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Absen and Trans-Lux Corporation Create Stunning 4K Display for The New Jersey Devils
In the NHL, companies are finding ways to make their live events more interactive. For the New Jersey Devils, that came in the form of a brand new, 4K LED scoreboard. In a collaboration between Absen and Trans-Lux Corporation, the new scoreboard produces 29 million pixels, and measures more than 49-feet wide and 27-feet tall….
Tech Innovations in Watching and Playing Sports Debut at Japanese Expo
Coming off their best Winter Olympics yet, the Sports Business Expo Tokyo is giving Japan another reason to get excited about sports. Numerous companies exhibited new technologies like AI and VR aiming to better train athletes who hope to win big in Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. AI firms like Lightz Inc., demonstrated volleyball simulations…
Watch: Weinstein Co. To File for Bankruptcy
The film studio, founded by Harvey Weinstein, announced the news on Sunday. Two weeks earlier, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a lawsuit against the studio for sexual harassment. The Wall Street Journal reported the studio is preparing for bankruptcy in the coming days. Maria Contreras-Sweet and billionaire Ron Burkle are leading the bankruptcy…
Skiing and Snowboarding: The New Stadium Sports?
The arrival of the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang has ignited a global interest in winter sports. With revenues coming in from sponsorships and tournament prize money, winter sports have been an overlooked and underestimated money maker in the global sporting world—from both an industry and athlete perspective. To accommodate to the immense crowds in a…
Watch: Vox Media to Lay Off 5 Percent of Employees
The digital media company is set to fire 50 staffers as it moves away from its push for native social video. The cuts were announced on Wednesday by Jim Bankoff, Vox Media’s CEO. As a result of our decision to wind down certain initiatives, we’ll be saying goodbye to some of our talented colleagues who…
Watch: U.S. Earns First-Ever Gold Medal in Cross-Country Skiing
The two-person relay event was won by U.S. cross-country skiers Kikkan Randal and Jessica Diggins on Wednesday morning. Randall crossed the finish line before Diggins, who beat Swede competitor Stina Nilsson at the finish line by 19 seconds. Jessica Diggins, (Time) The last time the U.S. won a medal in cross-country skiing was 42 years…
Listen: Roberto Balestrini’s FootGolf Is Coming to Disney World
On today’s podcast, I speak with Roberto Balestrini, the Founder of the American FootGolf League. We discuss the rapid growth of footgolf in the U.S., the family-centric possibilities, how it integrates seamlessly with existing properties, and the reason Roberto won’t play footgolf with Lionel Messi. (It’s not why you think.) For more information on…
Listen: Is Sports Tech Taking Away From The Fundamentals?
It’s no mystery that technology has virtually entwined itself into every aspect of our lives and sports is no exception. Of course, when something as significant as this evolves in the industry, the only option is to grow with it or eventually get left behind. With that being said, today’s modern sports are faster…
Listen: Transforming the Stadium Experience with Taylor Baird
On today’s podcast, we chat with Taylor Baird from Legends. We discuss the phenomenal changes that technology is bringing to the sporting experience, how the evolving social aspect of sports entertainment is changing the actual architecture of stadiums, and how organizations like Legends are transforming the stadium experience for fans. For more information on…
Watch: Entrepreneurs are stepping in to provide obscure Olympic equipment
Though companies like Samsung and Under Armour provide some Olympic essentials, the niche equipment can be hard to find. Now, former athletes in obscure Winter Olympics sports are providing an entire sport with its equipment. Using algorithms, sensors, and a professional’s eye, products from curling shoes to ski wax are keeping athletes competitive. With many…
Halos: An Argument In Branding Over Safety?
