There’s a long history (going back to 1934 specifically for Wheaties) of athletes being recognized on cereal boxes, and we’ve seen that in multiple countries. It’s more unusual to see that for media figures, though. But that’s what ESPN is doing with a particular new promotion for College GameDay this week. Click here to read the story at awfulannouncing.com. Discussion
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Buoy, a sea troll partly inspired by the famous Fremont Troll sculpture in Seattle, debuted before the Kraken played the Vancouver Canucks in a preseason game at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday and soon will appear in spots all over town. Click here to read the story at seattletimes.com. Discussion
With the release of Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam this Friday, and DC Films head Walter Hamada quietly ending his tenure in the coming days, DC is charting into truly unknown territory. Click here to read the story at hollywoodreporter.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Is DC a brand? How would you compare DC to Marvel
The NBA’s new app is proof that TikTok continues to exert its influence on the world of entertainment programming. The sports-focused offering is clearly designed to appeal to the younger generation, offering vertical video and user-specific, “social-style” content that could help drive Gen Z interest and keep consumers engaged on
Walt Disney’s convoluted flow chart of revenue streams is getting a new addition. Earlier this month, Disney released the first batch of trading cards from its upcoming game, “Lorcana,” and they’re already fetching $2k+ on the resale market, per Polygon. Click here to read the story at thehustle.co. Discussion Questions:
Stephen Curry is a business mogul. From cryptocurrency to television shows, the Warriors star has amassed a fortune near $160 million according to celebritynetworth.com. Click here to read the story at si.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Are athletes like Steph Curry a brand? What is a business mogul? What
The end of Serena Williams’ glittering tennis career will have little to no impact on the American’s brand value and her earnings from endorsements could even surge post-retirement, industry experts told Reuters. Click here to read the story at reuters.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Is Serena Williams a
Disney is exploring a membership program in the style of Amazon Prime, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The program could offer various exclusive perks, discounts, and other enticements for subscribers to spend more money on Disney products and services. Click here to read the story at theverge.com. Discussion
Serena Williams has announced that she is retiring from tennis after the U.S. Open, but the sports legend has more than enough business ventures to keep her busy — and wealthy — after she steps off the court for the last time. Click here to read the story at dailymail.co.uk.