Has all of Twitter gone Crazy?!?! It’s everywhere. And it’s in your face all of the time: Sports Media Coverage. I actually recall days just ten years ago when SportsCenter would air a live episode at 7am and then air the same one over and over again all morning long until another new one at say Read more →
Pros and Cons of Constant Sports Media Coverage
Written by on June 19 2013 last updated on June 19 2013 in Social Media in SportsContributed by Michael Rudd
Sports Radio a Sports Media Option of the Past
Written by on June 19 2013 last updated on June 18 2013 in Sports MediaAdministrated by Bryan Mcwilliam
Sports radio usage is declining amongst fans according to a recent sports media study conducted by the Sporting News. The study – which involved online surveys – shows sports radio content has declined and it currently trails other sports media options such as social networking and smartphone usage. Social networking, media and smartphone usage provide Read more →
How Sports Teams Can Start Using Hashtags on Facebook
Written by on June 18 2013 last updated on June 18 2013 in Social Media in SportsContributed by ashleyray
Facebook just announced the rolling out of their newest feature: hashtags. While hashtags are not a new concept in the world of social media, their functionality on Facebook should be something exciting for brands – and in particular for sports teams. It’s Already Intuitive Sports fans that love to converse about their teams and chat Read more →
Yahoo Named Founding Partner at Levi’s Stadium
Written by on June 18 2013 last updated on June 18 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
Technology is a major component of the Bay Area region in Northern California, so it is only fitting that the San Francisco 49ers have partnered with Yahoo in a new deal with the team’s new stadium in the Silicon Valley. The agreement will allow fans to upload photos to Flickr, owned by Yahoo, during the Read more →
Tim Tebow’s Last Stand
Written by on June 14 2013 last updated on June 13 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Joe Pirucki
Word spread like wildfire this past Monday that the New England Patriots were signing Tim Tebow. But why did the sudden interest? And why did the Patriots wait so long? Let me clarify the ACTUAL thinking and reasoning behind this signing! No Revelation Tim Tebow has already had 2 stops in the NFL with the Read more →
Red Flags in a Sports Job Interview
Where do the athletes come in at? Where’s that entrance? What… I’m drooling? Yes, you want to work in sports. Yes, you are going to be excited at your job interview. But there are some red flags that will pop depending on how you choose to wave your passion flag about the sports company or team Read more →
Long-Form Conversations: Perfect Marriage of Twitter & Sport?
Written by on June 13 2013 last updated on June 13 2013 in Social Media in SportsContributed by John Huckle
As the Boston Bruins punched their ticket for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals this past weekend, TV commentators quickly reminded viewers about how close they came to elimination at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Conference Quarter-Finals. Without question, Game 7 was the most dramatic contest of the entire Playoffs. Surprisingly, a Read more →
How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports with Chris Chaney, Ivy Sports Symposium – Founder
Written by on June 13 2013 last updated on June 12 2013 in Sports MarketingAdministrated by Mark Burns
One of the many benefit of being a Sports Executives Association member is the access we provide our members to top sports business professionals are willing to share their story, experiences and advice with aspiring sports business professionals. Yesterday, we were joined by Chris Chaney, Founder of the Ivy Sports Symposium. Who Is Chris Chaney? Read more →
Your Social Media Guide to the NBA Finals
Written by on June 7 2013 last updated on June 7 2013 in Social Media in SportsAdministrated by Sean Larson
On Thursday, the 2013 NBA Finals kicked off, featuring the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. Miami is looking for their second consecutive championship, while the Spurs will try and win their first title of the decade after winning three championships in the previous decade. As expected, social media was buzzing about Game 1 on Read more →
Marlins Decline in Sports Ticket Sales Hurting MLB Numbers
Written by on June 7 2013 last updated on June 6 2013 in Sports Ticket SalesAdministrated by Bryan Mcwilliam
There aren’t very many goods thing coming out of the Miami Marlins this season. The team has the worst record in baseball, an injured star in Giancarlo Stanton and an empty stadium. The Marlins drastic decline in sports ticket sales were due in part to a complete re-build occuring only one season after going all Read more →
Miami Marlins Responsible for 20 Percent of MLB’s Declining Ticket Sales
Written by on June 6 2013 last updated on June 5 2013 in Sports Ticket SalesAdministrated by Sean Larson
Major League Baseball has seen a decline in ticket sales, down about 3 percent in 2013, and the blame is being put on the Miami Marlins. Playing their second season in their new ballpark. the Marlins account for about one in every five unsold tickets in baseball, or 20 percent of the decline in ticket Read more →
Toronto Raptors Introduce New GM
Written by on June 5 2013 last updated on June 4 2013 in Sports JobsAdministrated by Bryan Mcwilliam
The Toronto Raptors have gone since 2008 without making the NBA playoffs and it was obvious that it was time to make some big changes in their organization. On Tuesday, one big change officially occured when they announced the signing of new general manager Masai Ujiri to the public. Ujiri – whose deal is reportedly Read more →
DeSean Jackson Could Join Jay-Z’s Agency
Written by on June 4 2013 last updated on June 3 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has fired agent Drew Rosenhaus, and rumors are surfacing that Jackson could sign with Jay-Z and Roc Nation Sports. The new agency, formed in April, has hit the ground running. Clients at the new agency include New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Read more →
Breaking Down Anthony Rizzo’s Extension
In May, the Cubs announced they signed Anthony Rizzo to a seven-year, $41M extension (2013-2019), plus club options for 2020-2021. The deal also includes several incentives which could bring to the total value of the extension to $73M.Below is a breakdown of the extension by year. 2013: $0.75M 2014: $1.25M 2015: $5M 2016: $7M 2017: Read more →
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 05.27.13 – 06.03.13
Written by on June 3 2013 last updated on June 3 2013 in Sportsbiz Weekly BuzzAdministrated by Sean Larson
Sports Business Members of U.S. Congress Urge Washington Redskins to Change Team Name Congress sent out letters to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins owner Dan Snyder and the rest of the 31 teams in the league. The letter says that Native Americans take offense to the nickname, as they consider it a racial and derogatory slur. Two Read more →
A Team Effort: Disaster Relief Across the Sports Industry
Written by on May 31 2013 last updated on May 31 2013 in Social Media in SportsContributed by Kendall Moore
Teamwork and solidarity are inherent character traits that define the world of sports. From the merchandisers to the front office to the playing field, “it takes a village” to fuel the success of this dynamic industry. And when disaster strikes, the need for coordinated teamwork is critical. Over the last few years, we have witness Read more →
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