Women’s World Cup: Who’s Up for a Big Payday? The U.S. women’s soccer team is crushing it on the field, winning its first three FIFA World Cup matches by a combined score of 18-0, but who—besides Alex Morgan—will collect after the tournament? This year’s FIFA World Cup has generated more buzz, more content, and more […]
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State-of-the-Art Athletic Facility Offers Naming Rights; Boa Constrictor Gets Next Opponent; NJ Actor Does Some Sole Searching
Lou Fusz Athletic to Offer Naming Rights for Complex | Alexey Oleynik to Fight in UFC 150 | Luis Da Silva Jr. and Jake R. Robbins Sign with IPZ | Baseball is Back | Luis Da Silva Jr. Talks New Project: Sole Searchers | Savitsky: Fighting Alexey Oleynik is the Best Decision for Cain Velasquez | NFL Alumni Will Hold Inaugural Draft Golf Tournament
New GM? Dave weighs in
Time will tell. OK – you’ve heard that one before. But it’s especially fitting when taking a look at Brodie Van Wagenen being named the New York Mets’ new General Manager. So we decided to talk with our baseball guy, Dave Pepe, about his thoughts.
When Choking is a Good Thing
Alexey Oleynik Defeats Mark Hunt in UFC Fight Night 136 | In a Campaign for Macy’s, Lexie Brown Shares Confidence-Boosting Tips with Women’s Health | Meggie Dougherty Howard Heats Up the Grill with espnW
USA Volleyball's Kelsey Robinson in espnW
What athletes eat: Team USA volleyball player Kelsey Robinson’s full-power breakfast bowl Outside hitter Kelsey Robinson is used to living out of a suitcase. This spring the 2014 world champion and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist was in five countries in five weeks competing with the women’s national team in the Nations League. But continent hopping […]
New Zealand Breakers' New Marketing Effort Tips Off
IPZ and Zito Partners to Assist The New Zealand Breakers, a professional basketball team that competes in the National Basketball League (NBL), Australia’s top-league, has teamed up with IPZ and Zito Partners (ZP) to assist in its branding and marketing efforts. The New Zealand Breakers organization was founded in 2003 and has made seven NBL […]
IPZ Newsletter Highlight Featured in NJBiz
‘The Pearl’ signs with IPZ Basketball Hall of Famer and former New York Knicks star Earl “The Pearl” Monroe has signed for representation with IPZ, the management, representation and consulting company aligned with Warren-based public relations and marketing communications Zito Partners, the company announced. Read more here: http://www.njbiz.com/article/20180427/NJBIZ01/180429851/the-pearl-signs-with-ipz
IPZ Adds a Pearl
Earl Monroe Joins IPZ | FOX Sits Down with Oleg Prudius | Basketball Insiders: Darius Adams, Around the World in Seven Years | Alexey Oleynik in Men’s Health | Five Basketball Players Choose IPZ | Jamie Cherry Joins the IPZ Family | Dan Gargan Selects IPZ
Our Take On NCAA Issues
Seton Hall basketball: An expert’s advice on handling Isaiah Whitehead mess Every now and then, you hear the phrase from an old-timer who still associates Seton Hall basketball with a 1961 point-shaving scandal. “Cheatin’ Hall.” That disgrace scarred the athletic department’s reputation for a generation. Friday’s revelation by Yahoo Sports, that an unscrupulous agent listed […]
IPZ Launches Combat Sports Group
Oleg “Alec” Savitsky To Lead IPZ Combat Sports Group | Cynopsis Sports Q&A With USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis | Jack Elliott Trains With English Premier League Club | Miah Spencer Named Player of the Week | Paul Christensen Selected By Atlanta United FC | Matt Danilack Drafted By The Philadelphia Union | Alec Savitsky Talks To MMA Crossfire About New Position
Good News to End the Year
The end of 2017 brought some good news to Zito Partners and IPZ. At Zito Partners, Deborah Kostroun has been promoted to Managing Director of our firm. Deborah has done outstanding work for our clients, and her work ethic on their behalf has been exemplary. It is well deserved for the Texas native, who spent […]
Patricia Stark Joins IPZ to Head Media & Entertainment Practice
Will Join Col. Jack Jacobs in Helping IPZ Clients WARREN, NJ, December 20, 2017 – Patricia Stark, a former television anchor and current media trainer and presentation coach, has joined IPZ as managing director of the media & entertainment group, the company announced today. Stark, who also heads Patricia Stark Communications, will lead the IPZ […]
The Kids Are Alright
Don’t go looking at the lyrics from The Who’s often-covered song, one that always made me wonder if I was actually listening to The Beatles. This has nothing to do with that song. Years ago, the firm I was with brought in a college intern from Rutgers. He was excellent. So good he was hired […]
Bloomberg Looks at NFL Controversy
NFL’s $205 Million Man Is Hated by Everyone But Those Who Matter The matter “has been allowed to fester,” said Bob Zito, founder of Zito Partners, a crisis management firm. “Goodell has to be able to find the best solution to get this off the front-page, as soon as possible.” That’s important for the league, […]
USA Volleyball Launches New Marketing Effort
USA Volleyball (USAV), the National Governing Body for volleyball by both the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), has retained Zito Partners and InterperformancesUSA (IPZ) to assist in its branding and marketing efforts. USA Volleyball’s mission is to lead, serve and grow all areas of the sport of volleyball […]
IPZ'S NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER: MADISON JONES
