THE SOLUTION VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions was named the "Best Organization to Work for in Sports" by TeamWork Online after a month-long contest. The online contest, conducted through TeamWork Online's website and social media platforms, launched at the begin- ning of September. After three weeks of nominations, IMG Learfield Ticket Solu- tions was then named one of five finalist organizations based on the number of nominations made to TeamWork Online via Facebook and Twitter. In the finals, IMG Learfield narrowly beat The Aspire Group, Bakersfield Condors, San Anto- nio Spurs and Arizona Diamondbacks. 19 organizations in the sports industry were nominated via social media by former and current employees of those organizations. The final week of the contest asked former and current em- ployees of the finalist organizations to vote via an online poll which concluded at 5pm EST on Friday, September 27. IMG Learfield partners with colleges and universities to create an in-house, private sales engine to increase revenue and ticket sales. Some of the company's partners include the University of Flor- ida, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, and Penn State Uni- versity among others. Matt DiFebo, Vice President of IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions, said his or- ganization are very humbled and hon- ored to be recognized as the best or- ganization to work for in sports. "We pride ourselves in recruiting and hiring the absolute best, most career- minded individuals and providing them with the resources and opportunity to grow their careers. IMG Learfield is a growing company with very high stan- dards, and to receive this honor is a true testament to the hard work and dedica- tion of our entire staff and the excep- tional company culture that everyone is helping to create and build," DiFebo said. This competition was part of TeamWork Online's contest series to let sports ca- reer enthusiasts know who are the sports industry's best employers. Team- Work Online is an online recruiting net- work to the sports and live events indus- try that connects more than 2 million applicants with the right jobs and more than 750 employers with the right candi- dates. IMG LEARFIELD TICKET SOLUTIONS NAMED BEST ORGANIZATION TO WORK FOR IN SPORTS IMG LEARFIELD TICKET SOLUTIONS EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013
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THE SOLUTION
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions was
named the "Best Organization to Work
for in Sports" by TeamWork Online after
a month-long contest.
The online contest, conducted through
TeamWork Online's website and social
media platforms, launched at the begin-
ning of September. After three weeks of
nominations, IMG Learfield Ticket Solu-
tions was then named one of five finalist
organizations based on the number of
nominations made to TeamWork Online
via Facebook and Twitter. In the finals,
IMG Learfield narrowly beat The Aspire
Group, Bakersfield Condors, San Anto-
nio Spurs and Arizona Diamondbacks.
19 organizations in the sports industry
were nominated via social media by
former and current employees of those
organizations. The final week of the
contest asked former and current em-
ployees of the finalist organizations to
vote via an online poll which concluded
at 5pm EST on Friday, September 27.
IMG Learfield partners with colleges
and universities to create an in-house,
private sales engine to increase revenue
and ticket sales. Some of the company's
partners include the University of Flor-
ida, University of Pittsburgh, University
of South Carolina, and Penn State Uni-
versity among others.
Matt DiFebo, Vice President of IMG
Learfield Ticket Solutions, said his or-
ganization are very humbled and hon-
ored to be recognized as the best or-
ganization to work for in sports.
"We pride ourselves in recruiting and
hiring the absolute best, most career-
minded individuals and providing them
with the resources and opportunity to
grow their careers. IMG Learfield is a
growing company with very high stan-
dards, and to receive this honor is a true
testament to the hard work and dedica-
tion of our entire staff and the excep-
tional company culture that everyone is
helping to create and build," DiFebo said.
This competition was part of TeamWork
Online's contest series to let sports ca-
reer enthusiasts know who are the
sports industry's best employers. Team-
Work Online is an online recruiting net-
work to the sports and live events indus-
try that connects more than 2 million
applicants with the right jobs and more
than 750 employers with the right candi-
dates.
IMG LEARFIELD TICKET SOLUTIONS NAMED BEST ORGANIZATION TO WORK FOR IN SPORTS
IMG LEARFIELD TICKET SOLUTIONS EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2013
IMG LEARFIELD TICKET SOLUTIONS IN ACTION!
NEW PROPERTY ANNOUNCEMENTS!
We welcome Boston College to our family of partners. Corey Schwartz will lead the ticket sales operation as
General Manager. He brings a wealth of ticket sales experience from his work with the New York Mets. Brad
Sexton, National Director of Sales says, “We are thrilled to bring someone of Corey's caliber to the IMG Learfield
Ticket Solutions team. He's exhibited tremendous sales success in his past positions and we have no doubt he'll be
an outstanding leader for our BC team.” Under Corey’s leadership, three staff members have been hired to help
drive ticket sales results for Boston College. They are Mackenzie Rainone (Account Executive), Errick West
(Account Executive) and Mollie Mackler (Property Assistant).
IMG Learfield has also signed the Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls as a partner. Ticket sales operations for
Wyoming will begin in November and is led by Nate McMullan. Nate was a former Account Executive at Utah State.
“Wyoming has a very passionate fan base that spans the entire state. We are excited to capitalize off the passion
the fans have for Wyoming Athletics and provide them opportunities to support their teams through season and
group tickets,” says Matt Smith, Regional Manager of the West.