world” occurred last week and was “tweeted” by Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva. For those who didn’t catch the insider info, In da locker room, snuck to post my twitt. We’re playing the Celtics, tie ball game at da half. Coach wants more toughness. I gotta step up. And apparently, [...]
