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LSU-Iowa rematch averaged 12.3M viewers and peaked at 16.1M viewers - becoming the most watched college basketball game EVER on ESPN. What a night for our partners! That’s more than: • Every women's college basketball game ever • Every ESPN college basketball game ever • Every MLB game last season • Every NHL game last season • Every MLS game last season • Every NBA game last season except one • Every CFB regular season game last season except one

Love the innovation we continue to see in the jersey patch space - from the Charlotte Hornets partnering with a content creator brand to now Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PSE) placing a QR code-type patch of tech start-up company spokenote on the Indiana Pacers' jersey. The content and data collection opportunities emanating from this are significant: -spokenote will have versatility in activation as it can deliver customized content and/or promotions to fans in real time -spokenote and PSE can collect valuable data from fans around the world watching Pacers games on linear TV and streaming platforms -PSE can have player-specific content appear when a particular player's QR-code patch is scanned, thus enhancing storytelling while helping build a player's brand It'll be interesting to see the impact of this initiative and whether other clubs will follow suit. #sponsorshipactivation #sponsorshipmarketing #partnershipmarketing

This is exciting for the future of women's sports. This season has showcased several players achieving remarkable feats on the court. While Caitlin Clark of Iowa rightfully garners much attention, it's important not to overlook the performances of JuJu Watkins (USC), Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame), Angel Reese (LSU), Cameron Brink (Stanford), Paige Bueckers (UConn), and Aaliyah Edwards (UConn). These standout athletes aren't just making waves in the sport, they are also becoming pivotal role models for young girls aspiring to excel in basketball. They are also demonstrating to young boys that girls possess equal skill and prowess on the court. The growing popularity of women's basketball is undeniable. With more eyes tuned in, television networks are recognizing the value, leading to increased investments in broadcasting rights. And with this, heightened viewership translates into greater opportunities for companies to leverage advertisements during broadcasts. As the visibility and marketability of women's basketball continue to surge, the landscape of NIL agreements is evolving. Athletes, particularly those in the women's game, are positioned to benefit from more opportunities for sponsorships and endorsements. This upward trajectory also extends to the professional realm. With more interest and investment, a rise in pay scales within the WNBA should follow. #WomenInSports #BasketballExcellence

Warner Brothers Discovery and ESPN Strike 5-Year Deal for College Football Playoff Games In breaking news, Warner Brothers Discovery and ESPN have reached a monumental 5-year agreement for college football playoff broadcasts. Learn the details of this game-changing deal and its impact on fans and the sports industry. #CollegeFootballPlayoffs #WarnerBrothersDiscovery #ESPNDeal #SportsBroadcasting #GameChanger #FootballNews #SportsIndustry #SportsFans #BreakingNews #CollegeFootball

The CiviSocial Minute Give me a minute of your time, and I'll tell you how CiviSocial can improve your local government agency's social media. Today's inspiration is The Savannah Bananas, who redefined fan engagement in local minor league Baseball. By embracing creativity, humor, and constant interaction, they’ve built a loyal social following - larger than ANY MLB team! And they did this not with an expensive agency, but leaning into their existing team. That's what CiviSocial is all about. www.civisocial.com #localgovernment #cities #socialmedia

Did you know that all of our videos and our website www.Baseball-Connect.com can be translated into a multitude of different languages? Baseball is a global game; and often inside the industry we see large gaps in proficiency and general knowledge about baseball metrics and technologies in players or individuals from other countries. Imagine going your whole life playing the game of baseball one way, being evaluated one way; only to then get signed by a professional team and are now being evaluated using metrics and technologies of which you have never seen! That is why we here at Baseball Connect have worked hard to make sure that our free content can be consumed by anyone around the world, to give players, coaches and fans of the game all over the world a leg up in their baseball education! Check out this video below on how to translate any of our videos into different languages; and remember, the transcript for each video can be found directly below the video!

This article is a perfect follow-up to my last post about the disparity in NCAA payouts to men’s and women’s basketball teams during March Madness.

Stat Legend started from a simple idea after a bad summer baseball season. Make youth sports more fun. We know youth sports cards contributes more fun. We see it when kids get excited to open Stat Legend packs or design their cards. What can you do to make youth sports more fun? Not more winning. Not stronger. Not faster. Not better. More fun.

🏀 With the high school basketball season fast approaching, here’s a quick reminder about some important rule changes for 2024-2025! One of the biggest updates is the new rule on flopping—players could now receive a warning for faking a foul. This is just one of 12 updates approved by the NFHS to keep the game fair and fun. Check out the full list of changes and get ready for the season! 

Jason has a brilliant piece of advice for those getting started in their career: “you can’t end up where you want to be without knowing how to get there. For the most part, everyone in this industry is a bit of an oversharer when it comes to their craft. Ask someone who is doing the job you want what you need to know. This goes for tech and production. No job in this industry is as simple as it may look from the outside. Ask questions, pay attention to the answers. Especially when you are starting out, if you find yourself without an immediate task, go learn about some building blocks for where you want to go.”