Want to see a website that looks like it was created in 1990, replete with graphics that look like a 5-year old created and background music that you cannot turn on/off? Well here you go. That website is the home of Fireworks Sports Marketing, the brainchild of sports agent Tara Modlin. At least the company’s Facebook […]
If you combine the weight of Aaron Kampman (Jacksonville Jaguars), Russell Allen (Jacksonville Jaguars), Craig Terrill (Seattle Seahawks), and Jordy Nelson (Green Bay Packers), you have something that weighs approximately 1,000 pounds. Yet the enormous size of those four NFL players does not compare to the size of their hearts. Each one of them have […]
If you go to Jarvis Green’s website, you will find three words that describe the two-time Super Bowl champion and current Houston Texan: “Philanthropist, Athlete, Entrepreneur.” While Green has certainly had his fair share of success on the gridiron, it may not be a coincidence that the first word is “Philanthropist.” I constantly receive emails […]
Public relations executives take note: I am more than happy to publicize your athlete clients charity events. It is great to champion athletes for the great things they do off of the field/court. We chastise them enough for their unscrupulous acts. Willis McGahee of the Baltimore Ravens will be hosting his first annual charity golf tournament on […]
The Strike 3 Foundation, a charitable organization that mobilizes support, heightens awareness, and raises funding for pediatric cancer research, recently announced that it will host a “Celebrity Bartending Night” from 9-11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at American Junkie (4363 N 75th St, Scottsdale AZ, 85251). It will be held in conjunction with Issues Concerning […]
What: Third Annual Sports and Entertainment Philanthropy Summit When: March 27-29, 2011 Where: Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV – Special Nightly Rate: $50 (plus taxes and fees)* Who: Individuals involved with sports and entertainment philanthropy (Executive Directors, Development Directors, Representatives from teams’ Community Relations, friends & family of charitable celebrities) gather […]
On April 15, I received an email from Phil McDonald asking for some help. He wanted to know if Dynasty would help him out with an effort to bring youth football back to a small town in upstate New York. They lost youth football over 25 years ago and never had a youth cheerleading program […]
The Bergmann Upper School Student Council of Sinai Academy in Aventura, FL., under the leadership of teacher, Gloria Heitner, held a book drive to benefit The Book Bank Foundation. This foundation is a nationwide organization promoting literacy and education for the homeless and needy. Their belief is that, through literacy, we can combat many of […]
Today is Blog Action Day 2008. Last year’s mission was to help the environment, and SportsAgentBlog.com did its small part to notice those in the sports world who have been going green and encourage others to follow suit. This year’s goal is to make a difference by having over 7,500 bloggers post about poverty. Those […]
I learned a lot this weekend. Perhaps the most important nugget of information was that I should never wait until the last minute to start looking to book a flight. And even when waiting until the last minute, there is no reason to be stubborn and say, “Screw it, I’m driving.” Although I was able […]