Few careers are more difficult to obtain and be successful in than sports journalism jobs; specifically broadcast journalism. In many ways, your dream of being a star anchor on the nightly news is like dreaming of being a Hollywood star in your own movie. The vast majority of reporters make abysmally low salaries, especially when…
New English Premier League Coverage Has Fans Tuned In
In the US fans go crazy for major sports’ Drafts, but over the pond in Europe, and in particular the UK fans, go crazy for the Football/Soccer equivalent – Transfer Deadline Day. English Premier League fan or not, this is a huge day where players coming in and out make an impact on your favorite…
The NFL Promotes American Football In China With “Home Field” Movement
In recent years, the NFL has been pushing to host games in Europe. There have even been talks of relocating a team across the pond. With the Jaguars committed to playing in Europe, the NFL’s sights are set to promote American football elsewhere. It all started this past weekend with the NFL kickoff in China….
The NFL Stats That No One Is Talking About
The 2013 NFL season is officially underway! Old and new faces have graced the field to represent all 32 teams for Week 1, and NFL fans welcome them with open arms as the start of the new season begins. Thursday, Sunday and Monday night’s games all proved the the NFL is back with a vengeance….
Tokyo Plans To Retrofit Buildings For 2020 Olympics
The last time Tokyo hosted the Olympics was in 1964. With a promise of “careful hands”, Tokyo has once again won the right to host the Games. The 2020 Olympics seem to be a long time away, but there is a lot of work to do. 2020 Olympics to Have “Retrofitted” Venues Year after…
3 Tips To Landing Sports Journalism Jobs
From sports business to sports media to sports technology and sports sponsorship, all of these fields fall under sports journalism jobs, which require a canvas in which to draft your words and voice an opinion when you’re a journalist. No matter what sector of the sports world you cover, you’ll need to become familiar with several…
Modern Art and Sports: A Passionate Relationship
The worlds of art and sports are not all that different. Each medium conjures emotion, depicts internal conflict and creates lasting memories. From logo and uniform design to iconic sports photography to sculptures of legends outside sporting arenas, art and sports have formed a bond that is inseparable. Both art and sports are such important…
Super Bowl Halftime Show, The Pinnacle Of Pepsi’s Marketing Season
The Super Bowl is the mecca of sports marketing and media advertising. It’s no surprise that a company like PepsiCo has the official naming rights to the halftime show: The Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show to be specific. And that’s not all Pepsi has in mind this football season. With the NFL kicking off…
Jobs In Sports: What Everyone Ought to Know Getting Started
Everyone knows that finding jobs in sports can be a brutally painful process. What everyone ought to know about breaking into sports is that it can also be a beautiful and fulfilling experience. Sound crazy? Let me explain… Let’s start with YOU. You love sports and have a true passion for the business side of…
Social Media Sites: Los Angles Clippers Top the Inaugural NBA Social Media League Table
One of the up-and-coming social media sites, We Play is a destination for NBA teams, fans and media to check fan base growth and influence. It has become available from the team who created the Social Media Premier League. The Leaderboard is the first of its kind to include all NBA teams, and We…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 09.02.13 – 09.09.13
This week’s Top News In #Sportsbiz includes the NFL RedZone as a perk for “The Membership Club” and the Jacksonville Jaguars creating “Stand United Fridays” to engage fans. Other news includes the Galaxy Gear being pre loaded with MyFitnessApp, Beaver Stadium attendance dropping, and MLB teams trash talking on Twitter. Get in and get your…
Not An Athlete? Try These 5 Sports Jobs
So, you want a career in sports but can’t throw a ball, make a basket or form tackle to save your life. What do you do? You get creative. There are dozens of sports jobs available in today’s world that have nothing to do with getting geared up and running across a field. If you…
Strategies For Boxing Promotions Are Evolving; Mayweather Vs Alvarez Is Proof
The boxing world is changing, whether people like it or not. It’s claimed that UFC and other fighting sports are taking control of the market. That being said, promoters of boxing are having to change their overall marketing strategy for the sport. The evidence is in the upcoming Mayweather vs Alvarez fight, set to take…
World Cup Has Great Cross Cultural Appeal To Sports Marketers
The World Cup is set to take place next year. For sports marketers, this may be a golden opportunity to reach multiple cultures at once. 3.2 billion people watched the 2010 World Cup around the world. In the U.S., over 24 million people saw the final between the Netherlands and Spain. Although Americans have yet to…
How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports with Eugene Lee, President – ETL Associates
One of the many benefit of being a Sports Executives Association member is the access we provide our members to top sports business professionals who are willing to network and help aspiring sports business professionals take their sports career to the next level! Yesterday, we were joined by Eugene T. Lee, President of ETL Associates….
Download An NFL App To Enhance Your Watching Experience!
With the Ravens and Broncos set to kick off the NFL season tonight, fans across the country will be increasingly turning to an NFL app on their phones and tablets alike to supplement their viewing experience and get the most out of the inaugural game in America’s favorite season. Whether it’s for fantasy sports, score…