Hi I'm Pete Hanson, Market Manager for Townsquare Media in Northern Colorado, where I'm fortunate to work for a company and with a team of professionals dedicated to providing high quality media experiences for our audience, and outstanding business results for our clients. And I give thanks every day for being able to work and play here in NoCo right along with you.
Pete Hanson
Broncos Superbowl Odds (And Ticket Prices) Jump on Manning Signing
According to at least one Las Vegas casino, the signing of Peyton Manning takes the Denver Broncos' odds of winning the 2013 Super Bowl from 75 to 1 with Tim Tebow, all the way down to 12 to 1. Online ticket reseller StubHub reports the price of Broncos season tickets jumped 25% after yesterday's Manning announcement.
BREAKING: Peyton Manning Chooses Denver Broncos
ESPN is reporting that Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning has chosen the Denver Broncos as his new home under center. Manning has instructed his agent Tom Condon to put together a deal with the team. Sources are also indicating that the Broncos will trade Tim Tebow when a deal with Manning is complete.
NCAA Men’s Tourney: Baylor Eliminates CU Buffs
The 11th seeded Colorado Buffaloes knocked off #6 UNLV in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament on Thursday, but after hanging tough through the first three-quarters of their second round matchup against Baylor, the only remaining Pac-12 team faded as the BU Bears cruised to a 80-63 win to advance to the Sweet 16.
Season Ends For CSU Men
The 2011-2012 basketball season came to an end for the Colorado State men today in the form of a 58-41 loss to Murray State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky. The Rams kept it close for the first half before the MSU Racers pulled away. Murray State moves on to face Marquette on Saturday.
It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are once again partnering for National Flood Safety Awareness Week. This is a time for individuals, families, businesses and communities to understand their risk for flooding and take precautions to protect their families and homes in the event of flooding.
Weld Food Bank ‘Corporate Challenge’ Begins Soon
The Weld Food Bank's two-week long 2012 Corporate Food Challenge begins April 2nd, and several area businesses will be vying for the opportunity to hoist trophies high above their heads, while helping to feed the hungry in Weld County at the same time. Weld Food Bank Director of Development, Kevin Mullin says there's still time to get your business involved in the event.
You Are What Your Record Says You Are
We have a poster that hangs in the hallway of our office. It's a quote by former NFL head coach Bill Parcells that says, "You are what your record says you are." The point is that you can't reason distance between you and what you accomplish (or don't accomplish.) Results speak for themselves.
If Babies Come From Storks, Where Do New Ideas Come From?
I met someone new last week at lunch. We were introduced by a mutual friend. Wow, she had great energy, insights, and perspective. We spent two hours sharing ideas over Kung Pao Chicken. One of the things we discussed was the challenge in getting people in our respective organizations to dream bigger. To aim higher.
Well, What Do You Know? (vs. What Do You Believe?)
There's no shame in admitting you don't know. The real shame is pretending you do. A friend of mine posted this thought on Facebook this morning. How true it is, and how often we do it. Assuming we know is also a bad way to go. There's no substitute for really knowing something. Everything else is an imposter.
Does Your Business Need A (Better) Website? The TRI 102.5 Team Can Help
Does your business have a website? Do you love it? Does someone want an arm and a leg to design one for you? Do you get nickeled and dimed every time you want to make a change? Our team has created a better option that puts you in control of a user-friendly, professional, affordable, revenue-generating website.
Poll: Who Should Pick Up After Your Dog? [Rhetorical Question]
Headline in the local newspaper this morning: Dog Poop Problem In Fort Collins Parks, Trails. You know you live in a nice place when that's the lead story. No drive-by shooting. No kidnapping. No arson. Dog poop. Problems are problems though, and we need to start picking it up.
Giants Beat Patriots 21-17 To Win Super Bowl XLVI
Eli Manning led the New York Giants to a fourth quarter comeback win over the New England Patriots 21-17 to claim their 4th Lombardi Trophy, and the Super Bowl XLVI title in Indianapolis. The Giants led 9-0 early, only to fall behind 10-9 at the half. New England led 17-15, before Ahmad Bradshaw scored the go ahead touchdown for New York.