#BWB6: Ask Spencer Anything

At our first BWB, Spencer Hall (then “Orson Swindle”) stormed into the Big Apple in a fine white suit. At BWB2…

Measuring Online Influence

As brands and agencies increasingly look to align with the likes of IG stars and YouTube celebs, — forgoing traditional media and bloggers alike — questions lingers: Who is influential, how is it measured and how can it be monetized? How do an individual athlete or personality’s…

Your Pitch is Futile

PR flacks and the brands they represent have a unique relationship with bloggers and online-influencers. Whereas once PR…

Fresh Kicks: The Evolution of SLAM

From honing young writers to spotlighting high school phenoms, SLAM continues to lead the way for…

Breaking Away From the Narrative: How to Navigate the Waters of 24/7 NFL Coverage

The State of Chicago Sports (and Media)

Superstars, Stanley Cups, injuries, coaching changes and uncertainty abound, in any given…

We’ll Do It Live

At our last major event, the incomparable group formerly known as “The Basketball Jones” did a live podcast from the TIFF…

Vox Media’s Evolution into a Programming Company

Video: NFLPA on “The Business of Football”

At BWB6 just prior to this year’s NFL Draft, NFL Players Association President Eric Winston and Assistant Executive Director of External Affairs George Atallah fielded questions pertaining to their roles with and that of the Union itself with attendees.

Athletes off the Field

Whether it’s peacocking on the podium, pursuing a second career in the media as an analyst, or carving their own way in business, tech or in the community, an athlete’s career can springboard them into long-term success if they put in the effort to properly market themselves and leverage…