The XFL is back in 2023, its third iteration after trying to launch a spring football league two other times. Click here to read the story at espn.com. Discussion Questions: What is branding? Why is branding important in sports and entertainment? Why do you think branding might be particularly important to a new team
Two years and 32 designs later, the NHL Reverse Retro jerseys are here. The NHL and adidas unveiled the 2022-23 season jerseys on Thursday. Click here to read the story at nhl.com. Discussion Questions: What is a reverse retro jersey? What is product management? Why is product management important in
Sports merchandise giant Fanatics has struck a deal with the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Organising Committee and Team USA for merchandise, licensing and retail operations. Click here to read the story at sportspromedia.com. Discussion Questions: What is licensing? Why is licensing important to Fanatics? Why is licensing important to Team
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
NFL All Day, a digital collectible platform built by Dapper Labs, officially launches today as the league continues to develop its blockchain offering. Click here to read the story at yahoo.com. Discussion Questions: What are collectibles? What are digital collectibles? What are collectibles as it relates to the business of sports and
DC League of Super-Pets is giving four-pawed comic book fans and their humans some furry heroes of their own. Click here to read the story at hollywoodreporter.com. Discussion Questions: What is a “toy ready” film? Why do studies create toy ready films? Based on information from this story, would you describe
FIFA, one of the most popular video game franchises, will be renamed EA Sports FC after the game’s publisher, Electronic Arts Inc., failed to reach a new licensing agreement with the world soccer governing body of the same name. Click here to read the story at fortune.com. Discussion Questions: What is licensing?
StatusPro announced that its NFL Pro Era will debut this fall on virtual reality headsets as the first officially licensed NFL VR title. Miami-based StatusPro is a sports technology and gaming company that uses real-time player data to create authentic extended reality experiences. Click here to read the story at venturebeat.com.
A Super Nintendo World is coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023, the theme park shared with Travel + Leisure. The park will be the first of its kind in the United States. Click here to read the story at travelandleisure.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Is Nintendo a brand?
At this point, it’s more of a shock if someone does not know about Paige Bueckers. The sophomore UConn women’s basketball star has become a must-see on and off the court. Click here to read the story at ctinsider.com. Discussion Questions: Who is Paige Bueckers? What is NIL? How do collegiate