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In Just 1 Year, the Emmys Lost Nearly 10 Percent of Viewers. It’s a Warning for Every Successful Business
The Emmy Awards used to be one of television’s biggest events. The broadcast’s fall is a lesson for ever entrepreneur. For decades, the Emmy Awards were one of television’s biggest annual events. They brought together the industry’s biggest stars and shows and attracted an audience that could number in the tens of millions. That audience is much harder to find today. The 78th Emmy Awards on Monday attracted an estimated 6.7 million viewers on NBC, according to preliminary Nielsen data.
Baldwin focuses on development
After losing nine seniors, including its superstar goalkeeper, Baldwin girls soccer is amidst a massive rebuilding phase. With just one senior and a dearth of goal scorers, coach Lee Rogers is all about patience. The Bruins have lost their first three games to East Meadow, Herricks and Roslyn by a combined score of 15-1. "It's a young team,'' Rogers said. "Without a doubt, it's going to be a learning season, very developmental season.
North Shore works to reach potential
North Shore girls soccer stumbled to a 1-3-1 start - 1-2 in conference. But coach Jaden Galluzzo believes that ledger doesn't reflect the talent level. The Vikings were young last season but still made the playoffs. A more seasoned group with four seniors was expected to rack up more wins. While the defense has been terrific, the offense still needs to blossom. "Our problem right now is we don't show up for games,'' Galluzzo said.
After Losing Everything, He Built an 8-Figure Company. Now He Wants What Money Can’t Buy
Gallant Dill started his first business at 17. After making millions, he’s pivoting toward a different mission. At 34, Gallant Dill has already experienced the extremes of entrepreneurship. He dropped out of high school, never attended college, started his first business at 17, made millions, owned luxury cars and homes, lost virtually everything, and rebuilt an eight-figure company. But Dill’s story is no longer about how much money he can make. It’s about what money can’t buy.
Elon Musk Attacked a Documentary About Himself. His Response May Have Helped Sell It
Elon Musk’s attack on filmmaker Alex Gibney illustrates why documentaries have become such a powerful force in entertainment. There is an old Hollywood rule that says there is no such thing as bad publicity. Elon Musk is now testing it.
Why Lake Worth football was forced to forfeit back-to-back games Original
Lake Worth High School's football team has forfeited its last two games due to a severe player shortage. The team had only 16 players available, which the district deemed insufficient for a game. First-year coach LeVon Barnett Jr. expects the roster to grow to 25 players for the next game. The program is undergoing a transition with a new coaching staff and athletic director. Fourteen is not enough. Neither is 16.
Why Lake Worth football was forced to forfeit back-to-back games
Fourteen is not enough. Neither is 16. Lake Worth High’s football program has a brand-new, young coaching staff but is suffering from a major roster shortage that has forced the forfeiture of its last two games, including Sept. 10’s home game against Dr. Joaquin Garcia. Last week, Lake Worth forfeited its game against Santaluces.
Plainedge Red Devils football team is under new leadership
There is a new sheriff in town but Plainedge’s glowing football tradition should carry on. North Massapequa product Adam Hovorka replaces legendary head coach Rob Shaver, who served 30 years, weaving a 210-87-1 record, leading the Red Devils to six Nassau County championships and two Long Island titles. The defensive coordinator the past nine seasons, Hovorka a 1994 Plainedge graduate, is ready to fill big shoes. “I’m incredibly excited,’’ Hovorka said. “I played here, grew up here.
New football coach takes East Meadow Jets back to former scheme
September 5, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Hicksville 10, 4:00 p.m. Home v. Oceanside 19, 1:30 p.m. Away at Uniondale 26, 2:00 p.m. Away at MacArthur October 3, 3:00 p.m. Home v. Farmingdale 17, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Massapequa 24, 1:30 p.m. Away at Herricks 30, 6:00 p.m. Away at Westbury There’s a new Jets head coach in Matt Castenada and he’s installed a new-old offense – The Triple Option/Wing T.
Calhoun Colts football team reloads after 6-win campaign
September 10, 4:30 p.m. Away at Garden City 18, 3:30 p.m. Home v. Mepham 25, 6:30 p.m. Away at Syosset October 3, 3:30 p.m. Home v. Jericho 9, 3:00 p.m. Away at Carey 17, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Kennedy 24, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Long Beach 30, 6:00 p.m. Away at Roosevelt With 19 players gone from last year’s roster, it would seem a difficult chore for Calhoun to repeat last season’s 6-3 clip. But the Colts, with their linebacker-oriented defense and star running back Nick Mareska, plan to be solid again.
