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Bob Reif Named One Of The Most Influential People in Sports Marketing 2 Years in a Row by The Sports Business Journal

Within 50 days of joining Huizenga, Reif had sold naming rights for the Dolphins' stadium (then named for the team's former owner Joe Robbie) to Pro Player, a sports apparel division of Fruit of the Loom, for $50 million.With Reif as his point man, Huizenga formed Front Row Communications to represent his sports entities and bought SportsChannel Florida. Reif, who became Senior Vice President of the Dolphins, boasts, "We controlled everything in Florida professional sports south of Orlando ."

Bob Reif sold more than $250 million worth of sponsorships for teams and the stadiums in South Florida

Reif pioneered the selling of sponsorship bundles across teams, venues and broadcast properties. The venues include Pro Player Stadium, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Miami Arena and National Car Rental Center. Reif also secured sponsorships for Huizenga's SportsChannel Florida

Bob Reif doubles The IRL's assets in the past 17 months,with corporate sponsorship dollars exceeding $200m in 2000

"I am impressed with Bob Reif's determination, confidence and his record of achievement," said Tony George, president and CEO of the IMS and founder of the IRL "He has a strong national sports-marketing background and is excited about the growth potential of our properties, especially the Indy Racing League.

RAMS SPONSORSHIP REVENUE UP 25% ON NEW PARTNERSHIPS with Marketing Ace Bob Reif

Reif, takes a new marketing approach, selling marketing platforms that help sponsors get the most out of their relationship with the team year-round

About Bob Reif

Bob Reif, President and CEO of Audible Sports Marketing, has held a number of high profile, senior marketing positions in professional sports throughout his career: EVP and CMO of the NFL Saint Louis Rams, President of Endeavor Properties Group, SVP and CMO for both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and The IRL; Senior VP, Sales and Marketing, for the Miami Dolphins and Pro Player Stadium

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September 23, 1998


MIAMI - Bob Reif, Vice President of Integrated Marketing for Front Row Communications, was named of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for both the Miami Dolphins and Pro Player Stadium today. In Reif's new role, he will be responsible for generating promotional revenue for both the Dolphins and Pro Player Stadium, and will oversee the marketing activities of both properties.

In his former capacity with Front Row, Reif focused on marketing opportunities with the Florida Panthers hockey club, the brand new National Car Rental Center and SportsChannel Florida.

From 1996-97, Reif worked with the Florida Marlins, Pro Player Stadium and other H. Wayne Huizenga sports properties.

Prior to his tenure with Huizenga, Reif worked at IMG, the world's largest sports marketing company, since 1993.

A 1988 graduate of Princeton University, Reif and his wife, Sharon, live in Parkland, Fla., with their three children, Bree, Chase and Bryce.

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