In the lead item in the April 13th Marketing Insider, SLRG’s Jon Last takes a research driven look at the questionable over-emphasis on “star worship and hype in today’s sports coverage.
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Yearly Archives: 2021
Play ball: Sports fans eager to get into stadiums
A Back to Normal Barometer informed look at how pent up demand for live sports is creating a supply/demand imbalance as COVID attendance restrictions continue to inhibit properties from optimizing revenue.
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Driver$: Episode 8
The USGA’s Chris DeToro on Drive, Chip and Putt and Junior Golf: We welcome Chris to unpack the lead up to the National Drive, Chip and Putt finals on April 4 in Augusta, as well as a broader perspective on the business of Junior Golf Programs.
Read More » Nearly 8 out of 10 vaccinated Americans back vaccine passport
America has a new divide — those vaccinated versus those not. And according to a new survey shared with Secrets, the growing number of Americans vaccinated are ready to shun those who haven’t been from traveling or events. The latest update to the Back-to-Normal Barometer that surveys Americans and businesses about the coronavirus crisis found that 75% […]
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Unpacking The Path To “Back To Normal”… Eleven Months And Still Counting
Flying back from the cancelled PAC 12 basketball tournament, last March there were two significant thoughts on my mind. First, I was angry and concerned that pandemic driven shutdowns had dealt our core verticals of sports and travel a broadside hit that would leave them reeling. Secondly, there was a desire to develop a continuous […]
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Poll Shows Majority Believe Once COVID-19 Vaccines Are Widely Available, Government Should Not Dictate Size Of Gatherings Outside The Home
The latest Back to Normal Barometer shows a majority of Americans favoring the lifting of all COVID related restrictions, once enough vaccines are available for all who want them.
Read More » Goldilocks And The Return To Live Spectator Sports
With Covid vaccines rolling out and attendance restrictions being rolled back, Here’s what sports marketers need to be asking once they get past the early latent demand. Our latest Back to Normal Barometer insights provide what you need to know to drive fans back into stadiums and arenas. SLRG President Jon Last in Media Post’s […]
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Golf industry remains resilient
SLRG’s Golf Market TrendWatch Study, conducted with the ASGCA, shines a light on some intriguing shifts in golf facility trends.
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Vaccine Hesitancy: A Major Barrier to Getting Back to Normal
Being quarantined for almost a year, many of us have had conversations about the first non-socially-distant experience we’ll have once we’ve all been vaccinated. Attending a concert, taking a vacation more than 50 miles from your home, seeing a ball game, going to eat indoors at a restaurant, or even having your first major family […]
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TRUTH IN NUMBERS: Sports marketing research proves racing’s rise during the pandemic
Thoroughbred Horse Racing’s leading trade publication features findings from recent SLRG research, showing a marked increase in COVID inspired fan interest in the sport, as well as a look at President Jon Last’s personal journey in the sport.
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