New football coach takes East Meadow Jets back to former scheme
September 5, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Hicksville 10, 4:00 p.m. Home v. Oceanside 19, 1:30 p.m. Away at Uniondale 26, 2:00 p.m. Away at MacArthur October 3, 3:00 p.m. Home v. Farmingdale 17, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Massapequa 24, 1:30 p.m. Away at Herricks 30, 6:00 p.m. Away at Westbury There’s a new Jets head coach in Matt Castenada and he’s installed a new-old offense – The Triple Option/Wing T.
Calhoun Colts football team reloads after 6-win campaign
September 10, 4:30 p.m. Away at Garden City 18, 3:30 p.m. Home v. Mepham 25, 6:30 p.m. Away at Syosset October 3, 3:30 p.m. Home v. Jericho 9, 3:00 p.m. Away at Carey 17, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Kennedy 24, 1:30 p.m. Home v. Long Beach 30, 6:00 p.m. Away at Roosevelt With 19 players gone from last year’s roster, it would seem a difficult chore for Calhoun to repeat last season’s 6-3 clip. But the Colts, with their linebacker-oriented defense and star running back Nick Mareska, plan to be solid again.
Swanson Had 260 Tons of Leftover Turkey. A Year Later, It Sold 10 Million TV Dinners
A massive surplus of turkey helped Swanson invent the TV dinner, but the real business lesson was recognizing—and adapting to—a rapidly changing American lifestyle. On this day in 1953, C.A. Swanson & Sons had a problem: It had far more turkey than it knew what to do with.
The ‘Artificial’ Trailer Is Here. Sam Altman May Not Like Hollywood’s Version of His Story
The first trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s film suggests a darkly comic look at the rise of OpenAI and the personalities behind the AI revolution. The first trailer for Artificial is here, and if the footage is any indication, Sam Altman is unlikely to get the hero treatment. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Andrew Garfield as the OpenAI CEO, the film dramatizes the events surrounding Altman’s brief ouster and return as CEO in November 2023.
North Shore aim to repeat success
North Shore boys soccer weaved a grandiose 2025 campaign, rolling to a 6-1-3 record in Conference A-2. The Vikings nearly beat eventual Nassau Class A finalist Friends Academy in the quarterfinals. In fact, the Vikings held a 1-0 lead with 10 minutes left before letting it slip away in a 2-1 overtime loss. Four key players have graduated and now playing college soccer, including leading scorer Henry Cardozo at Mount St. Vincent’s.
Terry Steiner Built a Global Entertainment Business by Serving a Market Hollywood Overlooked
The in-flight entertainment guru made her own lane in the industry by building on her relationships and betting on herself. Terry Steiner didn’t set out to build a company. In fact, when she graduated from college, she wasn’t even sure what career she wanted. She entered a bank training program, quickly realized it wasn’t for her, and subsequently found her way into the entertainment business.
At 53, Judy Sheindlin Started ‘Judge Judy.’ She Built It Into a $580 Million Brand
30 years later, the daytime TV star’s still-growing empire offers lessons for entrepreneurs. For 30 years, Judy Sheindlin has done something few television personalities ever accomplish: She turned herself into the brand. The woman audiences know as Judge Judy made herself synonymous with daytime court television, and earned a hefty sum in the process. As CBS prepares to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Judge Judy with the 90-minute primetime special Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable on Sept.
Despite injuries, Plainedge still talented
Despite season-ending injuries to two of its star defenders from 2025, coach Michael Vitale believes Plainedge’s girls soccer team will not miss a beat. It was a magnificent season as Plainedge marched all the way to the 2025 Nassau County finals before losing 1-0 to Seaford, finishing at 7-2-2, allowing just 11 goals in 11 games. Eleven seniors are back – including nine starters. But another senior, Michela Netto, will miss the season after tearing her ACL last May during club soccer.
Palm Beach Lakes quarterback Jordan Johnson thriving after transfer Original
There are all sorts of reasons given for a high school quarterback transferring, but senior Jordan Johnson took his leap for legacy. And Johnson's jump from Palm Beach Gardens to Palm Beach Lakes didn't come without risk, as he entered a program that already featured two prominent senior quarterbacks. Johnson, the surging Rams' signal caller, transferred last spring to follow in his father's footsteps and join a head coach who had played with his uncle and father at Lakes.
