ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN) is the exclusive industry trade organization for sports business professionals. Founded in 1998, NSMN includes more than 8,000 individual and corporate members who affiliate with chapters in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington D.C. In addition to offering networking opportunities and educational programs, NSMN organizes industry discounts and offers complimentary job matching services for executives. The organization has featured the top newsmakers and leaders in the sports business industry, including league commissioners, network executives, agency presidents and corporate executives. NSMN's programming has received national and local press coverage.

Sign up today for networking opportunities, peer-to-peer introductions, education, industry discussion, a job board and discounts on publications! As a professional in the sports marketing industry, you will undoubtedly find the benefits of membership valuable!

We look forward to welcoming you to our national membership!

Please note: We only accept members to NSMN who have current or past sports business experience.
We regret that we cannot accept your application for membership without sports business experience.
Call 212-227-1300 with any questions. Thank you.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

NETWORKING EVENTS

Attend networking events in your local city -- FOR FREE!!

These "members-only" events are attended by sports business professionals in the corporate, agency, publishing and sponsorship areas of this fascinating industry. Our events provide a great opportunity for you to meet business and personal contacts that can help you find your next big sponsor, promotional partner or new hire!

At each event, NSMN members receive:
- One hour of industry networking
- Complimentary refreshments/cash bar
- Opportunity to participate in industry discussions lead by leading sports business executives

**NEVER A TICKET FEE AT THE DOOR!
Our events are open to members-only.

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS

NSMN offers members special rates on subscriptions to leading trade magazines and industry publications. Additionally, NSMN member receive 5-20% off on registration fees for major sports business, media and marketing conferences.

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JOB MATCHING & CAREER ASSISTANCE

NSMN will work with you and your organization to find your next new employee and your next new job. With a membership database and a resume bank, we make job placement easier for our members through specific job matching introductions.

NOTE: We are not a job recruitment firm! Our services are pro-bono services that are available to our members only. We receive no payment upon a successful job placement.

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24/7 NETWORKING & INDUSTRY INTRODUCTIONS

NSMN can help you to make new contacts around the U.S. or locate a former employee or colleague. Call us today and ask how we can help you to N-E-T-W-O-R-K!
Or email membership@sportsmarketingnetwork.com. This is a "members-only" benefit.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $100 per person/per year This basic membership offers one person, one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. There are no guest passes. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.
INDIVIDUAL PLUS MEMBERSHIP $150 per person/per year This membership offers *one* person, one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. - Includes one EVENT GUEST PASS for each event! Member must accompany their guest each month. * Guest must be a non-reoccuring guest. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP $500 per package/per year This membership offers *10 employees*, one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. - Includes special designation on NSMN website! - Includes a link to company URL! Company owns membership and can replace exiting employees at any time. There are no guest passes. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.
CORPORATE PLUS MEMBERSHIP $1,000 per company/per year This membership offers *10 employees, one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. Includes one EVENT GUEST PASS for each member - per event!* Member must accompany their guest each month. * Guest must be a non-reoccuring guest. - Includes special designation on NSMN website! - Includes a link to company URL! All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.
SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP $1,500 per company/per year (Companies with 1-49 employees) This membership offers your company UNLIMITED admission for up to 49 of the full-time employees. Each employee receives one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. - Includes one ad on NSMN website! - Includes special designation on NSMN website! - Includes a link to company URL! There are no guest passes. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.
PATRON MEMBERSHIP $2,500 per company/per year (Companies of 50 or more employees) Our highest level of membership, this package offers your company UNLIMITED admission for the all of your full-time employees! Includes one EVENT GUEST PASS for each member - per event! Each employee receives one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. - Includes one ad on NSMN website! - Includes special designation on NSMN website! - Includes a link to company URL! There are no guest passes. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $50 per student/per year Must be a full time student (enrolled in 12 or more credits) This membership offers one student, one year of free admission to chapter events, including food, as well as the other membership benefits outlined on this web page. Prior sports business experience is always REQUIRED to be a member of NSMN. There are no exceptions! REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: 1. TO BECOME A MEMBER: Proof of a prior internship or job in sports business work experience (not athletic experience) There are no exceptions. Please email us a letter that describes your past sports experience or internship(s), name of organization/company and your supervisor's name and title. We cannot process your membership without this complete information. Email: jenkarpf@sportsmarketingnetwork.com 2.TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL $50 RATE: Proof of current class registration and your resume. If we don't receive this documentation within 48 hours of receiving your application, your card may be charged for the full amount of the Individual Membership ($100). Email: jenkarpf@sportsmarketingnetwork.com There are no guest passes. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to any NSMN events nationwide.

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