More than Mascots: It’s Time to End Cultural Appropriation of Native Americans in Sports
The appropriation of Native American symbols has been par for the course in American sports. But many fans are saying it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Online Gambling Ad Spend is Bolstering the Local TV Market
With just over two years of a track record, few would challenge the advertising prowess of online sports betting, especially within the local TV industry.
With Fewer Fans at Stadiums, Brands are Shifting Their Sponsorship Strategies to Digital
Digital platforms have become the go-to opportunity for brands as they activate their sports partnerships, with social media a necessary activation component.
Brands Aren’t Sitting On the Sidelines: The Social Solidarity of Sports Sponsorships
MLB's recent decision to move the All-Star Game highlights how rights holders, brands and athletes are taking a stand on social and political issues.
The Case for Gender Equity in Sports
Women make up more than half of the U.S. population, but they are still fighting for equality in the world of sports.
The Changing Value of Sponsorship: 2021 Sports Marketing Trends
Learn how sponsorship value is evolving and why a clear understanding of ROI across channels and over time is a business imperative.
Global Sports Sponsorships are Shifting East and Growing into New Categories
An analysis of data from Nielsen Sports Sponsorglobe found that Chinese brands will be responsible for one-third of all growth in the global sponsorship market over the next decade.
Tops of 2020: Television
Nielsen released the top 10 shows on television for 2020. In all likelihood, the atypical nature of the year will be profound enough to drive permanent shifts in consumer behavior, including media consumption.
Sports Came Back, But SVOD and News Have Stolen Viewing Share
News about the pandemic, rising instances of social injustice and a presidential election have all stolen share from live sports, as has the rise of subscription video on-demand content.
Quarterbacking Positive Change Through Sports
Leveraging their visibility, many professional athletes have taken a leading role in amplifying Black Lives Matter protests and speaking out about racism and police brutality. But it’s not just the athletes who are passionate about the movement: Fans are too.