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Recently, I came across an insightful article detailing tips to secure a job in sports management and it was incredibly informative. The piece provided a comprehensive overview of the industry, outlining key strategies and approaches to stand out in this competitive field. One aspect I found particularly valuable was the emphasis on gaining relevant experience through internships or volunteer work. The article stressed the importance of networking and building connections within the sports industry, highlighting how these relationships can open doors to exciting opportunities. https://lnkd.in/gSkUadvj

Hi, y’all! Hope here. I am back with the #FridayInternTakeover! Today, I'm going to tell you about a typical day in my life, so let’s do it. My classes vary day by day, so this is my Monday. 🙃 ⏺ I wake up around 5:45 am to brew up some coffee in my lovely Keurig that does wonders to start my day on a positive note. ☕️ ⏺⏺ Funny story: I told myself I would not be one of those people who drink coffee every day in college, but I now am one of those people. 😅 ⏺ By 6:00 am, I’m already diving into an hour of work before getting ready for my first class. 📚 ⏺ At 8:00 am, I head to my Marketing Research for Managers class. There, I learn about different #ResearchMethods that can be applied in the market space. Next, I go to my Pricing Strategies and Tactics class, where we typically analyze cases or immerse in a simulation to learn about pricing concepts, theories, and what decisions to make in a #CompetitiveMarket. 📈 ⏺ After class, I carve out a 15-minute window before I hop on a meeting with my trainer! Together we brainstorm #TrendingTopics and content we want to highlight for our Social Factor audience. Every day is different, and we try to keep the topics interesting. For example, the other day was #NationalHaikuDay, and I got to write a Haiku for Social Factor. That’s one thing I love about working here, every day is different, which keeps it fresh and engaging. 🤓 ⏺ Then after pestering, I mean working, with my trainer for roughly two hours, I walk across campus — as the business school is not right on the main campus at U of A — and get my steps in. 🏃♀️ ⏺⏺ Note from her trainer: she never pesters, and she lets me ramble whenever I want. 👵 ⏺ I replenish my energy with a smoothie or some sort of snack before transitioning to my responsibilities as an athlete. 🍎 ⏺ With my team, I will lift for an hour and, after, head over to my team’s #BeachVolleyball practice at our sand courts on campus for a few hours. 🏐 ⏺ Following practice, I typically get some treatment in the training room which may entail foam rolling, ice, cupping, needling, and my favorite (not really) cold tubbing. 🧊 ⏺ Around 5:00 pm, I depart campus and go home to complete my academic assignments and prepare for my next day at Social Factor. 🚗 ⏺ Most nights, I try to find some time to myself to drink some tea, watch film for an upcoming match against my opponents, or immerse myself in what I have been told is an emotional rollercoaster of my newly found show, “#ThisIsUs.” 📺 Thanks for following along with this #FridayInternTakeover about a day in my life, see you next Friday! Want to know what other careers are available at Social Factor? Check out the agency page here: https://lnkd.in/gyxKcg-E

Exciting Week Ahead at Market Your Health! 1️⃣ Toronto Monthly Meetup, Thursday at Bampot Tea House (6-8pm): Thursday evening’s networking meetup is already looking to be our highest signed-up event yet! Connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and foster meaningful connections. Excited to share our story for the first time and our first recorded meetup and speakers. Perfect for marketers looking to meet new people, network with peers, or any students looking to meet industry leaders, discuss internships, and expand your networks! Thanks to our sponsor @channelfactoryofficial for the group’s food and beverages! 2️⃣ Virtual Gaming Meetup - Friday (7-9pm): Our Friday gaming meetup is also trending to be our highest signed-up gaming meetup! Join us for a chill night in. We play cross-platform and select games that work for the full group! 3️⃣ Saturday Run at Downsview Park - Joining a Run Group called ParkRun (9-10:30am, then Tim Horton’s Meetup, or walk in forest): A healthy start to the weekend in the beautiful Downsview Park! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ We join a fantastic run group, open to all walkers, joggers, runners, pets, and families! 4️⃣ Mentorship Cohort 2 - One Week In: We're thrilled to announce that we're now a week into Mentorship Cohort 2! 🌱 To all mentors and mentees, if you have any questions or need support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your growth and success are our top priorities, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. See you at this week’s meetups! For any questions or to sign up, follow the link in the comments below, or reach out to our TO and Gaming leads: Patrick S. Dereniwski Lindsay Hacker Daniel Mak #MarketYourHealth #Networking #GamingMeetup #runningcommunity #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #dryjanuary #MentorshipJourney #CommunityEngagement #gaming

