Tag: Taylor Swift

Love story TV: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce inspire Chiefs-themed Hallmark Christmas movie

By Tommy Felts / June 25, 2024

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. Savannah Hawley-Bates contributed to this story. Kansas City’s homegrown relationship between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar Taylor Swift…

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Love story continues: Fans spot Taylor Swift in boyfriend’s New Heights cap; KC hat maker sees green

By Tommy Felts / April 19, 2024

It’s been more than a fortnight since the Chiefs’ headline-grabbing, pop-culture-infused Super Bowl run, but the Taylor Swift effect remains strong for the tortured poets and creators at one Kansas City company. Sandlot Goods — Kansas City’s only local hat manufacturer — is reaping the benefits of Swift’s recent appearance at the Coachella music festival,…

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Call it ‘Swiftonomics’ in KC: Win or lose, Taylor Swift brought a smile to more than just Travis Kelce this season

By Tommy Felts / December 28, 2023

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City estimates that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour this summer had an economic impact of $200…

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Taylor Swift vs NFL Draft: Who scored the most touchdowns for KC in this epic economic showdown

By Tommy Felts / September 30, 2023

Editor’s note: The following economic analysis was provided by the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC). The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Kansas City, Missouri, has recently been the epicenter of two gargantuan events: Taylor Swift’s Eras concerts and the NFL Draft. Both events have left significant economic imprints…

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In their threads era: KC retailers answer demand for Swift-Kelce clothing

By Tommy Felts / September 29, 2023

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon. Click here to read the original story. Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears brought together two powerful…

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