Last week I mentioned the media portion of the Channel Media and Market Research poll. Thanks to two readers who each sent me a full copy of the poll, here is the complete media section of the survey. http://www.bostonsportsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-NE-Sports-Survey.pdf
Jenny Dell Resurfaces as CBS NFL Sideline Reporter
Former NESN Red Sox sideline reporter Jenny Dell will be appearing on NFL sidelines this fall, as CBS announced its broadcast pairings for the 2014 season. Part of the release noted that Tracy Wolfson would be joining the network's top announcing team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms as reporter. Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts have … Continue reading Jenny Dell Resurfaces as CBS NFL Sideline Reporter
Comcast Launches Bruins On Demand
Similar to programming they've done for the Red Sox and Celtics in the past, Comcast has now launched Bruins on Demand - another way fans can catch up with latest from the Black and Gold. Here is the release: BOSTON – Comcast launched a new series of programs available as part of Bruins On Demand … Continue reading Comcast Launches Bruins On Demand
Farewell To The Phoenix, And Bruins Rate High on NESN
The news came suddenly yesterday, the Boston Phoenix, in business since 1966, would be closing its doors, and today's issue would be the final one. There wasn't a lot of focus on the Phoenix here at BSMW, but the paper certainly had its share of sports media stories over the years, a few of which … Continue reading Farewell To The Phoenix, And Bruins Rate High on NESN
Doing Our Friday Megalinks
Haven't been able to provide the Friday megalinks in a while. Let's do an edition today. Normally I include a link to the Weekend Viewing Picks, but I'll be doing that tonight so you can find it on the Fang's Bites on BSMW site when it's posted. If you follow me on Twitter or have … Continue reading Doing Our Friday Megalinks
Let’s Do The Friday Megalinks
Time for Friday linkage. The Weekend Viewing Picks have your sports and entertainment suggestions. Let's get cracking. National Michael Hiestand from USA Today looks at TNT's plans to go mostly split-screen during breaks for Saturday's NASCAR race. Tom Perrotta of the Wall Street Journal reports that the one Wimbledon souvenir the players want is the … Continue reading Let’s Do The Friday Megalinks
Cranking Out Some Friday Megalinks
Ok, linkage at my BSMW site has been really scarce over the last month and a half and I apologize for that. My schedules have been quite busy and it's been tough to sit down for the time it takes to gather the links. I hope that changes over the next month or so. Here … Continue reading Cranking Out Some Friday Megalinks
Boston Bruins Named Team Of The Year By Sports Business Journal
From Sports Business Journal: The Boston Bruins were named Team of the Year at the 2012 Sports Business Awards being held tonight in New York City. Almost 750 are at the event, which is being held at the Marriott Marquis at Times Square. Mark Hollis of Michigan State University was named the Athletic Director of … Continue reading Boston Bruins Named Team Of The Year By Sports Business Journal
Finally Some Friday Megalinks
Let's do some Friday megalinks. You've been owed some and I haven't been able to do links at the Fang's Bites BSMW page for most of the week. Of course, you have the Weekend Viewing Picks which provide plenty of college sports, soccer, baseball and the NBA and NHL postseason action. Now let's do your … Continue reading Finally Some Friday Megalinks
The Case of the NALL vs the PLL and the Use of Media Behind it
By Marisa Ingemi Most of the professional lacrosse leagues that the casual fan follows causes a stir. The National Lacrosse League isn't on TV enough. Major League Lacrosse is slow. But what takes the cake is the case of the North American Lacrosse League and the Professional Lacrosse League. The NALL was founded by former … Continue reading The Case of the NALL vs the PLL and the Use of Media Behind it