Asbury’s New Sports Comm major allows AU students to step into the thriving new field of Sports Media! Read more about it down below

[ CRAFTING CAREERS with ADPlist mentors ] 🎇 To kick start adplist.org events in Australia, 3 of the top 10 mentors in Australia, featured on a panel to give their insights and advice to those who are working on their careers - whether that be starting out new or trying to progress into senior roles. No one is excluded! 🤩 Ermi Mendoza-Isais, Sam Hancock and Monpasha M. all offered valuable and insightful perspectives which are beneficial to someone like me that’s trying to kick start my career in UX design. But also incredibly useful because I have managed people in my previous jobs and will no doubt manage again! 💡 Some key takeouts when it comes to mentoring and managing people: 🔸 Mentorships are a two-way street. Both parties should be learning from each other. Feedback works both ways too. 🔸 Speak to mentors outside of your realm, to enhance your knowledge in other facets eg business acumen. 🔸 To build trust with mentees… * Get them to describe their problems… try not to lead. * Dispel any power dynamics by saying “I don’t know everything but I will help where I can” * Create a connection by trying to understand their headspace, what their situation is, the context of their problems, so that you can tailor responses to their needs. * Actively listen! 🔸 To become more senior, you need to: * Develop business acumen and management skills. * Know how to sell the value of design and educate other departments. 🔸 Give practical steps to mentees and focus on mindset, attitude to build confidence to those who are shy or fearful. ✨ It was such a great evening that was uplifting and full of warmth. And I was so happy to meet some of my own mentors in person for the first time! I am immensely grateful for such a great resource like ADPlist, as it’s enabled me to connect with such well regarded talent in the industry! Whom have helped me on my journey. 🙏 Thanks for Pierluigi Russo and James Nau for organising such a successful evening. Also thanks for Lisi Schappi for leading the panel with great curiosity and Deputy for hosting (really set a new standard for food at events!). Exciting times for ADPList Sydney Chapter! Look forward to the next one! #mentorship #management #adplist #career #progression #uxdesign #productdesign

My first marketing job was back in LA in 2010. I interned for a cool product placement agency a few minutes from my house. Yes, we worked with major studios and put on big brand events, but here’s what I remember most: - 🎬 Scouring books & scripts, looking for placement opportunities (“Hey Robin - have you heard of The Hunger Games? Not sure, but it seems like it might go somewhere…”). - 🎮 Trying to figure out what a virtual good was and how anyone could actually charge, let alone MAKE, real money on a branded item in a video game. #nftbeforenft - ❤️ The kindness and mentorship from Devery Holmes and the entire team at Spark Alliance Marketing. I was young, naive, and had no idea what it took to be a good marketer, let alone a real working “adult.” I’ll never forget sitting down at my manager’s gigantic corner desk, pondering what my future could hold. She didn’t ask me what I had learned in school or to solve a case study. She asked what I liked to do and what kind of life I wanted to lead. Between fielding fire drill phone calls and questions from major film studios, Devery took the time to to tell me about her family. She shared the triumphs and hardships of being the president of her own company, and how she balanced work with making time for her community and passions. Each day she showed me how to truly support a team (even the teeny college intern), build an inclusive environment, and get good work done. I had no idea then, but this would become the foundation for my leadership style. It’s been almost 15 years, but those lessons are still fresh in my mind. I’m eternally grateful to have had such an exemplary leader to look up to, and hope that I have brought even a smidge of that magic to my teams and advisory companies across the country. Thank you, Dev, and to everyone who has trusted me to lead. I learned from the best, and can’t wait to share more with you all. #marketingleadership #leadershipcoaching #teamdynamics #originstory #istilldontgetvirtualgoods #gratitude

