York U sports marketing instructor available to speak on Super Bowl 49 & business of NFL

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TORONTO, January 30, 2015 – With the Super Bowl 49 this weekend, and broadcast regulator CRTC’s announcement Thursday to allow Canadians to see the much-anticipated American television ads starting 2017, excitement has heightened.

York U Sports Marketing Instructor Vijay Setlur is available for media interviews to discuss various aspects of marketing and advertising surrounding the National Football League (NFL), leading up to its Super Bowl championship game on Sunday, February 1:

  • NFL's brand image amid the recent domestic abuse scandals
  • recent partnership with YouTube
  • impact on athlete brands and marketing

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Media Contact:

Gloria Suhasini, Media Relations, York University, 416 736 2100 ext. 22094 / suhasini@yorku.ca