WORLD'S TOP SPORTS MARKETERS TO CONVENE AT INTERNATIONAL SPORT SUMMIT

Now in its 26th year as the world's premier sports business conference, the International Sport Summit has been the forum for ground-breaking announcements, major acquisitions and the place where sports business happens. Sport Summit has provided a venue for key decision makers involved in every area of sports to discuss the latest trends and newest business developments and has created the most dynamic marketplace for the business of sports.

NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2003 - Now in its 26th year as the world's premier sports business conference, the International Sport Summit has been the forum for ground-breaking announcements, major acquisitions and the place where sports business happens. Sport Summit has provided a venue for key decision makers involved in every area of sports to discuss the latest trends and newest business developments and has created the most dynamic marketplace for the business of sports.

An examination of NFL marketing, the status of soccer in America following the Women's World Cup, and upcoming Olympic events in Torino (2006), Beijing (2008) and Vancouver (2010) are among the keynote items at International Sport Summit 2004 on January 8-9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

"The NFL has been the most successful sports marketing entity in the world," said Craig Tartasky, Chairman of the International Sport Summit. "There are many lessons to be learned from their accomplishments that can be applied to other events and venues."

The longest-running conference for business executives in the sports industry, Sport Summit 2004 will feature a number of other keynote addresses and interactive panels. In addition to the world's two largest sporting events, the Olympics and World Cup, interactive discussions will be held on such topics as team ownership, grassroots marketing, and other research and trends.

Among the prestigious executives scheduled to speak:

·   Ms. Shawn Dennis, Chief Marketing Officer, National Football League
·   Dr. Robert Contiguglia, President, U.S. Soccer Federation
·   Mr. Valentino Castellani, President, Torino Organizing Committee
·   Dr. Richard Luker, Ph.D., President, Leisure Intelligence Group
·   Mr. Mark Noonan, Executive VP, Major League Soccer
·   Mr. Ted Leonsis, Owner, Washington Capitals
·   Mr. Glen Horine, Executive VP, Arena Football League, LLC
·   Mr. Neal Pilson, President, Pilson Communications
·   Mr. Lynn Rowe, CEO, One World Technogies
·   Mr. Jerry Gepner, President, National Mobile Television
·   Mr. Robert Jacobson, CEO, In Demand
·   Mr. Steve Stubelt, National Accounts Manager, Sports Broadcasting, Sony
·   Mr. Jerry Solomon, President, The Football Network

A variety of timely topics will also be explored during two days of panel presentations and interactive discussions, including:

·   Expanding the Cable Channel Universe
·   How Fortune 500 Companies Leverage Sports as an Investment
·   New Video Technology for Sports Production
·   Broadcasting Sports Events in HD
·   Repurposing Sports Content for Use on the Web and Wireless Platfoms
·   Action and Extreme Sports
·   Marketing Franchises
·   Facilities (Battle for Revenue; Keeping Suites Full; Insurance)
·   Target Marketing for Diversity

Now in its 26th year, the International Sport Summit is the industry's longest running sports business forum. The largest trade show and conference in the business of sports, International Sport Summit drew more than 1,000 sports executives at the 25th annual meeting in New York in January 2003.    

The Olympic Games, in the context of the Athens Games and other upcoming Olympiads, were a major topic of last year's Summit, along with a variety of discussions on doing business in China, women's sports and sponsorships.

Participation in the event can be as an exhibitor, advertiser and/or registrant. For further information, contact: E.J. Krause & Associates, 6550 Rock Spring Dr., Suite 500, Bethesda, Md. 20817. Phone/Fax: (301) 493-5500; (301) 493-0536. Email: ejksports@ejkrause.com

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INTERNATIONAL SPORT SUMMIT 2004 - QUICK FACTS

What:   International Sport Summit 2004, he longest-running conference for business executives in the sports industry (26th year)
When:   January 8-9, 2004
Where:   Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City
Who:   Leaders in the sports business world, including Shawn Dennis, NFL Chief Marketing Officer; Dr. Robert Contiguglia, U.S. Soccer Federation President; Valentino Castellani, Torino Organizing Committee President
Info:   301/493-5500; www.sportsummit.com.