IF Management, Inc

10/29/2018

Great time at the Murrow Awards last week!!!

05/01/2018

Great lunch with @naveendhaliwal7!!! Keep doing great work at WABC

12/22/2017

Happy Holidays From IF Management!

12/12/2017

Our President Steve Herz with an amazing presentation on effective communication to Somnia Anesthesiologists from all over the country. He explained all about his new venture AWE and how great communication helped him build IF Management from the ground up!

12/11/2017

IF Management/The Montag Group Merges with Vision Sports

Thrilled to announce that after teaming up with The Montag Group earlier this year, we are merging our talent representation and consulting business with Vision Sports Group. Very excited about this joint partnership and looking forward to many successful years ahead! https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/12/11/if-managementthe-montag-group-merges-with-vision-sports

IF Management/The Montag Group is merging its talent representation and consulting business with Vision Sports. The combined companies will work under The Montag Group name moving forward. We are very excited about this joint partnership and are looking forward to many successful years to come! The

11/27/2017

infRowgraphic: Shulman and Bilas follow the bouncing ball - ESPN Front Row

Heck of a run by Dan Shulman & Jay Bilas this past week in Maui & Portland! Looking forward to the guys wrapping up their nation wide tour with the ACC-Big Ten Challenge this week. https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2017/11/infrowgraphic-shulman-and-bilas-follow-the-bouncing-ball/

Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas will venture from Maui to Portland to Indiana to bring fans the best in men's college basketball. This infROWgraphic previews their adventures.

11/16/2017

It was an honor to see The Montag Group client Mike Tirico take home #TheMartyAward this week at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. And of course our guys Gideon, Jeff, and Kevin enjoyed being back at their alma mater!

11/02/2017

Adam Zucker profiled on OZY

Check out this Adam Zucker profile on OZY! Learn about his role at CBS Sports and his love of disc golf here: https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/11/2/adam-zucker-profiled-on-ozy

Adam Zucker, the lead college sports anchor for CBS Sports and the main anchor for CBS Sports Network, was recently profiled on OZY.com in the website's sports vertical, "The Huddle." In the feature, Zucker talks about his role at CBS Sports, how he got into the sports broadcastin

10/31/2017

The Players' Tribune

A powerful message from Holly Rowe

"If you let the fear win, then you've already lost."

Holly Rowe opens up about her battle with cancer.

10/30/2017

Chantel McCabe featured in Golf Digest Q+A

Chantel McCabe featured in Golf Digest Q+A https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/10/30/chantel-mccabe-featured-in-golf-digest-qa

McCabe at this year's Solheim Cup in Des Moines. IF client Chantel McCabe joined Golf Channel in 2016 and is off to a flying start, covering some of the sport's biggest tournaments and interviewing many of the top young players in the game in her first year on the job. Golf Digest recently

10/17/2017

Ranking the top 25 play-by-play broadcasters 2017

Great to see plenty of clients on Sports Illustrated's ranking of the best play-by-play announcers in the business! https://www.si.com/tech-media/2017/10/13/ranking-play-by-play-sports-broadcasters-announcers-2017

Which play-by-play commentators are the best voices in the game?

09/28/2017

Fun morning celebrating Connecticut D1 Basketball Programs and supporting the V Foundation @espnsethg

09/27/2017

How broadcaster Jason Benetti called 2 baseball games and a football game in 26 hours

Whirlwind of a weekend for Jason Benetti !
https://sports.yahoo.com/broadcaster-jason-benetti-called-2-baseball-games-football-game-26-hours-164746011.html

Benetti, who is a broadcaster for the White Sox, called Friday and Saturday's games in Chicago and NC State-Florida State in Tallahassee in between.

09/25/2017

Congrats to Dan Shulman on a great run on Sunday Night Baseball! We will miss hearing your voice round out the weekend.

