Per Terry Lefton of SBJ, the National Basketball Players’ Association has announced the creation of National Basketball Players Inc. (“PI”) to handle commercial activities such as merchandising, sponsorship, events and content. PI will act as a separate business unit and was established as a for-profit company with its own payroll. It will be led by […]
ESPN broadcaster and former NFL player Damien Woody has signed with Octagon for his representation in his second career. He was formerly represented by Don Buchwald & Associates, according to SBJ. The former offensive lineman was the 17th overall pick by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft. He won two Super Bowls […]
“The Sports Business and Leadership Association (SBLA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization made up of professionals working in the sports business industry dedicated to providing children in each of our Chapter communities (Miami – Tampa – Jacksonville – Denver – Chicago) with the resources necessary to engage in unique sports experiences or to attend sports […]
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 […]
PR agencies are often just around the corner if you want a company to help you build your brand and showcase your business to the world. However, it’s often hard to find the right PR agency for you. Luckily, there are agencies similar to Flourish PR agency that may give you the help you need. […]
According to a company press release, Lagardère Sports has named three senior executives to new leadership positions in its consulting division. Kern Egan has been named the president of consulting. In this role, Egan will lead the strategic development of the agency’s brand consulting division across the Americas and will focus on managing and developing […]
The Leaders and Aspire Academy recently announced the Class of 2017 for the third annual Leaders Under 40 Awards. Sam Porter, the Director of Legal and Business Affairs for DC United and Swansea City FC, was one of seven winners in the Legal & Governance category. Sam is a former sports agent that made the switch to […]
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 […]
Per a company press release, Bleachr and Lagardere Sports have partnered to improve the life experience at the Citi Open Tennis Tournament. Bleachr, is a Minneapolis-based mobile platform developer with patented in-venue technology. The company’s patented geo-fenced social and transactional platform “amplifies the live experience for fans, while delivering them convenience and fueling fan loyalty […]
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 […]