Everyone joys seeing their name in the newspaper. We are excited and humbled to be featured recently in the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise. http://www.gmtoday.com/news/business/front/topstory87.asp
Oconomowoc Enterprise Features Mayfield Sports Marketing:
| Sports marketing business moving into high gear Oconomowoc owner works to bring Packers, others to the area |
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By Kevin Passon - Special to The Freeman
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Sept. 27, 2013
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Mark Mayfield, left, and his wife, Kara, meet former Milwaukee Brewer Robin Yount. Submitted photo
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OCONOMOWOC - It’s been a year since Mark Mayfield left the security of a full-time job to work at getting his own sports marketing business off the ground. And in those 12 months, his expectations have been exceeded only by the level of interest from the groups he’s helped and the players he’s booked.
Nonprofit organizations are usually assured of raising more money at fundraisers if they have a celebrity in attendance. And large associations usually have higher attendance at conferences if the keynote speaker is a professional athlete.
“I am essentially a booking agency for professional athletes,” said Oconomowoc’s Mark Mayfield, owner of Mayfield Sports Marketing. “I need to make sure it’s a good fit for them (the group and the athlete). Mayfield Sports represents the best interests of the player.”
Rates for appearances by current and former Brewers or Packers range from $1,000 to $30,000 for a 90-minute appearance. Signing of autographs and a photo session can either be with an extra fee or built into the base price.
Strong, personal relationships
Mayfield has a direct relationship with the players or their agents, so when booking them, the response time is much faster than if a business or organization tries to book them alone.
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Mark Mayfield, left, and former Green Bay Packer William Henderson, right, are joined by Bucky Badger. Submitted photo
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Recent bookings have included current Green Bay Packers Dujuan Harris, Nick Perry, Jerron McMillian, Eddie Lacy, Johnathan Franklin, Datone Jones, Micah Hyde, Don Barclay, Josh Sitton, Bryan Bulaga, Chris Banjo, Jerel Worthy, Mike Daniels, John Kuhn, Sam Shields and Morgan Burnett; former Packers Gilbert Brown, William Henderson, Dorsey Levens, Santana Dotson, Mark Tauscher, Dave Robinson and Ahman Green; Packers President Mark Murphy; billiards world champion Allison Fisher; Olympic and World Champion gymnast Chellsie Memmel; and former Wisconsin Badger and New York Giants player Ron Dayne.
“Usually an association will call and either be very specific about a particular player they want or be very vague and say they just want a current member of the Packers,” Mayfield said. “I ask a bunch of questions to better figure out what they want - a celebrity appearance, autographs, a motivational speaker or whatever. I’m always very honest with the client. You get what you want, but we can guide you in the selection. I generally give the client a menu of options.”
Mayfield makes a point of being at nearly every one of the events for which he books a player or former player. Part of the reason for this is to oversee that everything goes as planned, but it’s also good business. The player becomes more familiar with him, which can lead to more bookings, and the organization meets him, which also can lead to bookings for future events.
About half of the bookings Mayfield sets up are in the Green Bay and Appleton areas, simply by default of being closer to the Packers. But, there are others in the Madison and Milwaukee areas. Waukesha Sports uses him quite often to help bring in players.
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The Wisconsin American Legion Foundation’s second annual A Salute to Wisconsin’s Warriors golf event was held Sept. 11 in Madison. From left, are Mark Mayfield, former Milwaukee Brewer Jim Gantner, Brig. Gen. Mark E. Anderson, former Olympic gymnast Chelsie Memmel, former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown and Wisconsin American Legion Adjutant David Kurtz. Submitted photo
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“We have at least two signings every month,” said Robb Dobbratz, owner of Waukesha Sports. “He’s got a good relationship with a lot of players. He’s an up and coming guy, and he’s going to grow.”
Dobbratz also uses Mayfield to book players at autograph sessions in Green Bay.
The next big signing at Waukesha Sports will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 1, when current Packers Lacy, Perry and McMillian will be on hand. The latter two were booked by Mayfield.
A chance encounter
Mayfield’s business started a few years ago when he was an employee at Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, and Gilbert Brown was there for a few days for a promotional event. After talking a few times over the next five days, Brown paid Mayfield to design a website for him.
