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If customer satisfaction is your main goal, it is inevitable that your company will grow. If company growth is your main goal, it is inevitable that your customer satisfaction will suffer. The Savannah Bananas have figured this out on an expert level.

This week's segment of the SimpMe Says newsletter is now live! Today, Tom Hoff discusses the legal case against the NFL and Sunday Ticket. You can check it out at the link below and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter! https://lnkd.in/eZda4qe3 Making Complex Simple - SimpMe, Dominic Viadero, CPA, Tom Hoff

Talk about moving your community from buy-in to join-in.... As a lover of all things baseball, I'm finding a lot can be learned about transformation, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship from the Savannah Bananas.

There is a lesson in this for B2B marketers - make your customer the hero in the story - your product, solution, technology, whatever you do - enables them to be the hero in the story. Bonus points for making them feel like a hero and for giving them a platform to be the hero on.

What do you need to know about the NFL draft in Detroit? How do the headlights on US vehicles differ from the rest of the world? Read these, and more, in our latest feature.

🏈 The National Football League (NFL) made headlines for all of the wrong reasons just before July 4th, when a jury ruled against the league in a class action lawsuit that its NFL Sunday Ticket package violated antitrust law. The NFL sells its out-of-market games as a collective package. The 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act gave all professional leagues, including the NFL, an antitrust exemption to do a league-wide deals and negotiate collectively instead of by team with broadcast partners. In the modern media environment, fans can watch their local teams in market and the national exclusive games (i.e., Sunday Night Football), but they will need to purchase Sunday Ticket to watch those out of market games. The lawsuit alleges that the NFL violated its antitrust exemption by collectively splitting off out-of-market games and creating a standalone product well above market rate with a satellite service (DIRECTV) and now a streaming service (YouTube TV) that are not attainable on linear TV. Through a series of missteps by the NFL and some legitimate questions about the model, the jury ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. The case didn’t get a lot of publicity while it was happening, but the damages number sure did. Initially set at $4.7 billion, the figure ballooned to $14 billion because of the ability to “treble” damages in antitrust cases. This is obviously a monster number, and if you’re reading only the headlines, you’d think that David has dealt a major blow to Goliath. While this is a setback and it is surprising the league did not try to settle along the way, the NFL is going to attempt to get the verdict thrown out in late July and then escalate to higher appeals courts (including the Supreme Court potentially) if it fails. Based upon prior litigation, this would imply they believe they can win. The NFL is likely looking to score a knockout punch here because it wants to protect its “all for one, one for all” business model that has gotten it to where it is today. Losing this suit would likely require a restructuring of the media rights model and have far reaching implications on how the teams interact with each other/do business together. Making a definitive statement entrenches that model and bolsters the NFL's biggest moat. In this week's SBP, we're back to the courtroom! You'll learn: - How the NFL’s media deals operate - What happened in this case and where it goes from here - Why I think the NFL is fighting this so hard 👇 https://lnkd.in/gUADWCAB

By positing this am I doing him a favor (so no pic). Or by posting this maybe fans will realize to stay off the court/field… In college basketball, there has been an increase in fans rushing the court or field after major upset wins. This has led to some dangerous situations where players and coaches have been injured or nearly trampled. The NCAA and conferences have tried to discourage this behavior with fines and other penalties, but it continues to happen. At the 2023 Super Bowl, a streaker that I will not name ran onto the field in the second half. He was tackled by security but not before interrupting the game. Ticket prices were around $42,000 for the game. The streaker was fined $1000 by the NFL but had placed a $50 bet that paid out $374,000 because he was able to streak during the game's second half. These incidents are problematic for event management and safety. Leagues, conferences, and venues are trying to find ways to improve security and deter fans from rushing or streaking while still maintaining a fun atmosphere. More penalties, security barriers, and prompter ejections may be utilized moving forward. However, the incentives remain for fans who want attention or to win betting windfalls. Security can only do so much in huge crowded events. Additional measures like limiting alcohol sales have been suggested but are controversial. #eventmanagement #sportmanagement

#SuperBowlLVIII preview! This week on the Dose we break down #SBLVIII and let you know exactly what to expect. We look at both the #Chiefs and the #49ers and make our predictions, plus we even give some #propbets advice 🏈

In the midst of a year that tested us in ways we could never have anticipated, our team at PrettyDamnQuick reached a milestone that felt like a beacon of hope: $1M in ARR. This achievement was monumental, not just for its financial significance, but for what it represented—the indomitable spirit of our team, our PDQ warriors, who pushed through one of the toughest economic periods to emerge victorious. To honor this hard-earned victory, Avi Moskowitz 🇮🇱 and I sought a meaningful way to celebrate. We turned to TrophySmack to create a championship ring for each team member, a tangible symbol of their commitment and perseverance, mirroring the glory of NFL champions. Yet, before we could share this joy, the devastating terror attack on October 7th enveloped us in a cloud of sorrow, fear, and uncertainty. The contrast couldn't have been starker—our moment of triumph overshadowed by a senseless act of violence, reminding us of the fragility of joy and the cost of conflict. The recent terror incident during the Kansas City Chiefs NFL championship celebration resonated with me deeply, drawing a parallel to our own experience. It served as a painful reminder that terror not only takes lives but also seeks to destroy the moments of achievement and unity we cherish. However, the story doesn't end there. Despite the shadows cast by these events, we have grown stronger. The adversity has fortified our resolve to persevere, to rebuild from the ashes of our collective grief, and to continue striving for greatness. In sharing the image of our $1M ARR championship ring, I'm connecting our story to the broader narrative of resilience in the face of terror. This ring is more than just a symbol of financial success; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of our team, our commitment to overcome the darkest of days, and our unwavering belief in the triumph of humanity over hate. Let this ring also serve as a reminder to all who face adversity: we are stronger together, and in unity, there is light that no shadow can extinguish. We stand with all who have suffered, and together, we will continue to push forward, honoring our achievements, mourning our losses, and always believing in the brighter days ahead.

Gonna be resharing these until you’re following Rob Jones… LinkedIn can be educational. It can be inspiring. It can be communal. But what’s stopping it from being just as entertaining as the other platforms? 👇👇👇 RevPartners helps you handle RevOps. Aka, you have data in your HubSpot and you need expert help to leverage it To help supercharge your business 🚀🚀 At RP, we use Creator Driven Growth on the Demand Gen team because people want to buy from people People want to be entertained And what better way to learn about RevOps and HubSpot than this?! (There’s no better way) Have an awesome Saturday and if you’re bored, scroll through Rob Jones’ highlights You won’t regret it 🤣🤣🤣