Author name: Alicia Jessop

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Why NFL Player CJ Anderson Took Kids To Google Headquarters This Summer

This summer, NFL player, CJ Anderson, took kids from his hometown of Vallejo, Calif. to Google headquarters for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about football and technology. After playing at Jesse M. Bethel High School in Vallejo, Anderson played at Laney College before transferring to the University of California at Berkeley. Despite not being drafted, …

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Adidas Turns To Running And Footwear To Clean Up The World’s Oceans

There are 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the world’s oceans, but through running and footwear designs, adidas is working to remove them. “As a brand, we believe that sport makes a difference in peoples’ lives and in the world,” adidas senior director of U.S. running, Paul Bowyer, told RULING SPORTS. In 2015 we …

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How Loyola Channeled The Ramblers’ Final Four Appearance Into Major Donation And Media Gains

Earlier this year the Loyola Ramblers busted a few brackets when the team made its second Final Four appearance in school history. While Sister Jean became an overnight sensation, the Loyola athletics department saw success of its own through digital and social media impressions and athletics department donations. The team’s success in the NCAA Division …

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Toyota Racing Takes Fans Behind The Wheel During NASCAR Race Weekend

An adage amongst automobile manufacturers goes, “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” Toyota Racing has taken this adage to another level, giving fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step into the driver’s seat during NASCAR Cup races. Through its Toyota PitPass activation, Toyota allows fans to experience life as a NASCAR driver from training through pit …

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Can Blockchain Technology Change Ticket Sales In Sports?

The sport industry is abuzz with how blockchain can be harnessed to breed efficiencies and positive fan sentiment. Teams like the Dallas Mavericks have announced they will accept cryptocurrencies as payment for tickets as early as next season. As use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency become more acceptable in the sport industry, the looming question …

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Kia Uses Surprise And Delight To Build Positive Brand Association With Fans During NBA All-Star Weekend

Extending its contract as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA in late 2017, Kia sought to expand its presence across marquee NBA events. Beyond sponsoring the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League, Kia’s presentation of NBA Tip-Off and NBA Performance Awards expand the brand’s presence to NBA fans. During the 2018 NBA All-Star weekend, …

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Brandon Ingram Wants To Inspire Kids With NBA All-Star Mtn Dew KickStart Rising Stars Opportunity

As a second-year NBA player, Brandon Ingram has already used his platform to make significant contributions off of the court. Being named to this year’s Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars roster, Ingram is most excited about the opportunities this experience gives him to further impact the lives of children. “Having this opportunity means a lot. …

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NBA Launches Wide Scale Community Efforts Ahead Of 2018 NBA All-Star Game

For basketball fans, the NBA All-Star Game means seeing top competitors in the sport go head-to-head in competition. Despite the level of play on the court, though, some of the most impactful moments of the 2018 NBA All-Star weekend will happen off of it. Over the four days leading up to the 2018 NBA All-Star …

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