Anthony Hennen writes for the Martin Center about the latest example of universities engaging in questionable spending. Collegiate esports—competitive video gaming—has grown dramatically in recent years. Small private colleges and…
“It can almost bring the Hall to a break-even proposition.” — Deputy City Manager Ron Kimble on sponsorship revenues for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Almost? Nice to see city…
So reports USA Today. The key facts: The Guard received 24,800 recruiting prospects from the program in 2012, documents show. In those cases, potential recruits indicated the NASCAR affiliation prompted…
Nationwide is dropping out as the sponsor for NASCAR’s number two series after next season. So how much money is NASCAR looking for from a replacement? Try a total commitment…
And that includes having to cancel the annual pity pit crew competition here in Charlotte in May at Time Warner Arena for lack of a sponsor. Not a good sign.
The (Warren Buffet-owned) Winston-Salem Journal reports Forsyth County officials have cancelled the Fourth of July show at Tanglewood Park due to lack of sponsorship: County Manager Dudley Watts said that…
Reports today’s N&R above the fold headline. But reading the article, it’s not clear whether or not the ‘final hour sponsorships’ from Crown Automotive and Moses Cone Health system will…
The Sports Business Journal reports. The ACC would like to have sponsor in place when the new $1.86 billion deal with ESPN starts in 2011-12. You know who immediately pops…
Hey, not trying to pile on Lawrence Toppman, who for months has been pulling double-duty as the Uptown paper’s movie and theater critic, but good heavens! Is he not aware…
Attention all members of the Charlotte city council who voted to spend another $2.5. million on a “basement” for the $155 million NASCAR Hall of Fame and pursue the idea…
Radio giant Clear Channel has stepped in to sponsor an Uptown fireworks show. No word yet on any city of Charlotte contribution to the effort, which of course, should be…
Remember, this motorsports museum talk follows the ridiculous $4 million appropriation from the General Assembly to fund the study of a motorsports test track. All this talk of public subsidy…