PBR nominated for 2010 Sports Business Award!
NEW YORK (March 15, 2010) -
Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) has been nominated for Professional Sports League of the Year by the 2010 Sports Business Awards presented by Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily. Other nominees in the Professional Sports League category are Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, and the National Football League.
The 2010 Sports Business Awards recognize excellence and outstanding achievement in the business of sports for the period from January 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010. Professional major and minor leagues whose central offices are located in North America were eligible. This is the first time the PBR has been nominated for this award.
"It's a distinct honor to be recognized by the Sports Business Awards and to be included in such prestigious company," said Sean Gleason, PBR Chief Operating Officer, "it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the PBR staff and leadership, past and present."
Winners will be announced at an awards gala on Thursday, May 20, in New York.
The nomination follows another unprecedented year of growth for the PBR brand and business. Strategic adjustments in PBR’s approach to market yielded gains in ticket sales, ticket revenue, sponsorship and fan loyalty.
For more information about the 2010 Sports Business Awards and a complete list of nominees in all categories, go to
http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/65118
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About the PBR:
More than 100 million viewers tune in each year to the PBR on FOX, NBC, VERSUS and on a host of foreign networks across the globe. With approximately 400 hours of prime time programming annually PBR ranks among the most prolific sports on air, in addition to attracting over one and one half million live event attendees each year with its multi-tiered event structure which includes the marquee Built Ford Tough Series and Touring Pro Division. The PBR is headquartered in Pueblo, Colo., and has over 1,200 PBR bull riders compete in more than 300 PBR sanctioned competitions in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.
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well, truly i think this award should have come a lot earlier, but we'll take what we can get. hopefully we win it and put us even more on the map, twords them city slickers. and it might open up oppurtunity later on. but even being nominated is truly a blessing. good luck to all the riders, stay safe, and God Bless
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goPBR
March 18, 2010I am very disappointed that the PBR did not make a huge announcement regarding the DirecTV and VS agreement. I had to find out from a co-worker. Looking forward to some posting and wondering how long the terms of this contract will be valid. -
babber
March 17, 2010I'm sure there were a heck of alot more people achievements than Randy that
contributed to this nomination
Please acknowledge them too -
Badbill507
March 17, 2010Way off the subject here, but it's a question I have been unable to get an answer to for several years.
We've been PBR fan club members for many years. We love going to the finals. But the first year we intended to go, we couldn't find out how to get decent seats. In the end, we found someone who had tickets to good seats but couldn't attend, and bought theirs. The second year we tried again through PBR to get good seats, but couldn't. We bought half-decent seats through a re-seller, and paid through the nose for them. This year we tried again, WAY EARLY, and PBR said "Sorry - youv'e gotta buy your seats from Thomas & Mack." All they ever have is binocular seats.
Can anyone tell me how & when one goes about getting decent finals seats at a decent price?
THANKS!
Bill McBride (NO relation to Justin - if I was, maybe THAT would be the key!) -
reznibd
March 17, 2010Jinx - I like the way you think. Wish you would post more :) -
Twiggy
March 16, 2010Roanie:
"Hmmmm....Just in time for Indy Car Racing.... didn't somebody go there:)"
I was wondering the exact same thing....kinda makes you think twice about Randy's power with
Versus. -
oldbullrider
March 16, 2010That's great news! The media people are starting to come around to seeing that what we have here is a genuine sport played by genuine athletes. 'Course, most of us have known this for years but the media crowd (with a few exceptions like George Michael) has been slow to catch on. Here in Florida, it ain't a sport if it doesn't involve a ball or a fast car, even though we have some great rodeos and bull ridings. -
reznibd
March 16, 2010Joan, I couldn't have said it better myself :)
Congrats PBR! Love 'ya! You are definitely my primary sport of choice--no others even come close in comparison and I mean none! -
outawac
March 16, 2010Why to go PBR,we made it to the big leagus!!!
Now just bring the TV coverage back to Canada!!!! -
Roanie
March 16, 2010DirecTV, Versus agree on contract
After a six-month dispute, the satellite provider and network have come to terms in time for a busy spring programming schedule.
March 15, 2010
Just in time for the NHL's push to the playoffs as well as the IndyCar racing and cycling season, Versus and DirecTV have settled their six-month dispute.
Versus was back on DirecTV on Monday afternoon on the same tier of programming it had been before the contract ended at midnight Aug. 31.
Hmmmm....Just in time for Indy Car Racing.... didn't somebody go there:) -
stormcloud
March 16, 2010Wonder when they will announce Randy's replacement. -
2cjwdpwsd
March 16, 2010When did Directv put Versus back on and why was there not an announcement? -
Jinx
March 16, 2010Now we need to go out and win this ! -
Joan Simpson
March 16, 2010What a great honor in just a few years to have been so successful in being nominated for this award along with such big sports catagories.
I am sure the great job that Randy Bernard did contributed to this nomination.
Way to go to all the people that have been involved with the growth of the PBR. -
azure
March 15, 2010brucerlarue - thank you for posting this info. I see the Glendale Invitational is on at 9:30pm out here on the west coast.
Congrats to the PBR on the nomination. -
brucerlarue
March 15, 2010In case you haven't heard, Directv and Versus have struck a deal and Versus is back on Directv. -
jason_c_adam
March 15, 2010Congrats to everyone !@#ociated with the PBR. That is pretty good company to be in.
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