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TMR Q&A: Jeffrey Pollack Talks Sports Startups and the Path to Business Success of Ones Basketball League

TMR Editorial Staff — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:13:06 +0000

In mid July, Ones Basketball League, the brainchild of Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, will bring together 22 athletes who won regional competitions to see who may be the best one-on-one player in the country. McGrady, who came up with the concept and self-funded what has been called a bit of a “Beta” or “Popup” season, has been given great credit for seeing an opportunity that existed as a bit of blue ocean in a crowded basketball space, and has literally run with it to great buzz and recognition since launching the prototype in March. One other thing the … Continued

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ROSTER MOVES (Apr 2020)

TMR Editorial Staff — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:28:30 +0000

Apr 2020 staff moves and industry news in one spot — updated as they happen, so make sure you check back throughout the month. For COVID-19 coronavirus-specific impact on leagues and properties, please head to our COVID-19 Status Tracker here PEOPLE Rachel Jacobson introduced as new President of Drone Racing League. John McDonough has been released from his role as President & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, while VP & Alternate NHL Governor, Danny Wirtz, has been named interim President and will lead the search for McDonough’s replacement. Mike Waddell named new team President and Alternate ECHL Governor by the … Continued

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ROSTER MOVES (Feb 2020)

TMR Editorial Staff — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 12:00:23 +0000

Feb 2020 staff moves and industry news in one spot — updated as they happen, so make sure you check back throughout the month. PEOPLE Lisa Baird named Commissioner, National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) from CMO, New York Public Radio; search conducted with Nolan Partners Janene Ingram, joins Wood Family Foundation as Director, Pitch In Program Katie Lavin named VP, Marketing, at National Lacrosse League Major League Baseball announced multiple moves and hires: Joe Torre moves from Chief Baseball Officer to Special Assistant to the Commissioner Morgan Sword promoted to EVP, Baseball Economics & Operations Chris Young promoted to SVP, … Continued

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ROSTER MOVES (Jan 2020)

TMR Editorial Staff — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:00:20 +0000

Jan 2020 staff moves and industry news in one spot — updated as they happen, so make sure you check back throughout the month. PEOPLE USGA promotes Craig Annis to Chief Brand Officer, from Managing Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications. Artie Bayes hired by National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) as Manager of the NBPA’s Off The Court (OTC) Program, from Manager, Alumni & Player Relations, Madison Square Garden. Amanda Duffy is stepping down as NWSL President on Feb 15, 2020, to become EVP, Orlando Pride, heading both the front office and technical staffs. The NWSL continues to conduct their … Continued

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FTP: NHL FCI dataset is COMPLETE! Plus: Mariners flex; social issue QBs; and revenue ideas to combat shifting consumption

Chris Hartweg — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:00:28 +0000

From the Publisher… So much great stuff going on at Team Marketing Report! Here’s a look at what’s up: Latest fancentric TMR Insider content 2019-20 NHL Fan Cost Index® is live — that makes 113 FCIs available Why the Mariners are the first MLB team to flex their season tickets John Balkam (Third Win Group) explains how athletes and artists are “Quarterbacking” big social issues Mike Murphy tells us how sponsorships can counteract attendance issues Get a ROSTER MOVES double-dip with Oct and Nov (to date) SportsSponsor FactBook™ developments Have you checked out your team, brand, league, agency or service company … Continued

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ROSTER MOVES (Oct 2019)

TMR Editorial Staff — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:27:54 +0000

Keeping track of staff moves and industry news for you all in one spot. Heads up that we add new Moves as they happen, so make sure you check back throughout the month. PEOPLE Greg Bader promoted to SVP, Administration & Experience, Baltimore Orioles; Bader was also named to the Orioles’ newly formed senior management team reporting to John Angelos, EVP (link) Chaim Bloom hired as Boston Red Sox new Chief Baseball Officer from SVP, Baseball Operations at the MLB Tampa Bay Rays; in addition, the team promotes Assistant GM Brian O’Halloran to GM (link) Paul Boe named President, … Continued

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ROSTER MOVES (Sep 2019)

TMR Editorial Staff — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:00:05 +0000

Keeping track of staff moves and industry news for you all in one spot. Heads up that we add new Moves as they happen, so make sure you check back throughout each month. PEOPLE Kevyn Adams promoted to SVP, Business Administration, Buffalo Sabres, from GM of Pegula Sports & Entertainment’s LECOM Harborcenter (link) Ethan Brown named SVP, Marketing & Community Relations, New York Islanders, from VP, Marketing & Brand, Indiana Pacers Michener Chandlee hired as CFO, Fanatics, from Chief Risk Officer at Nike Hymie Elhai elevated to President, New York Jets, from SVP & General Counsel (link) Brian Friedman … Continued

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ROSTER MOVES (August 2019)

TMR Editorial Staff — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:20:51 +0000

Heads up that we add new Moves throughout the month, as they happen, so make sure you check back. Have a tip to share or an announcement we should feature? Email us HERE. PEOPLE Jessica Berman named Deputy Commissioner & EVP, Business Affairs, at National Lacrosse League (NLL) from Vice President, Community Development, Culture & Growth/Executive Director, NHL Foundation at National Hockey League (NHL) (link) Rob Carolla tabbed Director, Communications & Media Relations for the Dallas Renegades, from Director, Communications for College Football 150th Anniversary Stefanie Clemons named Chief Financial Officer of the Cleveland Cavaliers, from CFO at Ross … Continued

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FTP: Summer Here, Summer There

Chris Hartweg — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:01:12 +0000

From the Publisher… Welcome to our July TMR Insider! New fancentric content includes: Shawn Sullivan explains why Micro Is Good – For Measuring Fan Engagement Kevin Adler on Purposeful Cause Marketing Our exclusive Q&A with XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck A look at How the Chicago Red Stars Capitalized on USWNT’s World Cup Win TMR checks in with reports from… XFL St. Louis Showcase Chicago Bears Training Camp SeatGeek Stadium Hosting World Cup Welcome Back July Roster Moves If you’re new to TMR, don’t forget to take a look back over our last issue, Jun 2019 (Vol 31, Issue 4), or any of … Continued

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TMR Q&A: Oliver Luck, XFL Commissioner

Chris Hartweg — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:00:08 +0000

Saturday, July 13, at the Lou Fusz Training Center (and former St. Louis Rams Training Center) in Earth City, Mo., XFL execs and the XFL St. Louis coaching staff ran the league's eighth and final "XFL Showcase." Following the showcase and then a "Chalk Talk" with about 125 fans, Commissioner Oliver Luck sat down one-on-one with TMR. Below is our fancentric-focused conversation edited for clarity and length.

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