Beyond the Game: Exploring the Intersection of Sports and Public Relations

Beyond the Game: Exploring the Intersection of Sports and Public Relations

As an aspiring sports journalist, I am consistently tracking player and team statistics, logistics, headlines and any other news in sports. However, public relations plays a crucial role in the sports world too. Think about the people behind the scenes — the ones shaping a team’s reputation. Some teams build their entire legacy on the strength of their networks and […]

Setting the Standard: Nebraska Volleyball 2023’s PR Triumph

Setting the Standard: Nebraska Volleyball 2023’s PR Triumph

The Nebraska Volleyball team of 2023 not only dominated the court but also left an indelible mark in the realm of public relations. Let’s dissect the various elements that contributed to the team’s stellar PR success. On-Court Excellence The foundation of Nebraska Volleyball’s PR triumph lies in their exceptional on-court performance. The team’s strategic plays, impeccable teamwork and relentless pursuit […]

Roll With Your Reputation [National Conference 2018 Session Recap]

Roll With Your Reputation [National Conference 2018 Session Recap]

Session: Roll With Your Reputation: Sports PR Presenter: Andy McGowan, Clinical Instructor, Georgia State University Recap: The media world is ever changing. Nowadays everyone is a reporter and everything is on the record. Presenter Andy McGowan emphasized this concept throughout his presentation. To start, he asked what reputation is. There are two parts of reputation: the rational part (products and services) and the […]

Sports PR: Get Your “Shine” On [National Conference]

Sports PR: Get Your “Shine” On [National Conference]

Editor’s Note: The PRSSA 2013 National Conference was in Philadelphia from October 25-29. All National Conference posts can be found here. Imagine you are the most passionate fan of your favorite professional sports team. Your family has been season ticket holders your entire life, you know the stats of every player. You eat, sleep and breathe that team. It only comes natural that […]