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https://lnkd.in/gjNaGdpV Our first sports high is rapidly taking shape

The Game-Changing Story of the Pacers: From Bankruptcy to Glory Uncover the untold true stories behind the Pacers in this gripping book by the original owner. Learn how the team fought against bankruptcy in their pivotal game against Kentucky. A must-read for Pacers fans and sports enthusiasts alike. #PacersGlory #BankruptcySurvivors #GameChangingStory #TrueSportsStories #PacersNation #BasketballHistory #SportsBooks #IndianaSports #UnbelievableJourney #PacersFanatics

Check out my latest article for BVM Sports!

Come learn about what Ontario has to offer beginning tomorrow!

I watched the Iowa vs. LSU Women's basketball game last night (ratings would suggest that you may have as well). I believe it's safe to say that Women's sports are no longer the underdog! It was one of the most exciting college basketball games I've ever seen - men's or women's. I'm going to hit you with some stats real quick: ** Ampersand has more than 90% of all televised sports. ** More than 1,400 of those games are women's games & events. ** In 2023, Women’s sporting events accounted for more than 230M impressions - on National Networks alone (we've got a ton of regional nets as well). And this is before we even start talking about how Women's Sports and the excitement around them are having a profound and positive effect on our culture. Here's the net net (yes, pun intended)... If you're a marketer, and you're looking to align your brand with the rocket ship that is Women's Sports, Ampersand is best positioned to help you make that a reality. Ask me how.

The sports world lights up in the fall, from professional teams starting their seasons to local leagues kickstarting their teams. In Prince George's, you can join any of these exciting moments. Find the sports-centric activity for you: https://ow.ly/SBZy50Thkt5

Worthwhile long read in the FT about the changing ways younger sports fans are engaging, and what it means for sporting events, competitions, and business models. I also examine this evolving dynamic in Kingdom of Football. https://lnkd.in/gVAP6P-Q

Following Sportico’s 2024 Invest in Sports Los Angeles conference, Moelis’s Marcus Lollie shares some insights below into sports being an asset class and more about the sports industry. #sports #assetclass Click here to watch his full panel: https://bit.ly/3ySzeE0

A great discussion on the Sports Business Journal Sports Cities Rankings with two of the top 15 non-major league cities in attendance! Great discussion about growth, managing growth, and finding the markets that fit your destination.