When people hear the phrase ‘sports sales’, they might immediately think of ticket sales. And yes, ticket sales are a huge component of sports sales and the sports industry as a whole. But, what about sporting goods or equipment sales? Partnership sales or corporate sponsorships? While sports sales certainly encompasses ticket/suite sales to a large…
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POLL: With The NHL Lockout Over, Has The League Won You Back?
On Sunday, January 6, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement to end the NHL lockout. After over 100 days, fans across North America and the rest of the world began to lose hope that they’d see hockey this season. Some even were indifferent to seeing NHL…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.31.12 – 01.07.13
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business Rising Stars In #SportsBiz In 2013 Sports Networker asked you to tell us on Facebook who you thought was destined for greatness in the Business of Sports heading into 2013. The responses we received varied from current students to…
By The Numbers: How NFL Playoff Seeds Do In The Post-Season (INFOGRAPHIC)
Thirty-two NFL teams play a 16-game schedule each and every season to have a shot at making the playoffs. Only two teams grab the No. 1 seeds and this year, it was the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos. But earning the top seed doesn’t necessarily guarantee a trip to the Super Bowl. In fact, in…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.24.12 – 12.31.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business 4 Motivational Quotes All #SportsBiz Professionals Should Live By in 2013 Everyone in #sportsbiz knows the commonly said, read, and re-iterated phrase, “You love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I’m not…
FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi’s World Record 91 Goals From 2012 (INFOGRAPHIC)
FC Barcelona’s striker, Lionel Messi, is a rare and special talent — that’s no secret. The 25-year-old recently claimed another top honor, as he was named the world’s top striker by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics. The Barcelona soccer club created the below infographic highlighting Messi’s recoding-breaking 91 goals from the calendar year….
4 Motivational Quotes All Aspiring #SportsBiz Professionals Should Live By In 2013
Everyone in #sportsbiz knows the commonly said, read, and re-iterated phrase, “You love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” I’m not sure who coined that cliched phrase, but it’s definitely not the quote I’m here to elaborate on. I’m here to simply share four original motivational quotes all aspiring…
2012 — The Year Of NFL Rookie Quarterbacks (INFOGRAPHIC)
The 2012-13 NFL regular season is almost in the books, with just Week 17 left on the calendar. But for the likes of NFL rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, and others, they’re still recording stellar numbers this late in the season. By examining the numbers that this crop of NFL rookie…
Jobs In Sports Media: How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports
Sports media is certainly a well recognized niche sector within the larger sports industry. There are the larger media outlets like ABC, NBC, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports, with jobs with these particular companies as arguably some of the most sought after jobs in sports media. However, there are so many other additional job opportunities…
Following Lakers Christmas Day Win, Kobe Bryant Takes Over @NikeBasketball Twitter Account
Kobe Bryant might not have his own twitter account, but for the time being, he’ll at least be tweeting from another one. Following Bryant’s 34-point performance yesterday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 100-94 win over the New York Knicks, Bryant and @NikeBasketball teamed up in a unique, but unfamiliar way (Bryant doesn’t have a twitter…
Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Sports Sponsorship With Korean Automobile Manufacturer, Kia
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Kia Motors recently announced a sports sponsorship agreement, making Kia the Official Automotive Partner of the Thunder. During the current season, Kia will sponsor the updated Kia Rewards Zone, which offers fans a game-night opportunity to win the final 50 pairs of tickets for every Thunder home game. For the 2013-14 campaign, Kia will…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 12.17.12 – 12.24.12
The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business The Chilling Effect Of The NHL Lockout On Businesses Most everywhere Lou Billittier turns these days, the Buffalo restaurateur is reminded of the NHL lockout, and its impact on his blue-collar, sports-mad town where Dominik Hasek…