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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America. The game, which intersects elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong can be played indoors and outdoors and is popular among players of all ages and skill levels. As a result, there has been a growing business surrounding the sport of pickleball. One of the primary areas […]
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Is It Time to ‘Grow or Die’ for Streaming Juggernaut Netflix?
Streaming is a gigantic industry in 2021, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. However, a question remains — can legacy player Netflix continue on a healthy plateau to retain its current audience, or does it have to continue growing to survive and thrive? How will streaming platform competition be guided by investments in […]
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What Can We Learn from the First Active Esports League?
The fans remember the highlights but the franchises remember the technology, data, and inventions that powered their season. Host Tyler Kern sits down with the innovators, leaders and founders that are taking sports into the future. eSports has been growing in popularity, but a new concept takes it to a new level—combining physical activity […]
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AT&T Merges Media Assets With Discovery in Blockbuster Deal
(Bloomberg) — AT&T Inc. agreed to spin off its media operations in a deal with Discovery Inc. that will create a new entertainment company, merging assets ranging from CNN and HBO to HGTV and the Food Network. AT&T will receive $43 billion in cash, debt securities and debt retention, with AT&T shareholders getting stock representing […]
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DeGeest Holds Welding Competition for Area High School Students
On Friday, May 7 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m., Harrisburg High School and Tea Area High School welding students tested their skills at DeGeest Corporation as they competed for individual awards and the overall winning taking home rights to the traveling trophy. DeGeest Corporation has been working with each schools welding program throughout the 2019-2021 […]
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Inside the Largest Dedicated Esports Stadium in North America
The idea for an Esports Stadium came a few years ago, when the City of Arlington, Texas, commissioned a study to examine the popularity of esports. “What we found is this industry is exploding,” said Deputy City Manager Of Arlington Jim Parajon. The 100,000 square foot facility is the largest of its kind in North […]
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Living Live: Lifting Off at the Drone Champions League Drone Grand Prix Series
The pandemic has touched every corner of society, including live sporting events – but that hasn’t stopped the Drone Champions League from engaging in exciting eSports action. The league opted to move its Drone Grand Prix Series to a completely virtual format, meaning competitors, officials, talent and fans all needed avenues to interact with […]
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Enthusiastic and Trained Employees can Enhance Experiences and Drive Success in Physical Retail
In today’s retail landscape, big-box retailers are emphasizing the importance of their physical locations, even as the digital marketplace continues to expand. Stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart are not just maintaining their brick-and-mortar presence but are actively enhancing it with features like interactive elements and new store openings. This reassertion of the […]
The Coexistence of Big Box and Small Retail Relies on Synergistic Relationships
Despite being long time competitors, big box retailers and small local businesses can both coexist in ways that benefit the other. Of course, both retail formats are different but by maintaining their core business models, the two can bank and leverage their strengths and still be open to synergistic relationships. During an episode of […]
Introducing Machine to Machine (M2M) Marketing: The Next Frontier in Business Automation
As the landscape of business and technology continues to evolve, a novel concept is emerging that may soon redefine the traditional marketing framework: Machine to Machine (M2M) Marketing. This innovative approach could fundamentally transform how businesses interact, making it crucial to explore its implications and potential. The Rise of M2M Marketing M2M Marketing builds […]
Trending Soon: Solving Customers’ Needs and Creating Personalized Shopping Experiences is the Future of Retail
One way that brands can enhance customer loyalty and increase their sales is by leveraging the growing consumer desire for easy and personalized shopping experiences. In a recent segment of Experts Talk for a roundtable discussion on the present and future state of retail stores, Sarah Jarvis, a Retail Marketing and Loyalty Expert at […]