Meet Ricky and Elaine, two ESPN employees who do completely different jobs, but both think you should attend AAJA this year! ✨
If you’ll be at the conference, stop by booth 25 to meet with ESPN recruiters and employees.
Who knows? It may be the start of your ESPN career!
#ESPNCareers
CEO at ThreeSixtyEight, a B Corp | Creative Agency for Organizations Shaping the Future of Learning | Helping BTR become the Creative Capital of the South @ Assembly Required l Advocate for Unconventional Talent
A quote I say to remind myself to keep grounded is, “Don’t do it for the applause, do it for the cause.”
But sometimes I still feel so grateful when our team acknowledges what we’ve built.
This time the award is one of Ad Age's Best Places to Work.
The award means a lot to me because 2023 was a crazy year with so many things happening.
My partner and good friend Jeremy Beyt recapped our year in a recent post here:
➡️ We held four sold-out Assembly Required conferences with over 500 civic and business leaders coming together to enrich our community and bolster economic growth in our home city, Baton Rouge.
➡️ Shipped 65 projects for global non-profits, education innovators, economic development pioneers, and values-aligned businesses across technology, healthcare, insurance, and entertainment.
➡️ Earned a National Addy for our work producing the Opportunity@Work Tear the Paper Ceiling website, which served more than 1.3 million people seeking to learn more about the campaign in 2023.
➡️ Launched Aisle3, our in-house production company led by Philip Roberts. In its first year, Aisle 3 shipped 22 film + animation videos and traveled 9,028 miles to capture client stories. Visit aisle3.tv.
➡️ Opened an in-office creator studio led by Khoi Nguyen that will empower every contributor at ThreeSixtyEight to share their expertise and client stories regularly in 2024. I am particularly excited about this endeavor because we have so much great work we have yet to share.
➡️ Continued to develop our technology expertise through strategic partnerships such as our Webflow Enterprise Partner status. In fact, Timothy Ricks was invited to speak at this year’s Webflow Conference in San Francisco.
➡️ Began productizing our service offerings to meet the needs of our clients at every stage of their journey. More coming on this in 2024.
➡️ Overhauled our operation within ThreeSixtyEight to reduce creeping inefficiencies that might slow down the work or drive undue costs. Our Director of Ops, Kara Pitre, has developed a new pod-style model designed to give the team more focus, efficiency, and impact in 2024.
➡️ Expanded our local network of civic and business leaders by joining strategic boards and initiatives across the city, sharing in the conversation around workforce development, education reform, and community engagement.
➡️ We also had plenty of fun, flying our team to Oklahoma City for a 3 day retreat, hosting a summer family-day, attending industry conferences, and taking plenty of time to share a meal together TSE-potluck style. In fact, we ended our year last night with one final company holiday/karaoke party.
None of this could happen without the essential ingredient - our people.
Thank you TSE for being an amazing place where we can show up to do some of our life’s best work while being together as a team that truly embodies core values.
We're excited to keep building something we're all proud of.
#bestplacestowork#adage#culture
“You’ll have to drag me out.” - Kaitlyn Hieb, hired August ’21
We are proud to announce that we have been named one of AdAge’s Best Places to Work. We landed in the number 23 spot and have the honor of being the only Louisiana agency.
#adage#bestplacestowork
Discover the transformation happening in the sports industry, driven by inclusivity, technology, and private capital. In the newest episode of Opportunity (In)sight, Shawn Quill, our KPMG National Sports Industry Leader, shares insights on improving the fan experience, creating equal opportunities, and revolutionizing sports through technology and strategic approaches. https://bit.ly/4gRVLSY
Unasked for advice for Creatives (especially those with less than 5 years of experience): when deciding whether to stay put or take a new job that doesn't include a huge bump in salary but will let you produce great work you can bank on later in your career, GO FOR THE WORK and the money will come. Go for the money and you might get trapped in a place where you'll never have the chance to do great work. #careeradvice#creatives#advertising#PR#communications
The gap between injury and full participation is the most underserved space in most sports organizations. As an S&C, sports scientist, ATC, or PT the fastest way to become a “Five Star Recruit” is to develop the knowledge and skills to holistically manage this process.
