NMG (National Media Group, Inc.) is a leader in creating and implementing sports and entertainment programs for corporate clients. Headquartered in New York City, NMG offers a full complement of services including: event marketing, corporate sponsorship consulting, public relations, college marketing, sales promotion, athlete marketing, television production and more.

Founded in 1981, NMG's staff of full-time employees is supplemented by more than 100 regional consultants and a national staffing network to ensure all events Ðwhether they be local, regional, national or international -- are presented in a
high-quality, cost-effective manner.

During the past two decades, the company has developed many long-standing relationships with a variety of high-profile sports marketers including: AARP, IBM, Lucent Technologies, , NBA Properties, NFL Properties, NHL Enterprises, Nike Reebok, Popular Science, Schick, Self Magazine, and dozens more.

Staffing Philosophy

As a small agency, our clients have direct contact with all of the people in our company. Our top executives are involved in strategic decision-making for all of our clients. All accounts will receive the full attention and on-going input from our top executives including:

Michael H. Goldberg,,CEO
B.S. New York University: J.D. St. John's University School of Law

After completing his law degree, Michael joined the Securities and Exchange Commission. In 1973, he joined the American Basketball Association as General Counsel and guided the merger with the NBA. In 1981, Michael founded NMG and built it into a highly respected service company serving the needs of Fortune 500 Companies. His connection with leaders of the professional sports leagues, television networks, and the business community has helped shape NMG into one of the leading independent sports & entertainment companies in the country. He currently also serves as Executive Director of the NBA Coaches Association and represents many sports television broadcasters, producers and directors.

Sid Schechter, COO
B.S. Brooklyn College: M.S. Temple University

Sid has created over 100 grass roots programs for NMG clients since joining the firm in 1985. His background in events and understanding of the corporate marketing process helps clients achieve marketing objectives with activities that benefit participants. Sid is the lead architect of strategic planning at NMG and has worked with a wide variety of NMG clients to establish and plan targeted marketing campaigns. Previously, Sid served as Recreation Services Director at Temple University for five years. As an independent consultant prior to joining NMG, he created and managed the Presidential Fitness Festivals and Fitness Manual for the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as well as the first International Symposium for Health and Fitness in conjunction with the Physician and Sports Medicine and the Association for Fitness in Business.

Adam M. Poe,Director, Sales and Marketing
B.A. Washington College(MD)

After completing a successful college basketball career, Adam decided to combine his love for sports with his drive for business. Coming to NMG in 1997, Adam has risen to Director, Sales and Marketing. Heading new business efforts in recent years, Adam has been NMGÕs most successful sales representative recruiting new clients such as Gatorade, Got Milk? Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine, "O"- The Oprah Magazine, Coca-Cola, AARP, Popular Science and Health Magazine. In addition to his sales responsibilities, Adam has dedicated himself to providing unmatched client services to NMG clients.

Tina Gargiulo, Director of Event Marketing
B.A. Rutgers University M.A. University of Maryland

After spending 3 years on the administrative staff at Columbia University, Tina joined NMG in 1997 as a collegiate event specialist managing programs for Schick, S.C. Johnson, and MCI. TinaÕs skill in supervising national programs with regional staff led to assignments for major grass roots events for NIKE and Lady Foot Locker and Allied Domecq, as well as added value magazine events for Health Magazine, SELF Magazine, AARP, and "O"-The Oprah Magazine. Tina understands consumer attitudes and the administrators mind-set, which allows her to integrate programming elements that help to achieve the established business objectives of the NMG clients.

Karen McGuire, Executive Assistant and Office Manager
B.A. Queens College

Karen joined the NMG team in 1998 as the Executive Assistant for the NBA Coaches Association and the Executive Assistant and Office Manager of National Media Group. She handles multiple responsibilities ranging from NBA Coaches Association correspondence and tracking Coaches Dues to assisting with various NMG programs. Karen's patience, ability to multi-task and great client rapport derives from her prior career as a habilitation specialist for autistic children and her B.A. in Sociology from Queens College.