'Big' Final Four Comes to North Texas

The NCAA Final Four returns to North Texas for the first time in decades — bringing what’s expected to be a record crowd — there will be more winners than the athletes on the court.

It will be "big."

Fan spending is estimated to exceed $140 million in Dallas and Arlington as more than 80 percent of the hotel rooms in the two cities fill with out-of-state visitors and as restaurateurs savor a double-digit increase in business.

AT&T Stadium will hold more than 85,000 fans and there will be more than 19,000 credentialed attendees.

The economic impact report pegged the total spending in Texas “associated with” Final Four visitors at $275.88 million.

Like I said, "BIG."

Conversation Corner No. 29 - Final Four and NAB

It's just me and Steve this week, have a listen.

My Appearance on "The LinkedIn Lady Show" for April 8

Always great to be on with Carol and she was nice enough to have me back to as the Final Four wraped up and this was the night of the Championship Game with ended up being won by Louisville.

We talk about social media and the Final Four, Roger Ebert and some new gadgets,

It's the 4-8-13 show

http://rockstarradionetwork.com/podcasts/thelinkedinladyshow

Final Four in Atlanta

The two games on Saturday may not have been masterpieces if they were works of art, but they were sure intriguing.

Both went down to the wire and once again the officials had some say in the outcome.

Enjoyed my view.

Appearance on 1410 KGSO in Wichita Talking Atlanta and the Final Four

Had fun talking with the guys in Wichita as the Shockers come to Atlanta.

Have a listen.

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