Welcome to Spotlight! On the one hand, we are at an interesting moment when tech companies are laying off tens of thousands of workers in the face of economic headwinds, Elon Musk said from Guinness World Records in history ($182 billion, his has a “minor” total net worth of $147 billion) and egg prices make a golden goose blush. It doesn’t seem to suffer such ill effects because it continues to be invested in (not to mention the salaries of professional athletes). Kansas City His Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes apparently decided that “owning” the NFL wasn’t enough. Instead, he owns stakes in major Kansas City sports his teams such as MLS’s Sporting Kansas City, MLB’s Kansas City Royals, and most recently, NWSL’s Kansas City. At the present time. It’s safe to say he’s not in financial Missouri. World Wrestling Entertainment Chairman Vince McMahon is said to be considering actually selling the professional fake wrestling league for $8 billion in Saudi profits. With 95 of the 100 highest-performing events being sports, there is little doubt that sports and entertainment will remain a bright spot in the recession.
- Just nine days after a cardiac arrest on the NFL field, Buffalo Bills safety Dumar Hamlin has been safely discharged from the hospital. As he continues to recover, he’s also got business in mind and has applied for his two trademarks, “DID WE WIN” and “THREE IS BACK,” to mark his first words at the hospital. It is a tribute and hints at a triumphant return to the ballpark. .
- A group of investors, including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin, have purchased 128 acres of farmland in rural Iowa. But to Ray Kinsella’s chagrin, this appears to be a bona fide agricultural investment.
- Growing celebrity endorsement and investment in the cannabis industry, coupled with the legalization of marijuana in many states, means it’s time for plants previously considered taboo to go mainstream. .
Approved Sponsorships and Investments
Cannabis celebrities reflect the modern marketing era
January 11, 2023 Via PR Newswire
Osaka’s major withdrawal could hit sponsorship
January 10, 2023 Via Sports Business Journal – All Sections (sportsbusinessjournal.com)
Calvin Klein taps breakout tennis star Alcaraz to face new campaign
January 10, 2023 Via Sports Business Journal – All Sections (sportsbusinessjournal.com)
Joe Burrow, Blake Griffin and Nearly 20 More Athletes Purchase Iowa Farm for Nearly $5 Million
January 10, 2023 Via Bleacher Report
sports
Stephanie McMahon has resigned from WWE.Nick Karn becomes sole CEO
January 11, 2023 Via Newsbreak – Top Stories
La Previa: Liga MX Media Rights, Brazilian Breakaway League, NFL Sunday Tickets
January 11, 2023 Via Sportico – Business
Damar Hamlin Submits “Did We Win?”Trademark
January 10, 2023 via boardroom
President Biden Signs Equal Pay Bill with Cantwell Capito, Delivering Historic Victory for Women’s Equality in Sports
January 5, 2023 Via the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
music biz
BetMGM becomes first mobile betting app to sell concert tickets for Tim McGraw’s pre-Super Bowl festival
January 11, 2023 Via Variety
Music Copyright NFT Market Attraction – Euterpe Launches First Music IP-NFT Mystery Box, Sold Out Instantly
January 11, 2023 Via AZ Central
Universal Music CEO Grainge condemns spammy music on streaming platforms
January 11, 2023 US News & World Report – From Top Stories
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak defeats copyright lawsuit
January 10, 2023 Via Bloomberg Law – Intellectual Property News
movies and tv
Golden Globe Awards: Disney Wins Nine Films And Television Awards
January 11, 2023 Via The Hollywood Reporter
The end of the Netflixification of TV and the beginning of a new streaming bundle
January 9, 2023 Via Newsbreak – Top Stories
Hollywood Reporter: Atlanta’s TV, movie boom drives home prices soaring
January 9, 2023 Via Atlanta Urbanization
TikTok Licenses IMDb Data To Target Film And TV Content (Exclusive)
January 5, 2023 Via The Hollywood Reporter
emerging sports
The Syracuse men’s and women’s lacrosse have a total of six preseason All-Americans.
January 11, 2023 Via Syracuse Post Standard
‘Shameful’ Owen Farrell loophole revealed, Gatland favorite returns tonight in rugby news
January 11, 2023 Via Western Mail
Women’s wrestling to see big growth in 2022-23 season
January 10, 2023 Via Goshen News
Global Racquet Sporting Goods Industry Projected to Reach $272.4 Million by 2031
January 6, 2023 Via PR Newswire – News Release