Music fans responded with disbelief this week to the release on streaming and social media platforms of the viral song “Heart on My Sleeve.” Click here to read the story at npr.org. Discussion Questions:
Twins fans might not realize it, but robot eyes will be watching them. As one of several tech upgrades the baseball team made to Target Field ahead of Friday afternoon’s home opener against the Astros, an artificial intelligence (AI) weapons-detection system will replace the usual metal detectors and manual bag Read more…
Today, SNICKERS® Ice Cream, proudly part of Mars, announced an ice-cold partnership with the 2023 NFL Draft’s coveted prospect Bryce Young, offering NFL fans a cool way to “chill out” with a first to market “SNICKERS Bryce Cream Bar.” Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. Discussion Questions:
SportsBiz Madness: 2023 Case Study Tournament (Championship Round Results) We have a champion! In the championship round of this year’s SportsBiz Madness SCC case study tournament, our two finalists from Flower Mound High School in Texas and Green Run High School in Virginia were asked to develop a brand marketing Read more…
With Earth Day around the corner, it’s that time of the year again when companies start doling out sustainability pledges like candy. Unfortunately, some of those promises can be misleading. Click here to read the story at theverge.com. Discussion Questions:
How did the chain outdo Burger King’s Bacon Sundae, Pizza Hut’s hot-dog-stuffed crust, Cinnabon’s Pizzabon, and KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish? Click here to read the story at newyorker.com. Discussion Questions:
It’s been a year since Oregon’s Tillamook County Creamery Association won recognition as a Certified B Corporation for its sustainable and worker-friendly farming practices. Now the dairy cooperative wants to use that designation to build credibility and trust beyond the West Coast. Click here to read the story at farmprogress.com. Read more…
McCormick, known for its line of herbs and spices, announced last week a redesign of its core red cap-branded product packaging for the first time in nearly 40 years. It has designed the new packaging to better maintain freshness and minimize food waste while incorporating recycled content. Click here to read the Read more…
Former NHL star Mike Cammalleri and co-founder John Celenza discuss the launch and growth of their health and hydration-focused company BioSteel. Click here to read the story at entrepreneur.com. Discussion Questions:
As the final whistle blows on an iconic 30-year partnership between Fifa and EA Sports, we sit down with the brand and its creative agency Uncommon who are tasked with reinventing the world’s most successful video game franchise. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions: