David Carter
David Carter
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For a generation of consumers who have known Nike for being nothing less than their brand, it's their generation's Coca-Cola, burned into their consciousness, burned into an entire generation. The same can't be said for Adidas.
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The traditional Fortune 500 companies have to steer clear (of Bryant). McDonald's, Sprite, they have the pick of the litter of who they can work with, and they don't have to work with athletes. I think he's probably out for good for Fortune 500 guys. They could get an emerging star who lacks the baggage and rap sheet Kobe has.
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It's hard not to be bullish on Los Angeles,
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It's an incredible challenge and an incredible burden.
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There's a real fan base in Mexico. That's a very intriguing and potentially very lucrative market for the NFL.
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This is as weird as it gets. I've never been in a game that felt anything like this, that starts with such a terrible ankle injury and ends with a tornado (warning).
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His management team likely sat down and said you have to show you're a family man and a team player, interested in doing the right thing by your family and teammates. And that resonates to a photo op.
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I feel sometimes that we don't give children enough credit to deal with complicated issues. I don't think we should be in the business of sheltering young people from the past. If young people don't know the past, then we are not doing an honest job of confronting the full richness of history.
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So many other drivers can get out there and communicate their personalities through the Speed Channel, ESPN and corporate hospitality. There's a lot more outlets for people to get to know and form opinions about drivers.
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The chance of an individual owner deciding to up and move is unlikely -- that fear is unfounded.
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When the boating safety message comes from your neighbors, fellow boaters or well-respected local organizations, it has much more credibility,
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With the in-your-face steroid scandals, I've said at some point the MLB brand would be diminished. Now there's no reason to think they won't come out just fine.
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With the perpetual drip of bad publicity, it was difficult for them to be given the benefit of the doubt. The spotlight should be on her capabilities. But ... how can you shine when you're putting out fires and in crisis-management mode?
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Ultimately, it boils down to whether an athlete has charisma, believability and the ability to communicate. And Tiger Woods has all of these things.