The PGA Tour plans to create a series of lucrative, international tournaments that will offer guaranteed money to the world’s best players, Golfweek can reveal. Click here to read the story at golfweek.com. Discussion Questions: Why is a quality product important in sports? Based on information from this story, describe the PGA Read more…
The renewal of the NBA franchise’s deal with Rakuten, which first starred in 2017, will see the company continue as the Warriors’ official e-commerce partner, video-on-demand partner, and affiliate marketing partner. The original deal was reported to be worth US$20 million a year, one of the biggest patch deals in the NBA. Read more…
There’s something about mint toothpaste and orange juice that doesn’t mix. It’s sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), an ingredient that helps clean teeth but makes orange juice taste like you’ve done something worth apologizing for. The epitome of leaving a bad taste in your mouth. Click here to read the story Read more…
McDonald’s USA LLC is giving gamers an alternative to Thanksgiving by teaming with the FaZe Clan, the game-focused media platform, to host a “Friendsgaming” day on Nov. 20. Click here to read the story at nrn.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? What are the different types of promotion? How would Read more…
Burger King has partnered with Robinhood to give away Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin to members of its Royal Perks loyalty program when they spend $5 on the restaurant’s app. Click here to read the story at fortune.com. Discussion Questions: What is cryptocurrency? What is promotion? What are the different types of promotion? Read more…
Tech companies, subscription apps and e-commerce sites have for years used subtle tricks to nudge people toward a decision or purchase they might not otherwise make. There’s even a name for the tactics: dark patterns. Click here to read the story at nbcnews.com. Discussion Questions: What are “dark patterns”, as Read more…
I shared a story back in September about a man who discovered his very expensive LEGO set was missing a bag of pieces. The company’s response was so good I had to write about it. Click here to read the story at inc.com. Discussion Questions: What is customer service? Why Read more…
Adidas turns its game-clock back to the days of Jimmy Carter, disco balls and massive afros for a sneaker celebrating the launch of ESPN’s SportsCenter and the footwear giant’s own history. Click here to read the story at musebycli.o. Discussion Questions: What are industry trends? Why do you think brands Read more…
Chipotle is making its biggest push yet into professional sports with the multiyear NHL sponsorship, which builds on existing ties to the hockey world through a USA Hockey pact dating back to 2018. The NHL kicked off its regular season last month. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Read more…
Among film distribution executives in town, there’s a saying about Disney’s theatrical releases, in particular their Marvel titles: That they’re “five quad” movies. Click here to read the story at deadline.com. Discussion Questions: From an entertainment marketing perspective, what is a “tie-in”? How might the concept of tie-ins be illustrated Read more…