Podcasts about Varsity Brands

Adam Blumenfeld, CEO, Varsity Brands joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.

In this episode, Alex Quin and Herman Dolce chat with Jeff Webb, the founder of Varsity Brands, a leading provider of sports uniforms, events, and services for American schools. Jeff shares the remarkable story of how he built a billion-dollar company from humble beginnings, starting with a small instructional clinic for cheerleaders. He delves into the strategic partnerships that played a crucial role in scaling his business, the importance of company culture, and the lessons learned from his extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship. Jeff also discusses his ongoing efforts to have cheerleading recognized as an Olympic sport and reflects on the values that have driven his success.Episode Outline[00:00:00] Podcast featuring top entrepreneurs and leaders.[00:03:33] Successful business ventures, partnerships with ESPN.[00:05:50] Strategic partnerships key to success.[00:09:40] Mentorship, financial discipline, and equity inclusion.[00:15:03] Gradual growth, global success, public company.[00:18:43] Focus on digital marketing for control.[00:21:44] Diverse funding, strategic decisions, steady growth.[00:25:12] Culture and staff are key.[00:28:17] Value culture, find purpose, make a difference.[00:32:11] Balancing work and family sacrifices.Wisdom NuggetsThe Power of Strategic Partnerships: Jeff emphasizes the importance of finding partners who complement your strengths and can help you grow. He shares how collaborations with companies like Nike and ESPN were pivotal in Varsity Brands' expansion.Importance of Company Culture: A strong, inclusive culture was essential to Varsity Brands' long-term success. Jeff advocates for transparency, equity, and recognition within the workplace to align everyone's efforts towards a common goal.Adaptability in Business: Jeff discusses how being able to adapt to changes, whether in technology, market conditions, or company size, is crucial for sustained growth and success.Financial Discipline: Jeff highlights the necessity of financial discipline, transparency, and including employees in financial goals to ensure the longevity and success of the business.Long-Term Vision: Rather than focusing on short-term gains, Jeff stresses the importance of being in business for the long haul, creating value, and making a lasting impact.Power Quotes:"If you focus on doing what you do best and find partners who complement what you do, together, you can create something truly remarkable." - Jeff Webb"Culture is not just a mission statement on a wall; it's something you live every day in your organization." - Jeff Webb"The biggest mistake people make is not valuing their staff and failing to give them the incentives to stay and grow with the company." - Jeff WebbMeet Our Guest:Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/RealJeffWebb/]Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/realjeffwebb/]Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: [Alex Quin Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: [Alex Quin Twitter](https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: [Alex Quin LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: [Alex Quin Website](https://alexquin.com)TikTok: [Alex Quin TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: [Hustle Inspires Hustle Twitter](https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn:[Hustle Inspires Hustle LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: [Hustle Inspires Hustle](https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we look at the intricate history and business strategies of Varsity Brands. To the best of my ability, and after months of research, conversations with people in the cheer industry, and a deep dive down some really strange rabbit holes, I'm giving an overview of Varsity's evolution from its inception in Jeff Webb's humble apartment to the billion-dollar business that it is today.  We're going to learn how All Star cheer came into play in all of this, and impactful ways cheer parents can address their concerns - especially when it comes to the high expenses of cheerleading. Wanna jump around? Here are some of the highlights: 05:55 The Origins and History of Cheerleading 08:03 The Rise of Varsity Brands 18:38 The Birth of All-Star Cheerleading 22:30 Varsity's Business Moves and Acquisitions 30:02 Varsity's Market Domination 36:31 Private Equity Influence 41:25 The Controversial Stay-to-Play Policy 50:48 The Role of Gym Owners and Parents   Visit TheCheerCollection.com and enter code: POD15 for 15% off your purchase. Your perfect style awaits, with Slick Hair Company! Visit slickhaircompany.com/thecheermomblog and use code THECHEERMOMBLOG for 10% off!

