Sports + Entertainment Archives

How Live Events Connect Brands With the ‘Social Media Generation’

The collective turn-away from traditional media combined with the fragmentation and saturation of social media makes it harder for brands to cut through. But there is one channel that is largely underused, despite high engagement: live entertainment.

Stop Buying Attention. Start Earning It

With all eyes on the TV and let’s be honest, TikTok. Super Bowl commercials have always been the main event.

Michele Ghee Joins PlayersTV as President Through Expectant Media Acquisition

Athlete – and fan-owned media distribution and entertainment network adds media veteran Ghee (CNN, BET, EBONY, ESSENCE) through the acquisition of her experiential, content, and distribution agency. DALLAS – January 20, 2026 – PlayersTV, the first media distribution company owned by athletes and their fans, today announced the acquisition of Expectant Media, a women-owned experiential, content, and distribution agency founded…

How Advertisers Can Win the 2026 World Cup With Emotionally Intelligent Context

The 2026 World Cup will be the largest yet, with matches spanning stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its scale means both the potential rewards and the risks will be greater.

Sports Will Win Big with the Retail Media Network Playbook

The franchises that find success won’t just be fielding a team to compete; they’ll become a publisher and media platform in their own right. The blueprint for success is already out there. Now is the time for the leagues and franchises to take the ball and run.

Why Fame Needs Friction: From Attention to Impact

How do we define fame in a world where everyone is visible?

Soundtracking Memory: The Power of Nostalgia in Music & Marketing

Why does a song from 20 years ago still spark instant emotion – and why are brands tapping into that more than ever?

Believe the Hype: Flavor Flav Clocks in on Brand Partnership Authenticity

For four decades Flavor Flav has defined culture and brand authenticity.

A Conversation With Hit-Boy

Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy opens up about his newfound creative freedom, the upcoming projects, and how artists can stay ahead as music and culture evolve.

How FOX Tapped Creators to Support its New Show: Extracted

Advertising on the Super Bowl is a big investment and it is important to support and surround it.

A Short History of the Future of Entertainment: In Conversation With Issa Rae

Ensemble’s Ian Schafer will sit down with HOORAE founder Issa Rae to examine how recent history is influencing brands’ new role in the entertainment industry’s algorithmic era.

Partners in Play: How Iconic Brands & Startups Are Shaping the Future of Fandom

What do BBC’s Bluey, the National Hockey League, and a motion technology startup have in common?

Doja Cat: The Business Behind The Brand

Today, the world’s bigger stars are no longer just entertainers, but multimillion or even billion dollar brands themselves, as meticulously managed as the media conglomerates that power them.

Cracking the US Code: Manchester City’s Strategy for Growth and Fan Engagement

A Fireside Chat with Nuria Tarre, Chief Marketing & Fan Experience Officer, City Football Group hosted by Vanessa Perdomo, Bloomberg Sports.

Passion to Performance: Unlocking the Power of Sports, Fandom, and Measurement

Sports are a key stronghold for engaged, appointment-based viewing —and with that comes unmatched opportunities for brands. We’ll unpack how advertisers are tapping into the emotional intensity of fandom, using advanced measurement tools to quantify impact across platforms for full-funnel outcomes. From real-time engagement metrics to breakthrough attribution strategies, discover how sports marketing is evolving to deliver both cultural relevance…

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