SBJ In-Depth: Olympic Preview
Published June 20, 2012London can finally put years of planning to rest and light the torch on the Summer Olympics, but before the competition begins, find out the storylines to watch in the days ahead. The global stage will bring out innovative sponsor activation, hospitality will be in full force, and marketers will watch athletes closely to see who could be good pitchmen for the months following the Games. From sponsors to athletes, who has the best chance to make a lasting impression.
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Marketing and Sponsorship
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Boeing Signs First Individual Athlete Endorsement With Golfer Ernie Els
York Becomes Official HVAC Parnter Of NHL, Six Teams For '12-13 Season
Nike Twitter Campaign Banned After Brand Uses Athletes' Personal Accounts For Ads
NFL Playoffs, NCAA Tournament Account For Majority Of U.S. Ad Spending Increase
Thunder Purchase Retail Truck, Take To Road To Sell Merchandise During NBA Finals
Publishers Displeased With IOC; LOCOG Investigates Puma's Marketing
Marketplace Roundup
Leagues and Governing Bodies
Sources: NBA Pushing For "World Cup Of Basketball," End Of Olympics "Dream Team" Movement
Judge Sets Settlement Conference Date For Retired NFL Players' Likeness Case
Penske Would Be In Full Support Of MIS Hosting Additional IndyCar Race
Earnhardt Jr.'s Recent Victory Could Give Boost To NASCAR Tix Sales, TV Ratings
Franchises
Bobcats' New Uniforms Feature Shortened Nickname And Color Alterations
Judge Confirms City's Lease With Jamison Not Immediately Effective After June 8 Council Vote
Dolphins Issue Digital Playbooks On iPads For All Players On Training Camp Roster
Heisley Denies Report Of Local Group's Bid For Grizzlies If Pera Deal Falls Through
NHL Franchise Notes: Bettman Says CBA Talks Will Begin In "Not Too Distant Future"
Franchise Notes
Facilities
Seattle Officials Debate Chris Hansen's Arena Proposal And Its Projected Location
Redskins Announce Sale Of Standing-Room Only Tix Following FedExField Renovation
New Jersey Assembly Committee Approves Ban On Paperless Tickets
MLSE Looks To Expand Brand Beyond Toronto, Will Open Newest Real Sports Bar & Grill In Ottawa