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Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment's diverse businesses include: product and brand licensing; consulting services; event ownership and management; collegiate marketing, media, licensing; fashion events and models representation; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports.  IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year.

IMG College is a division of the global sports and entertainment company IMG Worldwide.  IMG College, which includes the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), is the leader in developing integrated licensing, marketing, and multi-media opportunities for the nation's top collegiate brands across local, regional, and national platforms.  IMG College partners include the NCAA and its 88 championships, NCAA Football, leading conferences, and some of the most prestigious universities in the country.

More information about IMG is available at www.imgworld.com.

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Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal is the industry’s leading weekly trade publication, providing breaking news and comprehensive reporting and analysis on sports business. With 80 reporters, editors and guest columnists, SBJ keeps its readers up to date on the latest developments in sports marketing, sponsorships, media, facilities, agents and labor, finance and more. For more information, visit www.SportsBusinessJournal.com.

Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Daily is the leading daily provider of real-time news and information for sports business executives, tracking more than 500 news sources worldwide, including newspapers, television and radio. SBD keeps its readers on top of the day’s events and ahead of the news cycle. For more information, visit www.sportsbusinessdaily.com

Both publications are part of the Street & Smith’s Sports Group, which consists of the Street & Smith’s Conference Group, the Sports Business Resource Guide & Fact Book, NASCAR Scene, NASCAR Illustrated and SceneDaily.com. Street & Smith’s is a division of American City Business Journals (ACBJ), which comprises weekly business journals across the country, BizJournals.com, Hemmings Motor News, Sporting News Magazine, Sporting News Yearbooks, Sporting News Today, Sporting News Radio Network and SportingNews.com. ACBJ is part of the Advance Publications family.

Program Sponsors Include:

 The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) is the nation's leading collegiate licensing representative.  CLC currently represents more than 180 colleges, universities, bowl games, athletic conferences, The Heisman Trophy, and the NCAA.  Headquartered in Atlanta, CLC provides full-service capabilities in brand protection, brand management, and brand development.  CLC is an IMG company.

NeuLion is a broadcast service provider that offers an end-to-end solution delivering video, radio and other content over the Internet direct to consumers. NeuLion’s service is multi-platform and delivers content to the television, computer and a variety of consumer devices. Programming carried by NeuLion includes sports, religious networks, broadcast television from foreign countries and others. NeuLion recently merged with JumpTV and has more than 200 partnerships with leading professional and collegiate sports properties including: the National Hockey League, National Football League, American Hockey League, NCAA Division I schools, South American World Cup Qualifiers and World class pro cycling tournaments.

A leader in sports facility design, Heery has completed more than 260 major sports projects in the past 45 years on 70 + campuses. Focusing our passion for collegiate athletics in a collaborative effort with our clients enables us to help create facilities that improve player development, enhance the recruiting path and develop revenue generating fan amenities that collectively celebrate the passionate stories of each university.

Ellerbe Becket has worked with more than 100 colleges and universities to deliver the most successful facilities in collegiate athletics today. The firm understands the business and operation issues associated with intercollegiate athletics and works with a variety of key institutional players to create facilities that provide value to the university community for years to come. www.ellerbebecket.com

Ticketmaster is the world's leading live entertainment company that operates in 20 global markets and provides ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than 10,000 clients worldwide. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange (NASDAQ: TKTM).

The leading provider of high-quality, large-format, full-color banner solutions, Britten, Inc. has been a trusted partner of some of the worlds’ best-known and most discerning companies for more than 20 years.  Our capabilities, culture of innovation and unmatched commitment to customer satisfaction make Britten the smart choice of businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.brittenbanners.com.

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Since 1937, Merritt & Harris has provided expert review and construction monitoring to owners, lenders, bondholders, institutions and government authorities.  Current projects include Meadowlands Stadium (Giants/Jets), Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Citifield (Mets), and the University of Louisville's Downtown Arena.  The M&H Sports Group has served on 29 major sports venues since 1991.  www.merrittandharris.com

Civilian One Jets. When it comes to private jet travel, we’re changing the rules of the game.
As a sports professional, you know the right team is everything. That’s why your franchise player should be Civilian One Jets. Thanks to our breakthrough Fly Home FreeSM program, our Jet Cards offer the highest value in the aviation industry. They also come with world class customer service and a dedication to safety and security that is second to none. We know sports. We know aviation. And we know that you’ll accept nothing less than the best. Game on! Visit www.civilianonejets.com.

  Every sports venue is unique, whether a new facility, renovation, or an anchor for a larger development. At Crawford Architects, we innovate beyond design to think like financiers, coaches, fans, and AD’s. Recent clients include: University of Northern Iowa, University of Notre Dame and the University of Pennsylvania. 
Call: 816.421.2640  Visit: www.crawfordarch.com.

 Bob McCloskey Insurance, a national leader since 1975, provides intercollegiate sports accident coverage and outstanding claims administration to colleges and university athletic programs nationwide. We offer fully funded plans, and specialize in Self Insured Retention programs. Our outstanding reputation was earned by superior service and outstanding and innovative programs.

Architects specializing in college athletics and recreation design.
Since 1962, Sink Combs Dethlefs has been recognized by clients and industry leaders for their cost effective and award-winning athletic facility design. Currently SCD has more than $850 million in sports and recreation projects in planning and design. www.sinkcombs.com

In Association with NACDA

 NACDA serves as the professional and educational association for more than 6,500 individuals at more than 1,600 institutions throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  More than 2,300 athletics administrators attend the NACDA Convention.  Additionally, NACDA administers 11 professional associations that come under the umbrella of the athletics director.

For sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, please contact Paige Montgomery at 212-500-0710 or pmontgomery@sportsbusinessjournal.com.