Membership Benefits
Free Admission To Networking Events
Attend networking events in your local city -- and around the country
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 and cash bar; and the opportunity to participate in industry discussions organized and run by leading sports business executives. **Never a ticket at the door.
Our events are open to NSMN members-only.
RECIPROCAL FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHAPTER EVENTS
Attend a NSMN event in another city. Simply "click & go" by submitting your reservation online to attend any NSMN Chapter event. Call us to learn more!
PARTICIPATION IN NSMN'S Private SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS
There are 2 Facebook Groups; 2 LinkedIN Groups and 3 Twitter Accounts! Use our social media directory to connect online!
24/7 MEMBER-TO-MEMBER INTRODUCTION PROGRAM
NSMN can help you to meet members one-on-one! Make new contacts around
the U.S. or reconnect with former employees or colleagues.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
NSMN offers members special rates on subscriptions to leading
trade magazines and industry publications including SportsBusiness Journal, Sports Illustrated, Brandweek, and so many more.
Members-only Resume Bank
NSMN offers complimentary job matching services for our members. NSMN will keep your resume on file and contact you if we hear of a job that matches your requirements and qualifications. We never show or circulate your resume for you! This is NOT a public resume bank.
COMPLIMENTARY JOB MATCHING & JOB POSTING Service
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: NSMN is not a job recruitment firm! Our
services are pro-bono services that are available to our
members only. We receive no payment for advertising or for a successful job
placement.
CAREER APPOINTMENTS
Whether you are entry-level or senior management, you can sign up for one-on-one career appointments for specific assistance with your career direction, resume & cover letters. Receive specific help with your job search, discuss career aspirations, prepare for upcoming interviews and request job introductions. If you are looking to change jobs, move to a new market or learn how to interview better, please contact us for confidential help.
TWITTER WORKSHOPS
Use Twitter to aid in your job search & to help you to build your personal brand online within the sports business community!
DISCOUNTS ON LEADING SPORTS BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT BOOKS
Membership Levels
Individual Membership
$100 / 12 months
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 with this level of membership.
All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.
This membership also includes free admission to any NSMN events
nationwide.
INDIVIDUAL PLUS MEMBERSHIP
$150 / 12 months
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. Your guest pass can be used to bring a sports business or marketing colleague to NSMN events. The guest must be a non-member and cannot be an expired member.
Member must accompany their guest to the events.
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 / 12 months
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 with this level of membership. 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 / 12 months
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 of the Corporate Membership package - per event. Their guest passes can be used to bring a sports business or marketing colleague to NSMN events. The guest must be a non-member and cannot be an expired member. Member must accompany their guests to the events.
Member
must accompany their guest each month.
Guest must be a non-reoccurring 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 / 12 months
(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 advertisement
on NSMN website
- Includes special designation on NSMN website
- Includes a link to company URL
There are
no guest passes with this level of membership. 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 / 12 months
(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! 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 advertisement
on NSMN website
- 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.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
$50 per student / 12 months
Must be a full time student (enrolled in 12 or more credits)
Transcript, Resume and one industry reference required.
This membership offers full-time (12 credits or more) students,
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:
TO APPLY, please send the following information to student@sportsmarketingnetwork.com:
- LETTER: Please email a letter
that describes your past sports experience and your interest in NSMN.
- RESUME: Email your resume.Include any prior sports business internship or job experience. Athletic experience will not qualify you for membership.
- REFERENCE: Share one industry reference. Include their name, title, company, phone and email.
- TRANSCRIPT: NSMN Student membership is available to qualifying students who are currently enrolled in 12 or more credits. We need an official document from your university that shows 12 credit hours.
There
are no exceptions to these requirements. **
If we don't receive this
documentation within 24 hours of receiving
your application, your card may be charged
for the full amount of the Individual Membership
($100).
There are
no guest passes with this level of membership. All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and
non-refundable. This membership includes
free admission to any NSMN
events nationwide.
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