The middle part of the 1990s took a major toll on the baseball card industry. All those ambitions of striking it rich off personal collections proved to be grossly overstated. The supply got out of hand, growing too large to keep pace with the anticipated values. There was also an Read more…
Back on November 12, Peloton posted a new holiday ad that lit the internet up like the Griswold’s house. If you can remember back that far, a husband presents his wife with the gift of a tech-enabled stationary bike, and she proceeds to document her journey embarking on the interactive fitness Read more…
The psychology of color as it relates to persuasion is one of the most interesting — and most controversial — aspects of marketing. The problem has always been depth of analysis. Color theory is a topic of complexity and nuance, but splashy infographics rarely go beyond See ‘n Say levels of Read more…
Some brands are acting quicker than others in terms of reopening dining rooms. Scott Murphy, president of Dunkin’ Americas, says Dunkin’ Brands is taking a conservative approach. Click here to read the story at qsrmagazine.com. Discussion Questions: How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted restaurant chains like Dunkin? How do you think brands like Read more…
Burger King has been leaning on its digital strategy to drive in-app orders during the pandemic as a way to protect employees from the general public and maintain most operations. This latest effort gives a nod of appreciation to those workers who have shown up to prepare and deliver meals, Read more…
As Major League Baseball works toward a resolution to have an 82-game season this year, minor-league baseball is preparing for its fate during the COVID-19 pandemic. When MLB announces a plan for the 2020 season, it appears the hammer will drop on MiLB. Click here to read the story at msn.com. Discussion Read more…
When you can’t do what you should be doing, what do you do? That’s the question Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason is asking as Frontier Field sits empty. “It’s really difficult,” Mason says. “What I would do for a 35-degree game right now with 500 people in the Read more…
While a few live sporting contests have resumed, for the most part, we are relying on old footage to scratch our sports itch. As we have noted, with no games, numerous teams, organizations and figures have done their part to keep fans enthused about their respective athletic endeavors in other Read more…
n Madison, the “Duck Pond” is a stadium where the hometown baseball team plays. The Madison Mallards play their home games at 2920 N. Sherman Ave in the stadium at Warner Park. But there’s so much more than baseball going on at the pond this summer. From princess night to Read more…
With no minor league baseball games to be played, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are getting creative and diving into the hospitality business. The team, the Class AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins that plays in the Southern League, listed Blue Wahoos Stadium on Airbnb, starting at $1,500 a night (plus Read more…