When BSN Sports Construction and Varsity Brands toured Daktronics this fall, they sat down in our studios for a conversation about their business, how they work with schools and how they work with Daktronics to bring new technology into those school's facilities. Joining Justin and Matt for this conversation are Julie Jackson, Vice President of Varsity Brand Impact Program and BSN Sports Construction, and Erik Rios and Brandon West, Project Managers of BSN Sports Construction.    Links: BSN Sports: https://www.bsnsports.com/ 

The Her Business of Sport podcast shines a spotlight on female sport business administrators who are changing the rules of the industry by carving new pathways for women in the field. Each episode interviews a woman in the sports industry about their career journey, experiences working in the field, and advice they give to future generations.  Episode 11 features Cathy Long - Lauryn Turner - Chief Operating Officer at USA Gymnastics Turner joined USA Gymnastics in March 2020, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in the sports industry. She most recently served as Vice President, Development for Varsity Brands where she led the cross-divisional growth initiative that spanned affiliate companies Herff Jones, BSN Sports, and Varsity Spirit. Turner also served as the organization's National Director, Development, Sales and Operations where she oversaw business growth in the event and apparel sectors. In this role, Turner worked with a network of gyms across the country to provide competition and business-strategy support as well as essential educational resources.  Throughout her career, Turner has garnered extensive experience in the areas of strategic planning and development and as a catalyst for positive change through collaboration and analytical business management. This episode covers: Lauryn's career journey to Chief Operating Officer The importance of being passionate about your job  How USA Gymnastics strives to empower athletes to use their voice Female leadership Lauryn's advice to listeners And much more!  

Ending 2022 by giving y'all the extended version of what happened at That Wedding Venue last fall. To set the scene, Part I is all about what got me here, my relationship with The Wedding Venue, and why I went full Vigilante Shit on everyone.  This will be a multi part series that I'll contintue to share whenever I'm in the mood.  Part I is dedicated to the karmic demise of the OG villains in my life: Street harasseres, Varsity Brands, and Big Burlap. Also: The Knot.

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Josh Lipscomb, Senior Vice President Total Rewards at Varsity Brands. How did Josh get started in his career? What led him to the world of HR and Leadership? What does Josh share about the day his life changed on the football field? What does Josh share about mentors in his career and how they made impact? When did Josh “find his lane” his purpose in his career? How does Josh define leadership? What does Josh share about equipping leaders to develop talent? What does Josh share about balance in our careers? What does Josh share about sacrificing family and well-being for loyalty? What tips does Josh share to help others set boundaries in the workplace? What is some advice Josh shares to help others in their every day? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions. Interview resources: Favorite quote(s) from Josh: “I get so much more joy watching my team succeed than doing something on my own.” “Mistakes don't define you.” Connect with Josh on LinkedIn Follow Josh on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about Varsity Brands Check out Bruce's books Life in the Leadership Lane Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books) Milemarkers A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track. Subscribe to Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” https://brucewaller.com/blog-2/ Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewaller/ Connect with Bruce on Twitter https://twitter.com/BruceWaller Connect with Bruce on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bruceww300/ Connect with Bruce on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brucewwaller Need relocation support for your office or employees? https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/ Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Pamela Bradshaw, Varsity Brands Live from the R3 Continuum booth at RISKWORLD 2022, Pamela Bradshaw, Director of Risk Management at Varsity Brands, stopped by to talk with host Jamie Gassmann. While Pamela has attended numerous RISKWORLD conferences, this was her first with Varsity Brands. She shared the details of her conference […]

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Pamela Bradshaw, Varsity Brands Live from the R3 Continuum booth at RISKWORLD 2022, Pamela Bradshaw, Director of Risk Management at Varsity Brands, stopped by to talk with host Jamie Gassmann. While Pamela has attended numerous RISKWORLD conferences, this was her first with Varsity Brands. She shared the details of her conference […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Pamela Bradshaw, Varsity Brands appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Adam Blumenfeld, CEO, Varsity Brands (Varsity Spirit, Herff Jones & BSN SPORTS) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha May understands the value of self-reflection — and she’s a better HR professional because of it. Martha, the Chief Human Resources Officer at billion-dollar academic apparel company Varsity Brands, realized something was up several years ago while working for another firm. She felt she couldn’t move forward professionally without facing a truth that she’d long hidden: she’s attracted to women. So, she separated from her then-husband and eventually married her wife. “I'm so grateful for … what that's done to even further my authentic self in all relationships, in all aspects of my life,” Martha says. On this episode, host Mark Minner speaks with Martha and the Performance Lab’s Managing Director, Rebecca Ellis, about Martha’s biggest takeaways from 2020, how her passion fuels her work and why it’s important to learn from your mistakes rather than run from them.