One of the hottest topics both dominating and dividing Formula 1 racing this year has been the new mandatory halo safety devices installed on racecars for the benefit of protecting drivers from head injuries. The Halo is a cockpit protection device installed in the front of the car and stretching around the driver to shield…
Listen: Esports and Fan Viewing Trends with Logan Dickinson
We’re joined by an exciting guest today as Logan Dickinson is on the show from the Boston Celtics! We discuss the rise in popularity of streaming services and how it is both an advantage and disadvantage to the Sports industry. Also, we talk about the insurgence of e-gaming and how it’s led the NBA…
Watch: The Al-Wakrah Stadium Is Close To Completion
The Qatar World Cup venue will be finished by the end of 2018 The Al-Wakrah Stadium has a compacity of 40,000 with a price tag of $575 million. The stadium will be used during the World Cup for games up to and including quarter-finals. Once completed, 2022 World Cup officials will trial the stadium with…
Watch: The Cleveland Browns Attendance Dips To A Record Low
The NFL’s Cleveland Browns average attendance last year was 63,883, the lowest since the team came back to Cleveland in 1999. It’s the fourth straight year of declining attendance since 2013, when they averaged 71,242 at home. The numbers might actually be worse, as the Browns count attendance by tickets sold rather than butts in…
Watch: Serena Williams to be Lincoln brand ambassador
Tennis superstar Serena Williams is switching her Aston Martin out for a Lincoln. She will star in a series of Lincoln ads focusing on her busy life as a pro athlete, recent mom, and businesswoman. When announcing her new partnership with the brand, Williams said her first car was a Lincoln Navigator she named “Ginger.”…
Houston’s Astrodome gets a $105M Facelift
One of Houston’s historical landmarks is getting a renovation. Dubbed “The Eighth Wonder Of The World” at one time, the Astrodome was home to Houston’s baseball team, the Houston Astros. Since its doors were shuttered in 2009, there have been multiple proposals regarding how to use the space, and now construction will begin later this…
Comcast Reopens Bid for Fox, Interrupting an Ongoing Deal with Disney
Although 21st Century Fox Inc. had accepted Walt Disney Co.’s $52 billion deal, Comcast Co. reemerged as a competitor for buying the entertainment corporation. Last year, Comcast, then focusing the European-based Sky PLC, lost to Disney on capturing Fox. Citing concerns on the pressures that the US cable industry faces, analysts say Europe is highly…
Watch: LeBron James Wants To Revive The Spirit Of The 90’s Film “House Party”
SpringHill Entertainment, Founded by LeBron James and longtime friend Maverick Carter, has announced plans for a remake of the 1990’s classic film “House Party” It will be SpringHill Entertainment’s first feature-length narrative film, with the screenplay being handled by “Atlanta” writers Stephen Glover and Jamal Olori. James’ version of “House Party” hopes to modernize the…
Courtyard by Marriott Teams up with FC Bayern For a New Sports Experience
A new experience is coming to Courtyard by Marriott. Marriott International has revealed that European football club FC Bayern and Courtyard are teaming up to become the official hotel partner for Germany’s most popular football club. The custom-built box has views of the football pitch inside Allianz Arena and is fitted with custom furnishings and…
Listen: Building Stronger Brand Partnerships with John Alper
On today’s podcast, we get to talk with John Alper, the Chief Sales Officer with the Frisco RoughRiders. We discuss some of the challenges in developing brand partnerships, the different entertainment expectations between the “Big 5” sports leagues and minor league franchises, and the changes that legalized sports gambling could bring to professional sports…
Listen: ESPN Is Developing A New App
ESPN is looking to take their game to the next level and provide streaming services to their audience. The popular sports network will be launching a sports live streaming app that will provide subscribers with access to thousands of live events. Robert Iger said, “Users will also enjoy an increasingly personalized experience as the…
NBC and Apple Partner for Olympic Coverage
With coverage of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics beginning February 8th, NBC and Apple have announced a partnership to bring original content to Apple users for tracking up-to-the-minute coverage of the games for the next two weeks. Located in the “For You” section of Apple News, feature videos, articles, infographics, and a selection of sources will…
Is the NFL Slower to Adapt Technology on Purpose?
It took an index card-inspired play review to kick the NFL into gear regarding its use of technology. While embracing new technology could put to bed the controversy of questionable calls, the NFL has taken its time to incorporate some of the advances. “I don’t think it’s crazy to say that, in a couple years,…
Watch: How NBC Is Making The Most Of A Bad Situation
NBC made millions from Super Bowl ads from Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and Hulu. But as the network tried to use the big game on Sunday night to promote its new shows it was also encouraging people to ditch live TV. All told, they streaming services most likely paid over $20 million on advertising encourage people…
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