“That’s where it started,” Mayfield said. “Now I talk to Gilbert three or four times every week.”
A lot of Mayfield’s business among current players is through word of mouth. When he has an inquiry about a player he’s not worked with before, Mayfield first calls one of his current clients for an introduction. It doesn’t take long after that to sign a deal.
“For me, it’s all about people, communicating with people,” he said. “I’m always very clear with them. I don’t leave any gray areas. I don’t want to let the client down.
“Gilbert Brown trained me on that. If he shakes your hand and says he’ll do something, he’ll do it. I want to be that same way.”
He said he’s glad he had the presence and the confidence to talk to Brown at the beginning. That chance meeting sparked his new career.
“It’s very rewarding, because I earned it,” he said. “It’s very humbling. I had some help along the way, but I’ve worked very hard to be where I am today.”
At a glance
Business name: Mayfield Sports Marketing Owner: Mark Mayfield Phone: 366-8188 Email: Mark@MayfieldSportsMarketing.com Website: mayfieldsportm.wpengine.com
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Jerron McMillian, Green Bay Packers safety:
No Burnett means Jerron McMillian, Green Bay Packers safety gets first start.
SAN FRANCISCO -- All summer long,
M.D. Jennings and
Jerron McMillian waged a close competition to start at free safety next to strong safety
Morgan Burnett.
In fact, the
Green Bay Packers never actually declared a winner between the two.
It’s a moot point now because both will start against the
San Francisco 49ers after Burnett’s recurrence of a hamstring injury landed him on the inactive list.
Burnett played every defensive snap for the Packers last season. He pulled his hamstring in the Aug. 23 preseason game against Seattle. He missed the preseason finale at Kansas City but returned to practice last week only to reinjure his hamstring late in the week. He was listed as questionable.
Linebacker
Brad Jones, who also was listed as questionable because of a hamstring injury, is active and will start.
Here’s the Packers’ full inactive list:
Jerron McMillian, Green Bay Packers safety:
Packers Lacy, Franklin, and Jones Autograph Session
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Packers Lacy, Franklin, and Jones Autograph Session
Milwaukee sports marketing firm makes it easy to book Green Bay Packer players for special events and appearances.
The time is near and football season is about to kickoff, as America’s biggest sport will soon overtake our Sunday afternoons once again. It’s no secret that sports fanatics seemingly revere football players above other brands of athletes, and these fans are always eager to listen to tales of gridiron glory. For those hosting events in Wisconsin, it’s obvious that Green Bay Packers players and coaches have become some of the most sought out keynote speakers for events throughout the state. Seeing the need to add ease to facilitating the booking of these Wisconsin celebrity speakers, Mayfield Sports Marketing assembled a roster of Green Bay players and personnel to make available for public appearances.
“Their experiences mixed with passion comes to life on stage,” says, Mark Mayfield, President of Mayfield Sports Marketing. “Green Bay players such as William Henderson, LeRoy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, as well as greats like Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis, and even Packer President, Mark Murphy have become top motivational speakers for appearances.”
Mayfield and his Milwaukee sports marketing firm are a booking agency that assists corporations, non-profit organizations and third parties in finding the perfect sports star for a vast array of appearances. These Green Bay Packer appearances can be scheduled for events such as book signings, corporate appearances, fundraisers, universities, private events, speaking engagements, VIP Meet and Greets, Packer autograph signings, and more.
Mayfield Sports Marketing can also schedule appearances for current Green Bay players such as DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Don Barclay, Johnathan Franklin, Eddie Lacy and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task. Upon calling 262-366-8188, customers will go through a short checklist that covers what will be requested of the perspective player at their appearance. As well as the goals, marketing plan, and budget for the event.
Many corporations and associations have recognized the popularity of football and have requested these athlete motivational speakers for special event, player appearances and engagements. In addition, Wisconsin youth football camps, non-profit run/walks, exclusive VIP Events featuring NFL players, and autograph appearances are some of the opportunities that Green Bay icons provide via Mayfield Sports Marketing.
