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 […]
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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 […]
Levi’s® Stadium Mobile App Won’t Ruin Sports
By featured blogger Niral Patel You’re at Dodger Stadium, watching Zack Greinke throw another gem, one eye on your steaming Dodger Dog and the other on the mound. An older gentleman with wispy, white hair is intently scoring the game by hand in front of you while, to your left, […]
Temp Jobs Launch Careers in Sports
Roger Goodell wasn’t always a powerful NFL executive. He didn’t go from an Ivy League classroom straight into his Park Avenue corner office. And he didn’t always gross more than $40 million per year. Believe it or not, Goodell, back in 1982, was a low-paid NFL administrative intern. His smarts, […]
WWE Network Brought Wrestling Back
You remember the World Wrestling Federation, right? How could you forget? Hulk Hogan, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, Andre the Giant; the list of famous names from the WWF’s storied history goes on and on. Over the decades, the popularity of Vince McMahon’s professional wrestling company forced […]
SVC is Built on More Than Sports Media Buzzwords
by featured blogger Niral Patel You’ve never heard of Silver Chalice Ventures. But the buzzwords linked to companies like it are more than familiar—disruptive innovation, streaming services, digital distribution—to anyone that wants to work in sports media. Look out for this small but mighty company as sports media continues its […]
