http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/ News from the IMG World Congress Of Sports. http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/2008-forty-under-40-class Tue, 18 Mar 2008 4:17:22 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT More than 400 people attended the 9th annual SBJ/SBD Forty Under 40 Awards dinner, which took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. On Friday, March 14. Thirty seven winners attended the event, which featured 25 newcomers to the club and featured the induction of eight members of the Hall of Fame. View A Slide Show From … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:54 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/one-on-one-joe-roth Thu, 13 Mar 2008 6:48:01 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT American business moguls Malcolm Glazer, Randy Lerner, Tom Hicks and George Gillett have made waves in the international soccer realm in the last few years by purchasing three of the most well-established teams in the English Premier League. With a little more financial clout, prominent Hollywood entertainment executive Joe Roth could put himself among that group. Even then, the soccer-mad filmmaker might pass on the opportunity. … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:53 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/despite-economy-pbr-chief-s-hopes-are-high-for-sports-industry Thu, 13 Mar 2008 5:56:52 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT Pro Bull Riders CEO Randy Bernard said during an interview that while there may be challenges ahead for the sports industry, the talk he heard during World Congress has left him more optimistic than ever. Bernard On The Economy (1:02) Bernard On Brand Identity And The Brazilian … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:52 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/ea-gets-aggressive Thu, 13 Mar 2008 5:52:06 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT EA went hostile today in its heretofore unsuccessful bid to acquire rival video-game developer Take-Two Interactive, parent of 2K Sports, and the potential deal, if consummated, could create some seismic industry impacts with regard to title integration. EA holds the exclusive third-party game license for the NFL, FIFA, NASCAR and college football, while 2K owns the same rights with Major League Baseball, so overlap issues exist there. But both companies produce titles for the NHL and the NBA, … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:51 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/thats-entertainment-insights-from-beyond-the-sports-realm-on-what-consumers-really-want Thu, 13 Mar 2008 5:20:25 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT IMG’s Olivier Gers, former Turner executive Mark Lazarus, Peter Moore of EA Sports, Jeffrey Pollack of the World Series of Poker and DEI’s Max Siegel sat down for a panel discussion about trends making their way into current and future sports business matters. The issue: How can the growth in technology be harnessed to appeal to specific audiences? View A Slide Show From The … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:50 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/ea-s-moore-talks-economy-new-games Thu, 13 Mar 2008 4:45:41 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT After listening to speculation about the economy throughout the day, EA Sports president Peter Moore stopped by the interview room to give his take on what effects a recession might have on his company. He also shed some light on EA’s product development. Moore On Product Development And Its Economic Impact On The Company (1:43) … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:49 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/one-on-one-tom-werner Thu, 13 Mar 2008 4:41:06 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT During a one-on-one interview at the IMG World Congress of Sports, Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner said that Major League Baseball team owners are wrestling with MLBAM, Baseball's interactive arm, over control and distribution of new media. "BAM and its success is a remarkable business story. I am sure you have all heard what certain people on Wall Street think of its value, and we are all for increasing its value. At the same time, when we acquired the rights to the Red Sox, we … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:48 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/one-on-one-steve-tisch Thu, 13 Mar 2008 4:20:24 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT During a one-on-one interview at the IMG World Congress of Sports, said the NFL's labor deal made him feel "queasy," adding that it's the biggest issue facing the league ahead of owners meetings at the end of the month. "We need to see beyond it, what our options are," Tisch said. "It's complicated. Roger (Goodell's) going to have to bring everyone together with a united front." New York Giants … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:47 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/adam-silver-video Thu, 13 Mar 2008 4:05:07 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver, fresh off an appearance on this morning’s opening panel, stopped by the interview room to talk about how the economy might affect sports and the NBA, as well as what the league is doing to capitalize on the Beijing Olympics. Silver On The Economy (1:28) … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:46 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/sports-media-2013-charting-the-landscape-over-the-next-five-years Thu, 13 Mar 2008 3:22:26 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT Day two of the World Congress of Sports opened with a look into the immediate future of the media market, which by all accounts will be an interesting ride. Fox’s Ed Goren, HBO’s Ross Greenburg, NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver, ESPN’s John Skipper and Turner Sports’ David Levy formed the panel that took center stage for the discussion at the main ballroom at The St. Regis Resort in a discussion of various topics confronting the industry. The issue: Should league … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:43 