Category Communications
Sport Facility Connectivity
We are in the middle of a digital age that is increasing our demand for connectivity in public. That much is clear. For sport administrators though, this can pose several problems. The first of which are the costs associated with upgrading facilities to support connectivity for the size of the venue. To solve this problem, […]
Sociology of Sport
Sociology is one of my favorite subjects, especially when applied to sport. The study of people and society. Sport in general is a unique aspect of society from which we can observe a great deal about what that culture values and holds in high regard. In this example, I will only be looking at two […]
On Communication
The cause of and solution to most problems is communication. It’s true in personal relationships. It’s true in work relationships. It’s true in fan relationships. Develop your emotional intelligence. Practice gratitude. Be honest. I’ve been thinking about communication a lot lately and have been reflecting on how stress affects our ability to communicate with each […]
IT STARTS WITH PEOPLE
Turnover is costly Learning curve Less drama People who are there for the right reason Lost productivity Supervisor Position responsibilities Negative perceptions when people are leaving in large numbers Post job descriptions to attract the qualities you seek in a […]
Perspective in Sport Sales and Marketing
Perspective is everything. It is important for how we view all areas of life and how we interact with the world on a daily basis. It forms how we view other people and how we view organizations as well. It affects every aspect of our life and how we see the things before us. You […]
Post-Season Baseball
This is my favorite time of the year for watching baseball. After a long summer at the ballpark, football was a welcome distraction in August and September. Now that the initial excitement of the football season starting up has worn off a little bit, the anticipation of baseball playoffs is among us. The weather is […]
What do you LOVE about sports?
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you debated the value of sport in society with your friends? By this I mean more than how your favorite player is doing or how your fantasy team is stacking up. Think about it…seriously. I’ll wait. As sports executives and professionals, we see a very different side […]
Communications
When the term sports communications comes up, a few things come to mind: ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, other sport-centric websites, or even the stuff SIDs (sports information directors) do. These though are not what I’m referring to…I am referring to all the other communication that has to happen for an organization to operate efficiently. Emails, meetings, […]
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