At the Olympic Games, the podiums are not only for lauding each sport's best international competitors, but for launching the next wave
of celebrity athletes.
Lead author Marie Bragg, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone, conducted a study three years ago
of celebrity athlete endorsements using similar methods.
Not exact matches
Nike has built its success on
celebrity and
athlete - endorsement deals, starting with running prodigy Steve Prefontaine in 1973 and continuing with one
of the most successful shoe marketers
of all time in Michael Jordan.
A business that makes a nice profit is a lot sexier than having a company that makes you pay for the privilege
of hanging out with
athletes and
celebrities.
A lot
of professionals, including
celebrities, authors,
athletes, and much more, have earned a substantial amount
of money on Instagram.
That experience could be a special event in a store, being notified
of or discovering a video on our website or YouTube channel
of an
athlete or
celebrity wearing or discussing the latest product, an interaction with their friends while touching and feeling the product, or simply a conversation about sneakers with one
of our stripers or other store associates.
Everyone wants to be a media outlet these days, it seems — including
celebrities and
athletes, many
of whom relish the idea
of getting around the journalistic middleman to go direct to their fans.
The company, which makes a series
of 2 - inch - by -3-inch wearable, durable, waterproof and HD cameras, has some 3.5 million fans on Facebook and
celebrity endorsements from pro
athletes and filmmakers.
Since its founding in 2009, ollocip has gained several high - profile fans including professional
athletes,
celebrities and industry luminaries like Steve Wozniak, co-founder
of Apple, and Kevin Systrom, CEO
of Instagram.
These clauses have traditionally been included in the contracts
of elite
athletes and
celebrities whose names and endorsements can make or break a brand, but increasingly we're seeing them included in general employment contracts across Canada.
Increasingly applied in western psychology, the practice
of mindfulness comes out
of the Buddhist tradition
of meditation, and is championed by a growing number
of celebrities,
athletes and executives.
That allegation last week provoked outrage far beyond previous revelations
of snooping on
celebrities, politicians and top
athletes, and knocked billions off the value
of News Corp..
Nike has built its success on
celebrity and
athlete endorsement deals, starting with running prodigy Steve Prefontaine in 1973 and continuing with one
of the most successful shoe marketers
of all time in Michael Jordan, whom Nike signed to a five - year endorsement deal in 1984 worth roughly $ 500,000 per year.
My company is in the field
of sports and technology, so all the time I spend learning about leading tech companies, investing in startups, and networking with other entrepreneurs, business leaders,
celebrity athletes, or investors brings value back to CoachUp.
We do have some very famous people in videos: people like Arnold, the Rock, Mark Wahlberg... talking about their own workout routines, and we associate with a number
of fitness
celebrities and
athletes as well.
Frequented by pro
athletes and
celebrities, and headed up by Carl Lentz, whose energetic and optimistic love for the city can only be described as «aggressive,» the amount
of media attention on the congregation has shone a spotlight that's exposed the potential
of what can happen here.
The day
of prayer was endorsed by many Polish
celebrities,
athletes and several politicians from the ruling conservative Law and Justice party.
Four professional
athletes pair up with
celebrity chefs including Rich Aurilia with Robert Irvine, Marcel Reece with Brian Malarkey, Jennifer Lacy with Marc Murphy, and Takeo Spikes with Lorena Garcia for one
of the biggest All - Star lineups Guy's Grocery Games has ever seen!
Many
athletes,
celebrities and regular health - minded folks are attracted to the benefits
of an alkaline diet, since a balanced body pH results in greater energy, more restful sleep, improved digestion and fewer colds according to some medical authorities.
Jamba is a proud sponsor
of «Team Up for a Healthy America» in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to join the Team Up community
of celebrities,
athletes, and other leaders committed to getting kids active and involved at www.myhealthpledge.com.
Creating coveted custom - made gentlemen's attire for all occasions, the Professional Clothiers
of Astor & Black serve high - profile
celebrities, heads
of state, professional
athletes and style leaders throughout the world.
And
of course, expect surprise
celebrity guests that could range from actors to rappers to
athletes — all frequent clientele
of Martorano's restaurants in Florida and Las Vegas.
I like him a fair bit as a
celebrity and
athlete most
of the time.
With as many as nine first - round picks over the next four years, along with the growing perception that Orlando has turned into the place for
celebrity athletes to live, Gabriel should be able to upgrade his team and merrily tinker with its chemistry over the next couple
of years.
«The percentage
of prenups amongst
athletes is appreciably lower compared with nonathletes at the same economic level,» says
celebrity divorce lawyer Raoul Felder, who has represented the ex-wives
of Patrick Ewing, Jason Kidd and Mike Tyson.
