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Hanson Enterprises currently works with a number of clients and below is a description
of those clients. Those clients who have links on this website will be marked by an asterisk(*) and that link can be found
on the Links/In The News page. John Boy and
Billy* This radio duo has over 25 years of experience
with their nationally syndicated morning program (John Boy and Billy Big Show), which is distributed by Premiere Radio (Clearchannel)
into nearly 100 markets in 23 states. Hanson has worked with them over the years on the strategic growth of the business,
as well as various other management and marketing initiatives. In 2007, Hanson joined the morning ensemble on-air in
a full-time basis and specializes in news gathering, current events and sports/media reporting.
Cecil & Associates/
Dow Events* Hanson Enterprises is currently working with a strategic alliance of these two companies and its principals
in Don Dow (President) and Richard Cecil (Partner). Dow Events is a fully-integrated sports marketing and promotion company
specializing in corporate hospitality, tactical marketing programs and general consulting. President Don Dow is a former
NFL player with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. He played collegiate football at the University of Washington
and has experience in the business via his work with the NCAA Final Four, NBA All-Star Game and Goodwill Games. Dow’s
partner Dick Cecil is also President of the Atlanta-based sports consulting business Cecil & Associates. Cecil is
a former senior executive with the Atlanta Braves as well as the Milwaukee Braves. He was the executive in charge of
the Braves re-location to Atlanta and also is responsible for bringing professional soccer to Atlanta. Hanson Enterprises
is working with them on their hospitality properties and new business development and has integrated One Point Partners LLC
into this business relationship.
ESPN Hanson Enterprises has worked in the past with ESPN as a founder of the made-for-tv
event “Par 3 Shootout,” which boasted such players as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Fuzzy Zoeller, Fred
Couples and Phil Mickelson. The event has been on hiatus due to sponsorship issues and is poised to return under the
right circumstances. Hanson began the ESPN relationship in 1997 and still maintains ties to the company.
John
Feinstein* Hanson began working with Feinstein, who is arguably the nation’s most prolific sports
author, over twenty years ago. Feinstein has authored twenty-five books over his illustrious career including, “Season
on the Brink,” “A Good Walk Spoiled,” and “Caddy for Life.” Hanson Enterprises has worked
with Feinstein in generating publicity for some of his books and most recently was successful in getting the “Caddy
for Life” book adapted to film. In conjunction with William Morris and Associates, Hanson Enterprises made a deal
with Matt Damon’s former production company to commission a screenplay which has been optioned. Currently, the
work is still in development. Hanson Enterprises is also working on other to be announced projects with Feinstein.
Additionally, Hanson Enterprises managed the launch of Feinstein's new blog on June 26, 2009 and is a partner in the venture
along with One Point Partners LLC. Feinstein on the Brink
On-Air
Talent Hanson's experience as a broadcast executive has also prepared him to represent broadcasters. The present roster
includes: radio on-air talent Andy Abdow; ACC football and basketball announcer Mike Hogewood; Steve Martin the TV voice of
the NBA Charlotte Bobcats; Former Turner Broadcasting and present Comcast talent Bob Neal; as well as golf broadcasting legend
Ben Wright.
One
Point Partners LLC Consultant to this newly created company launched in early 2008 that specializes in golf
hospitality targeted at small and mid-size businesses looking for an entrance into major sports events. Hanson
Enterprises is working with Founder and Managing Director David Stewart. Hanson has created a co-venture with this company
and Cecil/Dow as well. Stewart also manages John Feinstein's blog for Hanson.
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