Volition America Founder Had a ‘Patriotic Awakening.’ Now, His Sports Apparel Business Supports Veteran Families
The entrepreneur says his business isn’t red or blue, but “red, white, and blue.” John Sapiente has built his career by entering industries he doesn’t always know, figuring out what makes them work, and finding ways to build something better. From manufacturing and medical devices to apparel and e-commerce, his career has been defined by knowing when it’s time to change lanes.
Coco Gauff ready for second US Open championship after Cincinnati win
If Coco Gauff is as aggressive as her mother, Candi, was on Instagram recently, the Delray Beach icon should be on her way to a second U.S. Open title. Gauff, a mess coming into last year's U.S. Open after just hiring a new biomechanics coach, soars into this Flushing fortnight as one of the top favorites, especially with No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a slump.
ABC Gave a Fading Hit One More Season. 59 Years Ago, the Decision Paid Off in a Way Few Expected
‘The Fugitive’ finale smashed TV records and proved that walking away too soon can be costly. On August 29, 1967, more than 78 million viewers tuned in to watch a television ending. They wanted to know whether Dr. Richard Kimble, the wrongly convicted physician played by David Janssen on ABC’s The Fugitive, would finally catch the One-Armed Man responsible for his wife’s murder. They got their answer.
‘Survivor’ Is Reinventing Itself After 25 Years. Smart Brands Should Pay Attention
Even iconic brands can’t coast on familiarity forever. Few entertainment brands have demonstrated the staying power of Survivor. More than 25 years—and 50 seasons—after the reality competition first premiered, the franchise is preparing to enter another new chapter. And its latest evolution offers a business lesson that extends well beyond television: Even the most established brands cannot afford to stand still.
The Incredible Business Strategy That Made Dolly Parton an American Icon
The iconic musician was a savvy business mogul. Dolly Parton was a superstar. A songwriter. An actress. A philanthropist. A cultural icon. An absolute ray of sunshine. But there is another word that belongs prominently in any discussion of her extraordinary life: entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at 80, understood something that many entrepreneurs spend their careers trying to learn: A great business is not simply about selling a product.
What ‘The Facts of Life’ Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Knowing When to Pivot
The classic NBC sitcom wasn’t a success out of the gate. On August 24, 1979, NBC introduced The Facts of Life, a new sitcom that seemed to have many of the ingredients for success. It had a connection to a popular television series, a familiar star in Charlotte Rae reprising her beloved role as housekeeper Edna Garrett, and a setting that offered seemingly endless story possibilities. What it didn’t have was an immediate hit.
Entrepreneur Andrew Glassman Built ‘The Wall’ Into a 100-Episode Juggernaut With 1 Simple Idea
The entertainment mogul created a global hit by delivering genuine emotional stakes and inspiring stories. When Andrew Glassman looks at television, he doesn’t see an industry in decline. He sees an industry at a turning point—and an opportunity. Glassman’s journey from local television reporter to CNBC journalist to founder of an international production company offers a case study in how entrepreneurial instincts can turn a creative idea into global intellectual property.
Santaluces football blanks Boynton Beach in interim coach's debut Original
Santaluces High School defeated rival Boynton Beach 38-0 in their season opener under interim head coach Samuel Putmon. Former head coach Hector Clavijo is serving a one-year suspension from the FHSAA due to NIL violations. Sophomore receiver Brett Boston scored three touchdowns, including two on punt returns. The Chiefs scored 24 points in the final 2:25 of the first half to secure a commanding lead. LANTANA — No Hector Clavijo. No problem.
Media Fragmentation Wasn’t a Marketing Problem for Trndy. It Was a Business Opportunity
The Inc. 5000 honoree is rethinking celebrity marketing. When Mike Visnick and Logan Simmons founded Trndy in 2022, they saw a fundamental shift in marketing. Consumers were moving among television, streaming, social media, podcasts, YouTube, and other digital platforms, fragmenting audiences across more channels than ever. For advertisers, that created a challenge. For Visnick and Simmons, it created an opportunity. Trndy was recently ranked No. 372 on the 2026 Inc.
BREAKING | Billie Jean King Cup returning to Delray Beach for 5th time Original
Team USA will host Hungary in a relegation match on November 21-22 to qualify for the 2027 competition. Captain Lindsay Davenport has not ruled out including Serena or Venus Williams on the team. The Billie Jean King Cup is coming back to the Delray Beach Tennis Center for a fifth time, The Palm Beach Post has learned. The so-called women’s tennis World Cup, this BJK Cup matchup will feature the United States hosting Hungary on Nov.
