Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletic Communications
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State Athletics Department announced a new partnership with Peak Sports MGMT to oversee multimedia rights and enhance the Norfolk State Athletics marketing brand on Friday.
"We are thrilled and honored to partner with the Norfolk State Spartans," said Peak Sports MGMT President Ryan Holloway. "To partner with an incredible brand that is both strong athletically and academically is always an exciting moment for Peak Sports. This partnership is extra special working with an elite HBCU in an exclusive conference. We are ready to fully immerse ourselves into Norfolk and the Norfolk State community!"
Peak Sports will manage and sell all sponsorship inventory for Norfolk State Athletics, including venue signage, program advertising, digital and web content, game sponsorships and special events, along with several other opportunities.
"Norfolk State Athletics is creating big things over in Norfolk, and we want to be a part of what they are building." Wesley Abercrombie, Vice President for Peak Sports MGMT, said. "Our company thrives on making a difference where we are at, and we feel like we can make a big difference financially and in the community for the Spartans. Partnering with another HBCU gives us the opportunity to really make a difference as a company. We are proud to be associated with Norfolk State."
The agreement between Norfolk State Athletics and Peak Sports, provides Norfolk State Athletics with a significant financial guarantee each year and a revenue sharing amount distributed once the thresholds are met.
"I'm excited to be partnering with Peak Sports on this venture," Norfolk State Director of Athletics Melody Webb said. "Peak has a proven track record of helping Universities elevate their brands and we look forward to them doing the same for NSU. This partnership will also allow us to maximize our resources while building consistency and generating revenue."
Peak Sports partners with many university athletics departments across the country, and has had continued success at all of their stops. Here are a few quotes other athletic directors have said:
"We are excited to partner with Peak Sports," Alabama State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable said. "This partnership opportunity has the ability to create significant sustainable revenue for our department and benefit our programs in a special way. The Peak Sports Team has demonstrated a high level of success with institutions across the country, and their expertise coupled with the 'Bama State brand will increase our ability to strengthen relationships between athletics and the local business and corporate community."
"Peak Sports has brought our sponsorships to the next level. They have been a great extension of our athletics staff and we are excited to continue our partnership with them." - Jim Johnson, Pittsburg State's Director of Athletics
"Peak Sports MGMT is the total package. Peak has a proven formula and Golden Ram Sports Properties is gaining momentum." - Tony Duckworth, Albany State's Director of Athletics
"The Peak Sports team has been a true partner to UCA Athletics. They provide more than a sales team. They are part of our athletics staff and are willing to assist in any way necessary for our program success. We are very pleased with their professionalism and expertise." - Dr. Brad Teague, UCA's Director of Athletics.
Join the Team
Peak Sports is actively searching for a General Manager and Account Executive of Sponsorship Sales. Both these positions will serve as full-time staff members of Norfolk State Athletics who will fully integrate themselves with the university, athletic department, the Norfolk community and beyond. If you know of anyone interested, please contact Greyson Allen: Greyson@peaksportsmgmt.com.
More on Peak Sports MGMT:
Peak Sports MGMT is a sponsorship/advertising and event management firm out of Allen, Texas. Current properties for Peak Sports include, University of Central Arkansas, Southeastern Louisiana University, Pittsburg State University, Murray State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Lamar University, Missouri Western State University, Dixie State University, The Citadel, Delaware State University, Wofford College, North Carolina Central University, Florida A&M University, The College of the Holy Cross, Albany State University, Jacksonville State, Portland State, Eastern New Mexico University, and Alabama State. In addition to the Frisco College Baseball Classic and the Round Rock College Baseball Classic, the premier baseball tournaments outside of Omaha, Nebraska. Find more at PeakSportsMGMT.com or @PeakSportsMGMT on Twitter.
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