Odd Lots: How the 1994 World Cup Transformed Football (Podcast)
Source:
bloombergMarkets
June 25, 2026 · 01:00
The last time the World Cup came to the US was 1994. Before then, the World Cup was an enormously popular event with surprisingly limited commercial significance; the 1990 tournament in Italy, for instance, lost money for broadcasters. But that all changed in 1994, when American companies sought to make their mark in the form of advertisements and sponsorships: firms like McDonalds, Mastercard, and General Motors saw the potential to reach a global audience through one of the world’s most watche
The original article opens on the publisher's website.
More from General
View topic →Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
nprNews
Sep 1, 2026 · 17:38
Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America after Trump order
bbcTechnology
Sep 1, 2026 · 17:36
Bill Simmons’s Co-Hosts Are Tired of His A.I. Antics
nytimes
Sep 1, 2026 · 16:57
Tim Cook to be paid $47mn as Apple’s executive chair
financialTimes
Sep 1, 2026 · 16:38
Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether
engadget
Sep 1, 2026 · 16:30
Countries mentioned