In exactly a month from yesterday, I will be wearing a suit to cover my frozen body as I enter the gates of the beautiful Princeton University. What started off in 2007 as a half-day symposium at Robertson Hall, the annual Princeton Sports Symposium has grown into a behemoth in the sports industry. Known as […]
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What: Panel: The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World, Presented by the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) Where: Herrick, Feinstein, LLP, 2 Park Ave., New York, NY (14th floor amphitheater) / map Moderator: Matthew D. Pace, Herrick, […]
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Going The Extra 5M
Sports have always been a big part of Joey Kirk’s life. From covering Bob Knight basketball at Texas Tech for the student newspaper to long nights of designing the sports section of the newspaper in Phoenix, Arizona, he found himself completely immersed in sports. It wasn’t until after a year of establishing his first business, […]
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So You Want to Work In Sports?
My name is Zachary Lipari, and this is my first post on SportsAgentBlog.com. So you want to work in sports? You’ve put in the days, the months, and the years into getting yourself ready to be a productive member of the sports industry. You have recently graduated college, maybe even with an industry specific degree […]
With the state of the economy today, organizations across the board are forced to come up with innovative promotions and marketing ideas to help generate revenue. The NBA is feeling the downturn like anyone else, and some teams are feeling it more than others. The New Jersey Nets are one team that is actively promoting […]
Darren Rovell has a very interesting piece on his blog that describes the development of Jack Marucci‘s bat company, which has its products used by some of Major League Baseball’s best hitters. Marucci’s clientele includes Pujols, Howard, Ibanez, and Teixeira…hitters who come to mind when you think of “power swing”. I agree that it is […]
Learfield Sports, a leader in the collegiate sports marketing, is actively seeking qualified intern candidates to provide administrative assistance at the BCA Sports Properties in Indianapolis. BCA Sports Properties manages the marketing and corporate sponsorship for the Black Coaches and Administrators Association. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and be currently enrolled in […]
Although the transfer window may be shut, it hasn’t stopped the drama for many club executives involved in English football. Newcastle United, owned by Mike Ashley, was recently relegated from the FA Premier League’s top division after spending some time at the bottom of league. It goes without mentioning that fans are clearly upset at […]
ProVentures describes itself as a Sports and Entertainment Marketing Intermediary based in McLean, VA that utilizes extensive contacts, experience and insider knowledge to help clients build brand equity. I can’t argue with that. From my limited experience dealing with the company and its excellent managers and employees, ProVentures seems to be on the up-and-up, and […]
In the second edition of the Ask The Expert Series, hosted in conjunction with AccessAthletes, we were privileged to have Stephen Rhodes, Managing Partner of Strategic Partners Wealth Management on the “hot seat.” Stephen is responsible for the visionary leadership and direction of the firm’s sports division. The mission of Strategic Partners is to help […]