Sports Are Back to Save the Ad World
In case you missed this memo while watching CNN bash President Trump in every story or opting for Fox News’ overt love for the President in every story, let me remind you that SPORTS MATTER. They mater because they generate revenue. They generate jobs. They generate passion. Now with the return of the National Football […]
Playoff Ratings – The Tale of Two Bays
Okay, so where am I? I just finished refereeing the kids in our belated Father’s Day trip to see Finding Dory. Better than the first installment (Finding Nemo), the family movie was just the trick to soften stubbornness and unite the already close clan we are. Media bonds the family. All you have to do […]
MGS Chat: Kobe Bryant
On the occasion of Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement, I was able to do a sit down with arguably the greatest Laker of all-time and top ten NBA legend… MEDIA GUY: You said in the past you didn’t want a farewell tour when you retire. Now that you have announced you’re going to retire at the […]
MGS Chat: Mitch Kupchak
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke to reporters from his office on Wednesday morning, discussing both Tuesday’s draft lottery and the team’s ongoing coaching search. On receiving the seventh pick and if he thinks there is anyone in the draft who can change the face of the franchise at that spot: I wouldn’t say it […]
QUICK HITS: Uniform Advertising
The allure is there. The commercialization of sports. The money grab. The spontaneous dismissal of tradition. I’ve heard it all this week in response to the National Basketball Association’s announcement that they will soon sell advertising on their jersey—a move the league says could generate an additional $100 million. The outrage is borderline c
