Success for 12th Annual Player Networking Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matt Fox, Communications Assistant
973-210-7191
matt.fox@nflalumni.org

NEWARK, NJ, February 10, 2012 — The twelfth annual Player Networking Event (PNE) has been hailed a success with more than 350 attendees and 30 exhibitors, 17 of which are owned by current or former NFL players.
The NFL Alumni Player Networking Event was held one day prior to Super Bowl XLVI on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis.  The PNE provided current and former players a platform to network with business executives and explore potential second-career opportunities.
The PNE was broadcast through VoiceAmerica, a newly formed alliance, in which the host, Spencer Tillman, conducted interviews with several alumni throughout the duration of the PNE.  NFL Alumni Executive Director, George Martin, NFL Alumni Director of Career and Business, Guy Troupe, PNE Official Host and San Francisco 49ers Tight End, Vernon Davis, and former New England Patriot and player-owned business exhibitor, Brandon Gorin were all interviewed on the career transition needs of NFL players. To listen to the broadcast, please visit, NFL Alumni PNE Broadcast.
Vernon Davis, exhibited his entrepreneurial ventures including interior design company Modern Class Design and charitable organizations Lifting as We Climb and the Vernon and Vontae Family Foundation.  When discussing how he keeps his off-the-field activities fit and successful, Davis explained the relationship between football and business, “Just like football, the desire and motivation is there.  You have to treat off the field activities the same way.  When you’re passionate about something and you really want it to happen, you have to go get it. You can’t just sit around. You have to get involved and attack it.”
Brandon Gorin, 2-time Super Bowl Champion, has become a successful businessman since his exit from the NFL in 2009 and also exhibited his franchise at PNE.  He currently owns two Marco’s Pizza franchises in the local Indianapolis area.  Gorin was delighted to share his wisdom with anyone willing to listen. When asked about what it takes to be successful off the field Gorin responded, “In my experience, there are several keys to success.  All NFL players, whether active or retired, have an extraordinary work ethic, so each person must find their next true passion in life and use that work ethic to their advantage.  While in the NFL you must be realistic and understand no one can play forever; keeping that in mind, use all the resources available to garner as much experience and knowledge as possible.  Lastly, do your due diligence. In my case, knowing Marco’s Pizza franchise frontwards and backwards, made it easier to franchisee.”  
George Martin also gave his advice by informing all those present to, “surround yourself with great professionals who you trust wholeheartedly.”
After PNE, Guy Troupe voiced his enthusiasm towards the success of the event, “I was thrilled with Voice America's live internet broadcast as a launch of the NFL Alumni's newly created internet channel.  This medium will serve as a training ground for alumni interested in journalism while supporting multiple initiatives tied to the Career and Business Program (CBP).  Additionally, I am excited by the reaction of the corporate community's willingness to support the CBP by providing shadowing and internships for players looking to hone skills and compete for employment opportunities."
The NFL Alumni CBP has been implemented to help identify the career transition needs of former players and help them gain the education and experience needed to be successful in their post-NFL endeavors.  For more information on the NFL Alumni’s Career and Business Program, please visit NFL Alumni's CBP.
The NFL Alumni is continuing to create networking and career opportunities.  The NFL Alumni’s Annual Meeting takes place the first weekend in May and will include a Career Development Focus at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, Arizona.  All NFL Alumni members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact NFLA Communications Assistant, Matt Fox at matt.fox@nflalumni.org or 973-210-7191.

NFL Alumni Players Networking Event at Super Bowl XLVI Carried on NFL Legacy, VoiceAmerica TV and Radio Networks

Live Broadcast hosted by CBS Sports Anchor Spencer Tillman featuring an all-star cast including former New York Giant George Martin and Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers. Broadcast will air beginning at 2 PM Eastern Time/11 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel and on VoiceAmerica TV.

Phoenix, AZ (PR-Inside) January 27, 2012 – World Talk Radio, LLC, home of The VoiceAmerica and World Talk Radio Networks, and VoiceAmericaTV, the leading Producer and Distributor of Live Internet Talk Radio and Video, is proud to announce they will be hosting the 12th Annual Players Networking Event “Handle Your Business” live from Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, IN. The event will air Saturday, February 4 from 2 to 6 PM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel (www.voiceamericasports.com) and on a dedicated channel of VoiceAmerica TV (www.voiceamerica.tv).

This year’s event will be hosted by Spencer Tillman from CBS Sports and will also feature interviews with the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, George Martin from the NY Giants, and current San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis who will showcase his interior design company. The broadcast will also highlight sports hosts from VoiceAmerica, and other NFL player driven companies.

PNE will serve as the launch broadcast for a new VoiceAmerica radio, website, and television program produced in association with the NFL Alumni Organization, NFL Legacy (www.nfllegacy.com). These programs will make known the Legends of the NFL through a series of unique broadcasts, and ultimately a weekly program series.

NFL Alumni Executive Director, George Martin, expressed his enthusiasm towards the new venture: "We are excited to have a new medium to communicate to the public, and very optimistic that our newly launched channel will support our efforts to advocate on behalf of NFL alumni."

“We are extremely honored to be a part of the 12th Annual PNE. In our fourth year as media host for on-line coverage, we are extremely excited to announce our new partnership alongside the NFL Alumni Association with the launch of www.NFLLegacy.com. What better place than the location of the Super Bowl.” World Talk Radio LLC President/CEO Jeff Spenard stated.

VoiceAmerica Sports Channel Director Ray Ellis added, “From the very beginning Jeff Spenard, President/CEO of Voice America, has allowed me to pursue a relationship with the NFL Alumni. I was aware there were many former players interested in broadcast journalism careers but opportunities were limited. We developed the solution!” Ray Ellis is a former Safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns.

VoiceAmerica.com offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network or WorldTalk Radio Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President and CEO at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard @ voiceamerica.com.


About VoiceAmerica/World Talk Radio, LLC:
World Talk Radio, LLC is the world leader in online media broadcasting and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio and TV, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network (www.voiceamerica.com) and WorldTalk Radio Network (www.worldtalkradio.com) as well as live and on-demand video content on VoiceAmerica.TV (www.voiceamerica.tv). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Network, The Green Talk Network, Power Up Motorsports Channel and World Talk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica™ TV offers targeted and exclusive video programming channels. World Talk Radio, LLC is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 11 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Services Group, World Talk Radio, LLC provides an internet radio and video platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.