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Adidas, NHL Kick Off "What If Hockey" Ad Campaign For New Season

Adidas and the NHL today unveiled a new ad campaign titled "What if Hockey ..." which begins running today in the U.S. and Canada on Sportsnet.ca, ESPN.com and other outlets. A new 30-second spot features Oilers C Connor McDavid, Sharks D Brent Burns and Stars C Tyler Seguin. Burns is making his debut in Adidas activation after signing a multiyear partnership with the brand. He will take a leading role in upcoming marketing initiatives, while collaborating on future Adidas Hockey apparel and accessories (Adidas).

Meanwhile, Warrior Hockey and New Balance have signed Bruins LW Brad Marchand to a multiyear endorsement deal. Warrior will be Marchand's "official on-ice equipment provider," while parent company New Balance will "provide his off-ice footwear and apparel" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 10/4).

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp chats with SBJ NBA writer Tom Friend about the pending NBA media Deal. Cindy Brunson of NBC and Phoenix Mercury is our Big Get this week. The sports broadcasting pioneer talks the upcoming WNBA season. Later in the show, SBJ media writer Mollie Cahillane gets us set for the upcoming network upfronts.

SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

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