Kyle Petty sets out on the 18th Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride

On April 28,  IMG client Kyle Petty sets out on his 18th Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride. Over 175 motorcycle riders will travel from Napa, California, winding more then 2,500 miles, and will finish at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on May 4. Along for the journey will be IMG Speakers client, Herschel Walker, who will be participating in his 7th ride.

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride will raise money for Victory Junction (www.victoryjunction.org). Founded by the Petty family, Victory Junction is a year-round camp created to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. To date the Charity Ride has donated more the $14.5 million.

You can learn more about the Charity Ride by visiting their website at http://www.kylepettycharityride.com/index.html or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

M. Sanjayan Talks Earth Day With Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC

M. Sanjayan, Lead Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, was a recent guest on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, where he talked about the global water crisis and the Conservancy’s new initiative, Picnic for the Planet.

Sanjayan’s work has received extensive print media coverage, including features inVanity Fair, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, and The New York Times. He is a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman where he discussed global climate change and the future of the planet.  He is a frequent speaker at internationally recognized events including The World Forum on Sustainable Development, International Women’s Forum and TED events.  Please contact IMG Speakers for additional information on M. Sanjayan.

100 Days Out – Gearing Up For the 2012 Olympic Games with IMG Speakers

Looking for an Olympic legend who can leave a lasting impact on your audience?

IMG Speakers offers an impressive roster of high profile Olympians and broadcasters who are available for Olympic themed meetings, on-site or off-site corporate hospitality events, meet & greets, and much more.

Contact us today to learn more about our full roster of Olympic Speakers!

Celebrity Chef Michael Moore Set to Release His Latest Cookbook, Blood Sugar, In The UK

ImageAustralian chef Michael Moore, the ‘Official Culinary Ambassador for California’, is currently in the US promoting his cookbook, Blood Sugar.  From April 23rd – 28th he’ll be in and around London, launching Blood Sugar to the UK market.

Chef Michael Moore was busy running his restaurant, appearing on television, climbing the ranks of top chefs in the world and travelling the globe. He was already living with diabetes. For a top chef surrounded by great food, he faced the ultimate challenge of healthy eating and living. One day out of the blue, he suffered a major stroke while out to dinner with his family, an event that changed his outlook on life and food forever. Packed with inspiration, Blood Sugar includes nutritional tips, food balance and ideas for a healthy life, as well as recipes for home-cooking, entertaining and family life. 

Moore is the chef / owner of Sydney’s most iconic restaurant, the Summit, and has recently brought a taste of New York to Sydney with the opening of Reuben & Moore (sandwich bar & grill) in the new Westfield Sydney.

Moore is honored to be a celebrity ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia and supports numerous charities in and around Sydney.

Please contact IMG Speakers for additional information.

Thomas Björn and Joe Montana Win The Inaugural Bahrain Invitational Golf Tournament

IMG clients Thomas Björn and Joe Montana have won the inaugural Bahrain Invitational, played this past weekend at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, Bahrain.

The Bahrain Invitational featured four of Europe’s most respected professional golfers, including Paul Casey, Thomas Björn, Colin Montgomerie and Suzann Pettersen as well as sporting legends Tim Henman, Joe Montana, Gianluca Vialli and Ruud Gullit.

The two-day Bahrain Invitational tournament was hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC).

IMG Speakers News: NFL Great Chris Spielman to Release New Book, That’s Why I’m Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story

, a high school and Ohio State football legend and four-time Pro Bowl linebacker, didn’t tackle his toughest opponent until his NFL career was almost over. In 1998 his wife Stefanie was diagnosed with breast cancer, and so began an 11-year journey that brought joy and suffering to the Spielmans, as well as hope and inspiration to thousands of people around the country.

In Spielman’s new book, That’s Why I’m Here, set for release on May 8th, he recounts his storied career, discusses his courtship and marriage to Stefanie Belcher, and invokes the deep spiritual faith that gave their family wisdom and comfort in times of struggle. Though Stefanie passed away in 2009, her public battle against the disease has left survivors with a legacy of hope and courage.

Please contact IMG Speakers at 212 774 6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information.

IMG Speakers Congratulates 7 clients on their Sports Emmy® Award nominations

IMG Speakers’ clients were among the nominees recognized for their excellence on-air in the field of Sports television.  Winners will be announced by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on April 30th.   Congratulations to the following IMG Speakers clients!

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ STUDIO HOST

 Bob Costas – NBC / MLB Network

James Brown – CBS / Showtime

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ PLAY‑BY‑PLAY

Jim Nantz – CBS

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ STUDIO ANALYST

Kirk Herbstreit – ESPN

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ SPORTS EVENT ANALYST

Mike Mayock – NFL Network

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ SPORTS REPORTER

Michele Tafoya – NBC

Tracy Wolfson – CBS

IMG Speakers Presents: University of Kansas Men’s NCAA Basketball Coach, Bill Self

Bill Self is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Kansas where he led the Jayhawks to the  2011-2012 NCAA tournament final and the 2007-2008 NCAA national championship.

Since becoming head coach of the University of Kansas Men’s Basketball team in 2003, Self has guided the Jayhawks to eight straight Big 12 championships and into the NCAA tournament nine straight seasons, including a national championship in 2008 and five trips to the regional finals or beyond.  He owns an impressive 269-52 record at the school and a 476-157 overall career record.

Self has sent 17 Kansas players to the NBA and has produced 25 Academic All-Big 12 selections.  In March 2012 he received the Naismith Coach of the Year Award, the most prestigious national award presented annually to the top men’s college basketball coach.

A 1985 graduate of Oklahoma State, Self began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at Kansas in 1985-86 under Larry Brown. That team advanced to the Final Four. He then returned to his alma mater as an assistant from 1987-93 working under head coaches Leonard Hamilton and Eddie Sutton.

Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or email speakers@imgworld.com for more information.

IMG Speakers’ Client Bruce Beck wins NY Emmy Award

Bruce  BeckBruce Beck was presented with an Emmy for Sports Programming: Program Feature/Segment at the 55th Annual New York Emmy® Awards Gala, held last night at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.   

The  Emmy® Awards encourage the pursuit of excellence and recognize outstanding achievement in the arts and sciences of television. 

Congratulations to Bruce and his team on this big win!

For more information about booking Bruce Beck, please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com

Peyton Manning becomes a Denver Bronco

Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning

After 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning officially became a Denver Bronco on March 20th, 2012.

Manning brings an impressive resume to Denver. For his career, Manning has accumulated 141 wins — fourth-most all time by a starting quarterback — while leading his team to 11 seasons with double-digit victories. The four-time NFL MVP ranks third in league history in passing yards, completions and touchdowns, and has a Super Bowl title and Super Bowl MVP under his belt.

Read more about Manning’s move to Denver: http://bit.ly/GIldaS

For more information about booking Peyton Manning please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or Speakers@imgworld.com.

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