Rich Johnson (publishing executive)

Charlotte Sports Business community comes together in support of local college students

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading sports organizations in Charlotte, NC, have joined together to offer new and enriching experiences for young people interested in the sports industry. The first-ever Charlotte Difference Makers Sports Fellowship in partnership with Sports Biz Camps will be a nine-month professional development and leadership program for Charlotte area college students. Kicking off this summer, the inclusive cohort of 12 scholars will receive access, professional experience and mentorship across an unprecedented collection of community-minded sports companies. To promote greater levels of equity and inclusion within the Charlotte sports industry, fellows will represent marginalized populations who historically have been underrepresented in leadership positions across sports.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading sports organizations in Charlotte, NC, have joined together to offer new and enriching experiences for young people interested in the sports industry.
  • The first-ever Charlotte Difference Makers Sports Fellowship in partnership with Sports Biz Camps will be a nine-month professional development and leadership program for Charlotte area college students.
  • Participating organizations in the Charlotte market include: 23XI Racing SPEED Institute, Bespoke Sports & Entertainment, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte 49ers, Charlotte FC, Charlotte Sports Foundation, Elevate Sports Ventures, Hornets Sports & Entertainment, NASCAR, RFK Racing, Sports Business Journal, and Truist.
  • "We're excited and humbled by the support across the Charlotte sports business community.

Midwest Tape Expands Executive Roster: Sean McManus Joins as President of Dreamscape Media, Cat Zappa Promoted to Vice President of Digital Acquisitions at hoopla digital

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Sean McManus joins Dreamscape Media, the publishing and entertainment arm of Midwest Tape, as President.

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  • Sean McManus joins Dreamscape Media, the publishing and entertainment arm of Midwest Tape, as President.
  • Catherine ("Cat") Zappa is promoted to Vice President of Digital Acquisitions at hoopla digital, the category-creating service of Midwest Tape that ushered in the new era of digital access to public libraries.
  • "Our team at Midwest Tape is committed to providing our library partners and customers with the most robust content offering in the industry," said Midwest Tape President Jeff Jankowski.
  • hoopla digital is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 30 years.