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One truth that has become evident in today’s environment is that we all can and should be doing more as an industry. When done right, cause marketing is a great way for brands to carry out their commitment to positively affecting society while deeply and genuinely connecting with all of their most important stakeholders. We […]
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As I near the end of my third month as a Navigate intern, I thought I’d reflect on the external forces that have led me to this moment. The past seven months have brought so many dramatic moments upon those working or seeking to work within the sports industry. My fellow Navigators have produced excellent […]
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AJ Maestas joins the latest MeltU podcast with Vince Thompson to discuss the ever-changing collegiate landscape amid COVID-19. He also shares his personal wisdom and experiences to provide career development and advice to our next generation. Listen to the episode here.
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Game 4 of the Spurs’ sweep in 2007 was the last NBA Finals game to average fewer than 10 million viewers—until 2020. When the Finals schedule was set, it was clear there would be a battle for viewers. Game 1 would be played on the same day MLB broadcasted 8 of their playoff games, their […]
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The total monetary impact from COVID-19 on sports in the United States has yet to be settled. However, it is estimated that close to $30 billion in revenue and hundreds of thousands of jobs will be lost in 2020 due to the pandemic. Suppliers (e.g. athlete travel and accommodation), buyers (e.g. media and sponsors), and […]
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As we make our way through the volatile COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to find ourselves at a crossroad with what to prioritize and how we move forward. We tend to reference how things once were in the sports and entertainment industry ‘pre-COVID’ while simultaneously strategizing for what is to come. This is especially true when […]
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As teams get creative with new inventory and make-goods, Navigate has been tracking the exposure and estimating value for each league’s newest assests. As the NFL season started up, we set out to determine the value of tarp ads. We found a significant difference between the tarp exposure on the sidelines and the endzone. The […]
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As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the sports world and leagues and teams decide to abbreviate or cancel their seasons altogether, it is more important than ever for properties to stay as engaged as possible with their fans. Continuing to entertain, inform and reward your fans are all vital roles of properties, especially when it comes […]
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As you are finalizing your brand’s budget for 2021 and beyond, our team has outlined sponsorship best practices we believe are crucial for success. The ability to measure and track the impact of your sponsorship is essential to proving you are getting the most out of your investments in sports and entertainment. Our main goal […]
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Back in May, Navigate published our projections on when we expected major U.S. sports leagues to be able to return to play after COVID-19 shutdowns. In that blog post we included the following disclaimer: “It must first be acknowledged that making any such prediction is fraught with uncertainty. Plans will be made and unmade, start […]