08/31/2017

Cohen Honored in 40 Under 40

Congrats to Gideon Cohen! Honored in The Big Lead's 40 Under 40 https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/8/31/cohen-honored-in-40-under-40

IF's very own agent, Gideon Cohen, was recognized in The Big Lead's 40 Under 40: Behind the Scenes in Sports Media. The list intends

08/29/2017

Rowe as Keynote Speaker for SBRMC's Healthy Woman

Holly Rowe as Keynote Speaker for SBRMC's Healthy Woman https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/8/29/rowe-as-keynote-speaker-for-sbrmcs-healthy-woman

ESPN's Reporter, Holly Rowe, made an impactful appearance at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Resource's evening event, Healthy Woman. After struggling with recent battles with melanoma, Rowe shared her love of sports and knowledge about overcoming obstacles to connect with women everyw

08/10/2017

Time for Round 1! @ryan.burr @arronoberholser #pgachampionship

07/26/2017

Book Review: Tuff Juice

Book Review: Tuff Juice https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/7/26/book-review-tuff-juice

Caron Butler details his journey to the NBA  

07/11/2017

Jordan Rodgers, Cole Cubelic and Tom Hart to Call SEC Saturday Night on SEC Network - ESPN MediaZone

Taking over for Brent Musburger as SEC Saturday Night's play-by-play announcer is familiar SEC Network voice Tom Hart.
http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2017/07/jordan-rodgers-cole-cubelic-tom-hart-call-sec-saturday-night-sec-network/

Jordan Rodgers, Cole Cubelic and Tom Hart to Call SEC Saturday Night on SEC Network

07/10/2017

A.J. Hawk and "Life After Football"

A.J. Hawk and "Life After Football" https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/7/10/aj-hawk-and-life-after-football

In a Players’ Tribune article titled “Life After Football,” NFL retiree A.J. Hawk provides insight into some of the challenges that follow retirement from the league. A.J. does not intend to fade away as some players do, opting instead to stay busy. In addition to spending time with his wife

07/07/2017

Dan Shulman Moving on from Sunday Night Baseball

Dan Shulman Moving on from Sunday Night Baseball https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/7/7/dan-shulman-moving-on-from-sunday-night-baseball

After nearly two decades of MLB coverage for ESPN, Dan Shulman will leave Sunday Night Baseball after this season.  His choice reflects a desire to “strike a better balance” between his personal and professional life. Shulman will remain as ESPN’s signature play-by-play announcer for men’s N

07/06/2017

Jon Anik Prominent Announcer in UFC Fight Week

Jon Anik Prominent Announcer in UFC Fight Week https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/7/6/jon-anik-prominent-announcer-in-ufc-fight-week

UFC's International Fight Week kicks off tomorrow evening in Las Vegas.  Tune in on Saturday, July 8th, to hear Jon Anik call the UFC 213 action as Amanda Nunes takes on Valentina Shevchenka in a bantamweight title rematch. Alongside Anik in the booth will be Joe Rogan and Brian Stann.

06/28/2017

And this is what happens when you get the young guns of IF into a photo booth! Great networking event hosted by @getlibris and @frontofficesports at the #smsportsmeetup

06/21/2017

"Medical Waste" 2017 Edward R. Murrow News Series Entry

Congrats to Lee Zurik for taking home the 2017 RTDNA #MurrowAward for best News Series in Large Market TV! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D59SNSgPqs&feature=youtu.be

VIDEO RUNDOWN: Co-pay or you-pay 00:00 - 06:06 United/Optum calls it "overpayment program" 06:07 - 11:21 Viewer reaction 11:22 - 11:56 Woman can't afford son...

06/16/2017

Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk on the Universal Studios Backlot 2017

Holly Rowe walked in the 6th Annual Miles for Melanoma 5k! Find out more about the event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLO4JBYijEA&feature=youtu.be

The Melanoma Research Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Miles for Melanoma 5k Run/Walk on the Universal Studios Backlot on May 21, 2017. Melanoma patients, su...

