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Everett Sports Marketing boasts a talented 2020 NFL Draft class that includes Jonathan Taylor, Tee Higgins and D’Andre Swift. But, what’s more interesting is how the Greenville, South Carolina-based sports marketing firm apparently lives and breathes its slogan: “experts at partnering clients with their favorite brands.” Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, ESM has spearheaded […]
The number nine pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Dennis Smith Jr., has signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. The 6’3” guard out of North Carolina State provided some highlight reel plays (including this “best missed dunk”) during the Las Vegas Summer League, in which he averaged 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and […]
Former Second Team All-America and First Team All-Pac-12 golfer Jonathan Garrick has signed with Wasserman Media Group and will be represented by agent Chris Armstrong. The former UCLA Bruin golfer also signed an apparel deal with TaylorMade Adidas Golf. According to Garrick’s bio on the PGA Tour website, he turned pro in 2016 and has earned just […]
While the FIFA scandal has been the biggest story in sports over the past week, today has brought a plethora of newsworthy stories. Kyrie Irving has officially been ruled out of the playoffs with a fractured knee cap. While I picked the Warriors to win it all, I am extremely upset that we won’t be […]
It’s NBA All-Star weekend and Kevin Hart just won his 4th straight MVP in the Celebrity All-Star Game. Darren is enjoying the festivities in NYC although I doubt he is enjoying the weather difference from South Florida. It seems there has been big news in the sports agency world every week for the last month […]
Under Armour Inc. filed suit against Skechers USA Inc. in a U.S. District Court of Maryland on February 10th for copying their “Protect This House” ads that were debuted in 2010. Under Armour alleges that Skechers commercial “slavishly copies” one of Under Armour’s most recognizable ads that features the catchphrase, “Protect this house. I will.” […]
Jordan Spieth, one of the hottest properties in golf, has signed a 10 year extension deal with Under Armour. The company signed him in January 2013, shortly after he turned pro. That contract was for 4 years, but it is understood the new 10 year will take effect now, negating the final 2 years of […]
Sports agent, Jimmy Sexton, leads Creative Artists Agency’s Coaches Division. Referred to as college football’s most powerful agent by Sports Illustrated, Sexton will be distributing a little bit more of the workload these days. This week, the agency added Under Armour’s Walker Jones, as reported by Michael Smith of Sports Business Journal. Jones — the […]
I am up in Orlando taking a deposition today; such is the life of a lawyer who delves in transactional and litigation matters. Basketball heavy Friday Wrap-Up this week. It is interesting to hear of some NBA players seriously considering teams overseas. Fully expect each one of them who signs to include an opt-out clause […]
What: The 8th Annual Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME 2011) hosted by the Georgetown University SIM Program When: March 25-26, 2011 Where: Washington Nationals Park, Washington D.C. Friday, March 25 – Day One 9:00am -9:50 Keynote Presentation 10:00-10:45 Industry Trends and Outlook for 2011 in Sports 11:00-11:45 Sports 2.0: How Sports is recovering from the […]