How Spotify is Taking Over Podcasting: Business Casual
On the “Secure the Bag” segment of Business Casual, host Daniel Litwin was joined by MarketScale’s Taylor Bagley to ponder a big question – is Spotify the platform to...
Bringing the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Museum into the Modern Era
In 2019, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Museum underwent a significant renovation that coincided with the 150th anniversary of the team, with designers and the organization setting out...
XFL Uniform Sponsorships and The Future of Sports Partnerships
In many respects, the professional sports teams of the United States are lagging behind when it comes to players acting as billboards-on-legs – overseas, soccer teams plaster sponsors across...
XFL’s Wild Rule Changes Aimed at Giving Football a Facelift
Fans taking in the action when the XFL kicks off on Feb. 8 may not recognize the game unfolding before them. The XFL’s rules will differ from the popular NCAA...
The NHL Winter Classic: What it Takes to Bring Outdoor Hockey to the South
Getting the site of the NHL’s southernmost-ever Winter Classic – the league’s annual outdoor hockey game that helps ring in the new year, of which the 2020 edition will...
What to Look For at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show 2019
Indianapolis, Indiana is home to one of the world’s most famous auto races each year, and this December it will host one of the racing industry’s signature business events. The...
What News To Expect at IAAPA Expo 2019
More than 1,000 leading amusement park and attraction industry companies will exhibit at IAAPA Expo 2019. The Orange County Convention Center will open on November 19 until 22 and...
IAAPA 2019 Preview: 3 Reasons to Attend
The attraction industry’s global association should have no problem attracting professionals to its flagship conference this November. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo returns to Orlando,...
For NHL Teams, A Chip Is Now More Valuable Than the Puck
*This story was originally published in January, 2019 Hockey is one of the fastest sports to play and watch. Unlike a football being thrown in the air or a neon...
Innovation Takes Center Stage: NRPA Conference 2019
Splash pads, swing sets, and slides oh my! The National Recreation and Park Association Conference this year was highlighted by the culmination of new interactive displays, software, services, and...
The Pitch: Connecting America Through Baseball and Pro AV
The National Pastime Baseball has been part of American society for generations. The national pastime is a staple in the country’s history, but its future may depend on its ability...
How Atlanta is Re-Writing the Playbook on Stadium Dining
The National Football League kicks off its 100th season Sept. 5, and a record number of fans are expected to pack stadiums to their capacities this Autumn. One of...
The Cost of Cord Cutting: How Cable Providers Plan to Adapt
Since the mid-1900s, cable television has been one of the main sources of entertainment for the masses. By 2012, 93 percent of homes in the United States had access...
Esports Is Rapidly Growing, and Atlanta Has A Lot To Do With It
More than 2,700 people lined up outside of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre donning various team jerseys and holding signs. Later on inside, loud cheers and chants of...
The Global Esports Awards Are Moving from London to Arlington’s Esports Stadium
Arlington has found another 1-up in the esports industry by landing the next Esports Awards ceremony for the city's massive esports stadium. The Esports Awards, a 3-year-old annual event that...
Activision Blizzard’s eSports League Is One Step Closer to Becoming Like Traditional Sports
Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch esports venture is one step closer to becoming a traditional sports league. Last year the video game maker launched the Overwatch League – a competitive esports league...
Riot Partners with Nielsen for eSports Monitoring
The companies confirmed that Nielsen will evaluate the League of Legends Championship Series in North America and the League of Legends European Championship, along with a select group of...
How the Seattle Seahawks Use Data to Win — On and Off the Field
The Seattle Seahawks have the NFL’s second-best winning percentage since 2012. One of the secrets to that success may lie within the team’s sports science department. Seattle has separated itself...
How a Luxury Watch Brand Became a Pioneering Force in Motorsport
In 1958, when Jack Heuer was 26, he participated in an automobile rally in his native Switzerland. He had just graduated from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich,...
Following Strong Second Year, NHL Execs See Big Future for Esports
NHL executives, including Commissioner Gary Bettman, are pleased with the first two years of the league’s esports endeavor. Now, there are high hopes for the future, which could include...
The Switch’s VP of Gaming Sees Esports Ahead of Traditional Sports in Key Areas
The Switch, a managed private cloud service provider for the broadcast media industry, is heading into esports. With a broadcast track record that includes events like the Superbowl and...
Rays to Explore Splitting Home Games Between Tampa and Montreal
Major League Baseball has given the Tampa Bay Rays permission to explore the possibility of becoming a two-city team, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at the owners' meeting in...
Intel’s Been Educating the Olympics Committee About the Potential of eSports
Intel has been helping the International Olympic Committee understand what this whole esports thing is, with a potential view to it becoming a recognised Olympic sport. Given the continued...
F1 Teams Are Split Over Talks on Budget Reform Delay
A split has emerged between Formula 1 teams as talks over the future of the sport reach a critical stage. Half the teams object to plans to postpone the finalisation...
Building the Nike of Esports: Meet the Female Founders Who Mastered the Art of...
Phil Knight was 24 years old when he started Blue Ribbon Sports, the company that would become Nike. Unlike Knight, who was an avid runner and sports enthusiast, Rachel...