The Top News In #Sportsbiz is a collection of articles curated by Sports Networker’s Lead Writer – Mark Burns Sports Business NHL Agents Feel Pinch Of Labor Stoppage We hear it every time there is a labor dispute in pro sports: Millionaire players against mega-millionaire owners. That’s true again in the current NHL lockout, which is threatening…
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Jobs In Sports Management: How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports
When sports business professionals think about working in sports management, usually the thought of potentially becoming General Manager of one’s favorite sports franchise comes to mind. However, the all-encompassing world of sports management is a lot deeper than teams’ front office personnel or a top-tier sports agency firm. From facilities and events to finance and…
Social Media In Sports Making Its Way Onto More College Football Fields
The state of Florida is leading the college football world as of late with its latest inovations in social media in sports. Two weeks ago, the Florida State football program implanted its twitter handle (@FSU_Football) onto the field in Tallahassee, Fla. Just this past weekend, Central Florida followed suit as it stenciled in @UFC_Football into the…
Sports Job Interview with Jeramie McPeek – VP Digital – Phoenix Suns
Headed by Vice President of Digital Jeramie McPeek, the Phoenix Suns employ perhaps the largest digital department in pro sports. No surprise, considering they pioneered the digital realm in sports. During this interview, Jeramie and I discussed: How the Suns have led the digital space What differentiates the Suns’ from other digital experiences How you…
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…
Turning Participants to Fans: Bridging the Gap Between Recreational and Pro Track & Field Athletes
When people think about low-paying (or non-paying) entry-level jobs, professional athletes usually don’t come to mind. Two blog posts by the Track and Field Athletes’ Association this year highlighted the shallow financial opportunities for elite track and field athletes; the necessity of combining multiple sponsorships, funding sources and day jobs for elite athletes; and the…
Marketer Internship – CLOSED
[list style=”green-check-7″] Are you passionate about sports and motivated to work in the Sports Industry? Are you interested in learning in-demand skills that will help you rise above your competition? Are you looking to combine your knowledge of and interest in sports with your Online Marketing & Social Media skills? Are you entrepreneurial and looking…
Editorial Producer Internship – CLOSED
[list style=”green-check-7″] Are you passionate about sports and motivated to work in the Sports Industry? Are you interested in learning in-demand skills that will help you rise above your competition? Are you looking to combine your knowledge of and interest in sports with your Content Website Production skills? Are you entrepreneurial and looking for valuable…
Graphic Artist & Video Editor Internship – CLOSED
[list style=”green-check-7″] Are you passionate about sports and motivated to work in the Sports Industry? Are you interested in learning in-demand skills that will help you rise above your competition? Are you looking to combine your knowledge of and interest in sports with your Graphics & Video Editing skills? Are you entrepreneurial and looking for…
10 Must Follow Sports Marketing Blogs
So you’re interested in sports marketing and want to allocate a half hour of your day reading up on the recent news within the industry. There’s only one problem — you’re not really sure where to go to find that valuable information. Well, don’t worry, because Sports Networker has compiled a resourceful list of valuable sports…
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…
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…