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Steinberg Sports Career Conference

Leigh “The Real Jerry Maguire” Steinberg along with his colleague Chris Cabott are back with a new conference “Steinberg Sports Career Conference”. The conference is aimed at aspiring sports professionals interested in careers with college and professional teams, sports media, sports marketing, sports performance, sports technology, and sports themed films and TV. Attendees will have the […]

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Six Questions With Danny Fritz, CEO SportBox Entertainment Group

As CEO and co-founder of SportBox Entertainment Group, Danny Fritz leads a team of dynamic professionals who constantly challenge the current sport and entertainment landscape. Representing some of the top athletes in the category, SportBox is recognized as a leading lifestyle and entertainment firm with progressive capabilities in consulting, sponsorship, events, fashion and creative execution. D’Bria Bradshaw: What […]

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Six Questions With Steven Anthony, Founder/Managing Partner of Global Sports Management

Steven Anthony is an accomplished Senior Executive, Entrepreneur and Board Member, with more than fifteen years success across the banking, finance, and hospitality industries. Anthony is a graduate of Dillard University where he received his B.A. in Business Administration & Management and he also holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University in Real Estate. He and […]

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Octagon Launches Global Media Rights Consulting Division Led By Daniel Cohen

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 […]

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Interview With Sports & Entertainment Attorney: Jaia Thomas

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 […]

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Rosenhaus Sports Representation Adds Basketball Division

Rosenhaus Sports Representation has hired Bobby Petriella, a 34-year-old basketball agent based in Las Vegas, as its first director of basketball. Petriella has represented players in the NBA D League and pro players overseas, but has not yet signed a player on an NBA roster. When asked how his position with RSR came about, Petriella […]

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WWE Partners With Lagardère Sports For International Sponsorship Sales

Per a press release from the company, last week WWE (NYSE: WWE) has selected Lagardère Sports as its international sponsorship sales agency.  As part of the new relationship, the global sports marketing agency will leverage its sponsorship expertise and worldwide sales network to develop the partnership portfolio for the global media and entertainment company in […]

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Recap: The Sports & Entertainment Group PLLC 2017 Annual Retreat

The Sports & Entertainment Group PLLC (TSEG) held its annual player retreat in Miami Beach, FL last weekend. This is the 10th year TSEG has held this unique retreat and it is led by TSEG CEO and Principal Founder, Adisa P. Bakari and TSEG President, Jeffery A. Whitney. “We know the average career of a […]

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SportBox Entertainment Group Appoints Francisco Terreros As EVP

Per a press release from the company, SportBox Entertainment Group has announced that ?s Group Principal and FIFA registered intermediary, Francisco Terreros, has joined the agency and will serve as Executive Vice President. Terreros brings more than 15 years of sport and entertainment industry experience to the firm. The Colombia native will lead the formation of a global soccer division, with […]

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Wasserman Signs Paralympic Champions Becca Meyers & Alana Nichols

Per an article from Ben Fischer, Wasserman has expanded its presence in the Paralympic space by signing champions, Becca Meyers and Alana Nichols. Meyers, who won three swimming gold medals as an amateur last year in Rio, recently turned pro and signed an endorsement deal with Speedo. Nichols, a Paralympic veteran who became the first American to […]