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Triathlete Magazine's Duke to Leave Competitor Group
Bicycle Retailer
John Duke, senior vice-president of print media at Competitor Group, will leave the company. After two years at CGI, and 14 successful years as publisher of Triathlete magazine, Duke has decided to pursue other opportunities that will be announced at a later date. Duke began his career at Triathlete in 1997 as publisher. Prior to Triathlete, he worked as a sports marketing consultant with Reebok and remains a partner with Multisports.com. Also, CGI has announced expanded responsibilities for Andrew Hersam, executive vice-president of media. Hersam will assume direct oversight of print, digital and sponsorship sales for all of CGI's media and event properties. More
USATF Foundation Approves 2010 Grant Funding Amount
USATF.org The USA Track & Field Foundation approved $385,000 for grant funding in 2010 at its winter board meeting in San Diego, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced Tuesday. The total includes money available for youth grants, elite grants and special programs such as The Distance Project. More
Philadelphia Insurance Renews Ironman Sponsorship
PR Newswire
Philadelphia Insurance Companies(PHLY) announced the renewal of its two-year sponsorship agreement with Ironman as a sponsor and the official commercial insurer of thirteen Ironman events in the United States for 2010 and 2011. In renewing their sponsorship, Philadelphia Insurance Companies will continue sending members of TEAMPHLY to race in Ironman events in addition to receiving promotional opportunities through 2011. More
Calgary Marathon Signs Scotiabank as Title Sponsor
CNW Group
The Calgary Marathon, Canada's longest running marathon, is kicking off a new decade with Scotiabank as its new title sponsor. Along with the sponsorship, the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge is a new program for 2010, which will give runners the opportunity to fund raise for the official charity of their choice. More
Phoenix City Council Renews Deal with Competitor Group
The Arizona Republic
Phoenix leaders on Tuesday renewed an agreement with the organizer of the P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, ensuring the race will pass through the city through 2013. The council voted 5-2 to extend the contract with Competitor Group Inc., which has managed the race since 2004. More
Running USA Elects New Board Members
RunnersWeb.com
Running USA has announced the election of eight members to its baord of directors. Dave Alberga, The Active Network, Chris Lambiase, Runner's World, and Russ Pillar, Los Angeles Marathon were among those elected for two-year terms. More
Race Results Weekly Reports on Running Web Use
RunnersWeb.com
The web sites Active.com and RunnersWorld.com are the world's most popular sites for running information, news, results and community, according to an analysis by Race Results Weekly of 60 web sites in 15 countries. More
Fifth Third River Bank Run Boosts Winners' Prize Money
Mlive.com
Fifth Third River Bank Run officials today announced their May 8 USA Track & Field 25-kilometer championship race will pay its first-place male and female finishers $7,000 each -- an increase of $3,000. The substantial raise in first-place prize money for the 33rd River Bank Run is largely the result of enticing more top-flight Americans to compete in the nation's top 25K event. "Our original prize money was not keeping pace with other U.S. championship races, so we felt we needed to do something," said Greg Meyer, the event's recruiter of elite runners and the last American to win the Boston Marathon. More
Big Sur Marathon Sells Out 2010 Entries
TheCalifornian.comThe Big Sur International Marathon has sold out its entries for the April 2010 marathon event, with additional distance events nearing capacity as well. "This is the earliest we've sold out in the past several years," stated race director Wally Kastner, attributing the rise in early interest to two recent accolades published in Runner's World magazine. More
New DC Area Race to Cross Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Endurance Enterprises LLC and Pacer's Events have announced the creation of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon to held for the first time on September 19. The race will start at George Washington's Virginia home, Mount Vernon, follow the George Washington Parkway to Old Town Alexandria, cross the Potomac River on the Wilson Bridge to the finish at National Harbor in Maryland. It will be the first race to cross the Wilson Bridge. It will be limited to 4000 runners. More
13.1 Marathon Boston to Benefit Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
EarthTimes The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and US Road Sports & Entertainment Group today announced that the inaugural 13.1 Marathon Boston taking place on June 27 will benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. More
Surf City USA Marathon, Half Marathon Sell Out
Competitor.com
Race organizers announced Monday that all "traditional" entry slots into the Surf City USA Marathon and Half Marathon are sold out. The half marathon filled up on Christmas Eve while the marathon reached capacity earlier in December; both are by far the earliest-ever sell-outs for these 14th annual events. A record 19,000 runners are now signed up for the February 7 race. More
Muncie Multisport Series to Expand in 2010
The Star Press
Muncie, IN's Prairie Creek Reservoir, already the site of the long-running Muncie Endurathon, will now host five additional multi-sport athletic events for 2010. The series, which includes both duathlons and triathlons from May through October, was announced publicly Monday at a Delaware County commissioners meeting by local endurance athlete Steve Tomboni. Tomboni and his wife Tammy, both endurance athletes, will administer the races through Muncie Multi-Sport Inc., a business they formed at the end of last year. More
Derby Festival Changes Course, Increases Entry Limit to 15K.
