Today, Black Diamond PR & Sport Management Firm (Black Diamond), led by sports marketing & PR veteran Brandy Runyan, announced a strategic partnership with the National Scouting Combine, Beyond Sports Network, led by Jimmy Kibble.
The world of football is gaining a powerhouse strategic alliance with the partnership of Black Diamond PR & Sport Management Firm with the Beyond Sports Network National Scouting Combine. The two entities, which have proven successful independently, have closed terms and negotiations on a new agreement which will unite them for the benefit and elevation of athletes around the globe.
Black Diamond represents a wide range of clients including NFL and CFL players, Hall of Famers, Olympic medalists, media personalities and celebrity speakers. Black Diamond also consults for various brands and agencies, leveraging sports and entertainment personalities to maximize commercial initiatives. The company recently began scaling their firm to solely service the sport industry and is partnering with BSN in an effort to ensure NFL prospects have the best possible foundation and support as they prepare for their professional careers.
“Our company is committed to making sure athletes have the right kind of representation from the very beginning, all the way through their entire career,” said Bandy Runyan, CEO of Black Diamond Firm. “As the sport and entertainment industry continues to grow and evolve, athletes are beginning to understand the need to have all of their representation under one roof. Partnering with Beyond Sports Network is a way for us to reach young athletes that are just embarking on the most critical part of their career-the beginning. Jimmy and his staff are cutting edge when it comes to providing a great combine. This partnership will allow us to connect with some of the best talent in the nation and provide them with the support and representation they need to navigate their way to a successful pro career.”
Black Diamond focuses mainly on PR, Sport Management, and strategic sport marketing. The Firm has a 12-year history in the entertainment industry, previously concentrated on representing celebrities and high-profile product placement for events such as the Miss America Pageant and the NFL Draft Classic. Runyan represents NFL players including New Orleans Saints wide-receiver, Cyril Grayson, former Green Bay Packers wide-receiver, Diondre Borel, Seattle Majestics Female Lineback and Hall of Famer, Holly Custis, as well as CFL, GFL, and other players across the country. The Firm also represents high-profile athletes that include World Champion handball player, Josef Gotsch, World Champion whitewater kayaker, Nick Troutman, and multiple Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists across various areas of sport.
“BSN is excited to partner with Black Diamond Firm to provide our company, and more importantly the athletes that participate in our exclusive events, with a valuable resource that can help manage and direct all aspects of their career both on and off the field,” Jimmy Kibble, President & CEO of BSN remarked. “We have been patient over the years to find a partner that could provide the type of impact Black Diamond Firm can offer. Within days of communicating with Brandy, she already had athletes from the 2019 National Scouting Combine reaping the benefits of her expertise!”
Beyond Sports Network is a premium resource that bridges the gap between athletes and the next level. They provide first-class sports events through their National Scouting Combine and Beyond Sports Network Foundation. The company strives to assist athletes by telling their story through personal interviews with their “Beyond the Sidelines” news platform. Their 501(c)(3) non-profit, the “BSN Foundation, Inc.” was created to provide the best combine experience for amateur athletes at no cost, and by leveling the playing field, athletes from all walks of life can have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities and become potential candidates for recruitment at the collegiate and professional levels.