Jeff Webb is an American entrepreneur and business executive primarily focused on the development of cheerleading. He is the founder of the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) and Varsity Spirit (along with its parent, Varsity Brands). He is the founder and current president of the International Cheer Union, the world governing body of the sport of cheerleading, as well as founder and chairman of The New American Populist. Discussing his new book, American Restoration: How to Unshackle the Great Middle Class

If ever there was a year to learn to be more resilient – this is it. Patti & Martha deconstruct how to rely on resilience in work and life. Martha May, the CHRO of Varsity Brands, brings her expertise as a successful business leader and shares how she has maneuvered through uncertainty in her professional and personal life. We dive into how being authentic, bold, and quick decision making are essential for resilience. 

In this episode, Mitch and Austin take a close look at Varsity Brands, the company that has a stranglehold monopoly over competitive cheerleading. SOURCES:Washington Post article on the American Academy of Pediatrics' findings on catastrophic injuriesHouston Press article on VarsityMatt Stoller's article on monopolies Matt Stoller updateSlate article on businesses operating outside of VarsityThe Cheer Buzz overview on VaristyFusion Elite All Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al. Take Back Cheer

Episode # 15 … Ira Childress, Athletics Director, Gulliver Prep School, Miami, FLToday’s guest is Ira Childress. Ira serves as the Athletic Director at Gulliver Prep High School just outside of Miami Florida. A true believer in the power of building positive relationships, Ira is a two-time nominee for national athletic director of the year as nominated by Varsity Brands, as well as a published author who has a passion for maximizing the student athlete experience. Ira also uses his experiences working for the NCAA to better serve his student-athletes each and every day. Let’s settle in and get to know… Mr. Ira Childress. 1:01 – Introduction 5:50- Relating back to the High School Athletics Leader 8:19- A Transformational, Outside-the-Box Leader 12:01- The National AD Collaboration with Amanda Waters 14:44- Lessons from Coach Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Head Football Coach 17:44- What Led to being nominated as Varsity Brands Athletic Director of the Year 22:44- Career in Sports Night & Student-Athlete College Recruiting Seminar 27:41- Increasing Fan Attendance for High School Athletics…’the Blue Zoo’ 31:20- Gulliver Prep Student-Athlete Advisory Council 35:30- Creating a Hall of Fame for a High School Athletic Dept. 39:05- Skills taken from working in Leadership Development at the NCAA HQ 41:00- “Run from being good. Chase being Great.” 44:25- Establishing Credibility with a New Staff of Coaches 46:32- A Head Coaches Retreat at the High School level 50:40- Ira ‘the Author’ 55:35- 2-Minute Drill Book Mentions: Beating the Odds (Ira Childress) You can follow Jayme Pendergast and Life University Athletics on social media Twitter: @GulliverAD Instagram: Gulliver Prep AthleticsFind out more about Mr. Ira Childress and Gulliver Prep Athletics at: Gulliver Prep AthleticsAbout Hangin With The AD Podcast….Hangin with the AD is an interview style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics. These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities. We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests. Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it. Thank you for listening. And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD. Don Baker.... Director of Athletics for the Cobb County School District in Georgia. @CCSD_AD (twitter & instagram) Josh Mathews...Athletics Director at Pope High School in Marietta, GA (East Cobb). @jwmathews14 (twitter & instagram)

Who is Varsity and why should you care? John talks about DCI’s newest partner, Varsity Brands. Who are they? How do they do business? What could it mean for drum corps?Supporting documentation for this show can be found in the Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nj2zdzCPIARLs5XI03t7O-5wptZckVo9haxnWK_p8M0/edit?usp=sharingWe want to hear YOUR voices - follow us on FB or Twitter to be part of the podcast!Or call our submission line at 317-622-6946 and leave your best 30-90sec take. You can use your real name or a pseudonym, and don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.Drum Corps AF is an irreverent podcast about drum corps and the marching arts. John and Nick love the activity, but we also get sick of all the saccharine BS that passes for commentary. Call it snark or call it shade, it’s what we do. But at the end of the day, we still love drum corps.To join in the Drum Corps AF community, check us out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/drumcorpsaf/Twitter: @drumcorpsafDrum Corps AF is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.

