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Super Bowl LVIII — Record Viewership, the Ads and the Taylor Effect: February Roundup

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Viewership History is Made CBS’ broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday was the most-watched television event in US history, according to Nielsen figures — with 123.4 To put it in perspective, this year’s big game was the most-watched US television broadcast since the moon landing.

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

Critical Mention

To say Michael Veley embodies sports is an understatement. Falk Center for Sport Management spanning more than two decades is, in a word, impressive. Which 3 tips do you have for anyone trying to break into the sports PR/marketing world? Passion and an insatiable appetite for sports; 2. By Robin Gelfenbien.

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A Journey of Pro-Aging and Reinvention with Diane Britt-Smith

PR for Anyone

The Broadcasting Years Diane has gained a multifaceted skill set with her extensive background that includes radio, television, film, communications, and broadcasting. Not finding their footing, one day they tried diving and discovered it was a sport in which they could really excel. They weren’t very fast,” Diane says, “.

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Trend porn

Stephen Waddington

Many are creative and highly original (Facebook, PwC, Trendwatching and We Are Social are standout), but most are marketing guff. Thanks to Daniel Eckler for scouring the internet and collating reports. I’ve skimmed them all so that your don’t have to, but decide for yourself.

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Parliament calls for better scrutiny of influencer market

Stephen Waddington

The Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee (DCMS) investigation into influencer culture in the UK has concluded with the publication of a report Influencer culture: Lights, camera, inaction? The report is a damning read on a fast growing and emerging part of the creative sector. "As That is fair and right.

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PReparing for Rio 2016: The Unique Opportunities & Challenges of an Olympic Year with Octagon Olympic & Action Sports’ Drew Johnson

PRSay

Along the same lines, many brands have chosen to announce their rosters first via social media as a soft launch and have held their campaign creative and activation plans for a bigger, more formal PR play at a later date. How can PR pros working in sports or other industries begin preparing for an Olympic year with Rio 2016 coming up?

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PR Rock Stars: Minnesota Timberwolves’ and Lynx’s Kirsten Wenker

Communications Conversations

Working for an amateur or professional sports team has always been a dream of mine. How and why did you get into sports PR after a number of years on the agency side? I actually started my career in sports, so in a way this is a return. They also helped me think differently and creatively.

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