Timothy Moten Brings the Mayhem
There is no other sport that is as simple as the sport of boxing. It's all about the perfect science of the punch. As the world slowly returns to normal; Louisville, Ky filled the house at The Henry Clay Center on April 24th; for a night of boxing. Troy E. Eskridge promoted the fight. There were several...
Finding New Ways to Consume Content
There are approximately 330 million people in America (2021). Of those 330 million, there are 77.6 million people who still pay for cable television. The current cable television market share worldwide is just below 50%. Over the past few years, the trend has been an increase in streaming subscribers (69%), but cable subscribers have fallen and will...
What are the Limits to Content Consumption?
As production in Hollywood begins to ramp up with America and California seeing the backside of a down year in 2020, studios have to wonder whether content consumption can continue at its historically high levels with studios still churning out good content? One way studios have begun to combat consumer streaming, or binging, is by delaying the...
Top 5 ACC NFL Prospects
The 2021 NFL draft is on the horizon. The ACC is always a breeding ground for NFL talent. These players have shown on tape that they set themselves apart, Scouting Combine or not.
Clemson Quarterback- Trevor LawrenceThere is no doubt Trevor Lawrence is the best overall prospect in the 2021 draft. Lawrence is the...
Monetizable Moments in Entertainment, Media, and Sports
Two three letter acronyms, NIL and NFT, seem to be all the fun these days when it comes to the potential for athlete monetization in college sports. NIL standing for name, image, and likeness, and NFT standing for non-fungible token in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space now crossing over into the entertainment, media, and sports industries as...
Clubhouse vs. Spotify: What is Live Audio?
Clubhouse as an application and community has been pursued as a popular activity and place of discussion possibly as much as non-fungible tokens (NFT) lately. Clubhouse is an invite-only phone application that allows people to join as listeners, speakers (if invited), or to host their own “rooms”. It is like a live conference platform.
What are NFTs?
An “NFT” is a non-fungible token (NFT) that is backed by blockchain technology to confirm its source and authenticity. An NFT is a digital version of traditionally copyrightable material. However, the artwork, audio, video, video game, or creative work is owned and controlled by the person(s)/entity that holds the digital receipt (e.g., the proof of ownership). Imagine...
Endeavor Showcases the New Entertainment Powerhouse Model
Prior to the Paramount decrees, studios dominated the Hollywood industry in talent management through contracts, production, distribution, and exhibition endeavors. Today, the newer model of studio and talent relationship and programming development is much more about long-term goals and partnerships. However, in both instances, business integration was a part the plan to control more of the assembly...
Overtime meet Overwatch
Overwatch is an online video game that is often played in esports teams, leagues, and tournaments. It is a very popular gaming experience developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
Overtime Elite (OTE) is a new basketball league for sixteen to eighteen year-olds (16-18) looking to avoid high school sports, make some cash, receive financial literacy, and...
How Does Dak Prescott Contract Impact Other Quarterbacks?
It has been a long road; finally, the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have come to a deal. The contract took two years to get done. For Prescott, he’s glad it’s happening now. The two parties agreed upon years worth $160 million with $126 million guaranteed. Jerry Jones may have played hardball, but at the end of...
