by Kirk Wakefield – October 2014 How do I get into sports? How do you get into sports? Once you get in, how do you succeed in sports? The short answer is: Demonstrate a strong work ethic, network and build relationships within sports, and exhibit integrity in all you do. The somewhat longer answer is…Continue Reading How to get a job in sports
by Chase Jolesch – August 2014 In the last five years, colleges have started outbound ticket sales centers modeled after professional sports. After spending nearly three and a half years working with the San Francisco 49ers and Legends Premium Sales, I received the opportunity to go back to my alma mater and start an outbound…Continue Reading Three things I’ve learned in starting a new collegiate ticket sales center
by Kelly Cheeseman – August 2014 Everywhere we turn these days we are constantly reminded about loyalty. Every business seems to have a rewards program or a loyalty program. Case in point, on a recent shopping trip to the mall I made transactions at four stores and bought lunch. Four out of the five stops…Continue Reading The Two Keys to Building a Successful Loyalty Program
by Shawn McGee – August 2014 “What do you want to be when you grow up?” That question crosses everyone’s mind at least once…if not countless times throughout our lives. It may seem a strange question to ask in an interview, but I ask it every time. We think we know what we want to…Continue Reading So you want a career in sports? Here are a few tips…
by Kirk Wakefield – August 2014 Back in the early 1990’s, I started out with my Baseball Almanac contacting major and minor league teams to conduct research. Being at Ole Miss during that time, just an hour south of Memphis, I made quick friends with every pro franchise that came through town–among them the Memphis Chicks,…Continue Reading Why the best teams and brands partner with academics
by Lynda Carrier-Metz – July 2014 Last year a friend recommended a book titled “The Power of Nice,” suggesting it might help in my negotiations. I was surprised by the title, as most negotiation training involves “sticking to your guns” and overpowering the other side. Ron Shapiro, the author, is a very respected sports agent….Continue Reading Sponsorship Negotiations: The Power of Nice
by Kevin Gwinner – July 2014 You probably rely on a variety of benefits when pitching a sponsorship opportunity to a prospect, including things like signage options, hospitality opportunities, media exposure, and activation potential. However, have you considered the value of how well your brand “fits” with the prospective partner? What does research tell us?…Continue Reading 7 Ways to Make Sponsorships Fit
by Dawn Turner – July 2014 Over my years at American Airlines I was fortunate to be part of some great brand activation campaigns. The following is a list of my favorite sports and entertainment marketing activations and other moments in general (in no particular order), followed by how partnerships can adopt some of the…Continue Reading Six Brand Activation Ideas that Soar
by Matt Brand – June 2014 Whether you want to work in the Wide World of Sports Sponsorships, or really any competitive field of business, you’re going to face someone like me in the interview process. I always ask these three questions in the interview: What are you not good at? How do you plan…Continue Reading 3 Questions You Must Answer if You Want to Work in Sponsorships
by Chris Zeppenfeld – June 2014 I get this call/voicemail at least once a week from other sports teams…it goes something like this: [dropshadowbox align=”center” effect=”lifted-both” width=”350px” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]“Hey Zep! We’re looking for someone to manage our new CRM program. Do you know anyone who would be good for this CRM opening for my…Continue Reading 10 Things Newbies Need to Know About the Sports CRM World