Collegiate Consulting’s Wright Reflects on Year of Growth, Athletics Landscape

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ATLANTA  – With universities across the country closing up for the semester, Collegiate Consulting concludes a year of amazing growth.
Within the athletics climate of 2013, programs have witnessed an arms race for increased revenue, more efficient departmental processes and innovative approaches to increase competitiveness. Having worked with the University of Southern Mississippi, Missouri State University and Florida A&M University, among many others, Collegiate Consulting expanded upon its significant expertise in strategic planning, feasibility studies and benchmarking services in 2013.

As attendance for intercollegiate athletics events declines due to increased media coverage and a rise in ticket prices, many athletics programs are turning to outsourcing ticket sales and service. By reaching out to untapped markets, teams are able to generate pipelines and cultivate the fan experience. Collegiate Consulting added eight ticket sales partners over the past year, more than doubling its previous roster size from the 2012 year.

“We’re very excited about how far we’ve come in a year,” said Collegiate Consulting Managing Director Russell Wright. “We’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing universities. While Collegiate Consulting added the most staff this year than at any point in our history, we’ve remained true to our principles of innovation, attention to detail and providing the best customer service in our field.”

Most importantly, the firm has poised itself for even greater success in 2014.

About Collegiate Consulting: Collegiate Consulting is a comprehensive solutions-based consulting company focused exclusively on the collegiate marketplace.  Featuring a team of experienced and proven individuals, Collegiate Consulting enables athletic departments and conferences to increase revenue, create efficiencies and maximize operations to succeed and prosper in a diverse climate. Collegiate Consulting was founded as a partnership with Strategic Marketing Affiliate in 2005, since its inception, Collegiate Consulting has worked with over 325 institutions.

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