Zion Williamson autographs can now be found on more than just basketball cards. The 19-year-old first overall pick in last summer's NBA Draft has just added to his fast growing list of endorsement deals with a multi-year exclusive autograph contract with Fanatics. An initial signing session has taken place with a variety of items already being offered … [Read more...]
Fanatics Launches Line of Ovechkin 700 Goals Autographed Memorabilia
He's got a collection of memorabilia himself, so it's not a huge surprise that Alex Ovechkin has a deal to commemorate his 700th career goal with a line of autographed memorabilia. Ovechkin became the eighth player in NHL history to reach that milestone Saturday night in a loss to New Jersey. The Washington Capitals icon has a deal with Fanatics to sign a … [Read more...]
Yankees, Fanatics Agree to Game-Used Memorabilia Partnership
The New York Yankees and Fanatics have announced an exclusive, multi-year deal to market the team’s game-used memorabilia and collectibles. The move wasn't unexpected, coming on the heels of Fanatics’ recent purchase of Steiner Sports, which had held the rights to Yankees gear for many years. Omnicom, which owned Steiner, spun the company off to Fanatics, which … [Read more...]
Post: Steiner Sale Was Swift, Brutal
It's happening but there's been no press release or significant comment from company executives on the impending sale of Steiner Sports to Fanatics. One source tells us legal details are still being finalized on the transaction, which is reported to include the transfer of all of Steiner’s inventory as well as some intellectual property. Word of the deal came … [Read more...]
Steiner Sports Sold to Fanatics
Fanatics continued its massive expansion across the sports memorabilia landscape Monday, announcing it had reached agreement to acquire the bulk of Steiner Sports. According to multiple business media outlets, the deal includes Steiner’s name, inventory and some intellectual property. Sports Business Daily reported that the deal does not include Steiner’s … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso has signed an autograph deal with Fanatics. The multi-year deal was announced Tuesday. Alonso will join its roster of athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will become the exclusive distributor of Alonso’s autographs and collectibles including signed bats, balls, jerseys, photos and … [Read more...]
Super Bowl MVP Edelman to Sign for Fanatics
Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman has been pretty busy. Going to Disneyland. Presenting at the Grammys. Auctioning his beard for charity. Now he's sitting down for a private Super Bowl autograph signing session with Fanatics, which is already offering some of the items. The company has been looking to secure Edelman’s signatures on Super Bowl items … [Read more...]
Luka Doncic Signs Autograph Deal; Prices Reasonable for Now
More Luka Doncic autographed memorabilia is hitting the market thanks to the Dallas Mavericks star signing a new autograph deal with Fanatics. It’s his first exclusive deal since joining the NBA as a 2018 draft pick. The deal makes Fanatics and its partner sites to become the sole distributor of his online autographs and collectibles. The deal is not expected to … [Read more...]
New Florida Show Set for March 22-24
There's a new show on the calendar for this spring. Run by the company that has been producing the Chicago Sports Spectacular, it's set for March 22-24 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, about 25 miles north of Miami. Few details have been released yet, but hours will be from 3:30-8:30 on Friday, 9-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. Admission is … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton Signs Autograph Deal with Fanatics
The move from one of baseball’s low budget franchises to its most powerful has opened up new doors for one of baseball’s top power hitters. One of those is a new deal for signing his name on something other than a contract. Make that a lot of somethings. Giancarlo Stanton autographs will be on everything from batting helmets to baseballs after the former Miami Marlin … [Read more...]