Posts by joels01
No, It’s Not Too Early To Talk About The Historically Bad Attendance Of The Miami Marlins
Forbes Sports Money Thu, 4 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000 It’s only a week into MLB’s 2019 season, but already the Miami Marlins are showing signs of breaking a low attendance mark not seen in over 15 years. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreTom Dundon Suddenly Shuts Down The Fledgling AAF
Forbes Sports Money Wed, 3 Apr 2019 14:27:00 +0000 The AAF suspended operations, but it’s unclear why. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreMLB Will Stream Games To Facebook Again, But With Far Fewer Games And Non-Exclusively
Forbes Sports Money Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:47:00 +0000 For the third year, Major League Baseball will stream live games on Facebook. Unlike last year, the number of games being broadcast will drop significantly and will no longer be exclusive. Here’s the details. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreNew ‘Let The Kids Play’ MLB Ad Is Out, And It’s Stacked With Baseball’s Biggest Stars
Forbes Sports Money Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:50:00 +0000 MLB has rolled out “Let The Kids Play 2.0” and it’s built around baseball’s biggest stars. Here’s the ad. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreMLB Shouldn’t Wait For Another Fan To Be Hit By A Foul Ball: Expand Netting To The Foul Poles
Forbes Sports Money Fri, 31 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000 At a game in Houston on Wednesday, the Cubs’ Albert Almora Jr. saw his screaming foul ball go into the stands and strike a 4-year-old girl, who was taken to the hospital. MLB can do more to prevent these injuries. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreThe Business Of Simon Pagenaud: How He’s Looking To Grow His Brand After Indy 500 Win
Forbes Sports Money Thu, 30 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Simon Pagenaud was involved in one of the most-exciting ends to an Indy 500 ever. Here’s how he planned out his race strategy and plans to grow his personal brand after winning The Greatest Spectacle In Racing. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreThe Indy Racing Experience Two-Seater IndyCar Is Sports’ Greatest Marketing Tool
Forbes Sports Money Fri, 24 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Lady Gaga to Stephen Curry and his wife Ayshea to MC Hammer to Mike Tirico, stars and fans alike have come away as huge fans of IndyCar by riding in a specialized two-seater. Here’s the story about how it was created and became the world’s best…
Read MoreSchedule Flexibility To Controlling Narrative: NASCAR’s $2B Purchase Of ISC Has Multiple Layers
Forbes Sports Money Thu, 23 May 2019 19:08:00 +0000 The sale of International Speedway Corp to NASCAR would allow for schedule flexibility and aspects to shore up the racing league as it continues to see headwinds. Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreFor Over 100 Years, The Business Of Firestone Tires Has Remained Critical Part Of Indy 500
Forbes Sports Money Wed, 22 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000 The Firestone brand has been part of the Indianapolis 500 for over a century. Here’s how Firestone Racing, top executives and race legend Mario Andretti see the global tire maker’s place in the “Greatest Spectacle In Racing.” Maury Brown, Contributor
Read MoreFernando Alonso Missing Indy 500 Could Accelerate A McLaren Purchase Of An IndyCar Team
Forbes Sports Money Mon, 20 May 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Fernando Alonso missed the field for the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500. Here’s how that could accelerate McLaren’s reported effort to purchase an existing IndyCar team rather than try to build one from the ground up. Maury Brown, Contributor
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