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SBD/Issue 82/This Week's SBJ
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Published January 19, 2004
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THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES |
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| • | This week’s SBJ In-Depth examines the relationship between music and sports marketing, including the recent trend of musicians signing shoe deals, the connection between the music industry and NASCAR, and a roundup of experts’ commentaries. |
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24 Hour Fitness signs Andre Agassi to ten-year endorsement deal. |
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Free-agent salaries in MLB are down 28% this offseason. |
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ESPN.com to launch “Page 3” devoted to the crossover between sports and entertainment. |
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Visa reprising Ultimate NASCAR Experience promotion with new element. |
| • | Analysis: The escalation of the RFP. |
| • | One-on-One interview with ESPN Senior VP John Skipper. |
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DEPARTMENTS |
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| • | The
Lefton Report: News from the Super Show in Orlando includes some new
reports worthy of concern, the building of an NBA mass merchandise licensing
program, and NFL licensees’ and retailers’ Super Bowl hopes. |
| • | Global
Sports: Four-time Olympic swimmer Dara Torres moves to Premier
Management Group; the crises keep coming for South Korea’s Un Yong Kim;
site ranks Paris, Rio and London as preliminary favorites for 2012. |
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Breaking
Ground:
Frisco, TX says it will be break ground on soccer stadium on
time despite having to go through the bid process to find a construction
company for a second time. |
| • | Labor
& Agents: Football hall of famer Kellen Winslow Sr. helping his
son pick an agent, has some advice for others in the same spot; golfer
Steve Flesch picks up endorsement for a medical product he uses. |
| • | Media Tracker: Fourth-quarter ratings leaders for broadcast and cable, plus State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships ratings. |