Need a push to get through the rest of your Friday? It might help to remember why you got into the ad game in the first place. Swipe to get inspired by our amazing team of interns ✨ We’d love to get inspired by you, too! Share what you’re excited about lately in the comments👇 #Advertising #Culture

The article “Sports Industry 101: Breaking Into The Business Of Sports” by Jason Belzer gives advice for those looking to enter the sports (management) industry. Giving key strategies such as obtaining relevant education, degrees in sports management, gaining practical experience through internships, and building a strong network within the industry. It also states the importance of understanding the business aspects of sports, staying updated on all the industry trends, and maintaining your passion for the field. I find this article to be relevant to me as a first year sport management student because it discusses all the stages and possible experiences I may have once secure a job in sport management. It discusses the competitive nature of the field as well as the joys I hope to experience. I find it interesting that the field had a significant increase in popularity roughly 30 years ago, and that trend has mostly persisted since. https://lnkd.in/e7PmSXJS

Driving into school this morning, I caught sight of the upcoming sports day setup. Despite the sunshine, a chill ran down my spine as thought to those school days when I would stand on the field, heart pounding as teams were picked, as I was always among the last, even for the egg and spoon race! I was, quite frankly, rubbish at sport, I wanted to be in the library, but being chosen last, or not at all, stung. This memory sparked a thought about my current work with PR agencies and in-house communications teams. Not everyone is going to be the fastest 'runner' when it comes to pitching or giving dazzling presentations, however, that doesn't mean they don't excel in strategy, client management, punchy press releases, or writing compelling narratives. When I work with PR agencies and in-house teams I help them cultivate an environment that recognises and nurtures these strengths, because by doing so, they not only empower individuals to get even better at their forte but also allows for learning and growing in others. Envision a team where every unique skill is acknowledged and honed, and this is where genuine growth and innovation are sparked. We needn't an agency of fast runners, but one that's well-rounded and diverse where we transform individual talents into a collective superpower. Reflecting on this as I turned away from that sports day setup, it reaffirmed a guiding philosophy: focus on nurturing the strengths within your team, support them in areas they wish to develop, and together, you'll become an unstoppable force. What unique strengths do you bring to your team or where does your agency need some outside input Let me know, oh and if you also hated sports day, I see you! Have a great day. Natalie #TeamStrengths #PRGrowth #CommunicationSkills #TeamSupport #InnovativePR

I used to make up ailments to get out of team sports at summer camp. ⛺ Yes, I went to summer camp. One week. Every summer. From the time I was 8 years old - seventeen. It was a family tradition. My grandpa went to the same camp. So did my mom, aunt, cousins, siblings, and now my cousin’s kids go, too. Every evening during the week, everyone participated in Evening Competition – a camp-wide game like Capture the Flag. I hated this part of the day. 🙅♀️ So much so that I would often find any way to get out of it. My stomach hurt. I skinned my knee. I feel like I have an ingrown nail coming in. Any excuse in the book – I made it. Group games & team sports just weren’t my thing. One thing I never made an excuse to get out of though was writing. Every day of camp, I wrote in my journal. I even kept pen pals with my camp bestie throughout the year until we were reunited the next summer. 👯♀️ Eventually, writing bridged my career transition from teaching to marketing. I’ve seen quite a few posts lately about people wanting to make a career shift & after doing it myself – here’s my best advice: 🕺 Career shifts aren’t team sports. Individuality is needed to help you and your skills stand out. Hone the skills you have that are applicable to the industry you want to break into & use them as your edge. 💌 People love a story. I just brought you from summer camp to career advice. Find a unique way to share your story. ✍ Find a pen pal or two. Okay, not a literal pen pal but someone you can have in your corner. A mentor, a current employee at your dream company, someone to vouch for you. As we often sang at camp (and Bill Withers sang before us) – just call on me brother/sister when you need a hand. We all need somebody to lean on. If you’re making a career shift, I'm always here to chat. P.S. Here’s a pic of me and my camp bestie/pen pal (personifying a grape? Idk, times were weird) from our last year of camp ;)