In November last year, F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton split with his agent Simon Fuller. At the time he was coy about what he was going to do next, only saying that it will be something “different”. Time was on his side, with his contract at Mercedes running until the end of 2015. In the end, […]
Talent and sports agency powerhouse Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Sports has acquired the consumer licensing agency Fermata Partners, according to SportsBusiness Daily. Both parties seem to be excited about the new venture. CAA Sports strengthens its already premiere client list with more branding and licensing, while Fermata Partners gains access to some of the top […]
Today’s society craves instant access to information. People seek immediate answers to questions. When a question arises, we don’t wait to find out, we Google the answer. The same is true for sports. We no longer live in a world where we have to wait for the morning paper to see a sports score and […]
Sports and entertainment giant Wasserman Media Group has acquired the digital agency Laundry Service, according to Ad Age. It appears to be a win-win deal for both parties. Wasserman bolsters its social media presence while Laundry Service gains access to some of the top athletes and brands in the world. In a blog post on […]
As Ben Frankin once said, “only two things in life are certain: death and taxes”. That statement is as true today as it was when it was made in 1789. However, the process of filing taxes for the average middle-class family is a much less daunting task than it is for multi-million dollar professional athletes. […]
There has been explosive growth in sports-focused curriculum at Universities across the country over the last 30 years. Many schools now offer Sports Management degrees for undergraduates and there has also been an increase in graduate degrees focused on the sports industry. Arizona State recently launched a Sports Law and Business program that will integrate […]
Today, April 13, 2015, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Association will host Leigh Steinberg during a lunchtime discussion. Leigh is the Founder and CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment where he has successfully represented the top athletes, brands, and celebrities for over 40 years. Throughout his career, Steinberg has represented over 300 […]
Athlete Speakers Bureau assists companies and individuals with booking athletes for speaking engagements and appearances. CTO Anthony Fernandez and his team have built relationships with players, agents, publicists and managers over the last few years. The launch of AthleteSpeakers.com looks to create a more open and positive experience in the athlete booking business. The site allows users […]
Per Darren Heitner’s article on Forbes, Wilson Sporting Goods is acquiring the intellectual property of Louisville Slugger from its original owner Hillerich & Bradsby, for a cost of $70 million. This acquisition combines two of the biggest brands in baseball into one company. For more than 100 years, Louisville Slugger was the go-to bat for baseball players […]
The following is a guest contribution from Zack Moore. Zack is going to be certified as an NFL agent this summer. He’s one of the head writers for OverTheCap.com and is currently writing an e-book with the working title of “Caponomics” where he analyzes the salary caps of Super Bowl champions, creates theories and applies […]