About Mayfield Sports Marketing
Mayfield Sports Marketing is a marketing firm and booking agency that works directly with the player or player’s agent, and offers a wide range of Green Bay football players to be hired for autograph sessions, golf outing, and football camps, as well as other paid appearances or endorsement deals. A full roster of Green Bay players is available at www.MayfieldSportsMarketing.com, and new players are added frequently. No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.
Milwaukee sports marketing firm makes it easy to book Green Bay Packer players for special events and appearances.
The time is near and football season is about to kickoff, as America’s biggest sport will soon overtake our Sunday afternoons once again. It’s no secret that sports fanatics seemingly revere football players above other brands of athletes, and these fans are always eager to listen to tales of gridiron glory. For those hosting events in Wisconsin, it’s obvious that Green Bay Packers players and coaches have become some of the most sought out keynote speakers for events throughout the state. Seeing the need to add ease to facilitating the booking of these Wisconsin celebrity speakers, Mayfield Sports Marketing assembled a roster of Green Bay players and personnel to make available for public appearances.
“Their experiences mixed with passion comes to life on stage,” says, Mark Mayfield, President of Mayfield Sports Marketing. “Green Bay players such as William Henderson, LeRoy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, as well as greats like Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis, and even Packer President, Mark Murphy have become top motivational speakers for appearances.”
Mayfield and his Milwaukee sports marketing firm are a booking agency that assists corporations, non-profit organizations and third parties in finding the perfect sports star for a vast array of appearances. These Green Bay Packer appearances can be scheduled for events such as book signings, corporate appearances, fundraisers, universities, private events, speaking engagements, VIP Meet and Greets, Packer autograph signings, and more.
Mayfield Sports Marketing can also schedule appearances for current Green Bay players such as DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Don Barclay, Johnathan Franklin, Eddie Lacy and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task. Upon calling 262-366-8188, customers will go through a short checklist that covers what will be requested of the perspective player at their appearance. As well as the goals, marketing plan, and budget for the event.
Many corporations and associations have recognized the popularity of football and have requested these athlete motivational speakers for special event, player appearances and engagements. In addition, Wisconsin youth football camps, non-profit run/walks, exclusive VIP Events featuring NFL players, and autograph appearances are some of the opportunities that Green Bay icons provide via Mayfield Sports Marketing.
About Mayfield Sports Marketing
Mayfield Sports Marketing is a marketing firm and booking agency that works directly with the player or player’s agent, and offers a wide range of Green Bay football players to be hired for autograph sessions, golf outing, and football camps, as well as other paid appearances or endorsement deals. A full roster of Green Bay players is available at www.MayfieldSportsMarketing.com, and new players are added frequently. No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.
GREEN BAY, Wis.— No other sport in America comes close to the popularity of football, and few athletes are revered like the giants of the gridiron. In Wisconsin, our Green Bay players along with Green Bay Coaches and Executives have become some of the most sought out keynote speakers as their experiences mixed with passion come to life on stage, according to Mayfield Sports Marketing. Green Bay Players such as: William Henderson, LeRoy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis and Green Bay Packer President Mark Murphy have become some of the top motivational speakers for appearances. Mayfield Sports Marketing is a marketing firm and booking agency that assists corporations, non profit organizations and third parties in finding a player agent, business manager or contacting the player directly. They can assist an organization in hiring the player/celebrity for your next event. They offer a wide range of Green Bay Football Players for book signings, corporate appearances, fundraisers, universities, private events, speaking engagements, VIP Meet and Greets and product endorsements. Let them help you book the perfect Green Bay Football Player for your next event. Their roster of Green Bay Football Players is available at http://mayfieldsports.wpengine.com/ . Many corporations, associations and non-profit groups have recognized the popularity of the sport and have requested these athletes for football player appearances as well as for football speaking engagements. Youth Football Camps, a non-profit walk, exclusive VIP Events featuring NFL players, and autograph appearances are some of the opportunities that Green Bay icons such as: Gilbert Brown, Dorsey Levens and Antonio Freeman have been booked. With a call to 1.262.366.8188, organizations can book a variety of current and Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Players such as: DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Johnathan Franklin, Datone Jones, Eddie Lacy, Santana Dotson, Marv Fleming and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task. As many customers have not booked a player appearance before contacting Mayfield Sports Marketing, they offer a short checklist to booking a player appearance: 1. What will be requested of the player while attending your event: Keynote Speaking Engagement, meet/greet session, autograph session, teach football techniques, attend your holiday party, motivate your employees, golf in your golf outing etc.? 2. Selecting the right player is key to maximizing your exposure of your event, be selective. 3. What are the goals for your event? How will the player appearance assist your event and its success? 4. What is your marketing plan for your event? 5. What is your budget to hire Mayfield Sports and the player you have chosen to attend your event? Mayfield Sports Marketing works with other professional athletes and high ranking military officials. Mayfield Sports also sells today’s top Wisconsin athletes’ autographed merchandise. Visit www.MayfieldSportsMarketing.com today to book your next player or celebrity appearance. No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.
