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OPINION: Brand Values and Messaging Must Be Backed Up By Action

The concept of brand identity has long been at the forefront of modern marketing practice. The most successful brands in today’s market differentiate themselves from competitors by clearly identifying and holding to a set of established values. A company’s ability to maintain success and customer loyalty is often defined by how well it sticks to

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The New Way of Partnerships

Brands and companies have been partnering with athletes for as long as I can remember. A partnership is a way for the fans of these athletes to associate themselves with a product or a brand. This will hopefully generate more interaction with the brand’s website or even generate more sales. Typically, these partnership deals involve a

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In the Zone: How Your Mind Helps Your Body

The concept of mindfulness has taken on a mind of its own. The trendy buzzword is getting a lot of buzz in the fields of psychology and education and most recently, the world of sports. The practice of mindfulness might just be what you need to gain the extra edge you seek. The difference between

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The Importance of Asians in Sports

When people think of professional athletes, many marvel at the ideas of superstars such as Lebron James, Tom Brady, and Serena Williams. However, as with any industry representation matters. When the opportunity arises for an Asian athlete to gain widespread mainstream attention and social media virality, those athletes must set an example for the billions

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Esports Betting: Market Growth, Risks & Regulatory Challenges

Gambling in eSports has gotten out of control and could get even worse without proper regulations. There are two forms of eSports betting: cash betting on professional eSports games and skin betting. The first gambling companies to enter into eSports already had a foothold in the traditional sports industry. After noticing the exponential rise in

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The Power of the Athlete Podcast

Podcasts have become a very powerful medium by which to convey information and let people get to know you. They are great ways to make a connection and cultivate a relationship with potential fans and followers. Podcasts are quickly gaining more power with increased popularity. Over 51% of U.S. consumers over 12 years old listen

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The Possibilities Clubhouse Gives to Athletes

In a “pre-COVID” world, real-life conversations were perhaps one of the best aspects of life that were taken for granted. With people remaining indoors and “in-person” activities put to a halt. Online services such as gaming, video streaming, and podcasting began to gain popularity. While podcasting began to rise among various celebrities, influencers, and athletes.

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Youth Sports Specialization: Single-Sport vs Multi-Sport Training

Youth sport is fundamentally bound by ethical issues that are multiplied as parents become increasingly involved in the athletic lives of their kids. The cost of youth sports is continuing to rise and is compounded by a significant number of hidden costs. This includes gas money, hotel charges, and restaurant fees that parents are supposed

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The Sports Betting Industry is Here to Stay

Many of the Super Bowl’s most notorious annual advertisers opted out of a TV spot for this year’s game, keeping in line with an overall fan experience that felt anything but normal. Instead of traditional brand heavyweights like Coke, Pepsi, and the Anheuser-Busch giants dominating commercial airtime, some fresh faces chose to enter the picture

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