Launched in 2013, Sports PR Summit is an ongoing think tank for the Sports PR community, which includes PR practitioners, media and athletes.

“I attended my first Sports PR Summit in 2016 and found the conversations and panels to be extremely insightful. Getting to hear from such a wide variety of communications professionals in the sports industry and what they consider to be their best practices is very beneficial as you continue to internally analyze what you can do better for your organization. I look forward to attending this event in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to learn more about the intricacies of public relations in sports.”

Tad Dickman

Jacksonville Jaguars/Sr. Manager, PR

"In a relatively short period of time, Brian Berger and his team have established the Sports PR Summit as an essential event for sports pr personnel. The tremendous speaker list and panel topics are only matched by the multitude of networking opportunities. It's impossible to leave this event without being a little bit better at your job."

Ben Cafardo

ESPN/Director, Communications

“The annual Sports PR Summit provides a terrific opportunity and experience for executives in the communications and public relations field. The thought provoking topics and speakers, coupled with the diverse set of experts in attendance from both the collegiate and professional ranks, is invaluable.”

Amy Yakola

ACC/Sr. Associate Commissioner, Chief of External Communications

“The Sports PR Summit was a great opportunity to learn many different aspects and ideas. It gave me the chance to connect with former colleagues as well as get to know new PR specialists in a relaxed setting. The panels were informative and useful, and the overall experience provided great insight to all aspects what PR professionals deal and associate with on a daily basis.”

Burt Lauten

Pittsburgh Steelers/Communications & PR

“The Sports PR Summit is top-notch in every regard. If you’re looking for great insight and innovative ideas from our industry’s finest, as well as a day full of relevant discussion topics in an interactive environment, attending the Sports PR Summit is a must. The event came highly recommended to me, and I now have it at the top of my list when discussing similar opportunities with other communications professionals.”

Casey Taggatz

Director of Public Relations, Phoenix Suns

“The Sports PR Summit has become a conference that I genuinely look forward to each year, not just for the networking opportunities it provides but the interesting panels and valuable information about our discipline. There’s really nothing else like it in the country and I’ve found myself coming home every year with several new ideas that to implement. I’ve recommended the Summit to several fellow Communications professionals in the industry and they’ve come away with the same impression.”

Josh Rawitch

Senior VP Communications, Arizona Diamondbacks

“The Sports PR Summit is a great event because it attracts top players from throughout the industry – from agencies, networks, leagues, teams, conferences and more. It’s a perfect opportunity to share ideas and connect with some of the best in the business.”

Bill Hofheimer

Senior Director Communications, ESPN

“The 2015 Sports PR Summit provided access to some of the best professionals in our business. The discussion topics and the panelists assembled were first rated and provided great insight to everyday, real-life situations we may encounter in our jobs. For anyone in the PR/Communications field seeking professional growth, this is a must attend…I found it to be a remarkable learning experience and came away with knowledge that will be beneficial to me and my organization going forward.”

Cletus Lewis

Director of Public Relations, Detroit Pistons

“There are countless sports business conferences each year and none of them do an ample job of highlighting the importance of PR in the sports business process. The Sports PR Summit finally gave sports PR the attention it deserves in the scheme of the sports marketing process.”

Bill Sanders

Senior VP, Excel Sports Management

“I applaud Brian’s vision for the summit. As we all increasingly rely on technology to communicate, the ability to connect in person with industry leaders, share best practices and new ideas and drive greater understanding between media and PR reps was invaluable.”

Erik Christianson

Managing Director of External Affairs, NCAA

Steering Committee

Brian Berger

Brian Berger

Founder Sports PR Summit | Host Sports Business Radio | Co-Founder Everything Is On The Record

Ric Bucher

Ric Bucher

Fox Sports | Partner, Everything Is On The Record

Lauren Teague

Lauren Teague

Partner, Sports PR Summit + Founder, FanWagn

Mike Bass

Mike Bass

NBA Chief Communications Officer

Vada Manager

Vada Manager

President & CEO, Manager Global Consulting Group

Dan Courtemanche

Dan Courtemanche

MLS Executive VP Communications

Erik Christianson

Erik Christianson

College Sports Communicators, Executive Director

Joe Favorito

Joe Favorito

Sr. Strategic Communications Consultant

Burt Lauten

Burt Lauten

Pittsburgh Steelers, Director of Communications

Gina Lehe

Gina Lehe

NCAA, SVP of Communications

Brian Poliakoff

Brian Poliakoff

Former Twitter Global Head of Partnership Communications; Strategic Consultant

Kristi Roehm

Kristi Roehm

Founder/CEO 8 Degrees PR

Jon Schwartz

Jon Schwartz

Managing Director, Head of Sports - Prosek Partners

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

Former President, United Entertainment Group; Professor

SPORTS PR SUMMIT PARTNERS

Text: Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications Sports Media CenterText: Morgan Stanley Global Sports and Entertainment

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