Jeff Moorad got a strong start in the business of sports. He worked alongside Leigh Steinberg in the 1980s, representing high profile NFL and MLB athletes. After roughly twenty years of acting as a sports agent, Moorad decided to venture to the other side of the negotiating table. He became General Partner and CEO of [...]
Simon Fuller is mostly known for being the man behind the most successful show in the United States, American Idol. His company, 19 Entertainment, expanded from being mostly an Entertainment based company, with several media properties and representing various acting talents, to the sports spectrum once it teamed up with CAA in representing David Beckham. [...]
Guest contribution by loyal reader and current Q2 intern, Michael Goldman.
Since entering the NBA, LeBron James has excelled both on and off the court, molding himself into a successful entrepreneur and mogul in the sports & entertainment industry. His first venture, LRMR Marketing, has made several moves in the past few years. The company’s first [...]
In the UK, ‘listed sporting events‘ are those that must be made available for the general public to view on terrestrial television free of charge. Rival broadcasters can compete with one another for the right to broadcast the event on their channel (the rights will generally go to the highest bidder), but ultimately the events [...]
Dating back to March 8, 2008, a commentator by the name of Insidetheleague.com has been leaving some very insightful comments on this blog. From his comments, it seemed like nstratton@insidetheleague.com (Neil Stratton, President of Inside the League and Executive Director of the ‘08 Hula Bowl) was very well connected in the sports industry. He also [...]
If someone, a psychic friend perhaps, had sat me down at the end of 2007 and said to me: “Toby by the end of 2008 you will have worked for the Beijing Olympic Committee and will be selling the sponsorship rights for the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and National Aquatic Center (Water Cube) of China” [...]
Among the many people that I finally met in person at the Princeton Sports Symposium after speaking to many times online in the past is Kris Mathis, founder of a new website called SponsorPitch. The site has been in the works for quite a while now and is branded as a free portal that helps [...]
When Mark Eshelman, Director of Business Development for PureSport first emailed me about his company, I was wondering what he wanted from a company who did not represent any swimmers. His company’s product, a protein-focused sports drink had a bunch of swimmers as endorsers, including Michael Phelps. Mark reached out to me in advance of [...]
Right now, I am sitting in Jason Belzer’s (Dynasty’s Director of Coaches Division) beautiful house in Marlboro, New Jersey, typing this post instead of doing the studying that is completely necessary for my 2L law school finals that approach. But there is no need for me to try to make you pity me. The weekend [...]
As India prepares to pick up the pieces from the horrific attacks in Mumbai last week, the world sends their collective thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims and a hope that an end to such senseless acts of violence will one day run its course. 10 men, each carrying 7 bullet magazines [...]
Guest contribution by loyal reader and current Q2 intern, Michael Goldman.
When Tiger Woods returns to the golf course in 2009 there will be a new logo adorning his bag, a coveted spot that Buick has held since 2000. General Motors, the automobile company that owns Buick, recently announced the end of their 9-year endorsement deal [...]
What: The 2008 IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
Where: Intercontinental, The Barclay in New York City, NY (map)
When: December 10th and 11th
Topics:
Maximizing sports marketing revenue by tapping into fan affinity to create a competitive market place
Future of college sports media and the role of new media
Academic reform guidelines and enforcement
Challenges and solutions for [...]
What: Alternative Analysts’ Forum: Non-Traditional Investing in Entertainment and the Arts
Where: NYSSA, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor (between 45th and 46th Streets), New York City, NY (Directions)
When: December 10, 2008 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Reception following the event.
Topics:
As socially responsible investing challenges philanthropy in the arts, what [...]
On Dynasty’s website, I list various companies that we are aligned with in areas like equipment, financial assistance, and luxuries. One of the entities listed under luxuries is Halcyon Jets, a world-class private jet charter business. I have strong relations with many of the employees at Halcyon and believe that they offer a top quality [...]
As I sit on the front porch of my house listening to the cheers of the high school football stadium that rests less then a hundred yards from my home, I cannot help but to feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for those blissful, care-free days. Sitting in the stands with my friends, laughing [...]
Texas Tech University and Under Armour, Inc. today announced a new partnership that designates Under Armour as the university’s exclusive performance footwear and apparel outfitter. The five-year, $11 million agreement gives Under Armour the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear to each of the university’s 17 varsity athletic teams.
“We are proud [...]
Tired of the ups and downs and economic instability of the stock market lately? As of last month, sports fans can now combine the “stock market” with their knowledge and passion for professional athletics. October 1st, was the day that Oneseason.com went public and unveiled the first sports trading platform using real money.
Oneseason is an [...]
What: Scott O’Neil, President of Madison Square Garden Sports, will talk about breaking into and being successful in the sports industry.
When: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2008.
Where: The WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Cost: Registration prior to November 14th - $30 per person. Registration after November 14th - $40 per person. Includes one ticket to [...]
The Sports Financial Advisors Association is a non-profit professional organization of Financial Advisors, Accountants and Attorneys whose practices include professional athletes as clients.
The organization is holding its 4th annual national conference on 11/7 and 11/8 in Hollywood, FL at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. The event is designed to give financial and legal professionals [...]
Only a day after reporting a major announcement by Career Sports & Entertainment in regards to its expansion from Atlanta to New York City, I have a few more CS&E related stories to relay.
As an owner of a fairly popular blog, I am always thrilled to hear news of success stories for others in the [...]
