Michael Lewis

Mike Lewis’s work focuses on the intersection of sports analytics and sports marketing. He studies issues ranging from player performance analytics to brand equity in sports. This approach makes Professor Lewis a unique expert on fandom as his work addresses the complete process from success on the field to success at the box office. Representative research topics include Competitive Balance, Generation Z Fandom, Performance Analytics, Salary Market Inefficiencies, Athlete Star Power, Esports, and Influencer Marketing. He also spends an excessive amount of time thinking about team names and mascots. His sports analytics content can be found at fandomanalytics.com and heard at the Fanalytics with Mike Lewis podcast.

Buffalo Bills fans celebrate a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Team Fandom Report: Ranking each football brand

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NCAA president Mark Emmert speaks during a press conference at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Name, image and likeness: Politics tackles NCAA’s attempts overdue change

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Bring Back Fans: Aligning incentives and LeBron as NBA brand manager

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Bring Back Fans: NBA as the canary in the (sports) coalmine

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