#CollegeSeries Business of Sports Media & Marketing Night

Sponsored by Temple University's Fox School of Business

On Monday, April 18, college students and recent graduates are invited to go behind-the-scenes with sports media and marketing executives at this exclusive #CollegeSeries event at Citizens Bank Park.

Event Details

  • Learn from Phillies sports media and marketing executives during a moderated question-and-answer session at Pass and Stow at Citizens Bank Park. Panelists will provide excellent insight into the business of sports media and marketing, as well as share their career experience and advice. Speakers to be announced soon. Moderator: Scott Palmer, Phillies Ambassador.
  • Practice networking with Phillies executives and other special guests during a Phillies Networking Hour. Meet informally with front office personnel from various departments, as well as those who spearhead the Phillies intern and Phillies Ballgirls programs. Attendees are invited to bring their resumes. During this time, attendees are also welcome to take photos with the World Series Trophies, as well as meet 1993 National League Champion Mickey Morandini.
  • Meet members of Temple University's Fox School of Business, who will be on-site to share information about their graduate programs.
  • Program includes a Phillies game ticket with $12 concession credit to select games in April at Citizens Bank Park.

Additional Details

  • Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and features an hour-long Networking Hour, as well as the opportunity to take photos with the World Series Trophies and 1993 National League Champion Mickey Morandini.
  • The panel portion of the program officially starts at 5 p.m., and continues until 6:15 p.m.
  • The event is limited to 120 students. Interested professors, recent graduates, and parents of students are welcome to attend.
  • Dress is business casual.
  • Students are urged to ask questions throughout the program.
  • Program cost: $20. In addition to the above networking hour and panel, the program cost includes a game ticket to that night’s 6:45 p.m. matchup against the Colorado Rockies, as well as a $12 concession credit.

Speaker Bios

Speaker lineup to be announced soon.

Scott Palmer, Phillies Ambassador - moderator

As Phillies Ambassador, Scott is involved in various aspects with the club, including fan engagement and Phillies Charities, Inc. He also can be found at the podium, hosting news conferences and other special events for the organization.

In 2016, Scott was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, which honors the lifetime sports contributions of Pennsylvanians. Scott is also a proud member of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.

Prior to joining the Phillies in 2005, Scott was an anchor and sportscaster at WPVI-6ABC in Philadelphia for over 24 years

Special Networking Hour Guest: Mickey Morandini, 1993 National League Champion and Phillies Club Ambassador

Mickey Morandini transitioned to his role as club ambassador in 2018. He had spent the previous two years with the team as first base coach and baserunning instructor.

Prior to joining the major league staff, Mickey spent five years in the Phillies minor league system as a coach for triple-A Lehigh Valley and double-A Reading and manager for single-A Lakewood and single-A Williamsport. He also spent four years as head coach for the Valparaiso High School varsity baseball team.

A 1995 National League All-Star, Mickey played nine of his 11 major league seasons (1990-2000) with the Phillies and was a member of the 1993 NL champions. He ranks fourth in Phillies history in most games played at second base (926) and was the recipient of the Paul Owens Award in 1989 as the best player in the Phillies minor league system. Mickey was originally selected by the Phillies in the fifth round of the June 1988 draft out of Indiana University. As an amateur, he won a gold medal as a member of the 1988 Olympic baseball team.

Born in Leechburg, Pa., Mickey and his wife Peg currently live in Glen Mills, Pa. They have three sons: Jordan, Griffin and Braydon.

2022 Phillies Spring #CollegeSeries Sessions

  • Monday, April 10 - Stadium Security & Operations Night for business, sport management, criminal justice, homeland security, public safety administration, and operations & management students
  • Tuesday, April 11 - Business Analytics Night for business intelligence, data analytics, statistics, economics, finance/accounting, MIS/information technology/computer science, marketing, business & sport management students
  • Thursday, April 20 - Women in Sports Business Night for business, sport management, communications, journalism, broadcasting, advertising, marketing, sales, finance, operations & management students
  • Tuesday, April 25 - Business of Sports Media, Marketing & Partnerships Night for communications, journalism, broadcasting, advertising, marketing/digital marketing, TV production, social media, business & sport management students
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