Sports Biz Rundown (3/23/2020 - 3/27/2020)
Nick Hayden
Founder of Explore ATX | Creating Linkedin content about innovation and tourism insights
The sports world is still at a standstill amongst a global pandemic. However, there is there is a strong transition ahead. Which will shape the habits of sports executives, fans, athletes, and all the individuals or businesses who depend on sporting events. No one is sure of the answer or timeline to what is happening. This presents us with a unique opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and help drive culture towards positivity through sports & entertainment.
The goal of Sports Biz Rundown is to give you a very concise rundown of what happened this week in the world of sports & entertainment. Providing you every Friday with the top sports biz new, events, careers, and more.
Sports Biz News
COVID-19 UPDATES
Statement from Olympic.org:
IN 124 YEARS, FROM THEIR REVIVAL BY PIERRE DE COUBERTIN UNTIL THIS WEEK’S DECISION TO POSTPONE THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN TOKYO FROM 2020 TO 2021, THE OLYMPIC GAMES HAD NEVER BEEN POSTPONED. BUT THE 20TH CENTURY’S TWO WORLD WARS LED SEVERAL EDITIONS TO BE CANCELLED. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE GAMES THAT WERE CAUGHT IN THE UPHEAVALS OF MODERN HISTORY.
(Michael Rubin on Twitter) Woke up in the middle of the night last week with idea of converting our@Fanatics factory in PA that makes official @MLB jerseys into a facility that makes much needed masks and gowns and then donating them to help fight this horrendous virus. This past weekend PA Governor @GovernorTomWolf and Attorney General @PAAttorneyGen each called me saying they desperately needed help getting masks and gowns to the frontline workers across PA.
LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL REBRAND
One day after the Rams unveiled their rebranded logo, the Chargers did the same Tuesday, releasing images of a slightly altered version of the team’s lightning bolt.
In a news release, the Chargers announced they were “relaunching what is very much an aspirational brand synonymous with sunshine, blue skies and a fun, carefree style of play dating back to the team’s AFL roots.” (Los Angeles Times)
The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled a brand-new logo and some familiar new colors ahead of a milestone season.
The Rams’ primary colors are royal blue and yellow again after the franchise's rebranding announcement, which was made Monday with rather less fanfare than the team originally hoped because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Yahoo Sports)
SPORTS MONEY
Steve Ballmer and LA Clippers have announced the purchase, through a third company, of the Forum in Inglewood, California. James Dolan, the CEO of MSG –which own the Forum — is selling the arena to Ballmer’s group, CAPSS LLC. for a whopping $400 million in cash. (Clutch Points)
As part of the #NBATogether $50 million commitment, the NBA and
@theNBPA are contributing $2 million to support ongoing coronavirus relief efforts globally and locally. Learn More: https://on.nba.com/2U8hDkk
Sports Biz Pod
Sports Biz Pod, a podcast covering sports business. Two episodes released per week. (On Tuesday) Featuring interviews with athletes, investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in sports & entertainment. (On Friday) Featuring commentary with special guests recapping the week of sports business news, events, and jobs. Produced by the Blue Wire podcast network. Affiliate of Sports Biz Group. www.sportsbizpod.com
Episodes released this week:
Sports Biz Events
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Sports Biz Careers
ENTRY-LEVEL
Showtime: 2020 Summer Intern- PR/Corporate Communications
Bleacher Report: Highlights Intern
MID-LEVEL
Facebook: Communications Associate, Sports Partnerships
CBS: HR Coordinator - Sports
SENIOR-LEVEL
NBA: Head of Email Marketing
WWE: Director, International Sales
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