Tag: Sports
Every once in a while, we decide to write something about what's going on in the world of sports marketing.

Meet our spring intern!
Posted on January 29, 2025
My name is Ryan Macke, and I am the Knox Sports spring intern. I am a senior at the University of Tampa, and I will be graduating in May of 2025 with a degree in Sport Management. I have been in Tampa since 2021 and have loved every second of it. I am from Wyckoff,…
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Managing Multiple Partners in the Same Category
Posted on March 7, 2024
Managing multiple partners in the same category can be very complex. It requires a strategic approach that can ensure that each partner is receiving the attention and benefits they expect. Although dealing with multiple partners in the same category can be difficult, it is important to manage that conflict, and have clear communication and a…
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NIL
Posted on November 2, 2022
The sudden emergence of name, image, and likeness or NIL in college athletics has left schools with many unanswered questions and unpredictabilities due to how fast the process has moved along. NIL impacts athletes and universities. NIL was pushed onto the scene before people were ready for it. People around the country were unhappy that…
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Comparing Selling Music To Sports
Posted on September 14, 2022
Even though music and sports involve selling sponsorships and events to consumers, they can be very different in the way that they do things. Andrew Goldberg, who used to sell sponsorships to the USF Bulls and Tampa Bay Lightning, is now the lead seller at a major outdoor amphitheater and is in charge of selling…
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Client Perspective: Gus’s Fried Chicken
Posted on September 7, 2022
In the world of sports sponsorship, it isn’t always about the large deals or companies when it comes to measuring success.. There are lots of deals that are done with smaller, local companies to help their brand and business growth, and in this case, it was looked at through the lens of Gus’s Fried Chicken.…
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Meet our Fall intern!
Posted on September 2, 2022
My name is DJ Reardon and I am the fall intern at Knox Sports Marketing. I am from Downingtown Pennsylvania, which is a suburb outside of Philadelphia. I am a diehard Philly sports fan, with the Phillies and 76ers being my favorite teams to watch. Ever since I was young, my family has always vacationed…
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How to Sell Sponsorships with Hot and Cold Properties
Posted on August 4, 2022
It is not always sunshine and rainbows in college sports. Not every team or school can win a national championship every year. But, it is still possible to sell sponsorship deals at hot and cold properties. How do we keep sponsors happy when things are not going great? It all starts with a relationship. In…
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How to Close the Deal
Posted on August 4, 2022
In sports sponsorships or any type of deal, one of the most important aspects of a deal is closing it. To do this there are several things that one must do to reach this point with their client. Once the correct steps are taken, you can then “close the deal.” Closing the deal starts with…
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Coaches Shows
Posted on June 29, 2022
In sports, coaches may be considered one of the most beloved or hated pieces of an organization. This is based mostly on the perception that their fan base has of them. Coach shows have quickly become one of the most popular additions to a school’s radio schedule due to the influence that coaches have. Incorporating…
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Sponsorship Renewals
Posted on June 23, 2022
Sponsorship renewals are the ability for your company to retain a current client rather than find a new one. In sports, there are so many elements that go into a renewal including timing, the energy given by both sides, and the frequency of check-ins. Today, one of the easiest ways to retain a client and ensure…
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