Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 1.8

Minorities in Sports Business - The Newsletter: WK 1.8

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 1.8

THE NEWSLETTER

"The

diverse

minds behind your favorite sports teams, brands, athletes, charities, and content."

The

Minorities in Sports Business Network

has officially launched

MiS Next

! Addressing the lack of diversity in the sports industry, The

MiS Next

program and its corresponding events will provide minority college students and recent grads with opportunities for access to an exclusive digital group, exposure, training, network development, mentorship, first access to MiS partnered jobs and internships and more! 

  • Membership per year: $100

  • Introductory discount price for those referred by MiS Member: $75 for the first year

CONGRATS to our members!

CONGRATS

to member

Joe Sargent | EFFEN Brand Manager

on his new role as brand manager for

EFFEN vodka

. Help him reach his numbers and use EFFEN Vodka for your vodka needs! 

CONGRATS

to member

Ebony Turner | MSLGROUP

on her new role as account executive for the consumer practice for

MSLGROUP

. Best of luck to you in your new role!

Support our members!

"Ronda Rousey, The Martyr"

 Cecelia Townes | Beyond the Game LLC | GladiatHers

At this point in 2017, it is no secret that 2016 did not end well for Ronda Rousey.  One of the most dominate women sports has ever seen stepped into the octagon for UFC 207 on December 30, 2016, and (in less than one minute) she... READ MORE

"Kevin Durant is a better rim protector than most centers"

 Kristian Winfield | SB Nation NBA Writer for SB Nation

Ron Adams couldn’t wait. It was like Christmas came early and a present he never expected appeared under his tree.

That’s how the wife of Golden State’s veteran assistant coach told it. Basketball Santa gifted the Warriors former league Most Valuable Player... READ MORE

"Sending Out Prayers: JR Smith and wife Jewel Share Devastating Family News" by 

Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle

“We decided to share with the world what’s been going on with our family,” Jewel Smith shared in an emotional video uploaded to the Lebron James-owned UNINTERRUPTED site.

J.R. Smith and his wife Jewel disclosed the extremely difficult news that... READ MORE

#WeKneelWithKaep

50% of all revenue from these t-shirts will be donated to an organization that is dedicated to uplifting communities of color.

Upcoming Events

(New York, NY) Sports and Fashion Mixer 2.8 

Kick off fashion week on Wed Feb 8th. Connect with top designers, stylists, bloggers and make-up artists. Includes complimentary food/drink with reserved seating to Nets vs Wizards game.Purchase tickets HERE:

(Brooklyn, NY) HBCU Night 2.10 

MiS is personally invited to The Brooklyn Net's 2nd annual HBCU Night this season on Friday, February 10th prior to the Nets vs. Heat game.  The night will include:

- An exclusive networking event for HBCU Alumni and Black Professionals in our Billboard Lounge from 6PM-8PM 

- Complimentary beer, and wine during the networking event

- Ticket to the game

For More info contact Andres Martin | Brooklyn Nets in the in "

The Opportunity

" chat. Purchase Tickets

(Atlanta, GA) 4th Annual Sports Fan Engagement Conference 2.27 - 2.28 

Throughout the sports industry, front-office digital, marketing and communications teams are facing a wide variety of challenges and are looking for channels to implement unique and customized fan engagement strategies. With sessions developed specifically to address the most pressing issues and opportunities available, professional sports teams, college athletics and many more organizations will find this event of great value. Job titles of attending participants will include Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers 

For More info click HERE

If you are interested in becoming a part of this dynamic group, please fill out the below form: