Former NASCAR senior executive BLAKE DAVIDSONannounced the launch of his new agency, Game Seven Partners (G7P). Davidson previously led NASCAR’s Consumer Innovation department, as well as the global merchandise and licensing business. During his tenure at NSACAR, Blake was responsible for a number of landmark initiatives, including architecting the sport's video game and esports strategy. G7P will leverage Davidson’s 20+ year licensing and gaming experience within the burgeoning esports’ space, assisting game publishers, leagues, teams, players, and brands. G7P will also work with brands outside of the gaming category on strategy, business development and representation opportunities. Congratulations Blake! Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
NSMN BOARD MEMBER KEN PODZIBA ADDS NEW ROLE
The League of American Bicyclists appointed NSMN Board member and Bike New York President KEN PODZIBA to the role of Chairman of its Board of Directors. Ken continues as President & CEO of Bike New York too. Congratulations Ken!
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NSMN BOARD MEMBER BRETT YORMARK LEAVES NETS AFTER 14 YEARS AS CEO
BRETT YORMARK, who managed the Nets move from New Jersey to Brooklyn and created Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment Group, resigned as CEO of both the Nets and BSE -ending 14 years with the franchise. The 52-year-old joined the New Jersey Nets as CEO in 2005 after eight years at NASCAR. The announcement comes as Joe Tsai, the Taiwanese-Canadian businessman, completes his purchase of the Nets for a reported $700 million.
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NSMN BOARD MEMBER & SPORTS INDUSTRY VETERAN JEFFREY POLLACK NAMED PRESIDENT & COO, XFL
The XFL announced that sports industry veteran JEFFREYPOLLACK was named President & Chief Operating Officer and will oversee the XFL's strategic planning and business operations, as well as the management of its eight teams. Pollack comes to the XFL from the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer and Special Advisor.
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DUNKIN' PROMOTES BOSTON CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER TOM MANCHESTER
The executive in charge of Dunkin's sports marketing initiatives and strategy, TOM MANCHESTER, was named Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing at Dunkin' U.S. In his new role, Manchester will oversee culinary innovation, consumer insights, brand marketing and field marketing. He has been with Dunkin' for 17 years, leading the brand's sports marketing initiatives and sports strategy through storytelling and innovative partnerships. He directed Dunkin's sponsorships of the NHL, NWHL and U.S Women's National Hockey Team, while two marketing campaigns featuring the brand's professional athlete partners earned three Clio Awards for creative excellence. READ MORE Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
NASCAR PROMOTES NSMN BOARD MEMBER STEVE PHELPS TO PRESIDENT
STEVE PHELPS, currently NASCAR’s Chief Operating Officer, took over as president of the organization in October 2018.
NASCAR announced Thursday that current President Brent Dewar has elected to step down but will remain with the company through the conclusion of the 2018 racing season as he transitions to a senior consulting and advisory role in 2019. READ MORE Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
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NBA EXECUTIVE BRANDON SCHNEIDER JOINS
BAY AREA CHAPTER BOARD
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS ARE A CORPORATE MEMBER
BRANDON SCHNEIDER is in his 17th season with the Warriors organization and his second as Chief Revenue Officer. In his current role, Schneider is responsible for strategic planning and execution related to all of the organization’s sales and activation efforts at both Oracle Arena and Chase Center including tickets, suites, and corporate partnerships. He oversees the team’s digital and marketing teams as well as philanthropic efforts led by the community relations group and the Warriors Community Foundation where he also sits on the board. He manages the team’s retail business both online and at Oracle Arena, and remains laser-focused on continuing to improve the overall fan experience at Oracle Arena. Schneider is leveraging his experience with the team in working with architects and the design team in ensuring the Warriors execute on their plan of building Chase Center, a world class arena in San Francisco. Lastly, Schneider also oversees the Warriors’ NBA G League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors, and is committed to helping the organization develop both basketball and business talent through this important arm of the organization. Prior to assuming his current position, Schneider most recently served four seasons as senior vice president, business development; two seasons as group vice president, ticket sales and services; and three seasons as vice president, ticket sales and services. READ BIO Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
NEW YORK JETS EXECUTIVE FRED MANGIONE JOINS
NSMN NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER BOARD
NEW YORK JETS ARE A CORPORATE MEMBER
