Sports PR In the Age of Transparency

November 14, 2014

by Bill Sanders (@BillSanders) As we all know, we are in a time of tremendous transition in the world of PR. Smart phones, social media and 24/7 news cycles have completely upended the PR world as we once knew it. So in an environment that I like to call “The Age of Transparency”, the role […]

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The Most Loyal of Fans; The Military, Start To Get Their Due

November 11, 2014

By Joe Favorito (@JoeFav) The “Salute To Service” initiative the NFL staged this week, along with all the efforts that MLB put on in and around the World Series and NASCAR and others have done is beyond praise for the men and women who not only do so much to keep us safe, but who […]

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Welcome to the new Sports PR Summit website

November 4, 2014

Welcome to the newly redesigned official website of the Sports PR Summit. The team at Watson Creative did an outstanding job capturing the look and feel of our annual event in New York City and creating a hub for Sports PR executives to visit regularly. Our website will feature the latest news and images from the […]

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Sports PR Summit Collaborates with Watson Creative Launching Newly Redesigned Website

November 3, 2014

PORTLAND, OR (November 5, 2014) – The Sports PR Summit (@SportsPRSummit) has launched a newly redesigned official website with the help of brand design firm Watson Creative (@WatsonCreative). The website will feature the most up to date schedule of topics and panel discussions for the annual Sports PR Summit, held in New York City each May. […]

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Five tips to developing a good relationship with a team’s media/public relations staff

November 2, 2014

By Ric Bucher (@RicBucher, @EIOTR) BE INCLUSIVE: Let the staff know as early as you can the kind of story you’re working on, what kind of access you’re hoping to get and your deadline. The earlier you can alert them, the more flexibility they have in making it happen. You may not get exactly what […]

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Brady and Facebook Winning Together

by Joe Favorito (@JoeFav) In the instant ROI world we live in today, it seems that Twitter is the instant news communication tool for many. It is simple, quick and easy to use, no hassle, and little detail. However for all its quick and easy effectiveness, Twitter also has its shortcomings. If you are following […]

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