Seton Hall Point Guard Signs with InterperformancesUSA WARREN, NJ, May 16, 2017 – Madison Jones, the court general that led the Seton Hall Pirates this past season, has chosen InterperformancesUSA (IPZ) for representation, the company announced today. The 6-foot-2 point guard began his collegiate career at Wake Forest University which is under two hours away […]
KELLON THOMAS SIGNS WITH IPZ
IUPUI Guard Chooses to be Represented by InterperformancesUSA WARREN, NJ, May 15, 2017 – Kellon Thomas, a key player for the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Jaguars this past season, has signed with InterperformancesUSA (IPZ), the company announced today. The 5-foot-11 guard returned to his hometown of Indianapolis, IN, to finish out his collegiate […]
KATIE FRERKING SELECTS IPZ
SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Will Be Represented By Interperformances®USA WARREN, NJ, May 11, 2017 – Katie Frerking, the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a mainstay in the Auburn Tigers’ lineup since her freshman year, has chosen to be represented by InterperformancesUSA (IPZ), the company announced today. Standing at 6-foot-1, Frerking has the ability to play at both […]
MIAH SPENCER PICKS IPZ
All-ACC First Team Selection Chooses Interperformances®USA for Representation WARREN, NJ, April 18, 2017 – Miah Spencer, point guard for North Carolina State University and a First Team All-ACC selection this past season, has signed with InterperformancesUSA (IPZ), the company announced today. Hailing from Decatur, GA, the 5’8 guard broke into the Wolfpack’s starting lineup in […]
TYRELL NELSON CHOOSES IPZ
All-Big South Honoree Signs with Interperformances®USA WARREN, NJ, April 13, 2017 – Tyrell Nelson, a forward who was a double-double machine for Gardner-Webb University, has chosen to be represented by InterperformancesUSA (IPZ), the company announced today. The 6-foot-7 Charlotte, NC native has received honors since his freshman campaign when he was named to the Big […]
ALEXUS COOPER SIGNS WITH IPZ
Interperformances®USA Grows with Addition of Eastern Kentucky Guard WARREN, NJ, April 4, 2017 – Alexus Cooper, a standout guard for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels has chosen InterperformancesUSA (IPZ) for representation, the company announced today. Hailing from Rocky Mount, NC, the 5’8 guard was named to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll in 2015-16 […]
KELILA ATKINSON JOINS THE IPZ FAMILY
InterperformancesUSA Represents Wake Forest Guard WARREN, NJ, March 31, 2017 – Kelila “KayKay” Atkinson, a 5-foot-10 guard out of Wake Forest University has chosen to be represented by InterperformancesUSA (IPZ), the company announced today. Atkinson is a native of Woodbridge, VA, and began competing with the Deacons in the 2013-14 season. In her collegiate debut […]
March Insanity… But What About The Students?
One of the most fun – but most scrutinized – jobs in sports has to be picking the 68 teams in the NCAA basketball tournament. The pundits suggest the group got the 68 right this year…although with the usual complaints from those who didn’t make it and are instead relegated to the NIT. But in […]
Lies My Father Told Me
No, my dad never lied to me. In fact, he’s the person I’ve most respected for my entire life. Back in 1975 or ’76, I was back in New Jersey for a day courting my future bride. I had the day off from my sports writing job, and we decided to take in the above […]
Jack Elliott Signs With The Philadelphia Union
IPZ Athlete Signs His First Professional Contract Jack Elliott has signed an MLS contract with the Philadelphia Union, who selected Elliott as their fourth overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft in January. “We are excited to welcome Jack to the Union as he officially signs an MLS contract and joins our centerback group,” said […]
Aaron Jones Signs With The Philadelphia Union
IPZ Athlete Inks First Professional Contract with the MLS WARREN, NJ, February 24, 2017 — Aaron Jones has signed an MLS contract with the Philadelphia Union, who selected Jones as their second overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft in January. “We are pleased to sign Aaron to an official MLS contract,” said Philadelphia Union […]
Revis Island – Another Perspective
I board a late flight one night in early 2016 from Newark to Fort Lauderdale — had a couple of meetings in Florida and took a day on each side for some work in the sun. I sit in my seat and the guy next to me — dressed well and very polite — nods […]
IPZ's Newest Consultant: Brian Robinson
WARREN, NJ, February 9, 2017 — Retired professional basketball player Brian Robinson has joined InterperformancesUSA (IPZ) as a consultant for its basketball group, the company announced today. Robinson competed overseas for teams based in Portugal and Brazil from 2005-2008. After playing two seasons in Portugal with second division Atletico and first division club Belenenses, Robinson played […]
JACK GRIFFIN SIGNS WITH IPZ
Missouri State Soccer Captain Joins InterperformancesUSA WARREN, NJ, February 8, 2017 — Jack Griffin, a central midfielder who made an impact for the Missouri State University Bears since his freshman debut, has signed with InterperformancesUSA (IPZ), the company announced today. The Beverley, England native was a mainstay in the Bears’ lineup playing in 71 of the […]
RANDY REED SELECTS IPZ
Professional Basketball Player Signs with InterperformancesUSA WARREN, NJ, February 7, 2017 – Reed, a former standout at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and currently a professional basketball player competing overseas, has joined InterperformancesUSA (IPZ) for representation, the company announced today. Reed plays for Jeunesse Sportive d’El Menzah in Tunisia in the top tier of Ligue […]