Serena Williams celebrated her 20th year in professional tennis with 53 victories, $10.5 million in winnings, three Grand Slam titles, and countless rounds of applause from adoring fans. Fierce dominance made Serena’s 2015 one for the ages—number one by a mile in the WTA ranking and the highest on-court earner […]
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The Marathon Business
Months of training, buckets of sweat and tears, along with strains, pulls, and calluses, all precede marathon day. Despite the grueling nature of long-distance races, we can’t get enough of them. To suggest long-distance road races—marathons, half-marathons, 8Ks, and 5Ks—are popular would be an understatement. According to Fortune, “There were […]
Mastering Salary Negotiations
Outfielder Jason Heyward reportedly left about $16 million on the negotiating table by choosing the Cubs over the Nats and Cardinals this past offseason. An exception to the rule, if there ever was one. Fact: you and your favorite athlete want to make more money. Getting the dollars you want—from […]
Boston is the Real Title Town
Boston, Massachusetts, goes by many names—Beantown, The City on a Hill, America’s Walking City, and The Cradle of Liberty, to name a few. But, above all else, sports fans should know Boston as TitleTown; dozens of major professional sports championships make it an apt nickname. Cities across America describe themselves […]
Why Sports Needs Art Directors
In a world of Instagram filters, iPhone favorites, and Facebook uploads, graphic art feels kind of like lost art. But don’t lose hope; artistry isn’t dead. Designers and artists are creating visual aids all around us, making everything we consume just a bit more pleasing to the eye. Sports, rapidly […]
The Real Face of ESPN, John Skipper
You know ESPN’s stable of personalities—people like Mike Greenberg, Bob Ley, Chris Mortensen, Adam Schefter, Michael Wilbon, and, of course, Chris “Back-Back-Back-Back-Back” Berman blanket the family of ESPN networks. The headliners of popular shows like SportsCenter, Mike, and Mike in the Morning, Pardon the Interruption, and Monday Night Countdown talk […]
NFL and Yahoo! Play Well Together
It’s no secret that the National Football League is protective of its shield. The strength of the league’s brand and image is why the league office strictly enforces on-field uniform attire. It’s why players and coaches are often suspended for poor off-field decision-making even before courtroom proceedings are concluded. And […]
Press Conferences 101
Professional sports demand a mix of top athletes, overworked coaches, big ego front office executives, and a stir-the-pot media presence that connects fans to the action. The triad of athletes, coaches, and front office personnel is perfectly logical—play for today’s game, coach for this season, and build for long-term success. […]
Quitting a Job in Style
The most impassioned “I quit” stories rarely happen. Four-letter-laced resignations and Jerry Maguire-style walk-offs are best saved for the big screen. People do quit jobs, though. When you’re ready, how can you be sure it’s a good idea? Well, most of the time, it just feels right. Analyze your pro-con […]
Online Tickets Reinvented
Fans have bought game tickets online for well over a decade. In that time, online ticket buying has transformed from a novel concept into the best way to score live event tickets. It has grown into an essential part of the sports industry, both in primary and secondary markets. Ticket […]
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