SEM Vocabulary
This is a marketing strategy that rewards repeat customers with points, discounts, or exclusive perks to keep them coming back.
Loyalty Program
This OKC team was the favorite to win the Western Conference heading into the 2026 playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder
This is the year the University of Tennessee was founded, making it one of the oldest public universities in the U.S.
1794
This Florida team won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025, beating the Edmonton Oilers both years.
Florida Panthers
This Saudi-funded golf league is reportedly facing a possible shutdown in 2026 after years of disrupting the PGA Tour.
LIV Golf
This is a legal agreement where a company pays for the right to use another brand's name, logo, or characters on their products (think Nike paying to put an NBA team logo on a jersey).
Licensing
LeBron James said he was looking forward to sharing the floor in the 2026 playoffs with THIS family member.
Bronny James (his son)
This two-time NCAA champion (2007, 2008) was the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game and is a WNBA legend who played for Tennessee.
Candace Parker
This Colorado team clinched the Presidents' Trophy in April 2026 as the team with the NHL's best regular-season record.
Colorado Avalanche
WWE's biggest event of the year, held over two nights in April 2026 (likely in Las Vegas), goes by this name and number.
WrestleMania 42
This refers to the fees paid by TV networks and streaming services for the legal permission to air live games and events.
Broadcast Rights
This player was second in the NBA in rebounds per game this season
Josh Hart
This Tennessee alum is the CEO of Pilot Flying J and also owns this NFL team based in Ohio.
Jimmy Haslam / Cleveland Browns
This coach was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on March 29, 2026 and replaced by John Tortorella — who promptly led Vegas on a 7-0-1 run to clinch the Pacific Division.
Bruce Cassidy
Dana White announced the UFC would return to THIS Pennsylvania city for UFC 330 in 2026 — its first event there since 2019.
Philadelphia
This term describes the strategies teams and leagues use to build emotional connections with their supporters through social media, events, promotions, and interactive experiences.
Fan Engagement
The NBA announced the Nuggets and Pacers would face off in THIS country's caThese two teams are the current favorites to win the 2025–26 NBA Championship out of the East and West respectively.pital city next season as part of the league's global games.
Mexico City (Mexico)Celtics and Thunder
This SEM vocabulary word describes a digital strategy where brands partner with social media creators who have credibility and niche audiences — like Dunkin' teaming up with Charli D'Amelio.
Influencer Marketing
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off on this date in April, the same day the NBA Playoffs began.
April 18
Both the NBA Playoffs and the Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off on this same date in April 2026.
April 18
This is the commercial value a brand holds based on consumer perception, loyalty, and recognition — essentially what a name like "Jordan" or "Yankees" is worth beyond its products.
Brand Equity
Who is the starting center for the Charlotte Hornets?
Moussa Diabate
In the project's bracket, Tennessee played this Ohio-based team on Friday, March 20th at 4:25 PM at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Miami (Ohio) Redhawks
This Penn State forward sits atop 2026 NHL Draft boards as the projected #1 overall pick.
Gavin McKenna
This famous golf tournament, held every April at Augusta National, awards its winner a Green Jacket.
The Masters