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With a call to 1.262.366.8188, organizations can book a variety of current and Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Players such as: DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Johnathan Franklin, Datone Jones, Eddie Lacy, Santana Dotson, Marv Fleming and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task.
GREEN BAY, Wis.— No other sport in America comes close to the popularity of football, and few athletes are revered like the giants of the gridiron. In Wisconsin, our Green Bay players along with Green Bay Coaches and Executives have become some of the most sought out keynote speakers as their experiences mixed with passion come to life on stage, according to Mayfield Sports Marketing. Green Bay Players such as: William Henderson, LeRoy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis and Green Bay Packer President Mark Murphy have become some of the top motivational speakers for appearances. Mayfield Sports Marketing is a marketing firm and booking agency that assists corporations, non profit organizations and third parties in finding a player agent, business manager or contacting the player directly. They can assist an organization in hiring the player/celebrity for your next event. They offer a wide range of Green Bay Football Players for book signings, corporate appearances, fundraisers, universities, private events, speaking engagements, VIP Meet and Greets and product endorsements. Let them help you book the perfect Green Bay Football Player for your next event. Their roster of Green Bay Football Players is available at http://mayfieldsports.wpengine.com/ . Many corporations, associations and non-profit groups have recognized the popularity of the sport and have requested these athletes for football player appearances as well as for football speaking engagements. Youth Football Camps, a non-profit walk, exclusive VIP Events featuring NFL players, and autograph appearances are some of the opportunities that Green Bay icons such as: Gilbert Brown, Dorsey Levens and Antonio Freeman have been booked. With a call to 1.262.366.8188, organizations can book a variety of current and Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Players such as: DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Johnathan Franklin, Datone Jones, Eddie Lacy, Santana Dotson, Marv Fleming and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task. As many customers have not booked a player appearance before contacting Mayfield Sports Marketing, they offer a short checklist to booking a player appearance: 1. What will be requested of the player while attending your event: Keynote Speaking Engagement, meet/greet session, autograph session, teach football techniques, attend your holiday party, motivate your employees, golf in your golf outing etc.? 2. Selecting the right player is key to maximizing your exposure of your event, be selective. 3. What are the goals for your event? How will the player appearance assist your event and its success? 4. What is your marketing plan for your event? 5. What is your budget to hire Mayfield Sports and the player you have chosen to attend your event? Mayfield Sports Marketing works with other professional athletes and high ranking military officials. Mayfield Sports also sells today’s top Wisconsin athletes’ autographed merchandise. Visit www.MayfieldSportsMarketing.com today to book your next player or celebrity appearance. No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.