Who is Varsity and why should you care? John talks about DCI’s newest partner, Varsity Brands. Who are they? How do they do business? What could it mean for drum corps?Supporting documentation for this show can be found in the Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nj2zdzCPIARLs5XI03t7O-5wptZckVo9haxnWK_p8M0/edit?usp=sharingWe want to hear YOUR voices - follow us on FB or Twitter to be part of the podcast!Or call our submission line at 317-622-6946 and leave your best 30-90sec take. You can use your real name or a pseudonym, and don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes.Drum Corps AF is an irreverent podcast about drum corps and the marching arts. John and Nick love the activity, but we also get sick of all the saccharine BS that passes for commentary. Call it snark or call it shade, it’s what we do. But at the end of the day, we still love drum corps.To join in the Drum Corps AF community, check us out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/drumcorpsaf/Twitter: @drumcorpsafDrum Corps AF is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.

Tae Kim, Bloomberg Opinion technology columnist, on his column: "A TikTok-Microsoft Deal Might Solve Everything." Alan Baum, auto analyst and Principal at Baum and Associates, on why he expects a poor fall period for auto sales. Robert Thompson, CEO of Clinical Reference Laboratory, on receiving FDA emergency use authorization for their covid at-home-saliva test. Adam Blumenfeld, CEO of Varsity Brands, discusses how they have adapted their school-centric business to manage the pandemic. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn. 

Joining Entrepreneurial Insights hosts Jay Healy and Pearson Crutcher for a bonus episode to discuss how they have navigated their business through the coronavirus pandemic are Carolyn Hardy, president of Chism Hardy Investments; Dr. Scott Morris, founder and chief executive officer of Church Health; and Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Brands. 2020 has forced us all to deal with unprecedented challenges, and we're honored to have these established leaders with us to share how they have pivoted and continued to move their businesses forward.

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This is a special episode featuring an interview with NYC Fashion Lawyer Anna Radke! The episode begins with the interview with Ms. Radke regarding various aspects of Fashion Law. In the second half of the episode I discuss a few important fashion law related cases. Episode Notes: 1. Special Guest Anna Radke : Instagram @aniaradke and she works at the law firm BrandCounselPC.com 2. Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, 586 U.S. ___ (2019) 3. Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., 137 S.Ct. 1002 (2017) 4. Puma SE v. Forever 21, Inc., 2:17-cv-02523 (C.D. Cal) 5. Louis Vuitton Malletier, S.A. v. My Other Bag, Inc., 1:2014-cv-03419

Are we witnessing the demise of department stores? I begin this episode with some background information on department stores, then discuss general bankruptcy law and a recent timeline of various major retailer bankruptcies. I focus my discussion on Neiman Marcus and a copyright lawsuit filed against them (Sealaska Heritage Institute Inc v. Neiman Marcus Group LTD, LLC et al). I briefly define and discuss a plant patent that is owned by Neiman Marcus , the Rose Plant Patent. I then conclude the episode by discussing what the future may look like for retailers after this covid-19 pandemic. Episode Notes: 1. Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, 586 U.S. ___ (2019) 2. Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., 137 S.Ct. 1002 (2017) 3. Sealaska Heritage Institute Inc v. Neiman Marcus Group LTD, LLC et al (1:20-cv-00002) 4. Neiman Marcus Plant Patent: Rose Plant https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?Docid=PP005425&homeurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpatft.uspto.gov%2Fnetacgi%2Fnph-Parser%3FSect1%3DPTO2%2526Sect2%3DHITOFF%2526u%3D%25252Fnetahtml%25252FPTO%25252Fsearch-adv.htm%2526r%3D35%2526p%3D1%2526f%3DG%2526l%3D50%2526d%3DPTXT%2526S1%3Dneiman.ASNM.%2526OS%3Dan%2Fneiman%2526RS%3DAN%2Fneiman&PageNum=&Rtype=&SectionNum=&idkey=NONE&Input=View+first+page 5. Minding the Store by Stanley Marcus Book https://www.amazon.com/Minding-Store-Stanley-Marcus/dp/157441139X

