From the Octagon Sports Marketing Symposium
Brands striving for authenticity was a key issue discussed at the Octagon Sports Marketing Symposium, Oct. 30-31, at the Crowne Plaza Times Square. Dow Chemical Chief Inclusion Officer Karen Carter explains that diversity and inclusion are part of the way the company leverages its sports partnerships.marc bryan-brown
Octagon Chairman/CEO Rick Dudley and U.S. Olympic gold-medal gymnast Aly Raisman.marc bryan-brown
Geoff Cottrill, SVP, strategic marketing at Coca-Cola Co., discusses plans for incentive-based pricing in the brand’s sponsorship deals.marc bryan-brown
MLS’s Alex Baldwin, Clear’s Lauren Stangel and Teneo Sports’ Dana Rosenberg.marc bryan-brown
On deck for Fight Night
Raul Fernandez, vice chairman and owner of Monumental Sports and Entertainment and chairman of Fight For Children, and rapper Flo Rida appear at the 29th annual Fight Night fundraiser Nov. 1 to benefit Washington, D.C.-based Fight for Children at the Washington Hilton. Since the inaugural event in 1990, Fight Night has raised more than $65 million.kevin koski
Night of Champions
From New York Road Runners’ “Night of Champions” event during TCS New York City Marathon weekend at the TCS New York City Marathon Pavilion in Central Park: NYRR President/CEO Michael Capiraso, New Balance President/CEO Joe Preston, Allie Kieffer, Shalane Flanagan, Tatyana McFadden, NYRR’s Peter Ciaccia, Molly Huddle, Sarah Sellers and Tata Consultancy Services’ Michelle Taylor and Joe King.courtesy of nyrr
NACDA Fall Forum
NCAA President Mark Emmert and Ohio State President Michael Drake were among the featured speakers at the second annual NACDA Fall Forum, Oct. 28-30, hosted by Ohio State in Columbus.courtesy of nacda
Honoring AD of the Year
Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips (center) was recognized as Sports Business Journal AD of the Year at the school’s Nov. 3 football game against Notre Dame at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. He is joined by his wife, Laura; their children — Luke, Madeline, Meredith, John and James; and SBJ college writer Michael Smith and Executive Editor Abraham Madkour.p.r. michelson / northwestern athletics
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