06/16/2017

Men’s College World Series Begins Saturday, June 17 on ESPN - ESPN MediaZone

Tune in to hear Tom Hart calling the day games at the #CollegeWorldSeries in Omaha beginning this Saturday! http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2017/06/mens-college-world-series-begins-saturday-june-17-espn/?utm_source=MediaZone+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8792204a89-MediaZone_Daily_RSSFed_Digest&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7945c623e5-8792204a89-138288309

ESPN’s coverage of the 2017 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship culminates with the College World Series Presented by Capital One, beginning Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18, on ESPN and ESPN2.

06/16/2017

SEC Network Live from Omaha for College World Series - ESPN MediaZone

Both Peter Burns & Dari Nowkhah will be hosting SEC Now from Omaha at the #CollegeWorldSeries beginning tomorrow! http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2017/06/sec-network-live-omaha-college-world-series/?utm_source=MediaZone+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8792204a89-MediaZone_Daily_RSSFed_Digest&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7945c623e5-8792204a89-138288309

SEC Network is hitting the road for special coverage of the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., which features three Southeastern Conference schools—Florida, LSU and Texas A&M.

06/14/2017

"Fox & Friends" Welcomes Todd Piro

"Fox & Friends" Welcomes Todd Piro https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/6/14/fox-friends-welcomes-todd-piro

After recently parting ways with WVIT, IF client Todd Piro made his Fox News debut this morning, June 14th, on "Fox & Friends."  We are so proud of you, Todd!  Watch the video of Todd's debut below or on the FOX website by clicking here. 

06/12/2017

Greg Amsinger Previews MLB Draft with SBJ

Greg Amsinger Previews MLB Draft with SBJ https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/6/12/greg-amsinger-previews-mlb-draft-with-sbj

MLB Network's studio host, Greg Amsinger, has spent months preparing for and anticipating the 2017 MLB Draft. Taking place June 12th at 7:00 p.m. ET, Greg will be hosting MLBN's coverage of the event sitting alongside a few the sport's greatest players. Check out his exclusive Q&A with Spo

06/09/2017

Multiple IF Clients Have Prominent Roles in Covering Super Regionals

Multiple IF Clients Have Prominent Roles in Covering Super Regionals https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/6/8/multiple-if-clients-have-prominent-roles-in-covering-cws-m2bf4-45t4z

Starting Friday June 9th, IF will have a variety of clients covering the action for the NCAA Super Regionals. ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU will provide exclusive coverage of the 16 teams as they face off from eight different locations across the country. On-site calling play-by-play will be Jason

05/23/2017

Q&A: Brendan Burke's Astounding Year

Q&A: Brendan Burke's Astounding Year https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/5/23/qa-brendan-burkes-astounding-year

05/18/2017

Holly Rowe: 20 years with ESPN and more to come - ESPN Front Row

Congrats to Holly Rowe on her continued contract with ESPN and all the amazing work she has accomplished! Only more to come! http://www.espnfrontrow.com/2017/05/holly-rowe-20-years-espn-come/

Reporter and commentator Holly Rowe has signed a multiyear deal to stay with ESPN. Rowe thanks the many who have supported her in a battle with cancer.

05/11/2017

Yallof Making an Impact: Partners with National Stroke Association

Matt Yallof Making an Impact: Partners with National Stroke Association https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/5/11/yallof-making-an-impact-partners-with-national-stroke-association

After suffering from a life changing stroke in July 2016, Matt Yallof has decided to dedicate his comeback toward living in the moment. The MLB Network studio show host has partnered with the National Stroke Association (NSA), and is giving back by participating in their initiatives to spread

05/01/2017

A Team Effort: Sportscaster Holly Rowe and Melanoma Research Foundation Spread Skin Cancer Awareness

Read about how Holly Rowe has teamed up with the Melanoma Research Foundation to help spread awareness of skin cancer! http://www.curetoday.com/articles/a-team-effort-sportscaster-holly-rowe-and-melanoma-research-foundation-spread-skin-cancer-awareness

Since being diagnosed with desmoplastic melanoma in 2016, Holly Rowe has teamed up with the Melanoma Research Foundation to spread awareness of skin cancer.