MAGA makes a comeback in a shocking May jobs number that annihilates the economists’ doom and gloom predictions; Biden and the activist media shamelessly lie about President Trump, again; and the Washington, D.C. inbred expert class gets exposed. Plus, Charlie welcomes Varsity Brands and The New American Populist founder (TNAP), Jeff Webb to the show to discuss debts, deficits, and what America must do to save the embattled middle class.

Jeff Webb knows something of the entrepreneurial “spirit” – he's made a career of it. In the mid 70s, the former University of Oklahoma yell leader founded a company to conduct training camps for high school and college cheerleaders. Varsity Spirit, a division of Varsity Brands, has grown through the years to become the world's largest operator of specialty camps, competitions and uniforms. Links to items mentioned in the interview: Varsity Brands Society of Entrepreneurs Profile The New American Populist (TNAP) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Muscular Dystrophy Association

In this episode (#166) we continued with fitness talk and encouragement to elevate your health and fitness during this time. We also told some believable or unbelievable sports facts and stories and we asked our guests and you to be the judge on if they were true…or not. I was so glad to have Misty Ramsey join us as a co-host! She is always a lot of fun…and never at a loss of what to say! We hope to have her co-host more this summer. We were also thrilled to also host someone that is no stranger to coaches and athletes in the area. He has been in the sporting goods business for decades and has developed relationships all over this area. I want to thank BSN Representative Bryan Tucker for joining us. He also shared one of the many things that Varsity Brands is doing for our coaches, athletes, and really anyone in the community to keep spirits and attitudes positive during this time. Check out the video series hosted by Kevin Atlas at https://www.varsitybrands.com/believe-in-you - you will be very inspired!

Listen up Fashioncast fans, court is in session!  Whether you’re steeped in the fashion industry’s legal jargon or not, this week’s guest, Andrea Arndt, Patent Attorney at Dickinson Wright, informs and demonstrates why anybody in the fashion industry with something to protect should get their legal house in order.   Arndt, with degrees in biomedical engineering, computer engineering, and law is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and specializes in foreign patent prosecution and intellectual property law in the fashion industry.  She brings all her background and experience to listeners as she explains the difference between patents, trademarks, and copyright and details the risks of not protecting your intellectual property (IP). Arndt knows her field and proves it as she and the Fashioncast hosts dig deep into recent case law including Versace v Fashion Nova and the industry changing Supreme Court copyright ruling on Star Athletica v Varsity Brands.  In addition, Arndt dissects the multi-million dollar Burberry v Target knock-off scarf case that was ultimately settled out-of-court (see case links below). The ever witty and energetic Arndt also has plenty of free legal advice for would be designers and fashion entrepreneurs including expected legal fees to protect IP, adding legal costs to startup budgets, and never allowing IP infringement to go unchallenged. Finally, Arndt also touches on international IP law including protection(s) to online retailers, where designers should focus their resources to maximize IP safeguards, and the lack of international fashion industry leadership on mitigation and binding arbitration. It’s a fast-paced show with a legal fashion industry expert that will leave Fashioncast listeners more educated, informed, and equipped to protect their fashion creations. For now, court adjourned.  Enjoy! https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/andrea-I-arndt?tab=0 https://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/fashion-nova-responds-to-versace-lawsuit-with-32-defenses-2-countercliams-and-a-vow-to-fight https://www.nolo.com/legal-updates/supreme-court-rules-that-garment-design-elements-are-copyrightable.html https://www.khuranaandkhurana.com/2018/05/22/fashion-and-trademarks-the-clothing-controversy/