GREEN BAY, Wis.— No other sport in America comes close to the popularity of football, and few athletes are revered like the giants of the gridiron. In Wisconsin, our Green Bay players along with Green Bay Coaches and Executives have become some of the most sought out keynote speakers as their experiences mixed with passion come to life on stage, according to Mayfield Sports Marketing. Green Bay Players such as: William Henderson, LeRoy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis and Green Bay Packer President Mark Murphy have become some of the top motivational speakers for appearances. Mayfield Sports Marketing is a marketing firm and booking agency that assists corporations, non profit organizations and third parties in finding a player agent, business manager or contacting the player directly. They can assist an organization in hiring the player/celebrity for your next event. They offer a wide range of Green Bay Football Players for book signings, corporate appearances, fundraisers, universities, private events, speaking engagements, VIP Meet and Greets and product endorsements. Let them help you book the perfect Green Bay Football Player for your next event. Their roster of Green Bay Football Players is available at http://mayfieldsports.wpengine.com/ . Many corporations, associations and non-profit groups have recognized the popularity of the sport and have requested these athletes for football player appearances as well as for football speaking engagements. Youth Football Camps, a non-profit walk, exclusive VIP Events featuring NFL players, and autograph appearances are some of the opportunities that Green Bay icons such as: Gilbert Brown, Dorsey Levens and Antonio Freeman have been booked. With a call to 1.262.366.8188, organizations can book a variety of current and Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Players such as: DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Johnathan Franklin, Datone Jones, Eddie Lacy, Santana Dotson, Marv Fleming and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task. As many customers have not booked a player appearance before contacting Mayfield Sports Marketing, they offer a short checklist to booking a player appearance: 1. What will be requested of the player while attending your event: Keynote Speaking Engagement, meet/greet session, autograph session, teach football techniques, attend your holiday party, motivate your employees, golf in your golf outing etc.? 2. Selecting the right player is key to maximizing your exposure of your event, be selective. 3. What are the goals for your event? How will the player appearance assist your event and its success? 4. What is your marketing plan for your event? 5. What is your budget to hire Mayfield Sports and the player you have chosen to attend your event? Mayfield Sports Marketing works with other professional athletes and high ranking military officials. Mayfield Sports also sells today’s top Wisconsin athletes’ autographed merchandise. Visit www.MayfieldSportsMarketing.com today to book your next player or celebrity appearance. No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.
GREEN BAY, Wis.— No other sport in America comes close to the popularity of football, and few athletes are revered like the giants of the gridiron. In Wisconsin, our Green Bay players along with Green Bay Coaches and Executives have become some of the most sought out keynote speakers as their experiences mixed with passion come to life on stage, according to Mayfield Sports Marketing. Green Bay Players such as: William Henderson, LeRoy Butler, Ahman Green, Gilbert Brown, Jerry Kramer, Willie Davis and Green Bay Packer President Mark Murphy have become some of the top motivational speakers for appearances. Mayfield Sports Marketing is a marketing firm and booking agency that assists corporations, non profit organizations and third parties in finding a player agent, business manager or contacting the player directly. They can assist an organization in hiring the player/celebrity for your next event. They offer a wide range of Green Bay Football Players for book signings, corporate appearances, fundraisers, universities, private events, speaking engagements, VIP Meet and Greets and product endorsements. Let them help you book the perfect Green Bay Football Player for your next event. Their roster of Green Bay Football Players is available at http://mayfieldsports.wpengine.com/ . Many corporations, associations and non-profit groups have recognized the popularity of the sport and have requested these athletes for football player appearances as well as for football speaking engagements. Youth Football Camps, a non-profit walk, exclusive VIP Events featuring NFL players, and autograph appearances are some of the opportunities that Green Bay icons such as: Gilbert Brown, Dorsey Levens and Antonio Freeman have been booked. With a call to 1.262.366.8188, organizations can book a variety of current and Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Players such as: DuJuan Harris, Jerron McMillian, Johnathan Franklin, Datone Jones, Eddie Lacy, Santana Dotson, Marv Fleming and more. Working with Mayfield Sports Marketing has made booking NFL players an opportunity instead of a laborious task. As many customers have not booked a player appearance before contacting Mayfield Sports Marketing, they offer a short checklist to booking a player appearance: 1. What will be requested of the player while attending your event: Keynote Speaking Engagement, meet/greet session, autograph session, teach football techniques, attend your holiday party, motivate your employees, golf in your golf outing etc.? 2. Selecting the right player is key to maximizing your exposure of your event, be selective. 3. What are the goals for your event? How will the player appearance assist your event and its success? 4. What is your marketing plan for your event? 5. What is your budget to hire Mayfield Sports and the player you have chosen to attend your event? Mayfield Sports Marketing works with other professional athletes and high ranking military officials. Mayfield Sports also sells today’s top Wisconsin athletes’ autographed merchandise. Visit www.MayfieldSportsMarketing.com today to book your next player or celebrity appearance. No celebrity endorsement claimed or implied.
