Sports Business

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

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... 

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

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... 

2009 Princeton Sports Symposium

2009 Princeton Sports Symposium

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... 

The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World

The Impact of Social Networking on the Sports World

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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

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... 

Jack Marucci Has A Product That Players Want To Buy

Jack Marucci Has A Product That Players Want To Buy

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. ... 

BCA Sports Properties Internship

BCA Sports Properties Internship

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... 

Teams in Transition

Teams in Transition

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... 

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. ... 

Ask The Expert: Stephen Rhodes, Strategic Partners Wealth Management

Ask The Expert: Stephen Rhodes, Strategic Partners Wealth Management

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... 

Open Positions At The University Of Texas

Open Positions At The University Of Texas

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... 

FIFA President Relates Issue to “Child Slavery”

FIFA President Relates Issue to “Child Slavery”

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... 

FC Barcelona Makes Offer to 7-year old Prospect

FC Barcelona Makes Offer to 7-year old Prospect

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... 

Power Shift in European Soccer Transfer Market

Power Shift in European Soccer Transfer Market

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... 

Real Madrid Sign Referee

Real Madrid Sign Referee

Florentino Perez, ambitious president of Real Madrid, just loves shopping. He loves it so much that he purchased a referee. The transfer window is shut and Perez can no longer bid for players, so instead... 

Ask The Expert: Emery B. Sheer, Berenfeld LLP

Ask The Expert: Emery B. Sheer, Berenfeld LLP

On August 18, we announced that we will be running a new segment titled, Ask The Expert, in conjunction with AccessAthletes.  The first speaker of the series was Emery B. Sheer of Berenfeld LLP.  Sheer... 

Vaccaro Questions NCAA’s Judgment

Vaccaro Questions NCAA’s Judgment

The NCAA’s agenda in certain situations involving schools and athletes is certainly questionable. Grassroots basketball enthusiast Sonny Vaccaro made some interesting points recently in an interview... 

Relay Worldwide Sports Sponsorship Symposium

Relay Worldwide Sports Sponsorship Symposium

What: 7th Annual Relay Worldwide Sports Sponsorship Symposium by SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily When: Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Where: New York City, NY at the... 

  • Advertisement


  • Celebrity Booking Agents | Sports Speakers | Online Bingo | Sports Speakers Booking Agent | Philadelphia Phillies Merchandise