The marketing for Disney and 20th Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” got off to a strong start with 75 million views in 24 hours across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter and more, Variety has learned. Click here to read the story at variety.com. Discussion Questions:
The NBA unveiled all 30 “City Edition” Jerseys for the 2023-24 season on Thursday. The alternate looks will draw even more attention this year as they’re set to debut during the inaugural in-season tournament that tips off Friday. Click here to read the story at yahoo.sports.com. Discussion Questions:
Today, Universal/Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy‘s is clocking past the $100M domestic mark, a box office milestone for the studio when it comes to its experimental theatrical day-and-date releases on its Peacock streaming service. Click here to read the story at deadline.com. Discussion Questions:
Globe Life Field is hosting its first home playoff game on Tuesday — and the Rangers are beefing up their concession and merchandise options for the postseason. Click here to read the story at mlb.com. * Teacher Note: Consider pairing this news story with the recently released “NFL Stadium Food” Read more…
Taylor Swift’s star has never shined brighter. From her blockbuster Eras Tour to her recent NFL appearances, the pop star has become a beacon of economic success. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions:
The Washington Capitals will host a ‘Garage Sale’ featuring Capitals items and prior giveaways on Saturday, Sept. 23 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, VA. Proceeds benefit Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, the official charity of the Capitals. Click here to read the story at nhl.com. Discussion Questions:
Adidas Originals rolled out a new global brand platform, “We Gave the World an Original. You Gave Us a Thousand Back,” that pays homage to the Trefoil iconography that’s been used in its marketing and products for over 50 years, according to a press release. Click here to read the Read more…
The NBA Board of Governors approved a new “Player Participation Policy” (PPP) on Wednesday in order to combat the rise of ‘load management’ and ensure that basketball’s biggest names are on the court throughout the season. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions:
Popular match-three mobile game Candy Crush Soda Saga has teamed with the World Surf League (WSL) for a limited-time in-game tournament, the “Soda Surf Cup,” per a press release. The effort is timed around the Rip Curl WSL Finals competitive surfing event. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Read more…
Nebraska is going for the record. Actually, make that the records, plural. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: