Sports Marketing

How the NFL Competes for—and Wins Over—Younger Fans' Attention

The league’s strategy includes transforming its players into influencers

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CMO Tim Ellis and colleagues spoke at the Brandweek Sports Marketing Summit.Adweek
By Paul Hiebert

November 16, 2020

In the age of Pinterest, Pornhub and Disney+, the National Football League isn’t merely competing against other sports leagues—it’s up against anything and everything that’s vying for time.

Paul Hiebert

Paul Hiebert is a CPG reporter at Adweek, where he focuses on data-driven stories that help illustrate changes in consumer behavior and sentiment.

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