| TENNISWIRE.org BULLETIN: NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE Complete archive from 2004 will be updated shortly 2008
- July 9: Wimbledon numbers are in
Featuring record-breaking consumption among TV viewers in the U.S., U.K., and Spain; website visitors to Wimbledon.org; and spectators at the All England Club. Also, "Cool Commercials," a new item that presents ad videos featuring tennis stars, debuts with Nike's Federer ad and PokerStar.net's Becker ad; research shows that sales of youth racquets grew 80 percent over four years; the latest headlines in tennis business.
- June 23: Wimbledon viewing guide + 007 hits the courts
Featuring Wimbledon broadcast coverage on TV (ESPN2, Tennis Channel, NBC and a Roger Federer special on ESPN), broadband coverage through Wimbledon LIVE on Wimbledon.org and on mobile phones, and radio broadcasts on Sirius and the web; "Quiet, please" is relative, whether you're at Wimbledon or the NCAAs; the latest 007 thriller, "Devil May Care," is the first in which the agent plays tennis; research shows that ball sales are up for four years straight; the latest headlines in tennis business.
- June 17: Unbending focus is the mark of champions
Featuring the single-minded focus of multiple majors winners Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and those who have won 14 majors (Tiger Woods and Pete Sampras); must-read tennis books for the summer season; research shows that ball sales are up for four years straight; the latest headlines in tennis business.
- May 25: Serena & Rafa the ones to beat at Roland Garros
Featuring French Open preview with a peek at what the French magazines are covering; Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health honors Billie Jean King and Bryant Gumbel, among others, at fundraiser gala; research shows that facilities make most revenue through fees from programs, clinics and tournaments; Five Questions With...Marcia Frost, author of "American Doubles" book.
- May 5: Great report cards for tennis and for Billie Jean
Featuring SGMA research tennis is the leading participation sport, growing more than 12 percent from 2000 to 2006; May is National Tennis Month; tennis is on display at Sports Museum of America; CityView Racquet club gives NYC new courts; Five Questions With...Karen Eliezer of the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation; "I Love My Job!" so says Scott Smith, executive director for Vineyard Youth Tennis
- April 17: News packs positive indicators for tennis' growth
Featuring SGMA research shows sales of tennis gear and apparel grew 6.5 percent in 2007, outpacing performance by both the sporting goods category and the gross domestic product; Sony Ericsson Open will break 5 million attendees next year on 25th birthday; Patrick McEnroe could be the busiest man in tennis; Beauty industry finds a future in tennis as Tracy Austin and Lindsay Davenport sign on with Juvederm; Five Questions With...Karen Eliezer of the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation; "I Love My Job!" so says Scott Smith, executive director for Vineyard Youth Tennis
- April 1: All eyes are on Miami
Featuring off-court highlights of the Sony Ericsson Open; Dr. Jim Loehr on motivating junior tennis players; Centuries-old grudge match between U.S. and France; Five Questions With...Karen Eliezer of the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation; "I Love My Job!" so says David Kunert, regional sales rep for Fischer Tennis; frequent participation is up 15.1 percent since 2003.
- March 17: Tennis stars draw mainstream fans
Featuring Monica Seles on Dancing with the Stars; ABC, Thorlo engage consumers; The NetJets Showdown between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras; Five Questions With...Mike Woody of Midland Community Tennis Center in Michigan; "I Love My Job!" so says Ken DeHart, director of tennis; youth racquet shipments have increased 80 percent since 2003.
- March 3: Tennis boosted on two compelling platforms
Featuring NetJets Showdown between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras; promoting the health benefits of tennis; Five Questions With...Mike Woody of Midland Community Tennis Center in Michigan; "I Love My Job!" so says Ken DeHart, director of tennis; racquet and ball shipments have increased since last year.
- Feb. 15: A few clicks--and a few dollars--help the game
Featuring tennis fundraising moves online; Five Questions With...Jon Muir of Wilson; "I Love My Job!" so says Robin Bateman, facility coordinator; participation breaks 25 million.
- Feb. 1: First Slam proves a slam-dunk
Featuring Australian Open breaks spectator records; catch up on industry news; "I Love My Job!" so says Greg Raven, webmaster; participation breaks 25 million.
- Jan. 11: The news on AusOpen eve
Featuring Australian Open preview; catch up on industry news; "I Love My Job!" so says Greg Raven, webmaster; participation breaks 25 million.
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