Blog
Every once in a while, we decide to write something about what's going on in the world of sports marketing.
TV Programming and Summer Promotions
Posted on June 16, 2022
Originally when TV programming for sports was created it was used for the sole purpose of televising games. With fans becoming more engaged with their teams over the years, televised shows and social promotions have enabled a more enhanced fan experience. On top of that, fans weren’t to be engaged continually. Summer promotions offer a…
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Intellectual Property Rights
Posted on May 17, 2022
Intellectual property, or IP rights, is something that is an intangible creation that the business, sports property, or individual owns the rights to. An example of this in sports is the right to use a team’s logo and marks. First, not everyone is allowed to use a school or team’s logos or marks. The team…
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Meet Our Summer Intern!
Posted on May 10, 2022
My name is Ryan Arnold and I am the summer intern at Knox Sports Marketing. I am from West Hartford, CT, and am a huge Boston sports fan. Though a huge Boston sports fan, I am in the sunny state of Florida to get a degree in sports management and I am also working to…
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Integrating Sports Sponsorships with Universities
Posted on March 24, 2022
In today’s day and age sponsorships play a huge role not only in pro sports but in college sports as well. If you have ever experienced a college gameday weekend you see sponsorship tents, trick shots done by fans, and even ESPN College Gameday Built by the Home Depot at select colleges. These are all…
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Why baseball and softball sponsorships are on the rise
Posted on October 4, 2021
There are many areas of sports sponsorship that can elevate your marketing goals. College baseball and softball sponsorships are an area that is growing and will continue to grow in the next few years. In this article, Paul and Brandon break down what makes sponsoring college softball and baseball on the rise and why they…
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Meet our fall intern, Candice!
Posted on September 14, 2021
My name is Candice Lovelace and I am the fall intern at Knox Sports Marketing! I am a senior at the University of South Florida. I am set to graduate in May of 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Communication and Multimedia Journalism. I am the fall intern for Knox Sports Marketing and I…
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Closing the Deal
Posted on July 22, 2021
Cold calling is one thing, but at some point, you have to close the deal. What is the path to closing the deal? How do I know how to structure things in a pitch? What are some things I should keep in mind when giving a pitch? We break it down below. First things first,…
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Selling from your alma mater
Posted on July 12, 2021
Selling sponsorships for your alma mater sounds like a dream come true. But the truth is, while it comes with a multitude of pros, it also creates a unique set of challenges. One of the many sets of challenges can be distinguishing your emotions. It can be difficult to set aside your emotions and come…
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Meet our summer intern!
Posted on June 8, 2021
My name is Kol Lewis and I am a senior at the University of Tampa. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management with a minor in Communications. By pursuing the sports management route, my ultimate goal is to work within a Sports Strategy & Administration department for a professional sports organization. I’ve always…
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Amazon Wins Exclusive NFL Rights
Posted on May 17, 2021
It has been revealed that Amazon has bought exclusive rights to the Thursday Night Football deal. This means that it will be aired exclusively via Amazon Prime streaming services. This is a first for the world of sports. Switching from cable to streaming as an exclusive rights holder for Thursday Night Football. What does this…
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