Per a press release from GoAheadPR, Vault Sports and Entertainment, a sports marketing firm with a focus in sponsorships, social media management and strategic partnership development, had a very successful first year of business. Vault was established in 2015 by founder Matt Wells to provide an “affordable alternative to the high cost and bloated sports […]
Per a press release from the company, Octagon, a global sports and entertainment leader, introduced a new brand identity focused on the endless potential that exists for the agency’s global family of talent, brands and employees. Over the past decade, the company has become an industry leader in both sports and entertainment, representing top athletes […]
According to NBC Sports, the alleged story is that the Philadelphia 76ers 2016 #1 Draft Pick, Ben Simmons will not play this season due to his agent, Rich Paul. According to Bob Cooney of the Philadelphia Daily News on 97.5 The Fanatic: “I just got off the phone with somebody who I really trust in […]
In a piece titled “Life Of A First Year NFL Agent: Entry 1” on the Epic Agents website, up and coming NFL agent and former University of Miami WR Shawn O’Dare documents his journey of becoming an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor thus far. His participation and passion for the game of football from a young age […]
According to Liz Mullen, Roger Montgomery, an NBA agent who co-represents Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin, has quietly joined Roc Nation Sports as an agent. Before joining Roc Nation Sports, Montgomery headed his own firm in San Antonio, Texas called Montgomery Sports Group. He will work with agents Rich Kleiman and Joe Branch at RNS. Kleiman is […]
Can you believe that we are already entering the month of October? It’s right around this time of the year that we reflect on just how fast time flies. Better make sure you make each day meaningful, which is certainly relevant this week with the very unfortunate passing of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. This […]
Per Ryan Glasspiegel of thebiglead, sports media agent Sandy Montag is leaving WME-IMG according to sources close to the situation. He is leaving the agency to start his own firm, The Montag Group, which has been a two year process and is expected to be officially announced at the end of the week. Montag has […]
According to various reports and an article Donald Battle, Chris Bosh has fired long time agent Henry Thomas of CAA. Bosh has been through a lot off the court in the past two years, having both the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons cut short due to blood his lungs. Recently, he was talking about how he was […]
According to Liz Mullen of SBJ, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed ESPN broadcaster and media personality Stephen A. Smith for exclusive representation in all areas, including broadcasting, endorsements, publishing and speaking. He was previously represented by Headline Media for broadcasting, and WME-IMG for marketing opportunities. Smith appears on a variety of ESPN’s programs, including […]
Another busy week in the books. And another heart-breaker of a loss for the Miami Dolphins, a team that is 0-2 and somehow is the biggest favorite on the board this week (sure, it is the Browns, but still). I was in Las Vegas last weekend and had a quick trip to Dallas this week. […]