About Me

My name is Jaira, and I am a graduate student majoring in sport management. I graduated in Fall 2022 with my undergraduate degree in marketing with a minor in management.  I plan to use my marketing and sport management degree to work in sports marketing with a professional sports organization. Sports have always been a big part of my life. I finished off my high school career playing basketball, volleyball, and running track.  I am taking this class because I understand how important it is in marketing to engage with your audience. This course can provide me with more strategies on how to reach more spectators and increase fan engagement. I like how sports can be used to bring people together and provide exciting experiences for everyone involved. Tradition and history are a big part of sports as well and allow spectators to enjoy the social aspect of the game.

My Final Post

I have gained so much insight in this Sport and Strategic Communication class pertaining to the growth of sport media throughout the years as well as the various forms that are used to reach different audiences. Sport media has increased its efficiency by providing people with news at a faster rate and making it easily …

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The Event of the Year!!!

My Penpal Mikayla is big on giving back to her community, and just recently held a Community Day with the help of her alma mater Hampton University. She has used her influence to help those around her which is why a “Youth Fest” at Hampton University would be another fun event that she could help …

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Change Beyond the Game

Colin Kaepernick is a popular former NFL athlete that was blackballed because of his decision to take a stand against police brutality with the heinous murder of George Floyd; by kneeling during the national anthem. Within a matter of seconds after his peaceful protest, he was hit with so much backlash. Although many people understood …

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Get To Know (PenPal) Mikayla Sayle!

This infographic displays Mikayla Sayle’s journey through sports. She spent her basketball career at Hampton University and was vital in their success during the 2014-2018 seasons. In 2015, the women’s basketball team won a Regular Season Conference Championship, and in 2017 the team competed in the MEAC Basketball Tournament Championship. After her basketball career, Sayle …

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