CSL Int'l To Evaluate NFL Stadium Project In L.A.

The city of L.A. has hired CSL Int’l to evaluate the Farmers Field project, AEG’s proposal to build a $1B NFL stadium next to Staples Center. Bill Rhoda , a principal with CSL in Dallas, will consult for the city on AEG’s plan to privately develop a 72,000-seat stadium on a s ...

Cowboys Launch Silver Star Merchandising

The Cowboys have launched a new company called Silver Star Merchandising that has signed a 10-year deal with the Univ. of Southern California for the exclusive rights to manufacture, license and distribute its sports apparel on campus and at USC athletic venues. Silver Star, an offshoot of Cowboys M ...

Tags: Marketing and Sponsorship

Cowboys, USC Agree To Merch Deal

The Cowboys today are expected to announce the launch of a new company called Silver Star Merchandising that has signed a 10-year deal with the Univ. of Southern California to license and distribute its sports merchandise. Silver Star, an offshoot of Dallas Cowboys Merchandising Ltd., will be run by ...

Bobcats, 'Canes To Hold Building Swap

The Bobcats and Hurricanes announced they have scheduled a “building swap” for preseason games this fall. The Bobcats will play the Heat Oct. 19 at RBC Center in Raleigh, and the Hurricanes will play the Thrashers Sept. 25 at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. The swap was done to help develop ...

Panthers Fans Pre-Order Newton Jerseys

As of early Friday afternoon, NFL Panthers fans pre-ordered more than 100 Cam Newton replica jerseys online and at Bank of America Stadium’s team store, according to Tom Crocker , GM for Delaware North Sportservice, the Panthers’ retail provider. Newton’s jersey number was expected to be det ...

UNCC Eyeing Football Naming-Rights Sponsor

Univ. of North Carolina-Charlotte officials are pursuing a naming-rights deal of $5M over 10-12 years for a stadium to be built for the school's new football program. The field itself and a fieldhouse in the south end zone are also being marketed for naming deals that will most likely be s ...

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Dynamic Pricing Helps Preds' Playoff Sales

The Predators reported a 30% increase in ticket revenue after launching dynamic pricing for NHL playoff tickets. Dynamic pricing adjusts single-game ticket prices through computer analysis of factors including team performance, opponent, weather, day of the week and gate giveaways. The Predator ...

Tags: Franchises, Nashville Predators

East-West Shrine Game Moving To Tropicana Field

International Shriners officials will announce this morning that the East-West Shrine Game has moved to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., across the bay from the group’s national HQs in Tampa. The Shriners signed a two-year deal with a two-year option with Sunburst Entertainment Group, a subs ...

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Shrine Game Moves To Tampa Bay

International Shriners officials will announce this morning that the East-West Shrine Game has moved to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., across the bay from the group’s national HQs in Tampa. The Shriners signed a two-year deal with a two-year option with Sunburst Entertainment Group, a su ...

MLS Fire To Offer Dynamic Pricing

The Fire have signed a dynamic pricing deal with Qcue for home games at Toyota Park, becoming the first MLS team to use the technology. Dynamic pricing adjusts single-game ticket prices as late as the day of the game through computer analysis of factors including team performance, opponent ...