As social media in sports becomes ever more present and popular across the Twitter platform, Division-I college football head coaches are taking a more active role as well. According to a recent survey, half of all FBS head coaches have a Twitter account. While some coaches like Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher have banned Twitter outright, other…
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Jobs In Sports Marketing: How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports
From jobs in sports marketing to public relations and corporate sponsorships, jobs in sports don’t just end with the team. Instead, sports marketing is a narrower focus under the general category of marketing, which concentrates on the promotion of sporting events and organizations along with the promotion of products, goods, and services through the actual…
8 Things To Do At A Sports Networking Event
If you want to break into the sports industry (or advance your career in the industry), you must attend sports networking events where you can connect with others who already work in the field. The sports industry is very tight-knit, and it’s estimated that over 70% of all jobs are filled behind the scenes through…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 08.20.12 – 08.27.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Lance Armstrong Gives Up Fight Against USADA Charges Lance Armstrong is giving up his fight against the latest wave of charges by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency , which will likely rule that the seven-time Tour de…
Meet Pete Leibman – Sports Networker Contributing Author
Meet Pete Leibman. Pete is the Founder of Dream Job Academy and the Author of a new book titled, “I Got My Dream Job And So Can You.” Despite being told it would be “impossible,” Pete landed his first dream job as an executive for the NBA’s Washington Wizards when he was only 21 years old. Less than 2…
Interview with Brett Stewart – Author, 7 Weeks To Fitness
Today I was thrilled to be joined be an outstanding person in Brett Stewart. Along with being a someone I’m proud to call a friend, Brett is an author of over nine fitness books, and an active participant in countless marathons and triathlons. Growing up as a self-proclaimed “chunky kid,” Brett was motivated to gain…
How Your ‘Intro Letter’ Can Kick Open Any Door in Sports — Including Dallas Cowboys’ Owner Jerry Jones’
Several weeks ago I wrote about The 10 Touch-Points of Personal Branding and how it can help you launch your sports career. Touch-Point numero uno is your “Intro Letter.” Today I’m going to show you why your Intro Letter is so important and how you can write one strong enough to kick open any door…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 08.06.12 – 08.13.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Here’s What Happens To Olympic Sports Venues After The Games [Infographic] Beijing spent inordinate amounts of money on their venues and now they serve as little more than reminders of the past. London spent a…
Interview with Patrick Bellanca – Lead Producer and Designer of EA Sports Madden NFL
Today was a real treat for me as I was able to interview Patrick Bellanca, one of the lead producers and designers of EA Sports Madden NFL. I’ve been a fan of the Madden series since I was a little kid, and it was a thrill to get an inside perspective on how the game…
Interview with Chris Previte, VP of Corporate Partnerships for the Columbus Crew
25 Years of Sports Marketing Experience. Enough Said. Sports Marketing, Sponsorships, Ticket Sales, Partnerships. Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, you name it Chris Previte has been doing it since I was in pre-school. I had the chance to sit down with Chris last week and discuss his role with one of the most successful…
How to Find the Hottest Job Prospects in Sports
If you’re having difficulty landing that elusive first job in sports, don’t worry. Because I’m going to show you a simple tactic that leads to the hottest employment prospects in sports. Sports marketers use this tactic to land new clients. Your favorite sports teams use it to sell corporate sponsorships. And the biggest sports agents…
Interview with Super Agent Leigh Steinberg
Guest post submitted by Lucas Biebelberg Today, one of the greatest sports agents in history, Leigh Steinberg, was incredibly gracious in allowing me to interview him for Sports Networker. Leigh is the founder and CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, and has represented athletes such as Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Bruce Smith, Ben Roethlisberger,…