Nashville Sports Council

Past Segments
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Scott Ramsey, President & CEO, Nashville Sports Council & Phil Pacsi, Vice President Consumer Marketing, BFNT
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - Mark Womack, SEC Executive Associate Commissioner
Wednesday, Septmber 10, 2008 - Dan Bebee, Big 12 Commissioner
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - Dan Murphy, Vice President Bridgestone Golf
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - Chris Massaro, Athletic Director, Middle TN State University
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - Ed Lang, Predators President of Business Operations
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - Darren Rovell, CNBC
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - Don MacLachlan, Executive Vice President of Administration and Facilities for the Tennessee Titans
Wednesday, October 30, 2008 - Eric Poms, CEO of the FedEx Orange Bowl and host organization for this year's BCS National Championship Game
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - Brad Gaines from Global Events, talking about the upcoming HBO Boxing Special televised from Vanderbilt Memorial Gym
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - Scott Ramsey, President & CEO of Nashville Sports Council and Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 -
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 -
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Paul Hoolahan, Executive Director, AllState Sugar Bowl
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Scott Ramsey, President / CEO, Nashville Sports Council & Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 -
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 -
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 - Phil Pacsi, VP of Consumer Marketing for BNFT
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 -
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Dan Shanoff, Former writer for ESPN.com's Page 2 section who now runs his own sports blog, www.DanShanoff.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - Sarah Talalay, Sun-Sentinel South Florida
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - John Barrata, President of Consumer Replacement Tire, Bridgestone Firestone
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - Phillip Hutchinson, David Lipscomb Athletic Director

“This segment allows us to tap into an area that we do not normally have the time to get into, which will allow us to take listeners to the inner workings of how our area sports teams and even national entities operate from a business and marketing perspective,” said Mark Howard, host of 104.5 The Zone’s Wake Up Zone.

Featured guests on the segment will include representatives from professional sports teams and leagues, collegiate conferences and universities, Olympic national governing bodies, bowl game officials and media representatives.

“Bridgestone Firestone is excited to be partnering with the Nashville Sports Council and 104.5 The Zone to present the Sports Business Segment,” said Phil Pacsi, Vice President Consumer Marketing for BFNT. “Our involvement with the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR and Indy Racing league on a national level, and our support of local sports initiatives with the Titans, Predators, Music City Bowl and the Nashville Sports Council, makes our sponsorship of the Sports Business Segment a natural fit. We’re looking forward to working with 104.5 The Zone and the Sports Council to bring a new concept in sports radio to the Nashville Community.”

“This is a great opportunity for the Sports Council to partner with two of our important local strategic partners,” said Scott Ramsey, President and CEO of the Nashville Sports Council. “We feel a regular conversation regarding the behind-the-scenes workings of recruiting, managing and staging sporting events will be entertaining and interesting for our local sports fans.”

The Nashville Sports Council is a private, non-profit, membership-based organization of area corporations and individual sports enthusiasts. Created in 1992, the Nashville Sports Council’s mission is to positively impact the economy and quality of life of the Greater Nashville Area by attracting and promoting professional and amateur sporting events. The Nashville Sports Council has hosted more than 120 events that have produced more than $340 million in direct economic impact and is The Driving Force of Sports in Nashville. For more information, call 615.743.3120 or visit NashvilleSports.com.

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SPORTS BUSINESS REPORT ON 104.5 THE ZONE