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Playing the Game: 4 Tips for Building a Career in Sports PR

PRSay

During my 35 years in sports public relations, I’ve met many people, from college students to mid-career executives, who aspire to build a career like mine because of their passion for the game. However, a love of sports alone is only the price of entry. Like a lot of folks, I enjoyed the sport on occasion.

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Entertainment & Sports Section New Member Spotlight

PRSay

Isabelle McLemore – Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications, UFC. What we like to remind everybody that we are a very young sport. It went from being a spectacle to being a sport. That’s probably our biggest thing in certainly public relations, and corporate communications as well.

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Jab, Jab, Left Hook: Media Interview Preparation Ronda Rousey Style

Polaris

I first noticed Rousey in the spring when she graced the cover of Sports Illustrated along with the headline, “the world’s most dominant athlete.” Ronda Rousey Trains for Media Interviews the Same Way She Tackles A Fight. I watched interviews she gave. Once the interview begins, Rousey’s instincts kick in.

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

Critical Mention

To say Michael Veley embodies sports is an understatement. Falk Center for Sport Management spanning more than two decades is, in a word, impressive. Which 3 tips do you have for anyone trying to break into the sports PR/marketing world? Passion and an insatiable appetite for sports; 2. By Robin Gelfenbien.

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Mom’s Wisdom Makes Good PR Advice

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Whether your PR team secures a keynote speaker gig at a conference or a TV interview for your CEO, media and message training are key. Going into an interview with no knowledge of the reporter or outlet can end in disaster, especially in a corporate crisis. It’s all about thinking ahead and being prepared.

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What benefits does M3 Communications Group offer?

Maxim Behar

Maxim Behar, the company's founder, interview for Economy. Practically all possible ones - additional health insurance, sports cards, etc. Do you participate in various public and corporate social initiatives? You can find the full interview here. bg What social benefits are included in the company's package?

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Creating Earned Media Stories With Jennifer Reinhard, Ketchum

OnePitch

She has experience in corporate reputation management and crafting earned media stories. Read below for the entire interview with Jen: . Because we offered interviews with not only our client but also the professional sports team president and another partner, the journalist had a first-person perspective on the impact from all sides.

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