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Before the London 2012 Olympic Games begin, we can find inspiration in a mythical story of sports marketing -- Adi Dassler, Jesse Owens, Adidas, and the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.

Jesse Owens, Adi Dassler, and the return of courage at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

by Bob Page on 4 April 2012

The Adidas Jabulani ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

NASA uses the World Cup ball to teach physics.

by Bob Page on 7 July 2010

Alastair Cameron on one of many bus trips to World Cup football matches in South Africa.

Beyond the vuvuzelas of the World Cup: an operations report from South Africa.

by Bob Page on 26 June 2010

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton of the McLaren F1 team.

Will McLaren’s new flute make music in F1?

by Bob Page on 13 March 2010

Nike's 'Human Chain' television commercial advertisement features Dayna Huor. Directed by Brian Beletic, the spot's ad agency was Wieden + Kennedy in Portland, Oregon.

The Human Chain. Named for victory, Nike takes on perseverance.

by Bob Page on 21 February 2010

Installing the Olympic rings, alpine venue, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

The peaceful Aussie army behind the scenes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

by Bob Page on 18 February 2010

The Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans -- Executive Chef Peter Page.

On Super Bowl Sunday, what nephew Peter Page is serving at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans.

by Bob Page on 7 February 2010

A Universal McCann study indicates celebrity endorsements have little value.

Gosh darn it! Now Tiger Woods has single-handedly killed off celebrity endorsements!

by Bob Page on 15 December 2009

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