About

Hi, my name is Christy Hammond and I just graduated from the University of Michigan (Dec. 2009) where I double majored in Communication Studies and Sport Management. I am currently looking for an entry-level position with a sports team in public/media relations, new media, or community relations. You can visit my digital resume and portfolio at ChristyHammond.com and email me at christy.hammond19@gmail.com with any comments or questions.

Briefly, my recent work experience includes two and a half seasons with the Detroit Red Wings as a public relations and new media intern (including their 2007-08 Stanley Cup-winning season), a year and a half with the University of Michigan athletic department in media relations, a summer internship in the media relations practice of Burson-Marsteller in Chicago, and a season with the Plymouth Whalers (including their 2007 Ontario Hockey League championship). While I’m certainly not the most qualified individual to blog about sports public relations, this blog will be an avenue for me to express my opinions on the sports industry from a PR perspective.

I also blog about hockey at the official Detroit Red Wings’ blog, Hockeytown Blog. Previously, I blogged for Winging It In Motown and Behind the Jersey, which Sports Business Daily named one of the top 10 NHL blogs in 2007. When I’m not blogging, I like to attend sporting events, watch TV and movies with friends, and read.

About SPRB

I started Sports PR Blog in August 2008. At that time, there were no other blogs on this specific niche and I thought a blog covering this topic would be a valuable asset as more and more people look to break into the sports industry. By August 2009, SPRB has regular readers from the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, PGA Tour, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Atlanta Thrashers as well as various PR agencies and communication firms.

I hope SPRB helps readers better understand the sports PR industry, providing helpful information and tips for people already working in the field to those wanting to break into it. Post topics range from sports PR and business news to career tips to job and internship openings.