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Charlotte Hornets Aim to Generate Buzz Under New Owners

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The Charlotte Hornets’ new ownership is prioritizing fan engagement and economic growth under President of Business Operations Shelly Cayette-Weston, who outlined strategic initiatives in a February 2026 Bloomberg interview. Cayette-Weston emphasized modernizing the in-arena experience, leveraging technology and community partnerships to attract broader audiences and revitalize the team’s local appeal. Economic development is central, with plans to integrate the Hornets deeper into Charlotte’s business ecosystem, potentially boosting tourism and corporate sponsorships. The short interview (29 seconds) highlighted urgency in reversing lagging attendance and brand visibility, signaling aggressive marketing and operational shifts. No financial details were disclosed, but the focus on long-term sustainability suggests a data-driven approach to fan retention and revenue diversification.
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Feb 27th, 2026Charlotte Hornets Aim to Generate Buzz Under New OwnersShelly Cayette-Weston, President of Business Operations for the Charlotte Hornets, discusses the team’s strategic initiatives to enhance the fan experience and drive economic development in Charlotte. She speaks with Romaine Bostick and Bailey Lipschultz on “The Close.”Duration:0:29Trump Not Happy With How Iran Is NegotiatingDuration:3:14OpenAI Finalizes Funding Round at $730 Billion ValuationDuration:2:59TPG Has $59 Million Exposure to Collapsed Lender MFSDuration:3:49Anthropic Is in a Lose-Lose Situation, Opinion's Lee SaysDuration:3:09Netflix Drops Discovery Bid, Clearing Way for ParamountDuration:1:47US Producer Prices Climb in January, Pushed Higher by ServicesDuration:5:10Anthropic Escalates Pentagon AI FeudDuration:3:27What to Watch for on 'Bloomberg This Weekend'Duration:2:20What's Next for the Super Bowl?Duration:2:55London Credit Blowup Has Wall Street Firms ScramblingDuration:3:38Greens Win UK By-Election in Blow to Starmer's LabourDaybreak: EuropeDuration:2:58Hillary Clinton Says She Denied Ever Knowing Jeffrey EpsteinAvailable on:Listen onApple TVListen onRokuListen onSamsung TVListen onFire TVListen onAndroid TVListen onRakuten TVListen onHaystack NewsWatch BTV in your area:Channel Finder

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