Quote of the Day
“Almost everyone now has heard of us.”
-- Scottrade CEO Rodger Riney, on the company's naming-rights deal with the Blues signed in September (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 6/24).
Top Stories
All this week, THE DAILY and SBJ take an in-depth look at the state of sports ratings – focusing on television and online numbers. To discuss and debate the current trends, we hosted a roundtable discussion in our N.Y. offices last month, with PR and research execs from broadcast and cable networks. Today, we offer part one of our edited transcript of that two-hour discussion.
Network Execs Discuss Ratings With SBD/SBJ Editorial Team
Grass Roots
NBC, ESPN to shell out combined $88M to extend Wimbledon deals through 2011; Tennis Channel to get early-round coverage, gaining rights to three of four Grand Slams.
Shot On Gol
Dave Checketts' SCP Worldwide fails to complete deal to buy soccer network.
Just Kicking It
adidas pairs David Beckham, Reggie Bush in first of three efforts around soccer star.
Casey Jones
Wasserman Media Group acquires OnSport in deal estimated at up to $25M.
Setting Sale
Leipold asks NHL to stop considering Balsillie’s bid to buy Preds, but says deal still possible.
Promise Ring
Shinn says Hornets could sign long-term lease in New Orleans if certain parameters are met.
Preseason Matchup
Falcons sell training camp naming rights to Russell Athletic in four-year deal.
Popularity Contest
Increase of Americans taken in NHL Draft attributed to league's presence in new markets.
