CareFirst signs naming rights agreement for D.C.‘s Entertainment & Sports Arena
Washington D.C.‘s Entertainment & Sports Arena on the city’s southeast side is getting a new name — CareFirst Arena — after Events DC signed a 10-year deal with health insurance provider CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for the venue’s naming rights.
Cllct named collectibles partner of Monumental
As Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin inches closer to breaking Hockey HOFer Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record, team parent company Monumental Sports & Entertainment is launching a partnership that will help capture the moment along with other history-making events.
Citigroup CMO discusses company's sports marketing strategy
Last year, amid Citigroup’s company restructuring, the financial institution hired Alex Craddock as the company’s CMO & Chief Content Officer. Craddock previously served as the CMO of global investment firm BlackRock and worked for 12 years at Visa.
United States Cowboy launches new media company
Fans of Western sports and cowboy culture are getting a new platform that will provide a destination hub for written, video and livestreamed content.
Fanatics eyes London for its first collectibles store
Fanatics Collectibles has announced its first flagship store focusing on sports and entertainment trading cards and trading-card games. The 8,647 square-foot store -- designed by SDI Design -- will be on London’s Regent Street shopping district. The interior design will feature a center display of r...
Closing Shot: Strike First
The Professional Bowlers Association’s 2025 season may best be described as a team effort, as the league pulls in bowling manufacturers for a new spin on competition.
Elevate acquires Bowlsby Sports Advisors
Elevate has bolstered its position in college sports by acquiring consulting and executive search firm Bowlsby Sports Advisors.
SBJ, Monumental launch 'Inside the Industry' show
Monumental Sports Network and Sports Business Journal announced today the launch of the TV series “Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry,” which will be seen on the D.C. regional sports network.
Monumental taps agencies to support Capital One Arena project
As Monumental Sports & Entertainment begins its three-year, $800M-plus transformation of Capital One Arena, the company is tapping into three agencies to help execute its commercial partnerships and premium experiences strategies.
Malika Andrews returns to ESPN's L.A. studio for 'NBA Today' amid wildfires
As Southern California deals with the wildfires ripping through the L.A. area, ESPN’s Malika Andrews returned to the network’s L.A. studios to host “NBA Today.”