Ken Davidoff
@kendavidoff.bsky.social
Adjunct professor, Endicott College. Retired sportswriter always open to new ideas. [email protected]
Good morning. With the #Knicks experiencing their best season in a quarter-century, guests Dave Checketts and Jeremy Schaap join host Michael Goldstein on the All-Access podcast for TicketManager. What a great conversation! bit.ly/4kqD9KQ
The Knicks, the Media, and the Money: Inside the Business with Schaap and Checketts | Easily Manage Company Tickets & Events
ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap and former Madison Square Garden President & CEO Dave Checketts discuss the New York Knicks and the business of the NBA.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Good morning. With the #Knicks experiencing their best season in a quarter-century, guests Dave Checketts and Jeremy Schaap join host Michael Goldstein on the All-Access podcast for TicketManager. What a great conversation! bit.ly/4kqD9KQ
Good morning and Happy Opening Day! For TicketManager, we wrote about @mlb.com ballpark food and what that means for the greater fan experience: bit.ly/3FJJDoP
The Evolution of Ballpark Food and What It Means for the Greater Fan Experience - TicketManager
Baseball teams and the MLB have put more focus on the fan experience, leading to interesting activations like unique ballpark foods.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Good morning and Happy Opening Day! For TicketManager, we wrote about @mlb.com ballpark food and what that means for the greater fan experience: bit.ly/3FJJDoP
Good morning. With March Madness upon us, we looked at the robust financial health of college basketball, drawing sponsors to both athletes and institutions, for TicketManager: bit.ly/41ALG5U
Sponsors are Spending on College Hoops and Everyone’s a Winner - TicketManager
We dive into recent reports saying that marketing and sponsorship spending on college basketball has reached $200 million for the first time.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Good morning. With March Madness upon us, we looked at the robust financial health of college basketball, drawing sponsors to both athletes and institutions, for TicketManager: bit.ly/41ALG5U
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we looked at the labor uncertainty in the WNBA - and how that's actually a sign of the league's maturity: bit.ly/3FrFwh0
The Upside of the WNBA’s Labor Uncertainty - TicketManager
Recent news of WNBA players floating the idea of a strike has sparked discourse among fans. But, there's major upside to the news.
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March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we looked at the labor uncertainty in the WNBA - and how that's actually a sign of the league's maturity: bit.ly/3FrFwh0
Good afternoon. For the TicketManager All-Access podcast, Michael Goldstein and I spoke with top MLB player representative Scott Boras: bit.ly/43qBv6p
Grand Slam: The Business of Baseball with Scott Boras | Easily Manage Company Tickets & Events
Scott Boras, MLB agent and founder of Boras Corporation, offers an insider perspective on the business of baseball.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Good afternoon. For the TicketManager All-Access podcast, Michael Goldstein and I spoke with top MLB player representative Scott Boras: bit.ly/43qBv6p
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we took a look at Major League Soccer. What is it doing well and what can it do better? bit.ly/4ib5iof
How Can MLS Build on its Strong First 30 Years? - TicketManager
With the 2025 season kicking off, the MLS turns 30! In this blog, we take a look at how the league can continue to grow.
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March 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we took a look at Major League Soccer. What is it doing well and what can it do better? bit.ly/4ib5iof
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we discussed the marketing miracle that is the NFL Scouting Combine: bit.ly/3EXsMhY
The Marketing Miracle that is the NFL Scouting Combine - TicketManager
In today's #blog, we explore how the NFL has turned a previously behind-closed-doors event into a marketing miracle.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we discussed the marketing miracle that is the NFL Scouting Combine: bit.ly/3EXsMhY
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, I wrote about the huge win that the 4 Nations Face-Off already has recorded for its participants and its sponsors: bit.ly/4kaF5Yc
4 Nations Face-Off Already a Huge Win For Its Participants and Sponsors - TicketManager
In today's #blog, we dive into the most effective advertisements from Sunday's big game which saw the Eagles, a TicketManager Partner, take the trophy!
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February 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, I wrote about the huge win that the 4 Nations Face-Off already has recorded for its participants and its sponsors: bit.ly/4kaF5Yc
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we listed what we thought were the most effective Super Bowl LIX commercials: bit.ly/42TSPRc
The Most Effective Super Bowl LIX Ads - TicketManager
In today's #blog, we dive into the most effective advertisements from Sunday's big game which saw the Eagles, a TicketManager Partner, take the trophy!
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February 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we listed what we thought were the most effective Super Bowl LIX commercials: bit.ly/42TSPRc
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we spoke with the writer of many successful Super Bowl commercials to get his insight on how sponsors can win the Big Game: bit.ly/4hs4c7k
How to Win the Big Game…with Your Commercial - TicketManager
In today's #blog, we spoke with Jimmy Siegel, creator of many popular Super Bowl commercials, about how to win the day with your ads.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we spoke with the writer of many successful Super Bowl commercials to get his insight on how sponsors can win the Big Game: bit.ly/4hs4c7k
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we looked at the vast ROI that Dr. Pepper gets from its investment in college football - with a shout-out to @thepressboxpod.bsky.social. bit.ly/4jBICi6
The Vast Reach of Dr. Pepper’s College Football Investment - TicketManager
Dr. Pepper's sponsorship of College Football has seen incredible returns, raising the brand to the #2 soft drink brand in the U.S.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we looked at the vast ROI that Dr. Pepper gets from its investment in college football - with a shout-out to @thepressboxpod.bsky.social. bit.ly/4jBICi6
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we wrote about the passing of the iconic Bob Uecker and how his enormous post-career, off-the-field success should encourage sponsors and ticket-sellers to think out of the box: bit.ly/3CvEMWZ
In the Front Row of Sports-Marketing History: Bob Uecker’s Amazing, Unlikely Run - TicketManager
With the recent passing of MLB broadcasting great Bob Uecker, we take a look back at how sponsoring brand's capitalized on Uecker's draw.
