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Big-Box Briefing: Dick’s leans on youth sports in pitch to advertisers

September 10, 2026

The leader of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ advertising division hopes to recruit CPG brands, quick-service restaurants and even automakers to run campaigns in its stores and other channels. His pitch to brands and agencies last week centered around the retailer’s presence in youth sports.