In late April, Mark Skirvin came to Andrew Mascharka with a job no one had tackled in at least eight years. Click here to read the story at indystar.com. Discussion Questions: Why is a quality product important in the business of sports and entertainment? What makes a quality product in
Nintendo fans will soon be able to step into a world of augmented reality and team up with Mario himself as Universal Studios Hollywood revealed its latest Super Nintendo World ride details this week, which the park shared with Travel + Leisure. Click here to read the story at travelandleisure.com. Discussion
Chipotle this week unveiled a new mixed-reality ad with the Colorado Avalanche NHL team, according to details shared with Marketing Dive. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions: What is advertising? What is a virtual advertisement? According to your textbook (The Business of Sports & Entertainment), what
While the Buffalo Sabres were playing the New Jersey Devils, their digital avatars were mimicking each move in virtual reality. Strap on the VR goggles. Touch a button, and you’re watching the game through the eyes of a skater heading in for a shot. Click here to read the story at espn.com. Discussion
An iPhone rested on a tripod in front of Suite 225, pointed toward the ice where one could tap any of the Devils or Sabres skating in the Prudential Center last Thursday night and see just how fast they were moving. Shot speeds, time on ice and heat maps were easily accessible,
The United States Football League’s first season is kicking off and fans can expect some new innovative technologies to enhance the experience of watching the game on television. Click here to read the story at foxnews.com. Discussion Questions: What is a product? Is the USFL a product? What is innovation? Why
Technology continues to revolutionize sports, whether experienced on the field or viewed from the couch, and innovations from these 10 companies are altering playing fields from little leagues to the majors. Fanatics entered the trading card business with a deal that for the first time offers a piece of the
For decades, the world’s biggest professional wrestling organization had sold its premium live events like Wrestlemania and SummerSlam on a pay-per-view (PPV) basis via cable and satellite television providers. Click here to read the story at sportspromedia.com. Discussion Questions: What is an industry pioneer? What is technology? According to this
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka popped up from the team bench, and before I knew it, he was blocking my view. Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was close enough for me to see his Cole Haan shoes, and I saw a Lance Stephenson 3-pointer from an angle I’d never
Team USA is suiting up for the 2022 Winter Olympics (starting February 3rd on NBC and Peacock) in the most innovative uniforms yet, the TODAY Show revealed on January 20. Ralph Lauren unveiled the official outfits athletes will be wearing during the opening ceremony — and it’s safe to say that Team USA will be taking