Rosie O’Donnell’s Talk Show Return Offers a Lesson in the Lasting Value of Experience
The television landscape has changed dramatically since O’Donnell was last on the air, but she hasn’t. Rosie O’Donnell’s return to the talk-show desk is a reminder that your most valuable business asset may not be the platform you built—it may be the ability to connect with an audience. This week, O’Donnell is guest-hosting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! while Jimmy Kimmel is on summer break. Her four-show run began Monday, Aug. 17, and continues through Thursday, Aug. 20.
Mark Cuban Wants to Challenge the Way We Define Entrepreneurial Success
His new 10-part YouTube series takes a look at a different kind of entrepreneur than ‘Shark Tank.’ Entrepreneurship is often measured by revenue, growth, valuation, and an eventual exit. How To Change The World, a 10-episode documentary series from World Within Studios and Religion of Sports, takes a different approach, focusing on founders who measure success by the impact their businesses have on their communities.
Palm Beach Central football's young QB, massive O-line show promise Original
Palm Beach Central's football team is relying on its massive offensive line to protect its sophomore quarterback. The team lost its preseason game 30-19 to Miami Northwestern, revealing issues with special teams and pass protection. Coach Kevin Thompson and players believe a renewed focus on team culture will lead to a better season. Despite the preseason loss, sophomore quarterback Isaiah Hamilton showed flashes of brilliance under pressure.
Cardinal Newman's Zamarii Sanders chases Olympic dream at Tennessee Original
High school sprinter Zamarii Sanders graduated with five national titles in the 100 and 200 meters. Sanders will attend the University of Tennessee after changing his commitment from his dream school, LSU. He quit the Cardinal Newman football team his senior year to focus on track and avoid injury. Sanders believes he is one of Florida's greatest high school sprinters and has his sights set on the Olympics.
QVC Invented the Creator Economy Decades Before the TikTok Shop. Its Story Could Become a TV Show
The pioneering home shopping network just emerged from bankruptcy, and its story is more relevant than ever. QVC Group is entering another chapter. After emerging from Chapter 11 restructuring with more than $5 billion in debt reduction and a new $600 million asset-based lending facility, the company is betting on live commerce across television, streaming, social media and e-commerce. In other words, QVC is trying to modernize a business model that was once remarkably modern.
Palm Beach Central's 300-pound stars headed to Texas, Colorado
WELLINGTON – The two 17-year-olds each weigh 300 pounds, stand well above 6 feet, transferred to Palm Beach Central in 2025 and grind against each other every morning on the line at training camp before the sun rises. Next fall, these two gargantuan Palm Beach Central interior linemen will find themselves playing for prestigious Division I programs.
The Real Business Lesson Behind Netflix’s ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Has Nothing to Do With TV
People crave emotional connection to the product. Given the success of Virgin River, it comes as no surprise that Netflix would look to develop another emotionally driven sudser — this time targeted toward younger audiences. The lesson applies far beyond entertainment: the success of any content strategy, product, or business often depends on recognizing the value of diversification. The companies that thrive are the ones that continue evolving. Never rest on your laurels.
Jared Armstrong Turned a Basketball Career Setback Into a Business Built on Fighting Hate
Jared Armstrong never viewed basketball as just a game. The Black Jewish American-Israeli professional basketball player saw the sport as a platform—one that could bring people together, educate communities, and create lasting impact. At the heart of his work is a belief that sports can break down barriers, challenge racism and hate, and create environments where people from different backgrounds can learn from one another. That message is reaching audiences well beyond the basketball court.
Beyond ‘Pawn Stars’: How 1 Entrepreneur Turned Hidden Wealth Into a Business Opportunity
Years of valuing luxury assets taught Michael Manashirov that true entrepreneurship isn’t just about recognizing value—it’s about finding better ways to unlock it. Michael Manashirov spent years studying diamonds, watches, jewelry, and luxury assets before co-founding Qollateral, a company built around a simple idea: valuable assets do not always have to be sold in order to create liquidity. For Manashirov, the business began with a question: What is something truly worth?
1 Key Leadership Failure Turned Fall TV From a Must-See Event to an Afterthought
Broadcast television didn’t lose viewers simply because streaming arrived. For decades, the arrival of September represented something every business hopes to create: anticipation. After a summer of reruns, leftover programming, and some truly forgettable replacement shows—remember The Ken Berry “Wow” Show and The Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show?—television returned as an event.
