Just looknig around YouTube for some videos to add to our new Gameops.comTube selection and I cam across this video titled ”Worst Halftime Show Ever”.

I can’t really disagree, but I couldn’t turn it off either.  See below to view the video.

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CHICAGO — The White Sox will start weeknight home games at 7:11 p.m. as part of a sponsorship deal with the 7-Eleven convenience store chain.

White Sox spokesman Scott Reifert would not disclose the value of the three-year deal with the Dallas company Wednesday but said the revenue probably will be reinvested in the team or ballpark.

The new start time hardly represents a significant change since many weeknight games at U.S. Cellular Field already start at 7:07 p.m.

“We’re just talking about four minutes, so it’s not much of an inconvenience for the fans,” Reifert said.

Margaret Chabris, a spokeswoman 7-Eleven, said the company has been trying to develop sponsorships with other teams and entertainment venues. The Chicago area was targeted because of its more than 180 7-Eleven stores.

“Every time the media announces the game’s start time it will be a gentle reminder of our sponsorship,” Chabris said.  (from ESPN)

A smart sponsor program that has been around sports for about as long as Slurpies.  I was a bit surpirsed that the story was covered (by the media, team, and sponsor) as a new idea.

–Cudo

Friday night I saw a live performance at the Cleveland Playhouse Square Center of David Sedaris. Sedaris is one of my favorite writers and a frequent contributor to NPR, Esquire and the New Yorker. Profound, funny, poignant and always entertaining, Sedaris also reminded me that you don’t always need pyrotechnics, gobo lights and thumping bass to entertain your crowd.

Of course there are some differences to the crowds at the local theatre and a typical sports fan, but in the end your goal is the same: Entertain them enough to want to pay to see you. (more…)

Best Act
The touring act or halftime show that excels in providing quality entertainment for your fans. Consider drawing power, quality, cooperation of the act, media, and value. All touring acts and non-team affiliated shows and performers are considered.

Last year’s winners were:

Winner: Bucket Boys

Chicago’s Bucket Boys edge the competition by being a fresh, flexible, high-energy act.

Honorable Mention:

• Red Panda
• Zooperstars
• Quick Change

Notes:

It seems we get the same list of names every year, as it continues to be difficult to create and establish new successful acts. The NBA and NFL continued to reach out to big name music acts, however the success has been limited and the more traditional acts continue to impress the fans and staffs of most teams.

-Cudo

• Best of Award Nominations - Mascot
• Best of Award Nominations - Vendor
• Best of Award Nominations - Game Promotion
• Best of Award Nominations - Team
• Best of Award Nominations - In-game Contest or Promotion

Best Contest or On-Field Promotion
What promotion or contest is the most entertaining. For example, a “Chuck-a-Puck” contest. This is a repeatable on-field promotion that is held in-game. Consider entertainment value, sponsorship possibilities, cost, and repeatability. (more…)