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Endorsements Headline Olympics

Face Of USA Swimming, Missy Franklin, Signs With Speedo

Back in March, SAB reported that Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin had signed a representation agreement with WME/IMG and would be turning pro. Today, we again have news about the young Olympian. Yesterday, at the opening day of the Arena Pro Swim Series, Franklin announced that she has signed an endorsement deal with Speedo – her […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (9/11/09)

As a self-proclaimed moderate (fiscally conservative, socially liberal), I do not confuse Judaism with liberalism.  Seems like a lot of people may, though.  Fantasy drafts complete and one game into the season, are you as pumped about the start of the NFL regular season as the majority of men in the United States?  Are you […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom!  Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner, followed by Yom Kippur.  Nothing like looking forward to a day of no eating and drinking.  How about Oregon State last night?  Looking good for the Gators.  Hopefully they aren’t too busy thing about LSU in two weeks and instead, make sure to blow out Ole […]

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Endorsements Olympics

Gold Medals + World Records = $$$$$$$$$$.

While phenom Michael Phelps still has 3 finals races to go, it is pretty clear that he has already put himself in a new stratosphere in regards to future endorsement dollars. As of now, Phelps has deals with Speedo, Visa, Omega and PowerBar. He currently earns $5 million annually from these endorsements. If Phelps does […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Special Saturday Wrap-Up

It is only considered special because I am a day late in posting this, due to a non-existent internet connection in my new house till now.  Which leads me to mention that I have moved into a new house (well, it’s rather old, but new to me and my three roommates) right near Ben Hill […]

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Endorsements Performance Analysis Sports Business

New Olympic Swimwear Breaks Records

Every four years, right before the Olympic games begin, athletic apparel companies like Nike, Reebok, Speedo, Adidas, Puma, and many others all introduce their newest lines of Olympic gear.  Whether it is for fans or athletes, the clothing is promised to be top of the line and always the next generation of sportswear.  Well this […]