DraftKings, the official daily fantasy sports partner of MLB, cut a separate deal with 27 of the League’s 30 clubs that will allow users to get exclusive content on the DraftKings iPhone app and integration with MLB’s own At Bat app. The Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays are the only clubs that aren’t participating because their states/province treat … [Read more...] about DraftKings Plays Ball With MLB Clubs
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Brady Wins Again
Deflategate has apparently not taken the air out of Tom Brady’s popularity. For the first time ever, the New England QB with the four Super Bowl rings and four-week suspension topped the NFLPA’s list of best-selling players for licensed merchandise. As usual, QBs dominated the list, which covers physical and online sales of game jerseys and off-field apparel, accessories, … [Read more...] about Brady Wins Again
New Era/MLB Player Embroidery Deal
The Major League Baseball Players Association extended its licensing agreement with Lids Sports Group granting the retailer rights to embroider the names, numbers and autographs (EmbroidiGraph) of MLB players on not only New Era MLB-licensed caps but also officially licensed t-shirts and jerseys. Lids currently operates 936 headwear specialty stores, 151 sports fan retail … [Read more...] about New Era/MLB Player Embroidery Deal
NASCAR Green Flags TV Series
Photo: NASCAR. Mark Burnet, Roma Downey, and Zane Stoddar. NASCAR has signed Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, producers of the miniseries The Bible and A.D.: The Bible Continues, to create a scripted TV series set in the world of auto racing. NASCAR could use a jump off the starting line. TV ratings and race attendance are down. Licensed sales of drivers and team merchandise … [Read more...] about NASCAR Green Flags TV Series
Jordan Still Rules
No knock against LeBron James, but when it comes to NBA star power, nobody tops Michael Jordan. As if to drive home that point, 2K announced that Jordan, who retired in 2003, will be on the cover of its Special Edition NBA 2K16 video game. Those who pre-order before Sept. 25 will also get a Jordan poster, t-shirt and/or Fathead. … [Read more...] about Jordan Still Rules
Nike Scores NBA Deal
As expected, Nike will replace Adidas as the National Basketball Association’s official on-court apparel provider, starting in the 2017-2018 season. The eight-year deal is reportedly valued at $125 billion a year, or $1 billion in total. That’s an estimated 245% more than Adidas paid. Of course, Nike is already an NBA licensee and, according HoopsHype, has endorsement deals … [Read more...] about Nike Scores NBA Deal
Adidas Extends Bayern Munich Deal
Adidas AG added 10 years to its kit sponsorship with German soccer team and Bavarian neighbor Bayern Munich FC. The deal will now run through 2030. At a reported $1.1 billion, the deal is one of the richest in the sport, dwarfing Arsenal’s $47 million (£30 million) per year deal with Puma and Adidas’s own $47 million (£30 million) a year deal with new English Premiere League … [Read more...] about Adidas Extends Bayern Munich Deal
Pro Sports Licensed Retail Sales Score 5% Increase in 2014: Most Leagues Grow, Driven by Apparel
This is a golden age for pro sports in North America. You can see it in not only the record TV ratings and attendance figures, but also at the cash registers. According to The Licensing Letter's Annual Licensing Business Survey , retail sales of licensed sports goods topped $14.1 billion in 2014. Sports properties now account for 14.1% of all licensed goods sold in the U.S. and … [Read more...] about Pro Sports Licensed Retail Sales Score 5% Increase in 2014: Most Leagues Grow, Driven by Apparel
Ecommerce Grows as Channel for Sports Licensed Goods; Department Stores Down
Mirroring North American trends, retail sales of licensed sports products in the U.S. and Canada originating in the ecommerce channel grew slightly in 2014; department store sales were down a tad and the other channels stayed steady, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. Here’s a quick overview of the TLL distribution findings for sports. Mass/Discount & … [Read more...] about Ecommerce Grows as Channel for Sports Licensed Goods; Department Stores Down
Russell Wilson Tops NFL Jersey Sales
Seattle Seahawk QB Russell Wilson was the top selling NFL jersey for fiscal year 2015 (which runs from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015), according to NFL Players Inc. (NFLPI). Not surprisingly, all 5 of the top sellers were QBs, including, in order, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Colin Kaepernick, and Aaron Rodgers. … [Read more...] about Russell Wilson Tops NFL Jersey Sales