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The next big question facing Tiger Woods: When will he return to the links? According to the readers of NYSportsJournalism.com:

The Masters April 8 38%
Not in 2010 33%
US Open June 17 13%
World Golf Championship Aug. 5 3%
Other: 13%
(Responses included: Before The Masters, Never, 2011 and "Who cares!")
Players Championship May 6 0%

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    SAY WHAT!

    "What can I say? I tried to imagine what this moment would be like for a long time, and it’s better than expected. Quarterback Drew Brees after leading the New Orleans Saints to a win in, and being named MVP of, Super Bowl XLIV. 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts.

    MARKETWATCH

    BUY New Orleans Saints. Mardi Gras arrives early.

    SELL What's left of the Who, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, trying to perform in their 60s like they did in their 20s, 30s or 40s, doing a CSI theme-song medley at Super Bowl XLIV.

    HOLD Some ads scored, some fumbled on CBS during Super Bowl XLIV.

    COLLECTIBLE CORNER

    $9.99: Asking price for Skater Barbie from 2002 Winter Olympics, on eBay.
    $41.99: Asking price for set of 16 pins from the 1984 Winter Olympics, on eBay.
    $265.00: Asking price for set of coiins from the 1988 Winter Olympics, on eBay
    $900.00: Asking price for (3) tickets to closing ceremonies for 2010 Winter Olympics, on eBay.
    $20,000.00: Asking price for jersey with signatures of all members of the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' gold medal USA hockey team, including head coach Herb Brooks, on eBay.

     

    Monday, February 8, 2010

     

    Letterman, Favre, Megan Fox & A Bunch Of Other Animals

    The 2nd annual NYSportsJournalism "Suck-Didn't Suck" review of Super Bowl ads. MORE

    UPDATE: Danica's Mattel Deal Gives Her Hot Wheels

    As she revs up for a busy season, Danica Patrick signs a deal with Mattel's Hot Wheels, which will sponsor her during her Nascar Nationwide Series races and also produce a miniature 'Danicar' for retail. MORE

    Can Gatorade Regain Ground With G Series?

    PepsiCo's sports drink is still the Goliath of the category, but sales and marketing share have been slipping as category Davids such as PowerAde keep chipping away. MORE

    Who's Your (Go) Daddy: Love 'Em? Hate 'Em? Either Way, The Bottom Line Is That You Know 'Em

    The news is not that Go Daddy had to pull another Super Bowl spot ('Movies' is out, 'Spa' is in) but that the domain name registrar known for its edgy marketing is more conventional than people imagine, as CMO Barb Rechterman reveals in this Q&A. Shocking!

    StadiumTray Carrying On A Most Vital Super Bowl Tradition

    For 70,000 food and beer customers at Sun Life Stadium, one product will be as important off the field as Peyton Manning and Drew Brees will be on the field. MORE

    Under Armour Drafts Deal For NFL Scouting Combine

    The athletic performance apparel company will return as presenting sponsor for the Combine Feb.24-March 2, a prime lead-in to the 2010 NFL draft. MORE

    Nascar Fast-Tracks Health Initiative To Find At-Risk Fans With Pulmonary Disease COPD

    Danica Patrick, Michael Strahan, Jm Belushi and others are working with Nascar to find a million people who may be under- or undiagnosed with the progressive disease that affects breathing. MORE

    D-Wade Gives Opponents 'Nightmares' In New Campaign

    Nike's Jordan Brand unveils a multi-media effort to support Air Jordan 2010, which drops in time for the NBA All-Star Game. MORE

     

     

     

     

     

    NEWS FROM 2010 Winter Olympics

    McDonald's Menu Filled With Olympic Marketing

    Vancouver's New 'Theme' Song: 'Let It Snow'

    Visa Ramps Up Activation En Routh To Olympics

    Pros, Cons In Countdown To Vancouver
     

    NEWS FROM NBA All-Star Game

    NBA, Marketers Get All-Star Game Party Started

    Taco Bell Extends 'Drive-Thru' Push Into NBA All-Star Game

    LeBron A Slam-Dunk For Spite All-Star Campaign

     

    NEWS FROM Super Bowl XLIV

    Building Brands 30 Super Bowl Seconds At A Time

    Legends Use Super Bowl For Cause Marketing

    CBS Fills Super Bowl Roster With Rookie Advertisers

    Marketers Feeling Super Bowl Déja Vu All Over Again

     

    NEWS FROM BostonSportsJournalism.com

    Celtics' Paul Pierce Shoots To Score With Switch2Health

    JetBlue Thinks Green (Monster) In Red Sox Promotion

    League, Sponsors Score In Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic

     

    NEWS FROM ChicagoSportsJournalism.com

    Puma Is Bullish On Chicago With Retail Expansion

    Sports Marketing Vet Named CMO For Chicago Cubs

    Marcus Jordan-adidas Shoe Issue Gets Really Real

     

    MORE NEWS ...

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    Raising The Curtain On Nascar's Box Office Smash

    Continental Signs Timely Alliance With Rolex Racing

    Soccer Great Breaks Ground With Marketing Deal

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