Tag: Travis Kelce

Kansas City company becomes the gameday go-to collaborator for celebrity-jammed events

By Tommy Felts / November 8, 2024

Teaming up with the Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation for events — like the recent Kelce Car Jam in the Crossroads — is an incredible opportunity for Kansas City’s Platinum XP to showcase its capabilities and build a reputation as a top creative collaborator, said Lauren Rios. “Platinum XP has the opportunity to work with many…

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From Cleveland Heights to KC: This streetwear brand opens season on Midwest style

By Tommy Felts / September 3, 2024

As anticipation builds for Thursday’s Chiefs home opener at Arrowhead Stadium, Aric Jones is channeling that energy into his streetwear venture — a play that brings Travis Kelce’s childhood best friend’s lifestyle and clothing brand from Cleveland Heights to Kansas City. Homebred is debuting a six-month showroom at KC Beauty Collective, 1819 Wyandotte St., during…

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Kelce brothers announce $100M ‘landmark deal’ for podcast in sign of audio format’s growth

By Tommy Felts / August 29, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the Kansas City 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. Travis Kelce is making waves in the podcast world like he does on…

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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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