In Good Company

This was a great movie that showcased two men, one that was up and coming and the other that was on his way out. These to men over a period of time learned so much about themselves and each other which in result bought them closer together. They knew deep down inside they both needed each other to be successful. Even though they ran into minor problems when dan found out that Carter was dating his daughter they got past that in route of landing this deal that help save the company. In all it was a great movie that made me realize a lot. Tune in

Breaking into the Sports Management Industry ?

The most effective way now a days of breaking into the game is through internships. Companies, agencies, etc. love to see a well qualified applicant walk through their doors ready to offer them a job and they found that in most applicants that have done internships because they come equipped with all the knowledge in the world from stadium operations to ticket sales. So if you were wondering get in and talk to your advisors on trying to find internships because now they are the key to get in and success.

City Slickers

This movie was very interesting to me in many ways but the one thing that stood out to me the most was how he learned how to appreciate life for what it is. You know life is tough as it is so you putting more on yourself is a recipe for disaster.

What is Sports Management ?

"Brief Description:

The undergraduate sport management specialization offers professional preparation in the application of business principles to the sport industry.  Students will complete a degree program that includes courses in accounting, management, marketing, economics, and computer applications.  Sport management courses will focus on the business aspects of sport in culture, sports information, interscholastic intercollegiate and professional sports, facility management, sport ethics, sport marketing, sport law, and sport finance.

Typical Job Titles:

Sport management positions carry a variety of job titles.  Program directors in community sport programs, marketing and promotions director, academic services for student-athletics, corporate sales director, director of ticketing and finance, sporting goods sales representative, intramural director of campus recreation, facilities coordinator, athletic director, compliance director, athletic business manager, and fitness manager are all sport management titles.

Typical Job Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities vary with the type of organization, area of the sport industry, and level of management.  All involve business aspects of sport, and normally include 50 - 60 hour work weeks, including night and weekend hours of employment.  Job duties may involve working with corporations in special event promotions and sponsorships.  It may also include accounting, ticketing, and financial operations of a sporting event or program.  Additional responsibilities might include developing a risk management plan for dealing with current legal issues in sport.  The sport manager may be involved in facility and event management, sport broadcasting and media relations, or the sales of sporting goods and licensed sport products.

Salary Ranges:

The career field of sport management is extremely competitive.  The majority of jobs will require a practicum for “hands on” experience in the industry.  Undergraduate practicum usually do not pay; however, academic credit hours are earned toward graduation and the opportunity to network and learn from professions in the field is provided.  Beginning salary ranges in educational institutions may range from $18,000 to $25,000.  Minor league professional sport starting positions will usually pay in the low 20’s.  Sporting goods jobs are often composed of basic salary plus commissions.  The opportunity to advance within the professional is usually present, with the 1994 Team Marketing Report stating the following average salaries:  vice-president of marketing at the major league level earning $114,444; director of marketing - major league level:  $76,785; general manager, minor league:  $62,500; and assistant general manager, minor league:  $35,166.

Other Benefits:

There are many benefits in working sport management jobs.  The opportunity to work with people who share a common bond of the love of sport provides an enjoyable work setting.  Health and wellness benefits are usually excellent in this field.

Recent Placement of Graduates:

The sport industry has grown dramatically in the past decade and promises to continue to expand.  Jobs in marketing and promotions, sports information, academic student services, and development within intercollegiate sports are often available.  Other employment opportunities exist in professional sports with event management and community relations.  Still others employment options exist in sporting goods, sports agents, arena management, and interscholastic athletic administration."

Andretti Sports Marketing

"Based in Indianapolis with regional offices in Toronto, New York and Fort Lauderdale, Andretti Sports Marketing LLC manages turn-key marketing solutions that drive targeted return-on-investment for its professional sports marketing clients. Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, Andretti Sports Marketing collaborates with MDC Partners' agency, TEAM Enterprises, blending a winning formula for corporations leveraging their brands within the sports marketing industry and to provide a seamless North American activation footprint."

Problems With Sports Marketing

The biggest problem in the sports marketing industry is that those that are in it are doing their jobs very poorly so in a sense they are giving it a bad name. For the most part they want to improve that basically by putting more effort into their work and you will tell the appreciation for the market once revenue really starts to come in. So yea when people step their game up on that end the sports marketing industry will boom.

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