FRED MANGIONE is in his second season with the Jets after being named the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Revenue and Marketing in April of 2017. Prior to joining the Jets, Mangione spent the last 18 years with the Brooklyn Nets organization, most recently as the Chief of Staff at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, where he oversaw the strategic development and implementation of business operations, marketing, and ticket sales for Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders, the Long Island Nets, and NYCB Live, home of the new Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Prior to being named the Chief of Staff of Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Mangione held several high-ranking positions throughout his tenure with the Nets and Barclays Center, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Revenue Officer. READ BIO Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
RESEARCH EXECUTIVE JON LAST JOINS
NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER BOARD
SPORTS AND LEISURE RESEARCH GROUP IS A CORPORATE MEMBER
With over 25 years of management experience, JON LAST is founder and President of Sports and Leisure Research Group, a White Plains, NY based full service marketing research consultancy that supports leading brands in sports marketing, travel, media and leisure categories as well as a host of golf, travel and consumer product company clients. Jon’s previous experience includes more than seven years as Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Research and Brand Development for Conde Nast’s Golf Digest Publications division. At GDP, Last and his team built a full service marketing research, relationship marketing and strategy firm that was leveraged to drive over $30 million of advertising revenue annually and emerged as a leader in supporting marketers in golf and travel.READ BIO Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
INDUSTRY VETERAN KRISTEN KULIGA APPOINTED TO NSMN NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
LONGTIME BOSTON CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER SELECTED TO JOIN NSMN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
KRISTEN KULIGA, ESQ. Senior Vice President of Business Development, Vanguard Sports Group LLC & Founder, K Sports & Entertainment, LLC is a 20+ year veteran in the sports marketing and management industry with extensive experience in athlete representation, corporate consulting, business development, licensing, sponsorship sales, and event management. A pioneer for women in professional player representation, Kristen was the first woman to negotiate an NFL quarterback's contract. She also has successfully integrated raising capital and providing business development and advisory services for emerging companies in sports, entertainment, media, and the consumer sectors. A highly sought-after business advisor, lecturer and mentor, Kristen has advised numerous NFL players, corporations and non-profits. She is also a popular industry speaker at international sports and finance conferences and has taught hundreds of students at both the university and law school levels. READ BIO Request a Member-to-Member Introduction
Founded in 1998, National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN) is the first and only trade organization in the United States for men and women who work in the sports business industry. Celebrating its 19th year, NSMN includes more than 11,000 individual and corporate members with chapters in major markets and members in more than 50 U.S. cities.
Members enjoy daily membership benefits that focus on industry education, career development, business development and industry growth.
The national organization is dedicated to the advancement of the sports business industry through networking and the production of thought-provoking, issue-oriented seminars created to raise the level of discourse on critical sports industry issues.
In addition to producing must-attend panel discussions, NSMN offers industry-wide discounts on trade publications and complimentary job matching.
NSMN is Board-governed by sports industry leadership who oversee educational initiatives nationwide.
Sports business experience is required for membership.
The NSMN Bookstore is owned and managed by the National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN), the exclusive industry trade organization for sports business professionals.
The NSMN Bookstore is the only online sports business bookstore of its kind. The store provides a unique opportunity for the more than 20,000 sports business professionals - and countless sports fans - to learn about and buy leading business and sports books at a discount.
For book publishers looking to reach sports fans and sports executives, NSMN Bookstore provides direct access to a niche audience. We can promote and sell your books and help you to reach prospective authors too.
Sports Tackles Cancer is an industry-wide fundraising program that unites sports business executives AND sports fans in the fight against cancer. 100% of the funds raised are donated directly our Program Beneficiaries for cancer research and patient advocacy.
Organized by the National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN), the industry trade association, Sports Tackles Cancer is the first charitable program of its kind to encourage sports executives across the country to use their resources to help create additional awareness about cancer and to raise money.
Through national outreach to sports business professionals, teams, leagues, sports sponsors and sports fans, Sports Tackles Cancer has raised thousands of dollars since its inception in 2008.
Sports Tackles Cancer encourages creative fundraising programs and recognizes the individual and corporate sports industry leaders who take a stand in their public support of the program. Individual and corporate giving is welcome.
Founded in 1998, the National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN) is the trade organization for the sports business industry in the United States.
NSMN is membership-based and sports business work experience is required for participation.
