In front of a packed house this January, SME helped the Cleveland Browns unveil a new FirstEnergy stadium mark that gives the Brown’s beloved home its own compelling new identity.

SAE Advisory Group, an investment banking and advisory services firm for the sports, entertainment and lifestyle/leisure verticals, recently appointed SME Senior Partner Ed O’Hara to serve on their Advisory Board.

As an authority in sports marketing and branding, Ed will bring his experience and insights to the role, adding value for both the firm and its clients. He joins Susan O’Malley, President of Washington Sports & Entertainment LP; Del Wilber, President of Celeritas Management; and Chris Flannery, Managing Partner of 1966 Entertainment, in this appointment.

SME's work with the Big Sky Conference logo helped the conference run away with the win in a survey of best NCAA Conference Tournament logos by industry blog, The Sports Business Exchange.

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