Membership Benefits & Levels

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Attend networking events and panel discussions in your local city -- and in cities across the country!

NSMN's "members-only" events are attended by hundreds of sports business professionals! Every event begins with a networking session, followed by an industry discussion about a timely topic in the sports business industry. NSMN events provide a great opportunity for you to meet business and personal contacts that can help you find your next big sponsor, business partner, or new hire!

At each event, NSMN members receive: One hour of industry networking; complimentary refreshments and cash bar; and the opportunity to participate in industry discussions organized and run by leading sports business executives.

*Never a ticket at the door unless a special charity fundraiser in which 100% of the ticket is processed by the charity partner.

NSMN events are open to members-only. (PLUS level members are invited to bring one business guest with them to each event.)

NSMN members are admitted FREE to all NSMN chapter events in any city.

Simply "click & go" by submitting your reservation online to attend any NSMN event.

NSMN has many social media platforms! Use the social media directory to connect online with fellow NSMN members across the country.

NSMN connects members to each other every day!

Members enjoy DAILY networking from coast-to-coast with this unique membership benefit!

Any member can request an introduction to another member (or member company) at any time and for any reason. This is an unlimited resource to our sports marketing professionals!

Use this member benefit prior to your business trip! Set up meetings with members in other cities!

Make new contacts around the U.S. or reconnect with former employees or colleagues.

Request an introduction to a member now

NSMN members save money on a variety of publications, events and services including Sports Business Journal, OMNI Hotels and Resorts and much more!

Members also receive discounts on third-party industry conferences. Notifications will be sent by email about these special discounts.

View List of Member Discounts

NSMN offers complimentary job matching services for members. NSMN keeps member resumes on file and contacts you with prospective job matches that meet your requirements and qualifications. NSMN never shares your resume for you! This is NOT a public resume bank.

Submit your resume to private resume bank

One of the most active industry job boards in sports marketing! NSMN welcomes job postings 7 days a week!

NSMN works with member companies to assist with employee recruitment -- and with members on their job search. With a huge members database and a resume bank, NSMN makes job placement easier for all with its job board; career services; member relationships; and job matching offerings!

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NOTE: NSMN is not a job recruitment firm! The job matching program is free for both the employer and the job seeker - but both parties must be current members of NSMN. NSMN receives no payment for advertising job postings or for helping to facilitate a successful job placement.

Whether you are entry-level or a senior manager, you can register for a one-on-one career appointments if you need specific assistance defining your career goals; editing your resume & cover letters; or selecting a new sub-industry sector to pursue.

Receive personalized and confidential help with your job search and let NSMN help you prepare for your upcoming job interviews. If you are looking to change jobs, move to a new city or learn how to interview more effectively, please contact NSMN for confidential help. Your customized phone appointment will be with Jennifer Karpf, Executive Director, National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN).

Schedule a career appointment

Use Twitter to aid your job search & to help you build your personal brand online within the sports business community!

Need help? Schedule a Twitter workshop

Individual Membership

$125 | per person | 12 months

[Covers one person]

This membership offers one person access to use the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

There are no guest passes with this level of membership.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

Individual PLUS Membership

$175 | per person | 12 months

[Covers one person PLUS one event GUEST PASS]

This membership offers one person access to use the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

  • Includes one GUEST PASS for each event. The guest pass can be used to bring a sports business or marketing colleague to an NSMN event. The guest cannot be an expired member. Member must accompany their guest to the event. Guest must be a non-reoccurring guest. Please note: this membership level is not a 2-person membership.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

$600 per package | per company | 12 months

[Covers 10 assigned employees at one company]


This membership offers 10 employees access to use the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

Additional benefits:

  • Includes special designation on NSMN website
  • Includes a link to company's URL
  • Includes a link to the company's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts

The company owns the membership package and can replace assigned employees at any time.

There are no guest passes with this level of membership.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

CORPORATE PLUS MEMBERSHIP

$1,200 per company | per company | 12 months

[Covers 10 assigned employees at one company with one event GUEST PASS for each member]

This membership offers 10 employees access to the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

Includes one GUEST PASS for each of the 10 members in the Corporate PLUS Membership package. The guest pass can be used to bring a sports business or marketing colleague to an NSMN event. The guest cannot be an expired member. Member must accompany their guest to the event. Guest must be a non-reoccurring guest.

Additional benefits:

  • Includes special designation on NSMN website
  • Includes a link to company's URL
  • Includes a link to the company's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts

The company owns the membership package and can replace assigned employees at any time.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP

$1,700 per company | per company | 12 months

[Covers up to 50 assigned employees at one company]

This membership offers up to 50 employees access to the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

Additional benefits:

  • Includes one company advertisement on NSMN website
  • Includes special designation on NSMN website
  • Includes a link to company's URL
  • Includes a link to the company's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts

The company owns the membership package and can replace assigned employees at any time.

There are no guest passes with this level of membership.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

PATRON MEMBERSHIP

$3,500 per company | per company | 12 months

[Covers all employees at one company]

This package covers ALL of the company's full-time employees. Each employee receives one year of access to the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

Additional benefits:

  • Includes one company advertisement on NSMN website
  • Includes special designation on NSMN website
  • Includes a link to company's URL
  • Includes a link to the company's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts

The company owns the membership package and can add assigned employees at any time.

There are no guest passes with this level of membership.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

PATRON PLUS MEMBERSHIP

$5,000 per company | per company | 12 months

[Covers ALL employees at one company -- with an event GUEST PASS for each member]

The highest level of membership, this package covers ALL of the company's full-time employees. Each employee receives one year of access to the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

  • Includes one GUEST PASS for each of the members in the Patron PLUS Membership package. The guest pass can be used to bring a sports business or marketing colleague to an NSMN event. The guest cannot be an expired member. Member must accompany their guest to the event.
    Guest must be a non-reoccurring guest.

Additional benefits:

  • Includes three company advertisements on NSMN website
  • Includes special designation on NSMN website
  • Includes a link to company's URL
  • Includes a link to the company's Twitter and LinkedIn accounts

The company owns the membership package and can add assigned employees at any time.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

$50 per student / 12 months

Must be a full-time student (enrolled in 12 or more credits)
No exceptions.
**Transcript, resume and one industry reference required.
See below for details.

This membership offers a full-time (12 credits or more) student with access to the daily membership benefits including free admission to every NSMN event in the country.

Prior sports business experience (work experience or completed internship) is REQUIRED to be a member of NSMN.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP:

TO APPLY: please send the following information to jenkarpf@sportsmarketingnetwork.com

  1. LETTER OF INTEREST: Please email a letter that describes your past sports business work or internship experience and your specific interest in joining NSMN.

  2. RESUME: Email your resume to illustrate your sports business work or internship experience. Athletic experience will not qualify an applicant for membership.

  3. REFERENCE: Student Membership applicants must provide at least one industry reference. Include the professional's name, title, company, phone and email in your letter of interest.

  4. TRANSCRIPT: NSMN Student Membership is available to qualifying students who are currently enrolled in 12 or more credits. NSMN needs to review an official university document or screen shot that shows 12 credit hours.

  5. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION: Please apply for membership online. Your credit card will not be processed until NSMN reviews all of your documents and approves your application.

There are no exceptions to the student membership requirements.

There are no guest passes with this level of membership.

All NSMN memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. This membership includes free admission to all NSMN events in the country.

 

Founded in 1998, National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN) is a trade organization for the sports business industry.
Sports business experience is required for membership.  

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