As you know, trying to find a job in sports is a huge challenge. The demand is high. The opportunities are limited. And the competition is fierce. According to Sports Business Journal there are 24,000 college students majoring in Sport Management in the United States. Not to mention those pursuing Sports Law, Sport Medicine and Sports Media. Plus…
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Samsung Enhances The NBA With New Partnership
In a recent deal with the NBA, Samsung has officially become the league’s tablet, handset, and television provider. The new multiyear deal is reported worth $100 million and will provide the NBA with an enhanced product on and off the court. Samsung’s other recent endorsements, including partnerships with Lebron James and Jay-Z, will likely work…
Los Angeles Kings Market Strategy Utilizes ‘Commonality’
In a market that is chock-full of history and showtime, the Los Angeles Kings have tried for years to create their own following. The Lakers, Clippers, and Dodgers ran the Los Angeles scene. Meanwhile, the Kings were trying to desperately find a way to fill the Staples Center and build a fan base. Gretzky brought…
How to Get Noticed In Your Sports Job Search
Are you invisible in your sports job search? Or do you feel that way because all the sports employers you contact ignore you? Welcome to the club. We’ve all been there. Today I’m going to show you how to not only grab the attention of the employer, but also make yourself standout from the competition. In…
Social Media May Force The Hand Of The Redskins
The battle on the issue with the Washington Redskins name being offensive is heating up. Many groups and individuals have come forth to express their disdain for the name and its prejudice background. Dan Snyder has already stated that he will “never” change the name of his football team, not leaving much wiggle room for…
The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 09.16.13 – 09.23.13
This week’s top news in the #SportsBiz includes Orlando City Soccer eyeing a spot in Major League Soccer. Other news includes Fox holding a Super Bowl ad contest, fantasy sports proving to be a viable business, Toyota and NASCAR holding a tweet race, and Manchester United cashing in on sponsorships. Read on. Sports Jobs Orlando…
Group M Steps Up Its Sports Game With Sponsorship Division
Group M has recently turned their business efforts toward sports. SponsorCom is the newest addition to the Group M family, acting as a full-service sports sponsorship and rights division for an already-strong company based out of Australia. The fact that Group M is the leading global media investment management operation should alone be enough to persuade…
Top 5 Tech Savvy Arenas
Stadiums and arenas around the world are known for their home teams. Other components like seating, cleanliness and traffic take a backseat – all components except technology. While there is nothing like going to see your favorite team in their home stadium, having the ability to stay connected while there makes all the difference. But…
Law School And Beyond: How to get into Sports Law
Sports law is a concept of law that is extremely broad. Sports law is the understanding and advancement of various legal practices including contract law, labor law, tort law, and antitrust law. Just like the professional sports, the sports law industry is difficult to break into, and even more difficult to become successful at. There…
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…
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…
STX Holds Facebook Contest To Find Next Intern
STX is a global sporting goods leader. Just like last year, the company is once again hosting its STXtreme Internship Contest. A Maryland based intern will take part in photo shoots, sales meetings and sporting events. This isn’t your “run of the mill” internship. If you want a once in a lifetime, hands-on experience planning events…