WFPL News
Kentucky Derby Festival officials have changed this year's marathon and mini-marathon by altering the course and boosting the entry limit for the two races from 12,000 to 15,000. The marathon's course has been changed so it no longer crosses over itself, which organizers say will clear up congestion. More
Tour de Cookie Launched to Help Tucson Children Programs
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson's Blue Pants Racing has created a new event for cyclists to help their community in a sweet way. The Tour de Cookie noncompetitive bicycle ride on January 10 is is designed for all ages and ability levels, offering two options - a 10-mile and a 31-mile course - between 10 cookie stands that feature bake sales operated by local nonprofit groups and businesses. Proceeds from the bake sales benefit local adaptive programs and athletic programs for children with disabilities through the city's Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center. More |
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Newsmakers |
Scott Blackmun, a lawyer and former top executive with the United States Olympic Committee, was introduced as its new chief executive Wednesday. Blackmun, 52, has served as the general counsel with the USOC and as a top executive with sports conglomerate AEG and a lawyer in private practice. He replaces Stephanie Streeter. More
Mike Reilly, the vice president of major event sales at the Active Network and the "Voice of Ironman," is kicking off the year with master of ceremonies duties at three of the endurance industry's biggest events. Reilly will again MC the Competitor Magazine's Endurance Sports Awards (January 30, San Diego) and the Running USA Conference (January 31-February 2, Carlsbad, CA). For the first time, he will be the MC at USA Triathlon's Race Director Symposium (February 12-14, Colorado Springs, CO). More
Mike Gaumond has replaced Pat Hus as CEO of Titus Cycles. Gaumond brings over 20 years of senior management experience to Titus including prior CEO, general management, product management and business development roles in companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 500. More |
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Conferences |
(January 31-February 2, 2010)
Annual conference for the running industry in Carlsbad, CA.
Symposium for triathlon race directors in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Online Seminars |
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(January 14, 1 p.m. eastern)
This webinar will teach the basics of "integrated online event marketing and development," the most practical approach to building event attendance using the internet. You will learn the primary elements of this approach including identifying target audience(s) and prioritizing, driving quality traffic to your website, creating calls to action, understanding visitor behavior, and using tools for testing and analysis for measuring results.
(January 14, 2 p.m. eastern)
Get a clear picture of where sponsorship is headed and what you should be doing to take advantage of shifting priorities and other industry developments. This session will discuss key issues and trends that will yield the greatest influence over your 2010 sponsorship deals.
Learn the critical areas where sponsors say they need assistance and discover how to provide that help in ways that benefit both your partners and your property.
(January 28, 2 p.m. eastern)
Learn how to go beyond the basics in packaging benefits, targeting prospects and building an internal organization that can maximize sponsorship opportunities. |
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Career Opportunities |
Senior Product Manager, New Business
Company: Pacific Cycle
This is an exciting opportunity to have responsibility over major product lines of a fast growing, branded consumer products company. We are seeking an individual with enthusiasm for product development to work with overseas suppliers on sourcing and developing our lines line of InStep and Schwinn brand baby joggers and bicycle trailers, as well as PlaySafe brand backyard play products. This position directs design improvements and product changes and works to bring new products to market efficiently and cost effectively. This position makes frequent visits to Asian suppliers.
We are looking for an innovative, creative and motivated person to fill a key role on our Marketing Team to manage the technical components of in-bound marketing strategies including content creation, SEO, SMO, PPC advertising and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will be extremely web savvy and posses skills in web and print design, basic HTML, and have experience creating, analyzing and managing SEO, SMO and PPC campaigns. Good communication and organization skills will be required to manage numerous projects including those with strategic partners. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated to stay ahead of internet trends, full of initiative to push the boundaries of traditional marketing and sees themselves as a major part of exponentially growing an online business.
The customer support representative will fill a key role on our Customer Support Team, providing technical troubleshooting help, as well as answering questions about our products and services for our current and future customers. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to, extensive emailing, some phone support, and monitoring of the company message boards. This is a full time position.
Marketing Director, Apparel Footwear Group
Company: Dorel Industries
Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) is a division of Dorel Industries, developing, manufacturing and marketing apparel and footwear under SUGOI, Cannondale, GT, Schwinn and Mongoose. The primary responsibility of the marketing director for is to accelerate the growth rate of AFG's business by executing clear and powerful marketing objectives, strategies and tactics. The marketing director helps set and realize the goals of AFG's overall strategic plan, while leveraging new opportunities for growth.The marketing director is the architect and guardian of AFG's brand building, activation and marketing efforts as the organization develops its marketing, sales distribution channels and product categories. The marketing director outwardly focuses to move the company to higher levels of brand recognition and increased sales. Remuneration: $80,000 - $100,000 annually dependent on experience. To apply e-mail resume and cover letter to HR@sugoi.com. Sales Manager Strategic Channels
This position will be responsible to attain or exceed current and long term sales, distribution and merchandising goals in alignment with PowerBar sales targets, programs and budgets, for sports specialty accounts by fully leveraging PowerBar Sales and Marketing business capabilities, while training, mentoring and collaborating with our Sales Representatives and key accounts. Lead, administer and actively participate with the PowerBar independent Sales Representatives servicing the Sports Retail Channel. This position has direct account responsibilities for several key customers. | |
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