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Wrestling: Taking it to the Mat

Wrestling: Taking it to the Mat

It's a time honored tradition dating back 15,000 years. It evolved to become the number one sport of the early Olympic Games. Today it is the sixth mo...

Community Enthusiasm: The Roar of the Crowd

Community Enthusiasm: The Roar of the Crowd

The power of the crowd is amazing. Imagine you are an athlete on the field ready to go up to bat, dribble a basketball to the net or run for a touchdo...

Taking It up a Notch with Action Sports

Taking It up a Notch with Action Sports

Imagine taking a kayak over a 186 foot waterfall; cruising down the Chilean Alps on the world's fastest bike going a mere 130.7 mph; bike base-jumping...

Attracting Fans and Participants in a Down Economy

Attracting Fans and Participants in a Down Economy

You hear it everywhere you go these days. At the sporting goods store, ballparks, arenas and concession stands. You can't turn on the television or ra...

The Southwest Region Has It All

The Southwest Region Has It All

Stunning scenery, endless natural attractions, rich cultural history, delectable food and a temperate climate - sounds great doesn't it? If you're con...

Cycling: Where Rubber Meets the Road

Cycling: Where Rubber Meets the Road

Nearly 150 years ago, when the term "bicycle" made its first appearance, it referred to a mechanically driven two-wheeler with iron tires. Despite the...

Sports Sponsorships 101

Sports Sponsorships 101

For more than a decade, the marketing dollars adjusted for inflation spent on traditional media such as print and broadcasting have remained flat whil...

Travel and Transportation Services

Travel and Transportation Services

Please imagine this scenario. You are an event owner and your event is due to go live on television in 15 minutes. The cameras are in place and the fa...

America's 'Must-See' Sports Facilities

America's 'Must-See' Sports Facilities

Any sports event planner knows that the key to a successful event relies heavily on the action on the field, but almost more importantly is the field ...

An Interview with Betty Otter-Nickerson, COO of LIVESTRONG

An Interview with Betty Otter-Nickerson, COO of LIVESTRONG

An interview with Betty Otter-Nickerson, COO of LIVESTRONG.