Aug 30, 2014 by Jake MannRalph Lauren Wants a Piece of This $9.2 Billion MarketRalph Lauren unveiled a "smart shirt" this week. Why is the apparel maker getting into the wearable tech market?
Aug 30, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Taking the PepsiCo-Anheuser-Busch InBev Relationship a Big Step Further Makes SenseIs an Anheuser-Busch InBev-PepsiCo deal as crazy as it sounds? Not even close.
Aug 27, 2014 by Jake MannMovies About Sports Don't Play Well at the Box Office. Time to Rethink the Genre?The sports-underdog movies Americans like don't play as well overseas and there's competition for other types of media.
Aug 25, 2014 by Jake MannShould Nike Investors Be Worried About Johnny Manziel?With every new Johnny Manziel controversy, Nike must question why it decided to sponsor the rookie quarterback. So, should investors be worried?
Aug 23, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Are Sports Illustrated and USA TODAY Entering the Fantasy Sports Market?Sports Illustrated and USA Today are entering the daily fantasy-sports space. How will they make money? And what does this mean for the industry?
Aug 19, 2014 by Jake MannPolice Militarization: How It's Happening, and Who Could Be ProfitingEvents in Ferguson, Missouri highlight how militarized American law enforcement has become. How is it happening, and is anyone profiting from it?
Aug 15, 2014 by Jake MannWill the ClubCorp-Sequoia Deal Change Golf?ClubCorp will buy peer Sequoia Golf. What's it mean for the golf course industry?
Aug 14, 2014 by Jake MannEbola Virus: What Are the Economic Costs?The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the worst in history. What are the potential economic consequences?
Aug 14, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Did TaylorMade Sales Fall Off a Cliff?TaylorMade sales plummeted last quarter, and it could force Adidas to revamp its golf business.
Aug 13, 2014 by Jake MannWill Rory McIlroy Ever Be as Marketable as Tiger Woods?Rory McIlroy is the hottest name in the golf world. But will sponsors ever love him to the same degree as Tiger Woods?
Aug 10, 2014 by Jake MannWhat Brett Favre's Comeback Reveals About Sports SponsorshipsFrom a marketing standpoint, Brett Favre is back. His comeback reveals a lot about sports sponsorships.
Aug 9, 2014 by Jake MannSEC Network Launch Means Payday for Schools, Higher Bills for ConsumersThe SEC Network launches next week, and it's big business.
Aug 9, 2014 by Jake MannWhat Will a Major Deal Mean for Daily Fantasy Sports?DraftKings, one of the largest daily fantasy sports sites, is buying competitor DraftStreet. What's it mean for the industry?
Aug 6, 2014 by Jake MannThe Migrant Crisis Could Cost Billions, But Is Border Security Even More Expensive?The ongoing migrant crisis -- and what Congress will spend to solve it -- is dominating the headlines. But is border security even more expensive?
Aug 3, 2014 by Jake MannShould Nike and Under Armour Fight Over Kevin Durant?Kevin Durant is arguably the NBA's hottest commodity. Should sponsors fight over him?
Jul 31, 2014 by Jake MannWhy Is Reebok Crazy About CrossFit?Fitness legend Rich Froning just signed a massive endorsement deal with Reebok. Why is the apparel maker so crazy about CrossFit?
Jul 30, 2014 by Jake MannNational Marijuana Legalization: How Much Tax Revenue Could It Bring In?National marijuana legalization may be a foregone conclusion. And it's likely worth billions in tax revenue and government savings.
Jul 26, 2014 by Jake MannLos Angeles Clippers Sale: Will TV Revenues Quadruple?The Clippers' bid book sheds new light on the future of NBA TV rights fees.
Jul 25, 2014 by Jake MannLos Angeles Clippers Sale: New Numbers Show Just How Expensive Ballmer's Bid IsWe knew $2 billion was a lot of money. Now we know just how expensive Ballmer's bid really is.
Jul 24, 2014 by Jake MannDoes Virtual Reality Technology Like Oculus Rift Have a Future Beyond Gaming?Virtual reality is synonymous with gaming, but is its future broader than that?