He cherished his dogs because, like all
athletes of any
celebrity, he had to draw a line between himself and the world, and, like all
athletes who own dogs, he trusted his dogs to do the job, to define the line and then to patrol it.
The third - round broadcast on CBS consisted primarily
of interviews with and choppy shots from
celebrities, many
of them B or C - listers,
athletes and random wealthy businessmen with the kind
of connections that get you a spot in this pro-am field.
If all were right, Michelle Smith, the Irish swimmer, would be an
athlete of formidable
celebrity.
Judging
athletes like Cousins as humans, with all
of their wealth, talent,
celebrity, and attention that magnifies and sensationalizes every action, is almost impossible.
A US president doesn't usually comment on the sexual preference
of an individual man or woman, but a
celebrity athlete is by definition a public figure, and Jason Collins provided a good opportunity to reinforce anti-homophobic and anti-bullying messages.
Equally important,
celebrity athletes are distant figures for children and youth, whereas a parent, teacher, coach, or family friend, in the role
of mentor, can influence young
athletes» everyday lives in positive ways by developing ongoing relationships with them.
Healthy Chef Creations is the top choice
of families, couples, singles, busy professionals, new and expecting moms, dieters, seniors, and numerous professional
athletes,
celebrities, trainers and nutrition experts.
Healthy Chef Creations is the top choice
of families, couples, singles, busy professionals, new and expecting moms, dieters, seniors, numerous professional
athletes,
celebrities, trainers and nutrition experts.
There are also an overwhelming number
of Olympic
athletes named David, along with over 30 notable
celebrities.
Most
of us determined his guilt or innocence based on our broader views
of black people,
celebrities,
athletes, women, violence, L.A., cops.
Maybe your child will share a story involving someone at school who was caught with drugs, or a
celebrity or
athlete may be in the news because
of a drug problem.
In the cafeteria
of the school where I teach, the walls are covered in posters
of celebrities and
athletes drinking flavored milk.
Perry El's custom designs and concierge services have graced the shoulders
of A-List
celebrities ranging from Stephen Baldwin and James Gandolfini, to 50 cent and Raekwon — not to mention professional
athletes particularly in MMA — his style has been starlit on The Grammys and MTV's Video Music Awards, even Steve Madden wears his line, but perhaps most interesting (and for our readers) are the upper echelons
of City Hall clothed in the latest Perrianno, but try to find out who they are exactly and he'll remind you
of the «code
of the neighborhood» emphasizing discretion — adding to the mystery
of who's decked out in the latest Perrianno?
HRC says this new «public engagement campaign» will feature prominent Americans who support gay marriage, drawing from a cadre
of supportive professional
athletes, film and music
celebrities, political and civil rights leaders.
If we're going to praise other
athletes and
celebrities for speaking their mide on the other side
of the issue, it appears hypocritical not to praise Tyree.
Lockport native Chris Sacca, a Silicon Valley venture investor and owner
of Lowercase Capital with ties to Buffalo, was among some 60
celebrities, business leaders,
athletes and philanthropists from across the country — including Stephen Colbert — who joined forces for #BestSchoolDay to fund classroom projects through DonorsChoose.org.
«It's time we treat all committed couples equally,» said Sean Avery, a New York Ranger and one
of several professional
athletes and
celebrities including Lady GaGa who have pressed for gay marriage.
What's more, many have whipped the bodies
of celebrities and professional
athletes into amazing shape.
We see
athletes and
celebrities on the TV and in magazines, many
of whom are in simply fantastic shape, causing us to regard them with envious eyes.
Her deep and pure passion for helping people transform through yoga and wellness has led her to work with a vast array
of celebrities, professional
athletes, fitness leaders, and people
of all genders, professions, shapes, and sizes.
In all
of my years
of training individuals, professional
athletes and
celebrities, I have never seen a person graduate from a band or an assisted pull - up machine to an actual pull up or chin up.
Brands,
celebrities, and
athletes — and
of course many others — have jumped on board this service in truckloads.
As a company that has partnered with some
of the world's most talented
athletes and
celebrities, I'm so humbled to play a role in the direction and influence
of such a reputable brand.
Certified in the fields
of Structural Integration, classical Pilates, nutrition and pre / post-natal yoga, Lauren is a body alignment, fascia and movement healer and has been fortunate enough to work with some
of the world's top
athletes and
celebrities.
Many people, including
celebrities and
athletes, attest to the benefits
of cupping therapy.