The Summer 2014 issue of Golf, Inc features perspectives on the state of the game from SLRG President Jon Last and other “creative minds” in the industry.
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Last Word
Slow Ticket Sales? Here’s The Real Reason Why
In his July, 2014 Media Post: Marketing Sports column, SLRG President Jon Last speaks to what research has shown to be the true reasons behind slow ticket sales or poor fan engagement. Growing and maintaining fan attendance and consumer participation in sports seems to always be on top of sports marketers’ list of top concerns […]
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The Sky is Not Falling
Coverage of SLRG President, Jon Last’s keynote presentation at The International Network of Golf conference. Golf industry expert Jon Last doesn’t subscribe to the frequently heard opinion of other analysts that as far as the golf business is concerned, “the sky is falling, the sky is falling.” The well-known president of Sports & Leisure Marketing […]
Read More » For Father’s Day, I Want The Mass Media to Stop Bashing Golf
In his June Media Post column, SLRG President Jon Last puts to rest some of the unwarranted panic that has beset mainstream media reports on the golf industry. Total upfront disclosure … the golf industry has been an important component of my livelihood for nearly three decades, so forgive me if I get a little […]
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NHL dream: Big market team vs. Bigger market team
Jon Last speaks to SLRG research citing the momentum building for the NHL and how the marquis match-up between the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings, can potentially spur increased ad revenue and fan interest for the league. By Jacob Pramut Larry David gawked in disbelief from a few rows behind the playing surface. […]
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