Dear ESPN Alumni and current employees-
We wanted to make certain you got the information below on the ESPN Reunion planned for November 15, 2024, in Bristol, CT. You may have already received an email from Kevin Mihaly or seen the posting on the ESPN Old Timers Facebook page (link -(1) ESPN Old Timers | Groups | Facebook).
Over 275 people have already bought tickets (thank you!) and we are trying to get the word out to others. We know many are not on Facebook and we are trying to collect as many current email addresses as possible. I apologize for not taking you off this email list if you have already signed up.
And if you have any questions, contact Kevin Mihaly or Jackie Rector, who are doing a great job running point. Their emails are below.
Hope to see you November 15!
Thanks
Tom “OJ” Odjakjian
It’s time to buy your tickets! The reunion is happening! Friday, November 15 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM.
More than 315 people responded to the survey, saying they would “likely attend” a November 15 reunion.
The event is scheduled to be held at the:
Bristol Event Center
112 Century Drive, Bristol, CT
The Bristol Event Center is a new venue, across the street from ESPN. It includes a Home2 Suites attached to it and right next to the DoubleTree hotel (formerly the Clarion and formerly the Radisson). Reunion tickets are $60 (plus Eventbrite fee). Includes appetizers and dessert (cash bar). We have reserved a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Home2 Suites.
Already scheduled to attend: George Grande, Chris Berman, Bob Ley, and Charley Steiner.
IMPORTANT:
A non-fundable deposit of $1,500 is due AUGUST 16 to reserve the venue. By that date, we must also sell a minimum of 223 tickets to meet our food minimum. If we do not reach the minimum of 223 participants, we will need to cancel the event. SO, PLEASE BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY TO ENSURE THAT THE REUNION WILL HAPPEN.
Link to buy reunion tickets:
https://lnkd.in/e8yfKMsE
To book a hotel room (optional):
The booking code is “ERR”
Hotel’s website: https://lnkd.in/etnmMJFr
For online bookings, click special rates button and under Group Code use “ERR”
Guests can also call the hotel directly at: 860-703-4663 and reference the group code.
Cut-off date October 15 to get the reduced rate.
PLEASE BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW.
Share this information with all your ESPN friends. Can’t wait to see everyone!
Questions: [email protected] or [email protected]
Didn’t expect this to happen so quickly, but I recently just had the opportunity to for the first time to anchor sports for SMTV!
While it was my first time, I do feel there’s a lot of things that I can improve in the future, so if you have any recommendations or suggestions, I’m more than happy to hear them out!
Here’s the full segment down below.
Program Manager | Data Visualization | Strategy & Operations | Process Improvement | I help companies expand in Innovation , Efficiency and Data Transformation
Since departing Fox Sports, Shannon Sharpe has:
1. Joined ESPN’s First Take alongside Stephen A Smith, even leading the show in SAS’s absence.
2. Launched Nightcap with Unc and Ocho, amassing 612K YouTube subscribers in just 4 months.
3. Earned the title of the #1 Most Entertaining Sports Media Personality by Complex.
4. Conducted the pinnacle interview of his career on Club Shay Shay; the Katt Williams Interview has surged to 23 million views in less than 5 days. Club Shay Shay subscribers have skyrocketed by 98% and counting since its release.
Takeaway: Betting on yourself pays off! If you feel stuck, consider changing your environment. In 2024 it’s time to SOAR!
#oneyes#apply#jobseeker#motivationfortheday
We all have a story, or at least we should, and I am privileged to be able to share mine with Neil Schwartz and Lindsey Darvin, Ph.D. Stay tuned for the full episode!
Here's a sneak peek of our upcoming episode of "My First Job in Sports"! This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kali Franklin to the show. Kali shared insights and advice that our viewers won't want to miss. We're thrilled to bring you her inspiring story about her first job in the sports industry! Stay tuned.....
The sports industry is undergoing a revolution, embracing inclusivity, technology, and private capital. In the latest episode of Opportunity (In)sight, Shawn Quill, KPMG National Sports Industry Leader, dives into the industry's advancements in enhancing the fan experience, fostering equal opportunities, and driving innovation through technology and strategic initiatives. Read the episode now and stay updated by subscribing. https://bit.ly/4eOJVqy
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2moLooking forward to meeting both of you at AAJA