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Tony Harper
Tony Harper
Tony Harper has been a sports media professional for more than 20 years. He has worked as reporter for national and international organisations – including AAP and The Associated Press of America – is a former sports editor of The Sun Herald newspaper and was founding editor of Inside Cricket and Football+ magazines for ACP Magazines. He is also the Online Director for Fox Sports, a freelance writer and media relations consultant.a freelance writer and media relations consultant.

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Rugby League Week promises clearer vision for Immortals brand as eighth player set for pantheon

Posted September 27, 2012 by Tony Harper

It started as a way to shift vintage port, but magazine and game’s rulers are working to give greater certainty to the Immortals concept following Johns’ elevation


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Why Australian organisations clamour for US and UK for sportsbiz inspiration

Posted September 3, 2012 by Tony Harper

Australian sport is in the thrall of overseas consultants and experts; satisfying a thirst for tactics that work in bigger market places


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Show me the money: Dealmakers arrive on stage as Spice Girls exit

Posted August 22, 2012 by Tony Harper

The Olympic Games closing ceremony was a starting gun to the money makers and athletes looking to cash in on their increased fame


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Out of the Reds and into the black: Pirates brand shift proves a treasure trove for NRL hopefuls

Posted July 27, 2012 by Tony Harper

Research told the WARL that their brand was associated with failure. So they took a brave step forward, writes Tony Harper


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Best of both worlds: two football businessmen who go out of their comfort zones for fans

Posted June 26, 2012 by Tony Harper

Bart Wiley works for MLS’s Seattle Sounders, who have encouraged a European sensibility in their club. Mark Bradley tries to help English football clubs give better customer service


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