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What soccer legend Pelé taught me about Marketing…

During the 1994 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, I had the privilege of spending a few days with Brazilian soccer legend Pelé as we travelled around Los Angeles with Mastercard, presenting scholarships grants to support local soccer programs. At every stop, Pelé was greeted by throngs (many hundreds+) of adoring fans who could barely… Continue reading What soccer legend Pelé taught me about Marketing…

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Skateboarding: California’s El Gato Classic Skateboard Legends

A few decisive saves and styles from the "founding fathers" of skateboarding turned out the tricks and saves at this weekend's El Gato Classic at the La Quinta X Skateboard Park in Southern California. Since I was volunteering to help Eddie and the rest of the team stage the event, I needed to leave the… Continue reading Skateboarding: California’s El Gato Classic Skateboard Legends

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“Remember, Bernie, you started it all.”

She's 26 feet tall and forever Marilyn. Seward Johnson's sculpture in downtown Palm Springs was inspired by photographer Bruno Bernard, best known as "Bernard of Hollywood." Bernard's famous photograph of Marilyn Monroe, titled "Marilyn in White" captures her in her wind-blown dress from the movie The Seven Year Itch". The photo was selected as the… Continue reading “Remember, Bernie, you started it all.”