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Chicago Bears Activate New Visa Sponsorship Deal With Virtual Reality

Before their game against the Detroit Lions this past Sunday, the Chicago Bears kicked off a new four-year partnership with Visa, the team’s exclusive credit card sponsor. Yet the franchise activated the sponsorship using a new technology cutting at the intersection of sports in 2016 — virtual reality. The out-of-the-box creative initiative not only allowed […]

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Why Painkiller Abuse Is Such a Difficult Issue for the NFL and Its Players

“Pain is temporary; pride is forever.” Although this statement adequately fits on the walls of weight rooms and the backs of Nike T-shirts everywhere, it is not inherently applicable in the modern game of pro football. In fact, the ongoing painkiller issues in the National Football League has reversed this statement entirely. Painkillers have a […]

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NFL Social Report Cards: NFC North

The NFC North is a very interesting division to analyze from a digital marketing perspective.  It contains some of the oldest rivalries in the league, the last two league MVPs, and the only community-owned pro sports team in the United States. It also only produced one playoff team this season- the Packers at 8-7-1 – and […]

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