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Magic Johnson’s First-Ever Exclusive Memorabilia Deal Announced

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Scottsdale, AZ – March 8, 2019 (PRNewswire) Press Pass Collectibles (PPC), a division of Bell Sports Marketing and a leader in the sports collectibles industry, has announced an exclusive long-term memorabilia partnership with NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

Magic Johnson“We are thrilled to welcome Magic to the PPC family,” said PPC President Kyle Bell. “We have worked with him many times over the years and this exclusive long-term partnership was a natural next step to protect and grow the Magic Johnson autograph brand.”

Johnson’s first-ever exclusive memorabilia deal, the partnership will allow PPC to become the sole distributor of highly sought-after Magic Johnson autographed collectibles. The partnership will provide fans and memorabilia collectors around the world access to the largest selection of officially licensed items including signed basketballs, jerseys, photos, and more from one of greatest athletes to play the game.

Johnson’s remarkable NBA career included five NBA championships, three NBA MVP Awards, twelve All-Star games, and two inductions into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Johnson was also honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996. Since his retirement as an NBA player, Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). Combined with his solidified status as an NBA legend, the demand for Johnson’s autographed sports memorabilia will only increase in the future.

The partnership underscores PPC’s continued dedication to provide fans and collectors an unparalleled selection of authentic memorabilia while striving to not only meet their commitments and client expectations, but to exceed them on every level. “We are thrilled to welcome Magic to the PPC family,” said PPC President Kyle Bell. “We have worked with him many times over the years and this exclusive long-term partnership was a natural next step to protect and grow the Magic Johnson autograph brand.” The second high profile addition to the PPC family in recent years, Johnson joins comedic legend Chevy Chase as an exclusive PPC memorabilia client.

In addition to the full collection of authentic signed Magic Johnson memorabilia already available on presspasscollectibles.com, PPC will be offering retail and wholesale opportunities for upcoming public and private Magic Johnson signings, as well as corporate signing appearances and custom corporate autographed items.

For more information about Press Pass Collectibles, and inquiries for upcoming Magic Johnson signings and autograph opportunities, contact the company here: Press Pass Collectibles | 15849 N. 77th St. Suite 1 | Scottsdale, AZ 85260 | (877) 278-0520 | magic@presspasscollectibles.com

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72 Percent Of Managers Say College Basketball Playoff Activities Improve Employee Morale

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– Executives also find tournament-related celebrations boost productivity

– 75 percent of employers organize festivities for sporting events like March Madness; friendly competitions and wearing team apparel are the most common

– Companies in Des Moines, Austin, Chicago and Indianapolis are the biggest sports celebrators, while firms in Boston, San Francisco and Pittsburgh are most likely to pass

– Demographic data show men and younger professionals are most distracted by games

Menlo Park, CA – March 5, 2019 (PRNewswire) Are sports-related celebrations in the office a win for workers and employers? In new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, 72 percent of senior managers said college basketball tournament activities have a positive impact on staff morale. More than half of survey respondents (52 percent) also see productivity benefits.

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Many employers are ready to play ball: 75 percent of companies organize sports-related festivities. Friendly competitions (45 percent) and wearing team apparel (43 percent) top the list of activities offered.

“Many companies recognize it’s impractical to try to downplay the office buzz around major sporting events like March Madness,” said Stephanie Naznitsky, executive director of OfficeTeam, a division of Robert Half. “Organizing activities tied to sports can provide welcome distractions that help lift workers’ spirits and engagement.”

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Naznitsky added, “Employees just need to remember to play by the rules. Make sure completing assignments remains the top priority by staying within company guidelines and celebrating in moderation.”

Additional findings:

  • Among the 28 U.S. cities in the survey, managers in Des Moines, Indianapolis (83 percent each) and Raleigh (82 percent) see the biggest morale boosts from college basketball playoff activities.
  • Miami (65 percent), Los Angeles (64 percent) and Detroit (60 percent) have the largest number of executives who said tournament festivities improve productivity.
  • Companies in Des Moines (86 percent), Austin, Chicago and Indianapolis (84 percent each) most commonly organize activities to celebrate events like March Madness.
  • Forty-nine percent of employees said they are distracted at work by sports, up from 38 percent in 2016.
  • More male professionals (64 percent) admitted to being sidetracked than women (33 percent). Employees ages 18 to 34 (66 percent) reported being distracted the most, compared to those ages 35 to 54 (43 percent) and 55 and older (27 percent).

About the Research

The online surveys were developed by Robert Half and conducted by independent research firms. They include responses from more than 2,800 senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees in 28 major U.S. cities and more than 1,000 workers 18 years of age or older and employed in office environments in the U.S.

About Robert Half

Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm. The company has more than 300 staffing locations worldwide and offers job search services at roberthalf.com. For additional career and management advice, visit the Robert Half blog at roberthalf.com/blog.