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2023 Super Bowl Commercials: The Reward is in the Risk
The Super Bowl is a perfect example of how great of an impact brand advertising has on sports. While advertisers typically struggle to hold an audience, the Super Bowl is their once-a-year jackpot. Brands that secure an ad spot will net a massive audience who is genuinely invested in the commercials’ entertainment value. Super Bowl
Sportsbooks Spending Billions Yearly On Marketing
If you’ve watched a sports game recently, you’ve probably watched a sportsbook advertisement, too. What started with sportsbooks running commercials during games has evolved into massive partnerships with leagues, teams, and even players. The sports betting industry is changing the sports landscape by bringing fans new ways to watch the game. As these companies continue
How the NIL has Broadened Horizons for Elite Gymnasts
Before the NCAA’s 2021 NIL ruling, elite gymnasts were forced to choose between training for the Olympics and competing at a collegiate level. Now that athletes can be compensated for their name, image, and likeness, talented athletes who have dedicated most of their lives to gymnastics can finally partake in both. In addition to eliminating
Social Media for Athletes: Balancing Performance with Personal Brand
Athlete Social Media Strategy Starts With Performance Much has changed since the 80s, when John McEnroe never lost sleep over internet trolls, and Michael Jordan never agonized over an unflattering Instagram Reel. It’s 2023 now, and for better or worse, the media landscape has changed dramatically. With social media pressure at an all-time high, athletes
Saudi Arabia Investing Billions of Dollars in Sports
Saudi Arabia, with its borders recently opened to tourism, has implemented the Saudi Vision 2030, an economic and social reform blueprint that is opening up the country to the world. The sports industry is one of the vital aspects of Saudi Vision 2030. The country’s idea to pursue sports did not come overnight; it materialized
NFL Playoff Preview
2022-23 NFL Playoff Preview The college football season came to an end this past week, allowing football fans to turn their focus to the upcoming NFL playoffs and Super Bowl LVII. Fans may notice something different about the big game this year, as Apple Music will replace Pepsi as the sponsor of the Super Bowl
Sneaker Culture: How Athletic Footwear Became Self-Expression
Many professional sports leagues now allow athletes to develop and wear custom athletic footwear to convey a message. Thanks to rule changes in recent years, the NFL, NBA, and MLB are giving their players a chance to express what they are passionate about. This shift in approach to self-expression began during the 2018 NBA season
New Year Fitness Goals: How to Start & Stick to Your Workout Plan
Many people make New Year’s Resolutions for self-improvement. But whether it’s eating cleaner, joining a gym, or increasing productivity, their efforts tend to diminish as the year unfolds. Like so many others around the world, my New Year’s resolution in 2023 is to work out more. I plan to take a big leap into a whole
LIV Golf News: Changing the Golf Landscape
In recent news on LIV Golf: On October 19th, the PGA TOUR announced a new plan that will look to keep them on the same playing field as LIV Golf, a newly founded league that rivals the PGA Tour. Jay Monahan, PGA TOUR Commissioner, announced that they are elevating four additional events throughout the season
Brittany Weiss: The CrossFit Star’s Rise to the Top
Making a name for herself in the CrossFit industry and competing at her best level yet, Brittany Weiss is someone to keep your eye on. Born in North Carolina, Brittany Weiss spent much of her young life as a gymnast. Weiss fell in love with the sport at a young age and enjoyed 16 years