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Thu, Nov 19 2009
The UFC Plans to Rack Up the Frequent Flyer Miles

The UFC Plans to Rack Up the Frequent Flyer Miles

Also in: MMA, Ultimate Fighting

After a successful weekend in Manchester, England for UFC 105, the UFC will look to continue its growth around the world. In the last year, the UFC has traveled to Canada, England, and Germany, but plans... 

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Tue, Nov 17 2009
Sports & Entertainment?

Sports & Entertainment?

Also in: Entertainment, Lead Story

The line between sports and entertainment continues to blur.  More agencies are starting to realize that it makes sense to try to build both practices at the same time, as they will risk losing their... 

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Wed, Nov 11 2009
Under Armour Gets in the Cage with MMA

Under Armour Gets in the Cage with MMA

Also in: Corporate Sponsors, Endorsements, Lead Story, MMA, Ultimate Fighting

On November 5th, UFC Welterweight Champion, Georges St. Pierre signed a multi-year endorsement deal with athletic apparel powerhouse Under Armour. St-Pierre, known by his fans as GSP, is one of the UFC’s... 

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Tue, Nov 10 2009
Moore For Me

Moore For Me

Also in: Endorsements, Golf, Lead Story

PGA Tour pro Ryan Moore has made headlines this last week for finally signing an endorsement deal with Scratch Golf.  What’s the big deal? For those of you who don’t know, Moore has been known on... 

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Thu, Nov 5 2009
The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

Also in: Lead Story, NHL

The sport of hockey has not seen a player as marketable as Wayne Gretzky in its history. The National Hockey League has been desperate for the right player(s) to come along and not just make the game more... 

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Thu, Nov 5 2009
Managing An Athlete’s Online Brand: A 5-Step Getting Started Guide For Agents

Managing An Athlete’s Online Brand: A 5-Step Getting Started Guide For Agents

Also in: Lead Story, Social Networking

This is a guest contribution courtesy of Jorge Monasterio the founder of Avantla.com, on online branding management tool for sports and entertainment agents and attorneys.  Avantla keeps up with the ever... 

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Thu, Nov 5 2009
2009 Princeton Sports Symposium

2009 Princeton Sports Symposium

Also in: Lead Story

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... 

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Tue, Nov 3 2009
The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World

The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World

Also in: Social Networking

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... 

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Thu, Oct 29 2009
Going The Extra 5M

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... 

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Wed, Oct 28 2009
So You Want to Work In Sports?

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... 

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Mon, Oct 26 2009
NJ Nets Offering Floor Seats and…Dinner With Devin Harris?

NJ Nets Offering Floor Seats and…Dinner With Devin Harris?

Also in: NBA Players

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... 

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Wed, Oct 21 2009
Jack Marucci Has A Product That Players Want To Buy

Jack Marucci Has A Product That Players Want To Buy

Also in: Endorsements, Lead Story, MLB Players

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. ... 

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Wed, Oct 14 2009
BCA Sports Properties Internship

BCA Sports Properties Internship

Also in: Internships

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... 

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Thu, Oct 8 2009
Teams in Transition

Teams in Transition

Also in: Performance Analysis, Soccer

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... 

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Thu, Oct 1 2009
My 5 Question Interview With ProVentures

My 5 Question Interview With ProVentures

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. ... 

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Mon, Sep 28 2009
Ask The Expert: Stephen Rhodes, Strategic Partners Wealth Management

Ask The Expert: Stephen Rhodes, Strategic Partners Wealth Management

Also in: AccessAthletes, Lead Story

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... 

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Mon, Sep 28 2009
Open Positions At The University Of Texas

Open Positions At The University Of Texas

Also in: Colleges

Rough job market, but the University of Texas is hiring.  The school’s College of Communication just posted multiple positions that it is looking to fill, with screening beginning as early as October... 

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Fri, Sep 18 2009
FIFA President Relates Issue to “Child Slavery”

FIFA President Relates Issue to “Child Slavery”

Also in: Soccer

If you haven’t read my previous article about FC Barcelona offering a place in their youth academy to a 7-year old boy, I suggest you do as this will go hand in hand with those issues. Not only is FIFA... 

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Tue, Sep 15 2009
FC Barcelona Makes Offer to 7-year old Prospect

FC Barcelona Makes Offer to 7-year old Prospect

Also in: Soccer

If someone asked me what I aspire to do at the age of 7 years old it would have been something along the lines of work at Chuck E. Cheese Pizza or drive Go Karts. I can assure you that I would not have... 

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Thu, Sep 10 2009
Power Shift in European Soccer Transfer Market

Power Shift in European Soccer Transfer Market

Also in: Soccer

While closely following the European soccer transfer market which wrapped up this week, something came to my attention; the shift of power from the owners to players and agents in European soccer. In most... 

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