Football: Page 7

Marketing

Score a Touchdown in Customer Engagement With These 3 Lessons From the NFL

Pro football provides a great model for entrepreneurs as they seek out loyal, raving fans.

Leadership

James Harrison Is Right: Winning Is Better Than Trying

The idea that everyone needs to feel like a winner is turning us into a society of losers.

Marketing

4 Off-the-Wall Marketing Techniques From America's Most Entrepreneurial Football Coach

Blake Anderson of the Arkansas State Red Wolves knows how to drive conversation and get attention. You should follow his lead.

News and Trends

NFL Stars To Donate Brains For Research

New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford and former Seattle Seahawks receiver Sidney Rice have pledged to donate their brains for medical research after their deaths.

Business News

GE and NFL Team Up to Fund Research Into Concussion Detection

The league has been criticized for its cavalier attitude toward traumatic head injuries and it's thought that more than 25 percent of players will suffer brain problems.

Growth Strategies

How Sports And Entertainment Industries Go Hand In Hand

Event organizers in the region are rapidly revamping their entertainment offerings at events in a bid not only to grow audiences, but to enhance the overall experience.

Collaboration

The Important Lesson for Entrepreneurs From a Quarterback's Fight for His Life

Jim Kelly battled two bouts of cancer, but with his teammates by his side, he was able to stand tall.

Business News

Baltimore Unrest Affects Businesses, MLB and NFL Teams

Companies with Baltimore headquarters let employees work from home Tuesday, while the Orioles postponed their second-straight baseball game.

Resumes & Interviewing

NFL Names 41-Year-Old Mother of Three Its First Full-Time Female Referee

Having officiated games for nearly 20 years, Sarah Thomas says she's encountered surprisingly little resistance and never set out to be a trailblazer.

Franchise

From Football Player to Franchisee: How Bryan Scott Translated NFL Skills Into Franchising Success

His advice: 'Make your performance louder than your applause.'

Franchise

Expecting a Surge in Customers for Super Bowl? How These 5 Franchises Do It.

Here's how Papa John's, Blimpie and other franchises are getting ready for one of their busiest days of the year.

Leadership

10 Inspirational Quotes on Leadership From the NFL's Greatest Coaches

Like business leaders, these men understand the importance of grit, tenacity and poise in high-stakes situations.

Leadership

5 Quotes From Sports Figures in 2014 Worth Remembering

Athletic competition, whether in the Olympics or the Little Leagues, is a perpetual source of perspective on the struggles of entrepreneurship.

Leadership

3 Things Every Leader Can Learn From Seattle's Star Quarterback Russell Wilson

Believe it or not, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson can teach entrepreneurs a lot about leadership and running a business.

Social Media

The 5 Worst Twitter Marketing Fails of 2014

#Fiasco. Some brands excel at tucking their tails between their tweets. Here's a naughty list of the ugliest Twitter marketing disasters this year and the important lessons you can learn from them.