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Archive for September 9th, 2008

Wish I Could Help More

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

I remember a tough conversation with someone I respect very much a couple of years ago. He said to me, ”Anyone who is smart would rather own a newspaper than a professional sports team.” Check out this article. Now…I am not so sure.

Another Nice Review for Kicking It

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

I hope you all will watch the movie tonight on ESPN2 and let me know what you think of it.

Jack Diamond Snags a Widget

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Thanks Jack. And a great interview this morning, too.

Clearspring in the News

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Here is a new interesting partnership built around social media. Clearspring is growing fast and doing very good work. Check out this write-up in MediaPost. Clearspring also powers the widgets at SnagFilms.com.

New York Times on Kicking It With SnagFilms Mention

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Wow - this is such great coverage. Thank you so much. Such synergy and convergence of interests mentioned here.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

When you watch one of the great documentaries about 9/11 on SnagFilms, we have made it easy for you to donate to the Memorial described within. Click here for more info. Whatever you donate to this worthy cause will be matched by SnagFilms. So watch a film; donate to help this Memorial become a reality; and generate two times your donation courtesy of SnagFilms.

Kicking It Reminder

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Kicking It, our latest film about the power of sports to change lives, will be shown on ESPN2 this evening at 9:00 pm EST. The film will be shown in HD as well. Here is the ESPN programming guide for your convenience. 

Teachers Like SnagFilms

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Here is a very interesting blog about technology to help teachers and educators. SnagFilms is a great tool to use in a classroom as noted. Check it out.

LA Daily News on Kicking It

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Here is a nice story on the Homeless World Cup, Kicking It and its debut on ESPN. Check it out.