Listen up Fashioncast fans, court is in session!  Whether you’re steeped in the fashion industry’s legal jargon or not, this week’s guest, Andrea Arndt, Patent Attorney at Dickinson Wright, informs and demonstrates why anybody in the fashion industry with something to protect should get their legal house in order.   Arndt, with degrees in biomedical engineering, computer engineering, and law is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and specializes in foreign patent prosecution and intellectual property law in the fashion industry.  She brings all her background and experience to listeners as she explains the difference between patents, trademarks, and copyright and details the risks of not protecting your intellectual property (IP). Arndt knows her field and proves it as she and the Fashioncast hosts dig deep into recent case law including Versace v Fashion Nova and the industry changing Supreme Court copyright ruling on Star Athletica v Varsity Brands.  In addition, Arndt dissects the multi-million dollar Burberry v Target knock-off scarf case that was ultimately settled out-of-court (see case links below). The ever witty and energetic Arndt also has plenty of free legal advice for would be designers and fashion entrepreneurs including expected legal fees to protect IP, adding legal costs to startup budgets, and never allowing IP infringement to go unchallenged. Finally, Arndt also touches on international IP law including protection(s) to online retailers, where designers should focus their resources to maximize IP safeguards, and the lack of international fashion industry leadership on mitigation and binding arbitration. It’s a fast-paced show with a legal fashion industry expert that will leave Fashioncast listeners more educated, informed, and equipped to protect their fashion creations. For now, court adjourned.  Enjoy! https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/andrea-I-arndt?tab=0 https://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/fashion-nova-responds-to-versace-lawsuit-with-32-defenses-2-countercliams-and-a-vow-to-fight https://www.nolo.com/legal-updates/supreme-court-rules-that-garment-design-elements-are-copyrightable.html https://www.khuranaandkhurana.com/2018/05/22/fashion-and-trademarks-the-clothing-controversy/

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Kevin is giant. He ultimately grew to 6'11, and is the only person with one arm ever to receive a D1 basketball scholarship (Manhattan College)! Sports Illustrated did a feature on him at the time. Since then, Kevin has become one of the most well known public speakers in the world. He's delivered his message in 49 states and six continents. He's currently on a 300 city/school talking to students about the "Believe in You Challenge," which is something he created with a company called Varsity Brands. www.believeinyou.com. No one talks to more kids each year than Kevin. His Believe in You Challenge is incredible. Thousands of students are taking up this challenge (#believeinyouchallenge on social media). Other athletes are now joining in and participating. Kevin has been dubbed the next Tony Robbins. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hsblitzpod/support

Adam Blumenfeld is the CEO of Varsity Brands. With sales over $1.9 Billion, they touch tens of thousands of school systems throughout the country and abroad. Last year they sewed their one billionth rhinestone on a cheerleading uniform, where Varsity Brands dominates the cheer market and hosts over 400,000 girls and boys at their cheer camps every year. They are Disney's largest customer through their cheer camps. But it's not all sports equipment, uniforms, and the like. Through Varsity Brands, Adam and his team are working with schools to boost school spirit, increase children's activity, and develop pride in their school. An undeniable parallel exists between a student's activities, their school pride, and their GPA. It's an ancillary value they offer that is sorely needed and, frankly, keeps Amazon at bay.

When people think about jobs in sports marketing, they likely focus on front office positions with teams or league offices. What they might not consider is the variety of ways you can touch the business, and on today's show we'll help stretch that definition into the realm of both law and high school sports. First, host Adam Schick and MELT's Director of Public Relations & Community Affairs Mark Harmon talk to Learfield Licensing Senior Counsel Bruce Siegal about his early days working at the dawn of the licensing business and how Bear Bryant personally touched his life (1:03). Then, John Newby shares the ironic story of how he ended up in the cheerleading industry and the keys to success that have led him to a 30-year career with Varsity Brands, where he is currently the Executive Vice President for Impact & VIP Branding (17:19). Please leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit MELTATL.com.

When Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.

When Amy Porter founded the online payment platform AffiniPay, she drew on her experience as a college athlete—cheerleading while majoring in merchandising at the University of Texas at Austin—which led to work as a sales representative with Varsity Brands, an athletic clothing company. Her businesses now include LawPay, an online payment platform for attorneys, and CPACharge, which she developed after discovering accountants were using LawPay for online payments. Special thanks to our sponsor, Answer1.

