NYRA hires NFL NY Giants Executive

[tzipi]

Hope this wasn't posted anywhere where I didn't see it :blush:
http://www.drf.com/news/nyra-hires-former-nfl-marketing-executive

NYRA has hired Rodnell Workman who senior marketing manager for the NY Giants from 2002 to 2009. NYRA never has had a Chief Marketing manager position before so I see this as great move by NYRA :ThmbUp: . Thoughts?

[jorcus99]

It's going from selling BMW's to selling kia's.

[bigmack]

How is it pronounced: Rod-nell or Rod-nell ?

[jk3521]

Another Allie Sherman?

[jelly]

I'll bet Mr.Workman wishes he had a pick-5 wager with a 10% takeout to market.

[Tom]

Related to Cuomo?

[tzipi]

Well lets see what the guy can do here first.

[bigmack]

Well lets see what the guy can do here first.
With a crack staff like this, sky's the limit. :rolleyes:

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/13/72/34/3122950/3/628x471.jpg
The NYRA oversight board meets in the Capitol on Tuesday June 26, 2012 in Albany, NY.
Facing the camera from left to right are Ellen McClain, NYRA President, Suzanne Stover, NYRA CFO
Hal Handal, NYRA General Counsel and Rodnell Workman, NYRA Vice President Marketing.

[PaceAdvantage]

That's not Hal Handal...That's Ken Handal...

http://www.nyra.com/belmont/stories/May142012.shtml

Hal Handal has been gone for almost a year...

[bigmack]

That's not Hal Handal...That's Ken Handal...
More shoddy reporting, courtesy Times Union/Albany.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u70/macktime/CanmarketingreviveNYRA--TimesUnion.png
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Can-marketing-revive-NYRA-3665094.php

Andy Cuomo refers to NYRA as "a long-troubled agency.” If that be the case, rest assured as THIS current crew in place seems the most apt of them all.
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If there was anytime apropos of an emoticon, it's now.

:lol:

[PaceAdvantage]

Andy Cuomo refers to NYRA as "a long-troubled agency.” If that be the case, rest assured as THIS current crew in place seems the most apt of them all.
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If there was anytime apropos of an emoticon, it's now.

:lol:OK, I'll bite. What causes your lack of faith at such an early juncture? Or are you posting just to post? Ala Detective Goren.

[bigmack]

OK, I'll bite. What causes your lack of faith at such an early juncture? Or are you posting just to post? Ala Detective Goren.
Don't be sill. You know I lack depth in these trivial matters but I've had enough business experience to look across a table and see a crew that looks likely to be deer caught in headlights in crunch situations and I trust 'crunch' is about to happen.

Best of luck to 'em. :ThmbUp:

[NTamm1215]

Don't be sill. You know I lack depth in these trivial matters but I've had enough business experience to look across a table and see a crew that looks likely to be deer caught in headlights in crunch situations and I trust 'crunch' is about to happen.

Best of luck to 'em. :ThmbUp:

Surely someone with your obvious business expertise and extensive experience has a more efficient way to spend your time than to attempt to analyze the body language of a group of people (who you couldn't pick out of a lineup) in a still photograph.

The NYRA criticism gets more and more ridiculous by the day.

[TravisVOX]

Surely someone with your obvious business expertise and extensive experience has a more efficient way to spend your time than to attempt to analyze the body language of a group of people (who you couldn't pick out of a lineup) in a still photograph.

The NYRA criticism gets more and more ridiculous by the day.

Next up will be an analysis of courtroom-like drawings and the future of the Travers Stakes. Stay-tuned.

[Cholly]

Don't be sill. You know I lack depth in these trivial matters but I've had enough business experience to look across a table and see a crew that looks likely to be deer caught in headlights in crunch situations and I trust 'crunch' is about to happen.

Best of luck to 'em. :ThmbUp:

what he says

[Dahoss9698]

what he says

Dumb question I know, but what would you prefer the people look like?

[Cholly]

Dumb question I know, but what would you prefer the people look like?

Older, more battle scarred. Hope I'm wrong, and I'm not putting much stock in a first impression from a still photo. But my gut instinct mirrored Mack's--they look light for the shark pit they're about to be thrown into.

[Dahoss9698]

Older, more battle scarred. Hope I'm wrong, and I'm not putting much stock in a first impression from a still photo. But my gut instinct mirrored Mack's--they look light for the shark pit they're about to be thrown into.

You hope you aren't wrong by putting much stock in a still photo? Ya think?

How much older should the people be?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised by anything I read anymore, but even the harshest NYRA critic has to realize just how silly this is.

[Robert Goren]

Heres a scary thought, I have agree with......DaHoss on this one. That ought to get him to rethink his position.:D

[riskman]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSxN2hub8suCNI5-CBN6-MXS3GAJUt6ckZir_mAkA_SfY9dat5dkQ

[Robert Fischer]

to attempt to analyze the body language of a group of people (who you couldn't pick out of a lineup) in a still photograph.

The NYRA criticism gets more and more ridiculous by the day.

He's a phrenologist by means of physiognomy...

[Charli125]

Dumb question I know, but what would you prefer the people look like?

I would have had more confidence if they all wore purple shirts. No, scratch that, red power ties. Wait wait, pink shirts.

Seriously, judging a board by what they look like is stupid. Look at Mark Zuckerberg, judging by appearance I wouldn't hire that guy to answer my phone.

[bigmack]

While it's impressive McClain has an MBA from Hahvahd, would it hurt to start head hunting for a chap who looks decent in a 44 long and has a last name that involves a precious metal?

[Tom]

Looks and degrees are BS.
What has he done in the real world?
Nothing else matters.

No interest, really in looking it up, but has he ever done anything that qualifies him?

[bigmack]

No interest, really in looking it up, but has he ever done anything that qualifies him?
He is a she.

http://nyra.com/belmont/stories/images/McClain_Ellen_2_L.jpg
Ellen McClain - NYRA El Presidente

From 2004 to 2009, McClain served as the vice president of finance for Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc., a publicly traded group operator of 29 local television stations. She boasts a 20-year track record in media finance and operations, including board membership with the Media Financial Management Association and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration (’93) and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brown University (’86)....
http://nyra.com/belmont/stories/Oct052011.shtml

[Tom]

I said looks don't count! :blush:

[KingChas]

“It seems the principal focus has got to be on the track getting a new generation of fans,” Aurelio was quoted as saying. “That should be the major priority of any marketing campaign. The sport is dying. Every time you look at the obituary page you’re losing a racing fan.”

Comment from Richard Aurelio, an oversight board member.

Watchmakers article @ Drf

http://www.drf.com/blogs/racings-older-fanbase

[PaceAdvantage]

While it's impressive McClain has an MBA from Hahvahd, would it hurt to start head hunting for a chap who looks decent in a 44 long and has a last name that involves a precious metal?Your obsession with those of the Jewish faith is starting to frighten even me...I don't get you sometimes...