NFL Partnerships: RG3 & The Redskins in Richmond, VA for Training Camp

More NFL teams need to take note from the Washington Redskins and how they do

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business in regards to training camp partnerships. According to Pro Football Talk.com, the Redskins struck a deal with a development group in Richmond, Virginia. The deal brings RG3 and the Redskins to Richmond.   

Concert promoter, producer and co-owner of Broken Glazz Records, Lonnie Boykin was on the scene with thousands of others. He stated two football fields were built for the Redskins training camp. 

Jay Z & Roc Nation Sports vs. Sports Agencies: The Take Over

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This is a very rare situation where one sports agency can enter the sports market and legitimately dominate. Jay Z is officially licensed to be a sports agent. His pedigree for sports is very limited. The

only information most of knew regarding Jay Z and sports was his first love for New York Yankee hats, his previous ownership stake in the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and his agent role with New York Giants wide receiver, Victor Cruz.

According to Pro Football Talk.com, Jay Z’s Roc Sports Nation in conjunction with CAA Sports is a real problem for current sports agencies. The message that Jay Z is sending is very credible. What agencies do not realize, but will soon realize, is.....

The NFL’s Arrest Records for 2013

Since Super Bowl 47 ended on February 3, 2013, there have been a total of 34 reported

arrests made involving NFL players, according to UT San Diego.com. Some of those arrests violations include DUIs, assault and battery, and even alleged murder. The chart below
displays numbers reported up to July 13, 2013:

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Month of 2013	Number of Arrests
July	1
June	4
May	11
April	6
March	7
February	5
*January	*6
Total	40

*The January 2013 arrests were prior to Super Bowl 47

Athletes, Entertainers, & the IRS: All of Your Money Is not Your Money

This is a PS (public service) announcement to all entertainers and athletes….PLEASE PAY YOUR TAXES-THANK YOU!

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Some day, entertainers and athletes will understand that all of their money is not their money. It is very easy to believe all of your money is your money when your contract is posted on every entertainment or sports news website, newsstand, newspaper or magazine article all over the world. The only reality in a salary is TAXES.

According to Bank Rate.com, the 2013 tax bracket for entertainers and athletes making over $450k (k=thousand) is roughly 40%. See chart below:

The Psychology of Brand Marketing & Mentions for the Super Bowl

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How many times could an advertisement for one brand be mentioned during a sporting event?  A lot!

Sports brand marketing and sponsorships area a huge deal in the world of advertising. I want to take a peak into one of the biggest American sporting events each year. Why…because the whole world is watching. The most watched sporting event in 2012 was without question the NFL’s Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XLVI (46) between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots took place on February 5, 2012. Super Bowl 46 was 

The NFL is the Chess King in Marketing & Sponsors

The marketing mentality of the NFL and their sponsors are incredible.  Ever other sports entity should sit and watch the NFL’s chess game of marketing their business. Plain and simple, the NFL is a revenue-generating monster.  Year after year, the NFL finds different sponsors to partner with and the NFL has and seems to always place itself in a great position to win.  Let’s take a peek into some of the NFL’s chess moves of partnerships…

Media Rights Issues in Sports Are Costly!

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Has anyone ever wondered about the cost a television station is charged to broadcast a sporting event?  DNS-NFL will review several media rights issues in professional and collegiate sports.   

The Biggest Legal Controversy in Recent Sports History: The 2011 NFL Lockout

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In my opinion, one of the biggest controversies over the last five years was the NFL lockout of 2011.  Before a decision was made to proceed with the lockout, the NFL and the rest of the football world were at a standstill.  When the lockout was over, the football world was at ease.  I would like to take you on a brief 2011 NFL Lockout journey.

Before the Lockout

Worry and doubt registered everywhere with anyone directly affiliated with NFL.  One of the NFL’s prime affiliates is satellite dish provider DirecTV.  According to Pro Football Talk.com, DirecTV could have lost $600 to $750 million from customers during the lockout, but save $420 in lockout insurance.  DirecTV protected themselves with a built in clause for “lockout insurance” just in case a strike took place.  According to AdAge.com, Las Vegas sports betting stood to lose $850 million from an NFL lockout, while Anheuser-Busch could have lost $200 million for the first year of a six-year contract. 

New York Jets Intellectual Property Lawsuit: The Ultimate Fan

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The New York Jets and The Ultimate Fan are in a litigation battle over intellectual property rights.  According to Intellectual Property News.com, the owner of The Ultimate Fan is Action Ink and they claim the NY Jets have misused their trademark.  The Jets countered by filing a summary judgment in a Louisiana court in January of 2012, according toLos Angeles Trademark Attorney.pro.  The NY Jets state Action Ink’s The Ultimate Fan registration trademark has expired.

Underrated NBA Playoff Team for 2013

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As I have sat and watched the NBA playoffs in 2013, there is one thing I have noticed…the NBA teams who made it to the second round have certain qualities.  One of the four qualities these teams have are:

a)    A team of superior talent (two to three players or more)

b)    A team of hard working individuals (mentally tough)

c)    A team with a great front office and coaching staff

d)    All of the above

There are eight NBA playoff teams in the second round, but there is one team I would like to briefly discuss.  The one team is

Dallas Cowboys 2013 Draft Analysis - Part 2

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It’s day three and the last day of the draft.  The Cowboys are positioning themselves to find the best value in the late rounds.  Their recent drafts of late rounds have not been too successful.