The Secret to American Idol’s Survival? Knowing When to Evolve
25 years later, the real talent behind the reality show is reinvention. When American Idol debuted on Fox in 2002, it didn’t invent the television talent competition format. It identified the right moment to reinvent it. Two years before American Idol premiered, CBS struck ratings gold with Survivor in the summer of 2000. The once-barren summer television landscape suddenly became fertile ground for unscripted competition series.
Shark Week Has Lasted Nearly 40 Years. Here’s What Businesses Can Learn From It
Four decades later, Shark Week is still feeding the power of a great brand. Every entrepreneur wants to build a business people that remember. But the biggest challenge is creating something customers do not just enjoy once but that they return to year after year. Few brands have mastered that better than Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, which returned on July 26. Part of the reason viewers keep coming back is simple: sharks are fascinating.
The Esports World Cup Had Weeks to Move a Global Event. Here’s How It Pulled It Off
When disruption hit, adaptability became the ultimate strategy. Entrepreneurs often spend months building a strategy, investing resources, and preparing for every possible scenario. But the real test of leadership comes when the original plan is no longer possible. The ability to adapt quickly, protect relationships, and execute under pressure can determine whether a company simply survives disruption or turns it into an opportunity. The Esports World Cup faced exactly that challenge.
The 2026 World Cup Didn’t Just Break TV Records. It Changed the Economics of Sports Media
Soccer’s biggest moment ever in the United States proved to be a massive business win. Every year, media companies spend billions trying to solve the same problem: how do you reach tens of millions of consumers at the exact same moment? The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered the answer. Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina attracted 38.9 million viewers on FOX, according to data from Nielsen Media Research, making it the most-watched English-language soccer broadcast in U.S. history.
67 Years Ago Today, the ‘Worst Movie Ever Made’ Taught Every Entrepreneur a Lesson About Failure
‘Plan Nine From Outer Space’ endures more than six decades after its disastrous reception. Conventional business wisdom says entrepreneurs should study great success stories. Steve Jobs. Jeff Bezos. Elon Musk. Bill Gates. Mark Zuckerberg. Sara Blakely. The “Sharks” from ABC’s Shark Tank. Their accomplishments offer valuable lessons about innovation, leadership, and execution. But some of the most useful business insights come from spectacular failures.
Disney+’s ‘Afterlife With Archie’ Reveals the Success of an 84-Year Brand Strategy
The Archie franchise has lasted more than eight decades by doing what many companies struggle with: evolving for new audiences without losing the identity that made it successful. The most valuable brands are not the ones that stay the same, they are the ones that adapt. Disney+’s upcoming Afterlife With Archie shows how enduring companies remain relevant by protecting their core identity while reinventing how they connect with audiences.
The Late Hal Williams Built a Lasting Career on the Skill Every Professional Needs
The ‘227’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ actor’s legacy offers a lesson in the value of reliability, professionalism, and becoming someone others trust. In an industry often focused on breakout stars and overnight success, Hal Williams built his career by becoming the kind of professional everyone knew they could count on.
What 18 Seasons of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Can Teach Us About Building a Business That Lasts
The show just made history again, and its longevity is a powerful lesson in brand building. When It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia debuted on August 4, 2005, it looked like the kind of low-budget experiment that would not survive. Instead, nearly twenty years later, the FX comedy about five deeply flawed characters has become one of entertainment’s most durable brands—an unlikely case study in how business founders can build something that lasts.
5 reasons the Miami Marlins are in playoff position at All-Star break Original
The Miami Marlins entered the All-Star Break in a playoff position with a 52-45 record. Shortstop Otto Lopez and pitcher Max Meyer have emerged as first-time All-Stars for the team. The Marlins have been one of baseball's hottest teams, posting a 26-11 record since June 1. Key players like Sandy Alcantara and rookie Owen Caissie have also been crucial to the team's success.
Netflix Is Betting $2 Million on Turning a 90-Year-Old Board Game Into Its Next Cash Cow
Can ‘Monopoly’ become the next reality show hit by leaning into its business bona fides? Netflix is hoping that one of the world’s most recognizable board games can become something more valuable: a new entertainment franchise built on decades of brand equity. The streaming giant announced that it is bringing Hasbro’s iconic Monopoly brand back to television with a new reality competition series scheduled to premiere in 2027.
Why the Most Adaptable Entrepreneurs Think Like ‘Big Brother’ Contestants
The CBS hit is a masterclass in strategy, relationships, and decision-making. Aspiring influencers. Fame seekers chasing their big break. Self-proclaimed masterminds. Everyday individuals convinced they can outsmart everyone else. That can only mean one thing: Big Brother is back.
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