Panini Recaps the Presence at the 2023 National and Saturday Night’s VIP Party
To say the 2023 National Sports Collectors Convention wasn't a success would be saying that the sky isn't blue. The convention in the “Windy City” of Chicago was the HIGHEST attended card show in industry history. Panini once again had a huge presence, its 50 x 50-foot booth boosted four towers of our logo, panels full of the FIFA Women's…
Everything You Need to Know About Panini America’s Massive Presence at This Week’s National Sports Collectors Convention
Collectors across North America (and all of us inside Panini America) rejoice at this time every year in anticipation of yet another National Sports Collectors Convention. Beginning tomorrow in Chicago, Panini America will once again put its best foot forward with a flurry of activities from the time the doors open on Wednesday afternoon (July 26) to the time they…
Panini America Pays Tribute to Fallen Teammate Ben Ecklar
“Ben was an inspiration to all those that worked with him, and a critical part of the Panini growth and success in the U.S. market. He will be missed both personally and professionally. A trading card genius whose legacy will live forever in the sports brands he created.” -- Panini America CEO Mark Warsop Ben Ecklar was never the loudest…
Recapping the National, Breaking Gold Standard, Grilling Top NBA Draft Picks and More in a Must-See Episode No. 7 of Going Direct: The Panini Podcast
In an absolutely stacked episode No. 7 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha . . . (more…)
Talking UFC Select, Panini Instant, The National and More in Episode No. 6 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast”
In this absolutely PACKED episode No. 6 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha talk this week’s National Sports Collectors Convention, this week’s 2021 NBA Draft, this week’s releases of Select Basketball and Select UFC, and so much more. Also in this episode . . . (more…)
The World-Premiere Unboxing of 2020-21 Clearly Donruss Basketball, National News and More in Episode No. 5 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast”
In an exciting episode No. 5 of “Going Direct: The Panini Podcast,” hosts Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha reveal Panini America’s National plans and deliver the world-premiere break of 2020-21 Clearly Donruss Basketball. Also in this episode: The second and final part of our revealing interview with Panini America graphic-design minds David Tierney, John Mata and Jody Beamer.Dancing With The…
Master Plan: Panini America Unveils Complete Details Surrounding 2021 National Sports Collectors Convention Presence
Collectors across North America (and all of us inside Panini America) rejoiced upon hearing the recent news that, after a year away, the National Sports Collectors Convention is back. And later this month in Chicago, Panini America will once again put its best foot forward with a flurry of activities from the time the doors open on Wednesday afternoon (July…
Panini America Offers a Must-See Peek Inside the 2019 Panini VIP Party Gold Packs
Ask 10 different Panini National VIP Party attendees what their favorite part of the annual extravaganza is and you’re likely to get six or seven different answers. For some, it’s the always-loaded VIP guest list. For others, it’s the venue. Or the food. Or the fun. Or the music. Or the camaraderie. Or . . . the Gold Packs. Ah, yes. The VIP Party-exclusive Gold…
Panini America Eyes the Autographs Coming to 2019 National Redemption Program
Our wall-to-wall preview coverage of Panini America’s big plans for the upcoming 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention continues unabated today here on The Knight’s Lance with a special peek at just some of the autographs created for insertion in the company’s show-stealing wrapper-redemption program. Much like the previews you’ve already seen for the Panini America wrapper-redemption program, the autograph roster is designed to impress and includes current superstars, hot rookies and all-time…
Panini Digital Unveils Big Plans for the 2019 National Sports Collectors Convention
The National Sports Collectors Convention, the biggest and most prestigious sports collectibles show on the planet, opens its doors in Rosemont, Ill., on August 1 and Panini Digital will be there. If you're coming to the show, make sure you drop by the Panini America booth to get some special exclusive digital content for your Panini Blitz and Panini Dunk…