Per a press release from the company, Octagon, the sports and entertainment marketing leader, announces the launch of the agency’s global Media Rights Consulting practice. The new group will provide strategic consultation to major domestic and international rights holders, broadcasters, emerging distribution platforms and the sports investment community. Octagon’s media advisory services will leverage the strength […]
Well it’s been one hell of a week. The El Clasico Miami was an awesome event and my buddy Daniel Sillman did a great job as host. It is clear that Miami is a great host city for international soccer matches. Then, on Monday, I closed on a new house and home office, which is […]
According to his Twitter, NFL agent Casey Muir is joining Octagon as its new Director of Football. Muir is leaving Tier 1 Management, where he was the president and managing director of football services. Named a “rising star among the next wave of agents,” by Inside the League Muir has specialized in contract negotiations both […]
Jaia Thomas is a Los Angeles, CA based sports and entertainment attorney. Ms. Thomas is a graduate of Colgate University and The George Washington University Law School. She also holds a Certificate in Television, Film and New Media Production from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ms. Thomas is an instructor […]
Per a press release from the company, Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) has named Hall of Fame basketball player and former NBA Executive of the Year Joe Dumars as president of ISE Basketball. Dumars brings nearly three decades of NBA experience as a player and front office executive to the agency. As President of ISE […]
According to SBJ, free agent point guard Ty Lawson has made a change in his representation. He will now be represented by Larry Fox of Fox Sports Management both on and off the court. Lawson was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 18th pick of the 2009 NBA Draft after a three-year career at […]