Here is my positive opinion on their final three picks of rounds 4, 5, and 6:

Dallas Cowboys 2013 Draft Analysis - Part 1

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The Dallas Cowboys have not wowed Cowboy nation with their first 2 draft picks, but the organization must feel confident.  So far the Cowboys are approaching the 2013 NFL draft as methodical as possible.  The picks are interesting, but only time will tell.  Here is my positive opinion on their first four picks of rounds 1, 2, and 3:

Facilities Management for Sports Organizations

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Wireless connectivity is an issue for Sports Organizations due to the yearly increasing Wi-Fi access need for fans and their mobile devices along with the media.  As the need for bandwidth increases, so does the cost for each sports team to maintain the connectivity devices.  Additionally, sports teams like MLB’s San Francisco Giants pay an undisclosed seven-figure sum each year for 375 access points, according to Sports Business Daily.com.  Sports organizations will have to make a decision to either pay seven figure annual fees or rent monthly at five to six figure prices.

It is important for Sports Organizations to offer this capability, if

The Biggest Sports Story of 2011: The Jerry Sandusky Child Sex Abuse Scandal

Many have and will continue to debate what the biggest sports stories are year after year.  In my opinion, clearly the biggest sports story for 2011 was the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal at Penn State University.

 

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The nation first learned of the Sandusky allegations in the first week of November 2011, according to Sports Business Daily.com.  The story sent shockwaves of unbelievable disgust throughout Happy Valley and the rest of the world.  Happy Valley was no longer happy and PSU had not revealed the whole story.

Below is a snapshot timeline, according to the New York Daily News:

Negotiations in the NBA

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Due to the nature of the conversation revealed in the interview, I could not reveal my NBA source because they are actively involved in a high level role with the NBA.  My NBA source has been negotiating deals for several years plus.  Their wealth of experience ranges from players, to management and working with several different NBA teams.

Without further delay, here is a summary of my interview with My NBA Source:

DNS - Question 1:

Has your personal relationship with a player gotten in the way of business on the court?

The Profitability of Poppin’ Bottles

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The phrase “poppin’ (popping) bottles” is used whenever a man, woman, or group chooses to celebrate an occasion by opening bottles of champagne.  The sports world loves to display this term after a big game.  Most frequently people may see bottles popped after an NFL Super Bowl victory, an NBA championship victory, or an MLB World Series win.

Other sporting athletes, entertainers, and regular common class citizens pop bottles just the same.  There are some athletes who probably should only pop glasses of champagne instead of bottles.  According to Sports Illustrated, ex-NFL QB, Vince Young reportedly borrowed $300 thousand to throw a party for one night.  One-night ladies and gentleman…one night!  Now, it was also reported that Vince made $26 million in guaranteed money back in 2006 when he signed his contract playing with the Tennessee Titans.$26 million in guaranteed funds from 2006 to 2012 averages to $4 million per year.  How can one athlete go from having $4 million a year to borrowing $300k for a party?

Can Fans & the Media Make or Break Joe Flacco’s Salary?

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Before the 2012 NFL playoffs began, I was a non-believer in Joe Flacco, quarterback (QB) of the 2012-2013 World Champion, Baltimore Ravens.  Flacco had and still has every physical prototype attribute NFL teams are looking for in today’s work environment.  He has the height, weight, and arm strength to back up his resume.  Flacco measures at 6 foot 6 inches, 245 pounds and arguably has the strongest arm in the league.  Even before he won the Super Bowl, there was no one who would argue the strength of Flacco’s arm.  The one thing that Flacco did not have before winning Super Bowl 47 was the “it” factor.  My definition of the "it" factor is an intangible desire inside of a person that makes a player want to win more than anything in the world. 

For some reason, I just believed that Flacco was the type of guy who was winning games because of the vaunted Ravens defense for the last few years.  I still believe the Ravens D had a lot to do with the wins in previous years, but Flacco proved everyone wrong this past season.

This past season also happened to be the year Flacco was playing in the final year of his contract.  Wow, Flacco proved his value.  Since everyone knows Flacco won the Super Bowl, why are fans and the media questioning whether he should be paid like the other top QBs in the game? 

Super Bowl XLVII (47) Prediction

Sunday , February 3, 2013 

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CBS 6:30 pm EST

Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mercedes-Benz Super Dome)

New Orleans, Louisiana.  Known to some as the NOLA or Weezy, New Orleans will be host to this year's Super Bowl 47.

You can call it the Harbaugh Bowl, the Harbowl, the brothers bowl, or whatever.  One thing is for sure….

The NFL Player’s Association and DNS

The professional association I chose that relates to my specific entertainment industry of the NFL is the NFL Player’s Association (NFLPA).  The NFLPA is the players union of the NFL and they represent players by protecting their rights.  One of the major programs from the NFLPA that influences the industry is the One Team One Community program.  This program gives NFL players an opportunity to deliver their time and money to charitable organizations.  Additional programs include the NFL Players Gala, Native Vision, and Training Camp for Life.

I Plan to Do What I Love!

Gary Vaynerchuk

The blog post I chose from the TED.com Best of the Web series was titled Do what you love (no excuses!) by Gary Vaynerchuk.  The speaker shared his knowledge to the audience by talking about his history.  Vaynerchuk spoke passionately about doing what you love to do.  His energy level was high and his stage approach as a speaker was unorthodox.  The average male/female speaker may wear business attire and talk proper.  Vaynerchuk wore jeans and a t-shirt and truly spoke from the heart.   

The main goal Vaynerchuk was trying to get across in his TED talk with the audience was to build your brand.  He stated many people cry and complain about not having enough time to do what they want to do, but they have time to do everything else.  His method was to work your regular job from nine to five, go home and spend a few hours with the kids, then work on your passion from seven to two in the morning.  He emphasized to stop watching to television at night and