In a recent interview with Sole Collector, Octagon agent Alex Saratsis broke down how NBA sneaker contracts work. The overarching theme from the interview is that the lucrative footwear contracts rest with only the top dozen players in the league that “can move product.” Outside of the elite players, the contract values drop dramatically to mid-low […]
Brian Levy began his career as a NFLPA Agent, but in such a competitive industry decided that he needed to differentiate himself to achieve success. To do so, he has built a business of representing both football players and coaches, who also need assistance in negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, buyouts, etc. on both the collegiate […]
I am putting together this article a day early and scheduling it to post on 10/7 in the case that I do not have power after Hurricane Matthew comes through Florida. Scored a couple of suite tickets to the FSU vs. UM game, so hopefully the storm doesn’t put an end to what would otherwise […]
Per a press release from GoAheadPR, Vault Sports and Entertainment, a sports marketing firm with a focus in sponsorships, social media management and strategic partnership development, had a very successful first year of business. Vault was established in 2015 by founder Matt Wells to provide an “affordable alternative to the high cost and bloated sports […]
Per a press release from the company, Octagon, a global sports and entertainment leader, introduced a new brand identity focused on the endless potential that exists for the agency’s global family of talent, brands and employees. Over the past decade, the company has become an industry leader in both sports and entertainment, representing top athletes […]
According to NBC Sports, the alleged story is that the Philadelphia 76ers 2016 #1 Draft Pick, Ben Simmons will not play this season due to his agent, Rich Paul. According to Bob Cooney of the Philadelphia Daily News on 97.5 The Fanatic: “I just got off the phone with somebody who I really trust in […]
In a piece titled “Life Of A First Year NFL Agent: Entry 1” on the Epic Agents website, up and coming NFL agent and former University of Miami WR Shawn O’Dare documents his journey of becoming an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor thus far. His participation and passion for the game of football from a young age […]
According to Liz Mullen, Roger Montgomery, an NBA agent who co-represents Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin, has quietly joined Roc Nation Sports as an agent. Before joining Roc Nation Sports, Montgomery headed his own firm in San Antonio, Texas called Montgomery Sports Group. He will work with agents Rich Kleiman and Joe Branch at RNS. Kleiman is […]
Can you believe that we are already entering the month of October? It’s right around this time of the year that we reflect on just how fast time flies. Better make sure you make each day meaningful, which is certainly relevant this week with the very unfortunate passing of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. This […]
Per Ryan Glasspiegel of thebiglead, sports media agent Sandy Montag is leaving WME-IMG according to sources close to the situation. He is leaving the agency to start his own firm, The Montag Group, which has been a two year process and is expected to be officially announced at the end of the week. Montag has […]