Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy’s victory at The Honda Classic but a few weeks ago solidified his ascent to the top – for the first time in his career he moved to the number one spot in the Official World Golf Ranking. On the other side of the country, Dane Caroline Wozniacki, former world number one…
Will Social Media Kill Sports Radio?
So I’m reading a blog from a well-known sports marketing agency (who shall remain nameless) and I come across a post that says, “Today, people are 10 times more likely to check Twitter or Facebook for breaking news than sports radio. In fact, 81% prefer the Internet for their sports news, period. This is radio,…
3 Ways to Gain Experience in the Sports Industry
If you’re pursuing a job in the sports industry, one of the most frustrating things you will hear from employers—that is, if you’re not prepared—are those two dreaded words: “Experience Required.” I always thought, “How in the world can I get experience, when the only employers hiring are those that require experience?” It never made sense to me. That…
EA Sports 2013 NCAA Football Cover
This is a Guest Post submitted by Porter Olson Who Should Join RG3 on the EA Sports ’13 NCAA Football Cover? EA Sports named one of two cover athletes for EA Sports’ NCAA Football 13, Robert Griffin III. Griffin is the recent winner of the Heisman and fans will vote on the NCAA Football Facebook…
5 Tips To Land A Job In Sports Sponsorship
Everyone wants a career in sports. But how do you get it? This post is very simple in purpose and yet overly important for your life and your career. We all grow up cheering for our favorite sports teams and saying we are going to play for them one day. Unfortunately we don’t all get…
Why the MLS Should Start Signing Young Mexican Soccer Players
By now it’s pretty clear; the Latino market does make a difference for several industries in the USA. Every year different studies and reports show the increase, Latinos have the means to consume now. These are not just Latin-American immigrants any more, we’re talking about their children and grand children; third or even fourth generations. …
Washington Capitals Director of Digital Media Talks Social Media (VIDEO)
The Washington Capitals are well known in the sports world as being one of the more “technically” savvy teams in professional sports. There is no doubt that this is due to the fact that their owner, Ted Leonsis has a long history in the tech world as the former President of AOL and now majority…
How To Position Yourself as The Best Candidate For a Job in Sports
One of the biggest mistakes students and young professionals make when they’re trying to land a job in sports is that they’re too vague. Or they’ll position themselves in a generic, “I have a passion for sports” kind of way. That’s the exact opposite of what you should do. If that’s you, let me tell…
13 NHL Twitter Accounts You Aren’t Following (But Should Be)
The marriage of Twitter and sports cannot be more perfect or necessary in today’s day and age. Sports have become faster, players arguably more skilled than ever, and personalities younger — and maybe even more entertaining — than ever been before.It seems almost criminal in this day and age for both casual and die-hard fans…
How I Landed My Dream Sports Internship
A lot of materials, opinions, and publications exist regarding how to get a job in sports. However, most of them are not geared towards law students or lawyers. From my experience, law students are ambitious and often have a passion to work in sports. With legal positions in sports being so limited, it is extremely difficult…
The Ultimate Sports Job For A Gamer (VIDEO)
I was fortunate enough to spend the day at the EA Sports Campus in Burnaby, BC, Canada a few weeks ago at an event hosted for the Make A Wish Foundation – BC & Yukon. It was one of many events that the EA Outreach program hosts for deserving non-profit organizations that are focused on…
Top 5 NCAA Teams Heading into March Madness
College basketball will be fast breaking on to your television very soon for the great March Madness. While Bracketology may not be a real class, there are tons of things to study and learn from its teachings. Which teams will get upset in the first two rounds that no one saw coming? Can a higher…
The First Step to Launching Your Sports Career
If your dream is to have a sports career, but have no idea where to start, you’re not alone. I get a ton of email from college students and recent grads telling me they would love a career in sports, but don’t have a clue how to get started. So I ask them: “What do…
March Madness: Closing the Deal
“It is Awesome with a Capital A baby!”-Dick Vitale March Madness is here. College basketball’s final frontier. It is a final exam for 68 teams, all with one goal in mind. (Yes even the teams that are 16 seeds do play with the mindset that they can beat anyone.) And if you aren’t excited yet…
Fantasy Baseball – A Game of Conflict Resolution
Fantasy baseball is a great virtual pastime, but it has some very real value lessons in terms of leadership. Give it a try, and you may find yourself thinking a little more like a coach. Rather than judging by hits, on-base percentage and strike-outs, you may see project deadlines, schedule advancements and blocked risks. The coach…
NBA All-Star Weekend Enhanced Through Social Media
During the last weekend of February the spectacle that is NBA All-Star weekend descended upon Orlando, Florida. It seems that more than any other sports league, the NBA celebrates its star players by attracting the biggest names in entertainment, creating interactive experiences for fans, and providing a festive atmosphere for all who attend the three-day…