Dallas, TX, May 10, 2020 – The Dallas Morning News Companies are pivoting to survive today’s treacherous environment. That’s been a particularly tall order for Farmers Branch-based Varsity Brands, since the giant in team sporting goods and academic regalia depends on 200,000 now-shuttered schools, districts and leagues across the country for its $2 billion in [...]
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 1, 2020 -- Varsity Spirit—the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition— has announced the release of new virtual resources for student-athletes and coaches, including: Virtual Tryout Resources for Cheer [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, April 27, 2020 -- Herff Jones, a division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students, today announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has upheld its unanimous verdict rendered a year ago in its favor in significant litigation [...]
Dallas, TX - April 6, 2020 -- BSN SPORTS, a division of Varsity Brands and the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, today announced a series of initiatives to allow coaches and athletic directors across the country to remain connected to and engaged with their teams [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, April 3, 2020 -- Herff Jones, a division of Varsity Brands, and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students, announced today an exclusive collaboration with MarchingOrder and StageClip on a virtual commencement solution that provides a proven, easy-to-implement platform for institutions [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, March 9, 2020 -- Herff Jones, a division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students, announced today the addition of Salena Scardina as Vice President of Customer Experience, an appointment within its senior leadership team. Scardina, a [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2020 -- Herff Jones, a division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students, is pleased to announce our "best-of" publication, Portfolio, which showcases best-in-class yearbook work from students across North America. "We are former educators and yearbookers ourselves, [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2020-- Herff Jones, a division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students, has announced the addition of Andrew Checketts to its executive leadership team as Vice President of Strategy and Transformation. Checketts will report to Herff Jones [...]
DALLAS, TX, January 9, 2020 – Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition, today announced that John Hutchinson has joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Hutchinson will report to Varsity Brands’ CEO, Adam Blumenfeld, and will serve as a member of the [...]
— Submissions Open January 7 - 21 — Recognizing schools, groups and individuals who go above and beyond to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit — Dallas, Texas, January 7, 2020 – Varsity Brands, the leading organization that empowers young people by encouraging participation, recognizing achievement and building community and school spirit, today announced [...]