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On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc. Varsity Brands, Inc. designs and manufactures clothing and accessories for use in various athletic activities, including cheerleading. Design concepts for the clothing incorporate many elements but do not consider the functionality of the final clothing. Varsity received copyright registration for the two-dimensional artwork of the designs at issue in this case, which were very similar to ones that Star Athletica, LLC was advertising. Varsity sued Star and alleged, among other claims, that Star had violated the Copyright Act. Star countered that Varsity had made fraudulent representations to the Copyright Office. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment. Star argued that Varsity did not have valid copyrights because the designs were for “useful articles” and cannot be separated from the uniforms themselves, all of which tends to make an article ineligible for copyright. Varsity argued that the copyrights were valid and had been infringed. The district court granted summary judgment for Star and held that the designs were integral to the functionality of the uniform. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed, however, and held that the uniforms Varsity designed were copyrightable. -- By a vote of 6-2, the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the Sixth Circuit. Justice Thomas delivered the opinion of the Court, which held that a feature incorporated into the design of a useful article is eligible for copyright protection under the Copyright Act of 1976 only if the feature (1) can be perceived as a two- or three-dimensional work of art separate from the useful article, and (2) would qualify as a protectable pictorial, graphic or sculptural work -- either on its own or fixed in some other tangible medium of expression -- if it were imagined separately from the useful article into which it is incorporated; that test is satisfied here. Justice Thomas’s majority opinion was joined by the Chief Justice and Justices Alito, Sotomayor, and Kagan. Justice Ginsburg filed an opinion concurring in the judgment. Justice Breyer filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Kennedy joined. -- To discuss the case, we have Zvi Rosen, who is a Visiting Scholar and Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University School of Law.

(Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Law host June Grasso discusses the Supreme Court decision in Star Athletica versus Varsity Brands, which will have major ramifications for copyright law in America. She speaks with Craig Whitney, a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

(Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Law host June Grasso discusses the Supreme Court decision in Star Athletica versus Varsity Brands, which will have major ramifications for copyright law in America. She speaks with Craig Whitney, a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.

On October 31, 2016, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc. Varsity Brands, Inc. designs and manufactures clothing and accessories for use in various athletic activities, including cheerleading. Design concepts for the clothing incorporate many elements but do not consider the functionality of the final clothing. Varsity received copyright registration for the two-dimensional artwork of the designs at issue in this case, which were very similar to ones that Star Athletica, LLC was advertising. Varsity sued Star and alleged, among other claims, that Star violated the Copyright Act. Star countered that Varsity had made fraudulent representations to the Copyright Office. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment. Star argued that Varsity did not have valid copyrights because the designs were for “useful articles” and cannot be separated from the uniforms themselves, all of which tends to make an article ineligible for copyright. Varsity argued that the copyrights were valid and had been infringed. The district court granted summary judgment for Star and held that the designs were integral to the functionality of the uniform. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed, however, and held that the uniforms Varsity designed were copyrightable. -- The question now before the U.S. Supreme Court asks what the appropriate test is to determine when a feature of a useful article is protectable under section 101 of the Copyright Act. -- To discuss the case, we have Zvi Rosen, who is an adjunct professor at New York Law School.

Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. | 10/31/16 | Docket #: 15-866

Varsity Brands founder and Chairman, Jeff Webb joins Moe Abdou to discuss how the simple idea of cheer camps in 1974 turned into a billion dollar empire.  

Continuing our discussions of the Paramount/CBS vs. Axanar Productions, Star Athletica vs. Varsity Brands, and the take-down of X-Men: Danger Room Protocols.Michael Hinman, editor-in-chief of 1701News, joins our panel in an examination of the Star Trek: Axanar production, how it's become the focus of the copyright protection efforts on the part of Paramount Pictures and CBS Television. Is Alec Peters in the right? Is Axanar just a fan film? Is it a threat to Star Trek Beyond? Or is it more the fact that Peters & Company are building a commercial enterprise using the reputation of Star Trek?Plus: if copyright law covers the design of a cheerleader uniform, what impact could that have on the cosplay community? Especially considering that some cosplayers are actually profiting (at least a little bit...) from their work/play in cosplay, will movie costumes fall under copyright protection? Will cosplayers take a hit?