“In the 90’s, the GM meetings were great because the GMs were out and about, there were no cell phones to text, there weren’t a lot of reporters at the meetings and you really got to know those guys (over) a cup of coffee, a drink, lunch, etc. Now guys come here and they hide in their rooms and text to each other. I’m not even exactly sure why they come” -- MLB Network’s Joel Sherman, on how the MLB GM meetings have changed over the years ( “Hot Stove,” MLB Network, 11/6).
“I want to give the NFL credit. That international reach, the tickets sold-out in minutes. It seems like wherever the NFL goes the fans follow” -- CBS’s Nate Burleson, on the Dolphins and Chiefs playing in Frankfurt, Germany ( “CBS Mornings,” 11/6).
“The biggest challenge in doing this job is that you can prepare all that you want, but then a football breaks out and you cannot predict what happens next” -- NBC’s Kaylee Hartung, on her duties as sideline reporter for “TNF” on Amazon ( “Today,” NBC, 11/6).
“It’s never just one thing, but the collaborations that we have done and continue to do -- we’re very selective about who we work with -- have been a good accelerator for the brand” -- New Balance CEO Joe Preston, on collaborating with athletes and other brands to help drive sales (Yahoo Finance, 11/5).