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January 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we wrote about the passing of the iconic Bob Uecker and how his enormous post-career, off-the-field success should encourage sponsors and ticket-sellers to think out of the box: bit.ly/3CvEMWZ
My 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Ballot #193 is from Ken Davidoff. After narrowly missing the cut last year, he has room to add Pettitte (+21) and Wagner (+11)
Via the New York Post: nypost.com/2025/01/21/s...
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Via the New York Post: nypost.com/2025/01/21/s...
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January 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
My 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot.
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we looked at what the new Unrivaled basketball league can do for the players' marketability: bit.ly/4jg0Nd7
New Opportunities: The Unrivaled League - TicketManager
Unrivaled, the new 3v3 women's basketball league, is set to launch this Friday, opening up new sponsorship opportunities.
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January 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, we looked at what the new Unrivaled basketball league can do for the players' marketability: bit.ly/4jg0Nd7
Coming to bookstores in spring 2026. Thanks so much to Lisa Leshne and Dr. Harley Rotbart for making this happen. 👊
January 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Coming to bookstores in spring 2026. Thanks so much to Lisa Leshne and Dr. Harley Rotbart for making this happen. 👊
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we look at the NWSL expansion to Denver and the potential sponsorship opportunities: bit.ly/4gLrTXQ
Major Women’s Sports in Denver Should Bring Major Sponsor Investments - TicketManager
The NWSL is expanding to Denver, Colorado for a record $110 million. How will sponsors react to this new team?
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January 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, we look at the NWSL expansion to Denver and the potential sponsorship opportunities: bit.ly/4gLrTXQ
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, I wrote about an interesting trend in sports real estate: The moving of team offices out of stadiums to make more room for customers:https://bit.ly/41WtuFJ
From office space to prime fan location? A new trend in sports real estate - TicketManager
In today's blog, we explore how sports teams and organizations are making the most of every inch of their venues.
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January 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Good afternoon. For TicketManager this week, I wrote about an interesting trend in sports real estate: The moving of team offices out of stadiums to make more room for customers:https://bit.ly/41WtuFJ
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, I wrote about the 2025 All-Star Game's mini-tournament format and how sponsors can capitalize on it: bit.ly/3ZWPWMd #NBAAllStar
How can sponsors leverage the NBA’s new All-Star Game format? - TicketManager
In today's blog, we explore how the NBA's new All Star game format opens up more sponsorship & activation opportunities for brands.
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December 29, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Good morning. For TicketManager this week, I wrote about the 2025 All-Star Game's mini-tournament format and how sponsors can capitalize on it: bit.ly/3ZWPWMd #NBAAllStar
Last week, our Multimedia Journalism class at Endicott College launched our website, on which we worked all semester. Thanks to the students for working so hard on our coverage of the U.S. Presidential election: bit.ly/41LZhsT
Multimedia Journalism
"It has become a trend to repost and interact with political social media accounts in order to spread their stance and opinion to the rest of their followers. Some view this as “activism” or “spreadin...
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December 26, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Last week, our Multimedia Journalism class at Endicott College launched our website, on which we worked all semester. Thanks to the students for working so hard on our coverage of the U.S. Presidential election: bit.ly/41LZhsT
Good evening. For TicketManager, I offered suggestions for how North Carolina can fully leverage its shocking hire of Bill Belichick as head football coach. Hoodie bobbleheads? Campus screenings of "My Cousin Vinny"? And more: bit.ly/4iZQKJ9 #TarHeelNation
How the Tar Heels should market Bill Belichick - TicketManager
How can the University of North Carolina football program cash in on the shockwave-inducing announcement of Bill Belichick as their new head coach?
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December 20, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Good evening. For TicketManager, I offered suggestions for how North Carolina can fully leverage its shocking hire of Bill Belichick as head football coach. Hoodie bobbleheads? Campus screenings of "My Cousin Vinny"? And more: bit.ly/4iZQKJ9 #TarHeelNation
Good afternoon. I am writing a weekly sports-business piece for @TicketManager. Here's my latest, on whether Juan Soto's record-shattering #Mets deal can actually pay for itself: bit.ly/3Bu1s9J
Will Juan Soto Pay for Himself? - TicketManager
Building on yesterday's blog, we dive into the Soto deal and the implications for the Mets organization, both on and off the field.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Good afternoon. I am writing a weekly sports-business piece for @TicketManager. Here's my latest, on whether Juan Soto's record-shattering #Mets deal can actually pay for itself: bit.ly/3Bu1s9J
Are you an aspiring commentator, critic or columnist? Looking to add some protein to your hot takes? Join my virtual workshop on January 15. We'll talk about this particular set of skills and, I hope, have some fun. Register here: bit.ly/3ODakNi
December 3, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Are you an aspiring commentator, critic or columnist? Looking to add some protein to your hot takes? Join my virtual workshop on January 15. We'll talk about this particular set of skills and, I hope, have some fun. Register here: bit.ly/3ODakNi
For my first post here, something positive: Thanks to the great Patrick McEnroe for helping me with my (very) suspect tennis game. All for a great cause, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project: www.jmtpny.org
November 15, 2024 at 11:26 PM
For my first post here, something positive: Thanks to the great Patrick McEnroe for helping me with my (very) suspect tennis game. All for a great cause, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project: www.jmtpny.org