Michael Smith

The leading reporter covering the dynamic business of college sports, Michael Smith joined Sports Business Journal in 2006 after having spent 18 years with daily newspapers, most recently covering the University of Kentucky basketball program for the Louisville Courier-Journal. His résumé also includes stints covering the University of South Carolina and the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. BEATS: college sports, high school sports

ACC expansion will pay off in new TV deal

Journal - 02/06/2012

Editor's note: This story is revised from the print edition. ACC expansion will mean at least $1 million to $2 million a year in additional revenue for each of the conference’s existing schools, according to sources privy to discussions between the league and ESPN....

Palmer's brand re-engineers an icon

Journal - 02/06/2012

From the booth featuring the new line of Arnie golf apparel at the PGA Merchandise Show, designers Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak could easily see the banners representing Tommy Hilfiger, Antigua, Under Armour, Cutter & Buck and Greg Norman. It wasn’t that long ago that Tait and...

IMG College taps pro execs to fill regional positions

Journal - 02/06/2012

IMG College has dipped into the pro ranks to hire new sales hands to beef up its recently reorganized sponsorship sales team. ...

JMI hires Stultz to help clients pay for college capital projects

Journal - 02/06/2012

Tom Stultz, who helped build IMG College and rebuild Host Communications, is taking his college marketing and media expertise to San Diego-based JMI Sports. ...

PGA Merchandise Show Sees Jump In Overall Attendance In Orlando

Daily - 01/30/2012

The PGA Merchandise Show wrapped up over the weekend with more than 1,000 companies and brands advertising their products and services in Orlando. PGA of America President Allen Wronowski said attendance at the annual “demo day,” where golf equipment companies show off their latest lines, was up 10%...

For Engine Shop, Super Bowl parties provide a coming-out party

Journal - 01/30/2012

The Super Bowl, an annual launch point for new campaigns and new commercials, will this week mark the launch of a new experiential marketing and consulting agency — Engine Shop. Formerly called the Miami Marketing Group, an event agency known for Super Bowl parties and other sports/celebrity events,...

NLL happy with season’s start

Journal - 01/30/2012

George Daniel, commissioner of the National Lacrosse League, had reason to be concerned when the season opened a few weeks ago. The scheduling gods weren’t working in the NLL’s favor. ...

LPGA adds more players to personality-driven campaign

Journal - 01/30/2012

The LPGA began a brand campaign last year as a way to highlight the personalities of its players. The tour is taking it a step further this year with four new spots that will debut this week on Golf Channel and a variety of other platforms, including the LPGA’s...

Golf Channel Launching "SwingFix" Interactive Feature On Website

Closing Bell - 01/27/2012

Golf Channel on Friday announced a new component to its website that enables users to upload a video of their golf swing and receive feedback from teaching pros. "SwingFix" went live on GolfChannel.com this week and will be incorporated into Golf Channel programming that involves teaching segments, namely "The...

PGA Tour, Turner Sports Today Launch Free iPad App For '12 Season

Morning Buzz - 01/25/2012

The PGA Tour and its digital partner, Turner Sports, today are launching the Tour’s free iPad app for the '12 golf season. Callaway is sponsoring the PGA Tour HD app, which is available on the Apple app store. Its content will include live streaming video coverage of PGA Tour...

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