04/27/2017

Clarissa Ward Wins Peabody Award Award

Clarissa Ward Wins Peabody Award Award https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/4/27/clarissa-ward-wins-peabody-award-award

04/26/2017

White Sox Jason Benetti in his own words

A great piece by Jason Benetti talking about his own experience as play-by-play announcer for the Chicago White Sox http://m.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article/225907322/white-sox-jason-benetti-in-his-own-words/

This is my second year with the White Sox, and every day I still give thanks for being able to call the games of the team I grew up with. It's interesting because I studied broadcast journalism at Syracuse. And it was journalism with a capital “J,“ as in the first rule is to be objective. Everyone w...

04/21/2017

Q&A: Jane McManus on Roller Derby

Q&A: Jane McManus on Roller Derby https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/4/21/qa-jane-mcmanus-on-roller-derby

Starting April 21st, WFTDA kicks off the Roller Derby World Summit and IF Client, Jane McManus, will be a keynote speaker. Held in Manchester, this public and international event will "curate sessions focused on business resources for leagues, organize panels discussing important topics,

04/20/2017

Congratulations to Holly Rowe for receiving the Founder's Award for Empowerment at the Cancer Support Community Spring Celebration!

04/20/2017

#TBT: CEO Steve Herz on SI Media Podcast

#TBT: CEO Steve Herz on SI Media Podcast https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/4/20/tbt-ceo-steve-herz-on-si-media-podcast

As our first #ThrowbackThursday, we're resurfacing an educational and very insightful podcast with IF's very own CEO, Steve Herz. Steve was featured on Richard Deitsch's SI Media Podcast to discuss representation in sports media and the skills needed to work in sports broadcasting.  Take a

04/19/2017

Anthony Becht Nominated Admirable Award

Anthony Becht Nominated Admirable Award https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/4/19/anthony-becht-nominated-admirable-award

As a former NFL 1st round pick and tight end for the Jets, Bucs, Chiefs, Cardinals and the Rams, Anthony Becht, has continued to have an impact both on and off the field. Never straying too far from his love of the game, Becht is now an ESPN college football analysts and host on HSN. Making

04/13/2017

Calkins: Grizzlies broadcast crew a perfect combination of wit, insight

Nice write up on the Memphis Grizzlies broadcast team including our client Brevin Knight http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/columnists/geoff-calkins/2017/04/13/calkins-memphis-grizzlies-san-antonio-spurs-nba-playoffs-2017/100127782/

04/11/2017

Don't miss former Seattle Seahawk's quarterback, Brock Huard, as he hosts his new podcast "Above and Beyond- The Intersection of Faith and Sports" debuting April 11th

04/06/2017

Clarissa Ward Nominated for Peabody Award

Clarissa Ward Nominated for Peabody Award https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/4/6/clarissa-ward-nominated-for-peabody-award

Clarissa Ward's work with her compelling documentary, "Undercover in Syria" has gained national attention and has been named one of sixty Peabody Award Finalists. The documentary explores the impact of Russia's involvement with the Syrian civil war as reporters go deep undercover.

04/05/2017

The Voices of Major League Baseball – Part 3

For the third and final installment, Dave Flemming is featured with the San Francisco Giants in Barrett Sports Media's Voices of the MLB http://sportsradiopd.com/2017/04/the-voices-of-major-league-baseball-part-3/

A detailed review of 10 local broadcast teams calling baseball games on the radio.

04/05/2017

Gregg Zaun: Covers All the Bases for Blue Jays 2017 Season

Gregg Zaun: Covers All the Bases for Blue Jays 2017 Season https://www.ifmanagement.com/blog/2017/4/5/gregg-zaun-covers-all-the-bases-for-blue-jays-2017-season

As a former catcher for the Jays and current studio MLB analyst for Rogers Sportsnet, Gregg Zaun caught up with Post City Toronto to discuss all things Blue Jays.   Check out what Zaun thinks about where the future of the team is headed and what to expect from some star players as the Ja