MLS Auctions and Fanatics Launch KICK CANCER Initiative
We’re thrilled to see our partners at Fanatics Auctions working closely with Major League Soccer (MLS) for the launch of their annual league-wide charitable event. This year’s initiative, KICK CANCER, focuses on making a meaningful impact, with all net proceeds supporting the Children’s Oncology Group Foundation. MLS Auctions & Fanatics Auction Marketplace – Powered by […]
Unicorns Are Real: For the First Time, Real Madrid Offers Fans Highly Limited Memorabilia!
Authentic Real Madrid memorabilia is incredibly rare. For years, most of it has been preserved in their museum or stored away. Now, Real Madrid is launching their Official Marketplace and partnering with Sotheby’s to give these extraordinary pieces of football history the greatest exposure possible. The centerpiece of this historic auction is none other than […]
Huge Sports Weekend in Toronto
This past weekend, the CDi team had the pleasure of hosting clients from various leagues right here in Toronto. A special shout-out to Greg Novick from MLB Auctions, Mike Ferguson from the Toronto Blue Jays, Dan Jamieson and Mike Davis from Icons, and Al Dhalla. They not only attended and managed booths at the Sports […]
🎃 Happy Halloween from CDi 🎃
Our team got into the Halloween spirit yesterday, dressing up and diving into some spooky fun together. We enjoyed delicious treats, eerie-themed games, and tons of laughs (and screams) along the way! Spooky Vibes 👻- Powered by Commerce Dynamics Marketplace Solutions
A Perfect Night for Baseball in NYC
There’s nothing like the electric atmosphere of Yankee Stadium, especially during a World Series Game 5! It was a thrill to be there with Gordon Smeaton, Tyler Barton, and Ken Seitel, fully immersed in the roar of the crowd! A huge thank you to Greg, Ray, and the MLB Auctions team for the tickets and […]
Calling All Team Foundations!!!
Team Foundations have an unparalleled opportunity to drive fan engagement while raising critical funds for their causes. Recently, teams like the Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Arizona Diamondbacks have shown the success of these approaches—and Jays Care Foundation took it to the next level. During this year’s charity auction, Jays Care exceeded its fundraising […]
Kick Off the NHL Season with the New Real Sports Auction Marketplace!
It’s Hockey time! To celebrate the start of the NHL season, we’re excited to announce that Real Sports Auction has undergone a complete redesign, making their Marketplace better than ever. Following tremendous success in previous seasons, Real Sports Auction has doubled down on its investment to create a superbly mobile-friendly experience, dramatically improving how fans shop, bid, and engage with […]
Higher Power!
Sometimes your employees leave for other jobs, a competitor, or family obligations… and sometimes they leave for a higher calling! 😊 Congratulations to former CDi Account Manager, John Quaggin, for being ordained as a Deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada this weekend where he ministers to the congregation at St. John’s Norway Anglican Church […]
Happy Birthday Colin!
It was great catching up with eDeal co-founder Colin Webster in Spain this week. It’s hard to believe over 20 years have passed since he hired my partners, Saurabh Soman, Michael Grieve, and me to help roll out Canada’s first C2C auction Marketplace, which soon pivoted into building branded and networked auction Marketplaces. Although Colin […]
Da Boys!
A big thank you to Tyler Barton and the team at NFL Auction for being such great hosts for the NFL London game (Bear-Jags) this weekend. Our guests included our P3 Real Madrid Memorabilia partners Jon Curleigh, Gordon McPherson, and George North from Sotheby’s. Oh yes, and a huge number of crazed Bears fans who […]
