My name is Kayla Tatgenhorst. I recently received my Master’s of Science from Western Kentucky University in Sports Media & Branding. I have loved sports every since I was little. I admire how it brings everyone together. I am contemplating continuing my education and going for my doctorate. The decision is still up in the air. But, I hope you enjoy my post from my classes and feel free to comment if you want!
Recent Posts
Sport Sponsorship
In some sports, sponsorship money is the blood line for the sport to thrive. Having funding allows athletes and organizations to focus more on the training and production of their sports. Sports sponsorship offers benefits and is a more powerful form than marketing. Having sponsorship allows athletes and organizations to focus more on the training … Continue reading Sport Sponsorship
NLRB Rejects Union
“We’re here to unionize the Northwestern football team,” said Ramogi Huma. Huma and Tim Waters walked into the National Labor Relations Board office on a morning in January 2014, Huma, a former UCLA linebacker was carrying a box that contained union cards signed by almost all of the football players at a the Big Ten … Continue reading NLRB Rejects Union
It’s Hard to go to School.
A series of core problems are weakening America’s chance for an undergraduate education. Not enough happens between admission and graduation. The documentary “Declining by Degrees: Higher Education at Risk,” is a two-hour documentary that aired on PBS. The documentary shows viewers different college campuses around the country and the problems that many universities face today. … Continue reading It’s Hard to go to School.
“Social Media is like a Gun”
Athletes are used to operating in the spotlight. Using that fame can help fundraising efforts when posted to social media but athletes need to be careful and closely monitored their accounts to make sure that nothing is posted or they are not tagged in something that could possibly derail their career. Athletes can brand themselves … Continue reading “Social Media is like a Gun”
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