IMG Worldwide was purchased today by William Morris Endeavor and Silver Lake Partners for $2.3 billion. The purchase of the talent representation and sports marketing company will shift the balance of power among major players in the business of sports. WME Solidifies Market Strength With IMG purchase WME is the product of a merger between…
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The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 09.30.13 – 10.07.13
Top news in the #SportsBiz this week includes SXSW adding a SXsports component to its festival. Other news includes rising ticket prices in Pittsburgh, multiple brands leveraging digital content in their business strategies, and the NCAA finding itself in a bit of a pinch. Read on for more! Sports Media SXSW Adds SXsports The South…
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…