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/gopher-cam-going-commercial Thu, 13 Mar 2008 3:20:36 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT At one point during the opening panel session on Thursday, Fox Sports President Ed Goren sang the praises of “Gopher Cam,” mentioning that the network was preparing to sell merchandise around it. The broadcasters will sell T-shirts featuring the cartoon gopher known as Digger at trackside merchandise rigs all season, starting with this weekend’s race in Bristol. The shirts also will be sold on FoxSports.com, and various other Web sites. Fox is pricing the shirts from $15 to … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:45 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/crystal-takes-his-cuts-as-yankees-dh Thu, 13 Mar 2008 3:19:54 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT Actor Billy Crystal Makes His Yankees Debut Standing in the hallway after appearing on the first panel of the day, HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg recounted an e-mail he received earlier in the morning from Yankees catcher Jorge Posada. “He wrote that they just picked up a new second baseman,” said Greenburg, “and he’s already in the training room hours before the game.” Posada … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:44 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/west-coast-state-of-mind Thu, 13 Mar 2008 2:19:23 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT After a long day of panel discussions and one-on-one interviews, attendees at the World Congress of Sports gathered for a long and leisurely cocktail hour (well, really 2 1/2 hours) on the grounds of the beautiful St. Regis Resort. Having the event on the West Coast seems to have helped everyone relax. There was no rushing out to meetings and dinners and offices. Everyone in the large crowd seemed content to stay and visit and watch the sun set behind Catalina Island. Here are some of the … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:42 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/breeders-cup-cmo-talks-about-the-big-race Thu, 13 Mar 2008 1:07:04 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT Peter Land, the new chief marketing officer of the Breeders' Cup, talked about the event's 25th anniversary and how organizers are making changes aimed at bringing new fans to horse racing's annual championship weekend. Land On The 25th Anniversary Of The Breeders' Cup (:46) com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:41 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/sports-emmy-nominations-announced Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:59:55 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT And The Nominees Are The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences today announced the nominees for the 29th annual Sports Emmy Awards at the IMG World Congress of Sports. Peter Price, CEO of the academy, was joined by Ross Greenburg, president of HBO Sports; Ed Goren, president of Fox Sports; and David Levy, president of Turner Sports in making the announcement. HBO led the nominations race, scoring … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:40 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/bill-sanders-talks-yao-beijing-olympics Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:57:52 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT BDA Sports chief marketing officer Bill Sanders stopped by the interview room and talked about Yao Ming?s Olympic marketing prospects, as well as which of BDA?s other clients may find opportunities at the Games. Sanders On Clients Going To Beijing (1:06) Sanders On Yao Ming's Injury (1:06) com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:39 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/running-with-the-changes-at-reebok Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:05:54 PM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT With Paul Harrington out and Uli Becker moved from CMO to president/CEO at Reebok, we're expecting to see some changes. Exactly what the new course will be is something that's still being figured out inside Reebok's Canton, Mass., headquarters. "We've got a leader who's more marketing focused, and remember, Uli has been an integral part of charting our course already, so I'd expect more consistency than change,'' said John Lynch, Reebok head of global brand communications, shortly after … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:38 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/hbo-targets-1960-u-s-open Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:37:11 AM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT HBO insiders attending the World Congress of Sports say that HBO Sports has started production on its newest documentary, which will chronicle the 1960 U.S. Open Golf Championship. That’s the tournament at which Arnold Palmer defeated the amateur Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan in a memorable duel. The hourlong program is slated to run June 11, the day before the 2008 tournament starts. com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:37 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/daly-discusses-the-economy-and-other-challenges-facing-sports Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:26:50 AM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT After appearing on the crisis management panel, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly stopped by to talk about issues facing sports and his league, including the economy, NHL expansion and hockey’s labor deal. Daly On The Economy, Expansion, And The NHL Labor Agreement (1:48) com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:36 http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/wcos/entries/2008/garber-talks-beckham-womens-soccer-and-trends-in-sports-business Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:42:09 AM ESTTue, 03 Jun 2003 09:39:21 GMT MLS Commissioner Don Garber stopped by to speak about the league's next season and covered everything from what the league anticipates from David Beckham's second year to the viability of women's professional soccer and how MLS can keep its business momentum going. Garber On David Beckham (:49) … com.sportsbusinessdaily.wcosblog:25